"Pictorial Banners in the Edo Era - Banners & Streamers (Nobori)" Exhibition
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At Japan Folk-Craft Museum
Media: Crafts
Banners (Nobori) are universally popular, but there is no other country that uses them as extensively as Japan. Even today, banners are used for business advertisements, show business and festivals at temples and shrines. Iris banners with carp streamers are used for the Boy's Day (now Children's Day) Festival on the fifth of May.
The charm of the pictorial banners lies in their bold composition of vigorous strokes and strong colors. But this is merely the beginning: appreciation of the eye catching banner is enhanced if one understands its historical background or the meaning behind the painted pictures.
[Image: Detail of Edo Period banner]
Schedule
From 2007-04-03 To 2007-06-24
Website
http://www.mingeikan.or.jp/ (Japanese) (venue's website)
Fee
Adults ¥1000, Students ¥500
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Access
Komabatodai Station (Keio Inokashira line) West Exit
Address
4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041
Phone: 03-3467-4527 Fax: 03-3467-4537
Reviews
Banners for the boys
By Yoko Haruhara
Special to The Japan Times
The subject matter of Boys' Day banners varied widely, from portrayals of the heroes of old to tales of success in battle and stories of loyalty and friendship. Folk heroes had broad appeal as brave figures to emulate. Among the most striking banners in the exhibition is a depiction of Kintaro (Golden Boy) a folk hero known for his invincibility.
Banners for the boys
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Venue: Japan Folk-Craft Museum
Schedule: From 2007-04-03 To 2007-06-24
Address: 4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041
Phone: 03-3467-4527 Fax: 03-3467-4537
Reviews
