100th Anniversary of Showa 1: An Era Colored by Seihō, Kaii, Matazō, et al

Fukuda Art Museum
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Memories of Emperor Showa’s 64-year reign from 1926 to 1989, evoke mixed feelings. It was a momentous period that started with financial and growing militarization followed by war, defeat, reconstruction, and rapid economic growth. During an economic bubble, the era ended on a high. People who had endured poverty and suffering came to enjoy prosperity and comfort. Positive change succeeded turmoil.

Upheavals in the social world affected artists, too. They navigated the stormy seas of a turbulent time. Before and after the war, Showa art had a completely different character. Senior artists like Takeuchi Seihō, Yokoyama Taikan, and Kawai Gyokudō had lived through earlier reigns but just when they were at their peak, the hardship of war affected everyone, including painters. Recovering from the shock of war, Higashiyama Kaii, Sugiyama Yasushi, and others in the up-and-coming generation steered Japanese painting into the future.

Had the emperor lived, 2026 would have marked the 100th year of his reign. This inspired the museum to select 100 works painted during the Showa era’s 64 years. The paintings on show richly document the winds of change breathed by the era’s artists. These 100 works express the foundations of Japan today. Here in Arashiyama, you can feel the breeze blowing from that special era as you wonder at the nostalgia evoked by Showa enthusiasm and artistic passion.

Schedule

Jan 31 (Sat) 2026-Apr 12 (Sun) 2026 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
10:00-17:00
Closed
Closed on February 17, March 3 and 17.
FeeAdults and University Students ¥1500; High School Students, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion ¥900; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥500
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Websitehttps://fukuda-art-museum.jp/en/exhibition/202510141770
VenueFukuda Art Museum
https://fukuda-art-museum.jp/en/
Location3-16 Susukino Baba-cho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8385
Access12 minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR San’in Main line (Sagano line), 11 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu line, 4 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Arashiyama line.
Phone075-863-0606

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