Toho Studios— Innovative Filmmakers in Setagaya

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The film company Toho Studios, which has a production site in Setagaya Ward’s Kinuta (currently Seijo) neighborhood, started out as Photo Chemical Laboratory (P.C.L) in 1932, around the dawn of the “talkie” era. The studio continued to grow, eventually changing its name and becoming well-known as Toho Kinuta Film Studio before switching to Toho Studios in 1971. It renovated its facilities in recent years, making them among the most advanced in the industry. Focusing on “Godzilla” and “Seven Samurai,” two of the studio’s most iconic works, this exhibition explores the cinematic art behind Toho’s original special effects and Tokyo historical dramas. It also introduces the work of Toho’s art designers, costume designers, composers, and filmmakers.

[Related Events]
Talk “Special Effects Art” (in Japanese)
Date: Mar. 7 (Sat) 14:00–15:30
Seijo Movie Walk
Visit film locations in the Seijo area
Dates: Apr. 12 (Sun) 13:30, Apr. 16 (Thurs) 13:30
Please see the official website for details and information on more related events.

Schedule

Feb 21 (Sat) 2015-Apr 19 (Sun) 2015

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-18:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults ¥1000, Seniors 65 & Over, University and High School Students ¥800, Junior High School and Elementary School Students ¥500.

Website

http://www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp/exhibition/exhibition_e.html

Venue

Setagaya Art Museum
http://www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp/index_e.html

Location

1-2 Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0075

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Access

17 minute walk from the South exit of Yoga Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi line; From the North exit of Yoga Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi line, take the Tokyu bus and get off at Bijutsukan.

Phone

03-3415-6011

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