"Nippon at the End of the Edo Period" Exhibition

Finished

2008 marks the 150th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Amity and Commerce that was drawn between the Tokugawa shogunate and the United States. The treaty officially symbolized Japan's opening of its borders to the international world and marked the start of foreign goods and guests flowing into the country. As Japanese people also became increasingly critical of the shogunate, people's interest and curiosity towards western culture and people gained momentum. Eventually these tides of time would result in the end of the Tokugawa family's rule and of the last samurai government.

This exhibition will present resources on Townsend Harris, the first American Consul General to Japan, Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, historic photographs and other historic materials to recreate the lives of the Japanese populace at the end of the Edo era.

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[Image: Yoshiiku Utagawa "Ikokukotoba Rango" (December, 1860) ]

Schedule

Nov 23 (Fri) 2007-Jan 14 (Mon) 2008

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults and University Students ¥100, High School, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥50. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately.

Venue

Tobacco & Salt Museum
https://www.tabashio.jp/en/index.html

Location

1-16-3 Yokokawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0003

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Access

8 minute walk from Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobu Skytree line, 10 minute walk from exit A2 at Honjo Azumabashi Station on the Toei Asakusa line, 12 minute walk from Oshiage (Skytree) Station on the Hanzomon, Asakusa, Keisei and Skytree lines.

Phone

03-3622-8801

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