- Imai Museum - Nestled beside the pristine streams of Hachigawa in Shimane Prefecture, the Imai Museum, with its white-walled facade reminiscent of purity, blends seamlessly into the surrounding verdure, creating a harmonious union with nature.
First Exhibition Room: The Beauty of Tradition - MIZUHIKI REIWA Exhibition
“The Beauty of Tradition - MIZUHIKI REIWA” showcases the evolution of ‘Mizuhiki’ - a traditional Japanese art form used in celebrations and condolences since ancient times. This exhibition aims to carry the legacy into the Reiwa era, featuring three-dimensional works and pieces inspired by Japanese culture, all utilizing the colorful strings of Mizuhiki. Witness the transformation of the familiar Mizuhiki before your eyes.
Second Exhibition Room: ‘Simply Adorable’ Photo Exhibition
“Ahh, my pet is so cute… I wish someone else could see this…”
Have you ever had that thought? Now you can make it a reality at the Imai Museum!
For this photo exhibition, we are calling for submissions of photographs of your beloved family pets - dogs and cats. Send us one photo per pet that you simply want to brag about. Ordinary photos from your phone, the ones where their eyes just melt your heart. We aim to deliver a moment of warmth and comfort in the tense daily life during the pandemic.
- Admission fee
It is a museum that stores pottery, crafts, centering on contemporary Japanese paintings by artists exhibited at the institute exhibition. Our basic philosophy is to nurture the rich hearts of children who will lead the next generation by appreciating excellent works of art, to pass on the irreplaceable nature of Furusato to future generations, and to contribute to the improvement of local culture
The museum exhibits seasonal works, mainly contemporary Japanese paintings. In addition, the museum holds the Shimane exhibition of the Revival Institute exhibition, which tours major cities nationwide, including the Tokyo exhibition, every year. The exhibition of the Revival Institute, which displays many excellent masterpieces, is a valuable place where there are few opportunities to appreciate it in rural areas.
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