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"Masterpieces of the Nihon Mingeikan - Commemorating its 75th Anniversary" Exhibition
Japan Folk-Craft Museum
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The Japan Folk-Craft Museum was founded in 1936 in order to introduce visitors to the beauty ordinary crafts that speak to the spiritual and practical needs of life. Soetsu Yanagi (1889-1961), the first director and founder of the Museum, made numerous trips throughout Japan to conduct research and amass collections, in addition to holding exhibitions and writing prolifically on Mingei (folk art).
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the museum's founding. On display at this commemorative exhibition are ceramics, porcelain, woven and dyed fabrics, wooden lacquerware and paintings, in addition to books, manuscripts and photographs that belonged to Yanagi.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the museum's founding. On display at this commemorative exhibition are ceramics, porcelain, woven and dyed fabrics, wooden lacquerware and paintings, in addition to books, manuscripts and photographs that belonged to Yanagi.
Schedule | Apr 5 (Tue) 2011-Jun 26 (Sun) 2011 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥700, Junior High School and Elementary School Students ¥200. | ||||
| Venue | Japan Folk-Craft Museum | ||||
| Location | 4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041 | ||||
| Access | 6 minute walk from the West exit of Komabatodaimae Station on the Keio Inokashira line, 15 minute walk from the West exit of Higashi-Kitazawa Station on the Odakyu Odawara line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3467-4527 | ||||
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