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6/30 - 7/31

POP UP EXHIBITION | EDO MINIATURES

Step into the charm of Edo-period Japan through a special pop-up exhibition featuring a collection of traditional Japanese miniatures!

These tiny recreations capture merchant life, kabuki theaters, and everyday nostalgia in exquisite detail. The origins of Japan’s miniature culture can be traced back to the early 17th century, when government restrictions on luxury goods inspired a creative shift in how toys and household items were made. With large dolls and elaborate toys discouraged, craftspeople in Edo (now Tokyo) began producing small-scale toys known as mame-omocha 豆玩具 (bean toys) and Edo-shōgangu 江戸小玩具 (small toys from Edo).

Visit our gallery and experience a shrunken world—where history, artistry, and playfulness meet.

EXHIBITION INFO

Regular Admission:
Monday, June 30 to Thursday, July 31
9:00AM – 5:00PM
(JICC Business Hours)


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