Afternoon at the Tokyo National Museum

For this meetup, we will spend an afternoon at the Tokyo National Museum to see the following two exhibitions

1. A Treasure Trove from Ireland: Japanese Picture Scrolls and Books
   from the Chester Beatty Collection
2. The Maeda: Legacy of a Prosperous Samurai Family

Meeting Time: 3:00PM (15:00)
Meeting Spot: Around the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station

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First Exhibition
A Treasure Trove from Ireland: Japanese Picture Scrolls and Books
from the Chester Beatty Collection

Venue
Tokyo National Museum
(https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=113)

Admission Fee
Free

Information about the Exhibition
"Dublin, the capital of Ireland located in north-western Europe, is home to a museum called the Chester Beatty. This museum houses the collection of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875–1968), who achieved success in mining business, and amassed artworks, from across the globe. Beatty visited Japan in 1917, and his collection of Japanese narrative paintings is among the finest in Europe. This exhibition presents 25 exceptional Japanese narrative paintings from the Chester Beatty Collection, rarely seen outside Ireland. "[from the Museum Website]

Official Website (Japanese)
https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=2737&lang=en

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Second Exhibition
The Maeda: Legacy of a Prosperous Samurai Family

Venue
Tokyo National Museum
(https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=113)

Admission Fee
¥2,300

Information about the exhibition
"Maeda Toshiie, the first head of the Kaga Maeda family, was granted lands in the Hokuriku region of central Japan. Thereafter, his family ruled its domains from the city of Kanazawa throughout the Edo period (1603–1868). As hereditary daimyo, or powerful feudal lords, they governed a vast territory comprising the regions of Kaga, Etchū, and Noto until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Their lands were considered among the most prosperous in Japan.
Even after moving to Tokyo in the modern era and receiving the title of marquis, the Maeda family continued to preserve their inherited cultural heritage. The sixteenth head, Maeda Toshinari, founded the Ikutokukai Foundation (now the Maeda Ikutokukai Foundation) in 1926.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the foundation’s establishment. In commemoration of this milestone, the exhibition celebrates the achievements of the successive heads of the Maeda family and presents a wide range of cultural treasures handed down through the generations. Moreover, it explores the enduring essence of Kaga culture and its refined aesthetics through the artistry, craftsmanship, knowledge, and beliefs that flourished in the Maeda family’s prosperous castle town." [from The Museum Website]

Official Website (Japanese)
https://tsumugu.yomiuri.co.jp/kagamaedake2026/

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Chat session
As usual, let's have a chat session at the end of the event. When we meet up before the exhibition, let's decide where we go after the show.