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The Family Gallery "More Japanese Culture Unlocked: Armor, Kimonos, Lacquerware, and Woodblock Printing"

This interactive exhibition held at the Tokyo National Museum allows the audience, including overseas visitors and children, to enjoy and intuitively understand Japanese culture with hands-on programs divided into four different themes: Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, samurai armor, kimonos, and lacquerware. Broaden your appreciation of Japanese art through digital content, stamps, models, coloring, and other activities. Whether you choose to experience them before or after seeing the real exhibits in the museum, you will be sure to enjoy Japanese culture more deeply. ※ All images are from the 2020 edition.

Digital contents: lacquerware experience corner / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked / Tokyo National Museum (2021)
Digital contents: lacquerware experience touch panel device / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked/ Tokyo National Museum (2021)
Ukiyo-e woodblock printing stamp corner / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked / Tokyo National Museum (2021)
Ukiyo-e woodblock printing production process / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked / Tokyo National Museum (2021)
Kimono reproductions and coloring corner / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked / Tokyo National Museum (2021)
Kimono coloring challenge / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked / Tokyo National Museum (2021)
Up-close observation of an armor created in the modern era / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked / Tokyo National Museum (2021)
Touchable armor at the hands-on corner / Family Gallery - Japanese Culture Unlocked / Tokyo National Museum (2021)