2012 Theme Exhibition
Meiji Plane
−Ingenuity of craftsmen−

	The turbulent Meiji period and craftsmen were inspired by Western culture and technology, and developed new tools one after another. Meiji period can be said to be the era of ingenuity of craftsmen. In this exhibition, the trial and error of Meiji craftsmen, focusing on about 15 materials such as two planes, which are said to have appeared in the Meiji era, and a mechanical decision (Kikaijakuri) plane that applied Western screws to a plane stand. Explore One of the highlights is the "two planes that reuse cigarette knives" revealed in recent research.
Outline of the event	Exhibition Period July 3 (Tuesday) to September 30 (Sunday), 2012 Venue  9:30–4:30 p.m. (Last admission 4:00 p.m.) Closed Monday (or the next day if it is a national holiday) Admission  General 300 yen, large and high school students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen, various discounts available Venue Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Theme Exhibition Corner Organizer  Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Corporation Cooperation  Tobacco & Salt Museum, Nagasaki University Library
Exhibitions	(1) From one plane to two planes (2) Transition of two planes-cigar knives and plane blades- (3) Application of screws-plane to cut groove-