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Yomiuri Shimbun
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Princess Akiko of Mikasa Appreciates Exhibition about Shoso-in Imperial Treasures in Osaka
OSAKA — Princess Akiko of Mikasa viewed an exhibition displaying the splendor of the Shoso-in Imperial treasures at the Osaka Museum of History in Osaka on Monday. Princess Akiko spent about an hour appreciating artistic ultra-high-resolution 3D images of the treasures projected onto a screen at 'Shosoin THE SHOW – Japanese Imperial Treasures / Experience the history and the miracle!' after being received by a group including Takehiko Iida, head of the Office of the Shosoin Treasure House at the Imperial Household Agency, and Takayuki Tanaka, president of The Yomiuri Shimbun, Osaka. She also observed faithfully reconstructed replicas of some of the treasures, including that of the five-stringed biwa lute of red sandalwood with mother-of-pearl inlay. According to Iida, who guided Princess Akiko, when she visited a corner where visitors could smell the recreated scent of Ojukuko, also known as Ranjatai, — a piece of incense wood said to be the finest in the world — she said it was soft and befitting the name of Ojukuko, which literally means 'ripe yellow incense.' Organized by The Yomiuri Shimbun and others, the exhibition will run through Aug. 24.
Yomiuri Shimbun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Shosoin THE SHOW: Immersive Exhibition Brings Ancient Japanese Treasures to Life in Osaka; Treasure-inspired Modern Creations Also on Display
The Yomiuri Shimbun Visitors watch an immersive video at the Osaka Museum of History on Saturday. 'Shosoin THE SHOW — Japanese Imperial Treasures / Experience the history and the miracle!' allows visitors to experience the splendor of the Shoso-in treasures through cutting-edge digital imagery and music. Organized by The Yomiuri Shimbun and others, the exhibition projects ultra-high-resolution 3D images of the treasures onto a screen approximately 20 meters wide, complemented by artistic staging. Eleven faithfully reconstructed replicas are on display, including the 'Five-stringed biwa lute of shitan with mother-of-pearl inlay' and the 'Red stained ivory shaku ruler with bachiru decoration.' There is also a dedicated corner where visitors can sample the fragrance of the aromatic wood, known as Ranjatai. Four artists inspired by the treasures have also created musical, ceramic and other works, and these are being showcased as well. 'I hope that even those unfamiliar with the Shoso-in treasures can feel their allure through fashion and music,' said fashion designer Tomoe Shinohara, who produced a dress based on the 'Persian-style lacquered ewer' topped with a bird-shaped lid. The exhibition will run at the venue through Aug. 24. It will then move to The Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo from Sept. 20 to Nov. 9.
