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| Name of the special exhibition | Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, a joint exhibition of the National Museum of Nature and Science, "I tried to break the woods." |
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| Period | From October 13 (Wednesday) to November 24 (Wednesday), 2021 ※Dates are subject to change. |
| Venue | National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo) gallery space and Central Hall on the 1st floor of the Japan Pavilion |
| Opening hours | From 9:00 to 17:00 (admission until 16:30) |
| Closed days | Monday |
| Admission fee | 630 yen for general and university students (510 yen for groups), free for high school students and younger and over 65 years old ※You can only see the Permanent exhibition entrance fee. ※There are more than 20 groups. |
| Sponsorship | National Museum of Nature and Science, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum |
| Sponsorship | Takenaka Corporation |
※Hands-on exhibitions and hands-on events are subject to cancellation.
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"Kigumi House,"
"Heritage of Kumiko Crafts,"
≪Four-sided woodwork≫
≪Four-sided tools≫
≪Finger≫
≪Kumiko≫
≪Kintai Hashiki Gumi≫
≪Kintai-kyo Bridge 5 Rental Comprehensive Edition≫
≪Thin shaving≫
≪Mortised Rabbeted Oblique Splice≫
※In light of social conditions such as infection status in COVID-19 infection, cancellation and implementation may be changed. For details on event cancellations and changes in the form of implementation, please refer to the details page of each event, and for the latest information on the opening of the National Science Museum, please visit the website of the National Science Museum.
<screening> "Kigumi House,"
A video work introducing the skills of the artists exhibited in this exhibition will be screened. There is a commentary by video artist Kentaro Ueda.
※There is a subtitle in English in the main part.
| Date and time | Sunday, October 17 ①From 10:30 to 11:15 (reception starts at 10:00), ②From 13:30 to 14:15 (reception starts at 13:00) |
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| Commentary | Kentaro Ueda (Video Writer) |
| Venue | 2nd floor auditorium of the Japan Pavilion, National Museum of Nature and Science |
| Capacity | 60 people each time (advance application by e-mail) |
| Participation fee | Free (admission fee is required) |
| Application deadline | October |
<screening> "Heritage of Kumiko Crafts,"
A video work introducing the skills of the artists exhibited in this exhibition will be screened. There is a commentary by video artist Kentaro Ueda.
※There is a subtitle in English in the main part.
| Date and time | Sunday, October 31 ①From 11:00 to 11:45 (reception starts at 10:30), ②From 14:00 to 14:45 (reception starts at 13:30) |
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| Commentary | Kentaro Ueda (Video Writer) |
| Venue | 2nd floor auditorium of the Japan Pavilion, National Museum of Nature and Science |
| Capacity | The first 60 people each time (advance application by e-mail) |
| Participation fee | Free (admission fee is required) |
| Application deadline | October |
<screening> Craft Technology Record Movie "Wood Crafts-Kenji Suda's proverb"
We will screen a craft technology record movie (planned and produced by the Agency for Cultural Affairs) that introduces Kenji Suda's skills exhibited in this exhibition. It's a special video that you can't usually see!
※There is no explanation.
| Date and time | Sunday, November 14 ①From 10:00 to 10:45 (reception starts at 9:30), ②11:15 to 12:00 (reception starts at 11:00) |
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| Venue | 2nd floor auditorium of the Japan Pavilion, National Museum of Nature and Science |
| Capacity | The first 60 people each time (advance application by e-mail) |
| Participation fee | Free (admission fee is required) |
| Application deadline | October |
<Lecture> Wood-Gumi - in search of beauty and strength
Kenji Suda, a wood craftsman and an important intangible cultural property holder (living national treasure), describes how people refined the "Kigumi" and pursued "beauty and strength". I will talk while looking back.
※Simultaneous interpretation is available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
| Date and time | Sunday, November 14 13: 30-14: 15 (reception starts at 13:00) |
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| Venue | 2nd floor auditorium of the Japan Pavilion, National Museum of Nature and Science |
| Tutor | Kenji Suda (woodworking artist/living national treasure) |
| Capacity | 60 people (advance application system, lottery if there are many applicants) |
| Participation fee | Free (admission fee is required) |
| Application deadline | Saturday, October 30 |
[Workshop at home] Making Kumiko Coaster ※Sold out
Kumiko work technique that creates beautiful patterns by assembling trees without using nails. How to make it Let's make a simple hemp leaf coaster at home while watching the video. ＊Size: 11.5cm
The coaster kit production was supported by Eiichi Yokota, a leading expert in kumiko work. Please also take a look at the video "Heritage of Kumiko Crafts" that introduces Kumiko craftsmanship.
※This workshop will be a related event of the joint exhibition of the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum of the National Museum of Nature and Science.
※We cannot accept orders by telephone, e-mail, fax, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum reception desk or National Museum of Science.
| Application period | Until 15:00 on December 21, 2021 (Tuesday) |
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| Application | |
| Kit fee | Free (first 100 people, up to 1 kit per person) ★We will cancel multiple orders for one person (same name). Thank you for your understanding. |
| Shipping cost | 180 yen (smart letter fee) |
| Notes | Cannot be canceled after ordering. |
A 5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Koen Exit)
10-minute walk from Ueno Station (Exit 7) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line.
10-minute walk from Keisei Electric Railway Keiseiueno Station (front exit)
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