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This exhibition of Japanese art at Haneda Airport features a traditional mobile tea room
We get it – there's never enough time in Tokyo, no matter how much time you spend in this incredible city. But now you can squeeze in one last Japanese experience before flying out, right at Haneda Airport.
Located on the 5th floor of Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Art Dash Gallery is an exhibition space and art shop that aims to not only promote Japanese art, but also give travellers the chance to bring a piece of it home. Its latest exhibition, titled ' The Japan Art + ', does exactly that.
Running now through November 9, the exhibition showcases a variety of Japanese art forms, from Edo-period (1603–1868) ukiyo-e woodblock prints to modern and contemporary nihonga (Japanese-style painting), as well as ceramics by emerging artists. Among them is Tokyo-born Yuta Omori, whose works are innovative yet remain deeply rooted in tradition.
Many of the artworks are available for purchase, and they make for a much more memorable souvenir than some mass-produced trinket from Harajuku's Takeshita Street.
But the real showstopper is the authentic mobile tea room, crafted by master temple carpenters using the traditional Japanese joinery technique known as kigumi. This elegant cubic structure is built entirely without a single nail. Even better, it's not just for show. Art Dash Gallery plans to host regular tea ceremonies inside. (Check the gallery website for the schedule.)
In addition to the tea ceremonies, the exhibition will also feature a line-up of cultural events including ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. All in all, this art exhibition is one more reason to get to the airport a little early.
The Japan Art + is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm, until November 9. Admission is free. For more details, visit the gallery website.
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