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2018. 04 - 07

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  • Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum

    NHK SPECIAL related exhibition “OEDO”

    Apr. 1 Sun. – May. 13 Sun.

    • There are many aspects of the history behind Edo’s sudden growth into a metropolis that remain unclear to this day – I’m particularly interested in the mysteries of what Edo Castle was like when Ieyasu Tokugawa first arrived. We have an analysis of the castle’s layout, in the context of changes made in later periods. Don’t miss it!

      Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum　Shinichi Saito

    • I think the fact that forms of entertainment like kabuki and street performing flourished during the Edo Period was down to the overwhelming political power of the Tokugawa family. Entertainment develops during times of peace.

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  • Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

    Children’s Day event

    May. 4 Fri., 5 Sat.

    • A scavenger hunt around the shops in the East Zone, where children will carry a basket and a scavenger list and visit the different shops. Adults can also get excited about the beigoma (spinning top) contest, and there will be paper craft and other activities.

      Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum　Yukihiro Abe

    • Kids love activities where you use your hands – these things become unforgettable experiences. Origami is like a really good iPad.

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  • Tokyo Photographic Art Musuem

    TOP Collection: Learning

    Into the Pictures: May. 12 Sat. – Aug. 5 Sun. / The Fragments of Dreams: Aug. 11 Sat. – Nov. 4 Sun.

    • This careful selection of notable works from the museum’s collection of over 34,000 pieces is not to be missed! I recommend the stamp rally and interactive viewing session.

      Tokyo Photographic Art Museum　Atsuko Takeuchi

    • People might say you can do that on the internet, but doing it in person is a completely different experience. Learning through a museum is interesting because there is no right answer.

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