Since ancient times, Japan has developed by imitating continental culture and adopting Buddhism and legal laws. Even after the end of the missions to China, Japan continued to exchange with the continent while embarking on the path of Japanese style, giving birth to hiragana, which expresses a uniquely Japanese sentiment, and the imperial culture that can be said to be synonymous with Japanese aesthetics. This culture was overshadowed by the rise of the samurai class, but it was passed down without interruption, and was transformed into something to be admired again with the arrival of a time of peace.
This exhibition will be the first time that the MIHO MUSEUM's collection of "Higurashi-cho" is on display at the museum. "Higurashi-cho" was originally created as a notebook by the modern connoisseur Yoshida Tanzaemon. The book was later treasured by Yasuda Zenjiro and passed to Sugawara Michitsugu (1894-1981), who served as president of Railway Industries Co., Ltd., who reorganized it along with his own utakiri scrolls and mounted them on scrolls to create "Higurashi-cho" on the thirteenth anniversary of his wife's death. Thirty-one scrolls of famous calligraphy, such as "Koyagiri," said to be the pinnacle of ancient calligraphy, "Toganokiri," which features floral and bird designs and flower motifs painted in gold and silver on paper, and "Ishiyamakiri," which seems to embody the elegance of the Heian period, are included in the collection, which is based on the miso hitomoji style of 5-7-5-7-7. This exhibition will interweave "Higurashicho" with works from the MIHO MUSEUM's collection, including crafts, Buddhist art, the Rinpa Tale of Genji folding screen, and paintings of immortal poets, all of which express the desire for imperial culture that arose from the birth of aristocratic culture in the Heian period to the early Momoyama period. We hope that visitors will be able to reflect on the refined beauty and "elegance" of the people of the capital that still remains in the present day.

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▪️▫️MIHO Pei&#39;s Peach Blossom Spring▪️▫️

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The world-renowned architect Pei, who designed the glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris, designed the MIHO Art Museum. The design concept comes from Tao Yuanming&#39;s &quot;Peach Blossom Spring&quot; (I recited it a lot when I was in school and cried)
The natural landscape around the building is well preserved, and 80% of the entire building is hidden underground, blending emotions with the scenery. While appreciating art works, you can also feel the natural scenery. More people come here because of Pei&#39;s architecture than the collections. I&#39;ll tell you that LV&#39;s fashion show was held here in a certain year. Please search for the beautiful photos yourself🔍

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▪️【Tickets】1300yen/person
▪️【Business hours】10:00-16:00 (during the epidemic) Reservations must be made in advance, and credit card payments can be made directly on the official website or reservations can be made by phone to purchase tickets on site.
Closed on Mondays.
▪️【Food】There are two restaurants (restaurant Peach Valley/cafe Pine View). The cafe and restaurant in the museum provide food without pesticides, fertilizers, or additives. You can drink coffee and afternoon tea to enjoy the scenery. But when we went there on the weekend, it was sold out. I will go there next time with a little regret~
▪️【Travel】You can drive yourself for a round trip, and there are many free parking lots in the museum. It is a half-hour drive from &quot;Mitsui Outlet Shopping City (Shiga Ryuo Store)&quot;. You can continue shopping after visiting.
▪️【Design】The geometric design space made of glass is naturally lit through large floor-to-ceiling windows, giving the illusion of being surrounded by nature. I feel that the ticket here is worth it [snickering]
▪️【Works】The museum is divided into north and south exhibition halls. The north exhibition hall (2F) is a special exhibition area, and the works on display are generally limited in time. The south exhibition hall (1F, B1F) is the world&#39;s ancient art.
▪️【Recommendation】It is recommended to go during the cherry blossom season. The road leading to the art museum is full of cherry blossoms, and the tunnel will also be reflected in pink, just like being in a paradise.

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When the forest ends and the water source comes out, there is a mountain. There is a small opening in the mountain. It seems as if there is light. I left the boat and entered through the opening. It was very narrow at first, but it was passable. After walking a few dozen steps, it suddenly became clear.....

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