National treasures conservatory executives visit TFAM

On November 11, Representative Director Noriko Yamamoto and Managing Director Masaki Utsunomiya of The Association for Conservation of National Treasures paid a visit to the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum. The pair was welcomed by TFAM Board of Trustees Chair Kazuhiko Oshida and Director Akira Gokita. Together, they toured the “THIS IS JAPAN IN TOKYO,” “Zokei Da Vinci Project: Realization of the Dreams of Leonardo Da Vinci” and “From the Renaissance to the 20th Century—500 Years of Western Paintings” exhibitions.

Mainichi Newspapers president visits TFAM

On November 11, President Masahiro Maruyama of The Mainichi Newspapers paid a courtesy call on the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum. He was welcomed by TFAM Executive Director Akira Kaneko and Director Akira Gokita, who led him on a tour of the “THIS IS JAPAN IN TOKYO,” “Zokei Da Vinci Project: Realization of the Dreams of Leonardo Da Vinci” and “From the Renaissance to the 20th Century—500 Years of Western Paintings” exhibitions.

Chairman of Fujitsu Japan visits the museum

On November 4, Chairman Tatsuya Tanaka of Fujitsu Japan and members of his company came to visit the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum. The delegation was greeted by TFAM Director Akira Gokita, who led them on a tour of the “Zokei Da Vinci Project: Realization of the Dreams of Leonardo Da Vinci” and “From the Renaissance to the 20th Century—500 Years of Western Paintings” exhibitions.

A brief message of gratitude to our supporters

November 3 marks the 38th anniversary of the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, which was founded as both bridge and portal to the world, its mission to promote art and culture for all people to enjoy through exchange and international partnerships with likeminded institutions worldwide. Our anniversary thus stands as a milestone for which we extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all of you who have shared our vision and endorsed our work over the years. We look forward to your continued patronage and support going forward as we remain true to our mission.

Asahi Shimbun Publications president visits TFAM

On October 14, Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc. President Yasuyuki Aoki visited the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum. TFAM Executive Director Akira Kaneko welcomed him, serving as his docent as the two toured the “Zokei Da Vinci Project: Realization of the Dreams of Leonardo Da Vinci” and “From the Renaissance to the 20th Century—500 Years of Western Paintings” exhibitions.

“THIS IS JAPAN” exhibition video tour premieres

On October 13, the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum premiered a video tour of “THIS IS JAPAN IN TOKYO” exhibition. The video features the finest examples of Japanese art, including folding screens, katana swords, handcrafted pieces and ukiyoe woodblock prints, created over a millennium. The English edition has also been uploaded on the TFAM YouTube channel.

JR East chairman visits TFAM

On September 30, East Japan Railway Company Chairman of the Board Tetsuro Tomita and other officials of the largest railway operator in Japan paid a visit to the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum. TFAM Director Akira Gokita was on hand to welcome the delegation, which toured the “Zokei Da Vinci Project: Realization of the Dreams of Leonardo Da Vinci” and “From the Renaissance to the 20th Century—500 Years of Western Paintings” exhibitions.

“Four Centuries” exhibition opens at Miyazaki museum

The tape-cutting ceremony for the exhibition, “Four Centuries of Occidental Paintings from the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Collection,” was held at the Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum on September 11. The exhibition, which opens to the public from September 12 and run until November 3, features 82 works created by painters from the Italian Renaissance to the 20th century.

Among the lead organizations who partnered in the opening was the Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun, Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum and Miyazaki Telecasting Co., Ltd.

TFAM Director Akira Gokita and Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun President Seiji Kawano delivered welcoming speeches.

TFAM opens “This Is Japan,” Da Vinci exhibitions

On September 1, the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum opened its special autumn exhibition, “This Is Japan In Tokyo,” and the “Zokei Da Vinci Project: Realization of the Dreams of Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519)—500th Memorial Exhibition.” TFAM had not held an exhibition for public viewing since March 2 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The exhibition “This Is Japan In Tokyo” can be a culmination of the “Eternal Treasures of Japanese Art” exhibition series that has been held 24 times in 15 countries and one territory at the request of governments and cultural agencies worldwide. The exhibition features 93 paintings, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, lacquerware, katana swords and samurai armor, among others. Among the exhibition’s highlights is the use of virtual reality enabling viewers to “experience” specially selected items firsthand.

In the New Wing Permanent Galleries 6-8, the Da Vinci exhibition developed by the Tokyo Zokei University is on display, a uniquely fascinating project that attempts to complete 16 works left uncompleted by the Italian master while tracing the penetrating insights and transcendent creativity he possessed over a lifetime.

Both exhibitions will be held until November 29. Still and video photography will be permitted for all but selected “This Is Japan” items, although the use of flashes and tripods will not be allowed.

Viewers should also note that the Museum Theater, Library and Kids’ Rooms will be closed as TFAM will be strictly following pandemic safety protocols during the exhibitions’ showings. Please read “Notice and Request for Visitors” before visiting TFAM.

Miyazaki newspaper president visits TFAM

On August 25, Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun (Miyanichi Press) President Seiji Kawano and other officials from the prefectural newspaper visited Tokyo Fuji Art Museum. They were welcomed by TFAM Director Akira Gokita and later toured the facilities and its permanent exhibition. The Miyazaki prefecture daily is cooperating in the hosting of the “Four Centuries of Occidental Paintings from the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Collection” exhibition at the Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum in September.