Special Exhibition "The Prayers of the Northern Peoples"

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The Ainu people believed that in all of nature's endless phenomena, from the vast plateaus to the infinite expanse of the ocean, there resided a 'soul'. Also, they regarded as 'Gods' those things which were essential to human life or which were beyond human control and offered prayers to these Gods. They believed that without the provision and protection of the Gods, a stable life would be impossible, so in prayer they asked the Gods to ensure that peaceful times continued. Furthermore, they held rituals of prayer to express in words their gratitude to the Gods for heeding their wishes.

This exhibition features various items used by the Ainu and Uilta people, including ritual implements, such as inau, ikupasui and wooden bowls, together with the clothes and tools used in everyday life, giving us an insight into the ways the Northern people prayed to their Gods.

Schedule

Sep 30 (Tue) 2008-Jan 4 (Sun) 2009

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults ¥1000; University Students ¥500; High School Students and Under, Under 18s and Seniors 70 & Over free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately.

Website

http://www.tnm.jp/en/servlet/Con?pageId=B01&processId=01&event_id=5914

Venue

Tokyo National Museum
https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en

Location

13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712

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Access

10 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 13 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines.

Phone

050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

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