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Scary Pictures of Ukiyo-e
Ota Memorial Museum of Art
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“Scary”, “Horrifying” – fear is a universal feeling that people have. People hate and avoid things that are unknown, dangerous, and weird. However, as is evident in the word “curiosity overcomes fear”, fear also brings strong feelings of curiosity. At times, even fear close to danger can be a thrilling excitement for people. Perhaps it is this “curiosity overcomes fear” that creates the popularity of horror and suspense.
People of the Edo era were also very interested in scary, horrifying things. Ghost stories were popular as represented in the Kabuki play, “Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan” by Tsuruya Nanboku IV. There were also many Ukiyo-e depicting ghosts and horrifying bloody scenes. At this exhibition, we will look at Edo horror in Ukiyo-e. There are ghosts full of grudges from their lifetimes, such as Kasane, Oiwa, and Sutoku-in, as well as ogres, sea monsters, demon spiders, other weird-looking creatures and pictures full of blood. We hope you enjoy the variety of fear with a pleasant chill.
People of the Edo era were also very interested in scary, horrifying things. Ghost stories were popular as represented in the Kabuki play, “Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan” by Tsuruya Nanboku IV. There were also many Ukiyo-e depicting ghosts and horrifying bloody scenes. At this exhibition, we will look at Edo horror in Ukiyo-e. There are ghosts full of grudges from their lifetimes, such as Kasane, Oiwa, and Sutoku-in, as well as ogres, sea monsters, demon spiders, other weird-looking creatures and pictures full of blood. We hope you enjoy the variety of fear with a pleasant chill.
Schedule | Aug 2 (Tue) 2016-Aug 28 (Sun) 2016 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥700, University and High School Students ¥500, Under Junior High School Students free. | ||||
| Website | http://www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/exhibition-eng/scary-pictures-ukiyo-e | ||||
| Venue | Ota Memorial Museum of Art http://www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/eng | ||||
| Location | 1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 5 at Meijijingu-mae Station on the Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines, 3 minute walk from the Omotesando exit of Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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