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[Ueno] "The Lineage of Modern Japanese Art" Opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
EndedDatesAug 15 – Oct 12, 2026
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The special exhibition "The Lineage of Modern Japanese Art" opened at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on August 15, 2026. It runs until October 12.
The exhibition traces how Japanese art changed from the Meiji era to the early Showa era. Through works in a wide range of genres, including Western-style painting, Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) and sculpture, it shows how the adoption of Western art and the continuation of traditional techniques shaped each other. Many rare works have been gathered from museums in Japan and abroad and from private collections, and some pieces can only be seen at this exhibition.
Gallery talks by curators and audio guide rentals are planned during the exhibition, so it is a good choice for visitors who want to take their time. Ueno Park is also home to several other art museums and museums, so visiting a few of them in one trip is another way to enjoy the area.
Event Information
- Dates: August 15 – October 12, 2026
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
- Admission: General 2,000 yen
- Access: 7-minute walk from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station
- Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum(Address: 8-36 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
- Admission: General 2,000 yen
- Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
- Official website: https://www.tobikan.jp/exhibition/
- Last checked: Aug 15, 2026
Information is as of the date last checked. Schedules may change or events may be cancelled, so please check the official website for the latest details.
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