Session April 16 (Thursday), 2026 to May 24 (Sunday), 2026
The folding screens Women Engaged in Various Amusements depict courtesans receiving, reading, and writing love letters. This exhibition examines poems and letters, which people have used to convey their feelings since ancient times, as depicted in artwork.
Designated National Treasure WOMEN ENGAGED IN VARIOUS AMUSEMENTS (Left of pair of six-fold screens)WOMAN WRITING A LETTER By Yamaguchi Soken (ALBUM OF PAINTINGS AND CALLIGRAPHIES MADE AT MEETING IN HIGASHIYAMA-DAIICHIRŌ)
The Fascination of Historical Documents: Nakamura Naokatsu and Sōhaku Bunko on the 50th Anniversary of His Death
Session May 30 (Saturday), 2026 to July 7 (Tuesday), 2026
Mr. Nakamura Naokatsu was a historian who left a significant mark on diplomatic and medieval historical research. This exhibition delves into the fascination of his beloved historical documents through his collection, Sōhaku Bunko.
BUDDHIST-SHINTOIST CALLIGRAPHY Written By Ashikaga TakaujiIMPERIAL EDICT OF THE EMPEROR GO-FUSHIMI
Admiration of Flowers and Reverence for Antiquity
Session July 16 (Thursday), 2026 to August 23 (Sunday), 2026
East Asian art often embodies not only sentiments regarding the present and future but also yearning for the past. This exhibition explores people’s longing for antiquity, with a focus on works depicting flowers.
Designated Important Cultural Property CATS PLAYING UNDER HOLLYHOCK Attributed to Mao YiBIRDS AND FLOWERS
The Beauty of Japanese Crafts, from Antiquity to Early Modern Times
Session August 29 (Saturday), 2026 to October 18 (Sunday), 2026
Japanese crafts including ceramics, lacquerware, metalwork, and textiles have added color both to special occasions and to everyday life. Through this exhibition, viewers can trace changes in the techniques and aesthetics of Japanese crafts over time.
Designated Important Cultural Property DESK WITH DESIGN OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND FENCE, MAKIE LACQUERTEA BOWL WITH DESIGN OF STRIPES, IRON BLACK AND WHITE, ORIBE TYPE
Special Exhibition The Earthly Paradise of Hangzhou and the Wuyue Kingdom: Buddhist Belief in Artwork
Session October 24 (Saturday), 2026 to December 6 (Sunday), 2026
Famous for its beautiful scenery including West Lake, Hangzhou flourished as the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom during China’s Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, as well as the Southern Song dynasty. Focusing on the international cultural metropolis of Hangzhou, this exhibition explores the extensive cultural crossroads that once converged in East Asia.
A STUPA FROM THE 8,400 STUPAS OF Qian Hongchu (J: Sen Kōshuku)Yurinkan Museum, KyotoTHE RECORD OF THE SUTRA ON THE DHARANI ON THE SEAL OF THE PRECIOUS CHEST Kongō-ji Temple, Osaka
Singing, Dancing, and Music in Art
Session December 12 (Saturday), 2026 to January 24 (Sunday), 2027
How have dance and music, important elements adding color to festive occasions, been represented in artwork? Welcome to the dazzling world of paintings depicting the performing arts.
Designated Important Art Object SCROLL OF OKUNI-KABUKI(Chaya-asobi)CIRCLE DANCE
