"Reizei Family - Imperial Poets" Exhibition

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Yamato-uta poetry has long occupied a special place in ancient Japanese literature. The book of poetry was prepared under the direct order of the Emperor was therefore the most valued compilation of the best poetry of the time. It was also a source of honor for poets to be selected as editors for this book. Three generations of the Reizei family held this post and the family continues to be highly regarded as a family of poets. This exhibition showcases the essence of the documents and literature protected by the family for centuries. This is a rare chance to encounter the exact same books that were enjoyed by past Emperors.

Schedule

Oct 24 (Sat) 2009-Dec 20 (Sun) 2009

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:30 Closes at 20:00 on Fridays.
Closed	Closed on every 1st and 3rd Monday. Closed during the New Year holidays. Special exhibitions closed on Mondays. (Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.)

Fee

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Location

8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712

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Access

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

Phone

03-3823-6921

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