Beautiful Japan - Tourism in the 1910s-30s
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At Edo-Tokyo Museum
Media: Graphics, Prints, Product
This exhibition focuses on the ideas of "travel" and the "Japanese Beauty", based on the effort to promote the beauty of Japan toward foreign travelers starting in the 1910's. At that time, Japan was said to be the most beautiful country in the world, and the beauty of its nature and traditional culture were renowned among travelers.
On display will be paintings and films that were made for these promotional campaigns. Visitors will be able to enjoy seeing the similarities and differences with the contemporary Japanese tourism.
Schedule
From 2005-08-30 To 2005-10-16
Website
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/kikaku/page/2005... (Japanese)
Fee
Adults ¥900, University ¥720, High school /Junior high / Elementary school ¥450
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:30
saturdays closing at 19:30
Closed on Mondays
Note:On a Public Holiday Monday, the museum is open but closed on the following Tuesday.Opens during the Sumo matches in Ryogoku.
Access
3 minutes walk from West exit at Ryogoku station on the JR Sobu line, or 1 minute walk from exits A3, A4 on the Toei Oedo line.
Address
1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015
Phone: 03-3626-9974
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Beautiful Japan - Tourism in the 1910s-30s</a>
Venue: Edo-Tokyo Museum
Schedule: From 2005-08-30 To 2005-10-16
Address: 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015
Phone: 03-3626-9974
