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Unraveling Further Decorations: Rediscovering Nihonbashi Architecture
Takashimaya Archives Tokyo
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This special exhibition is a continuation of the previous exhibition, "Unraveling Decorations: Rediscovering Nihonbashi Architecture" (supervised by Taro Igarashi, held from September 2020 to February 2021).
The previous "Unraveling Decorations" exhibition sparked the launch of a series by Taro Igarashi titled "Architectural Decorations of Nihonbashi" in the local magazine *Monthly Nihonbashi*. Now entering its fourth year, the series has become a popular feature with over 45 installments.
This exhibition aims to expand the area covered in the previous exhibition, which focused on the region along Chuo Street. For instance, this time we will also highlight the Kabutocho area, associated with Eiichi Shibusawa and currently gaining attention due to the issuance of new banknotes. Here, we will introduce buildings such as the Yamanishi Securities Building (1936) and Kabuto One (2021), both located within a 10-minute walk from the museum. Another feature of this exhibition is the diversity of the buildings we will cover. Nihonbashi, which was one of the first areas in Japan to modernize, is known for its strong classical influence, as seen in landmarks like the Bank of Japan Main Building (1896) and the Mitsui Main Building (1929). However, this time we will also explore buildings with a medieval style, such as the Maruishi Building (1931), and the Kosei Securities Kabutocho Building (1998), which diverges from strict classicism, and various other architectural decorations ranging from billboard architecture to postmodern designs, renovation buildings that carry on the urban legacy, to interior designs. Additionally, the Nihonbashi Architecture Mape will be enhanced, which was very well received as a handout in the previous exhibition, by including elements of a "Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Decoration Stamp Rally."
The real experience of this exhibition begins after leaving the gallery. With the map in hand, visitors are invited to explore the unique architectural wonders of Nihonbashi. The entire city of Nihonbashi will emerge as an expanded exhibition space.
The previous "Unraveling Decorations" exhibition sparked the launch of a series by Taro Igarashi titled "Architectural Decorations of Nihonbashi" in the local magazine *Monthly Nihonbashi*. Now entering its fourth year, the series has become a popular feature with over 45 installments.
This exhibition aims to expand the area covered in the previous exhibition, which focused on the region along Chuo Street. For instance, this time we will also highlight the Kabutocho area, associated with Eiichi Shibusawa and currently gaining attention due to the issuance of new banknotes. Here, we will introduce buildings such as the Yamanishi Securities Building (1936) and Kabuto One (2021), both located within a 10-minute walk from the museum. Another feature of this exhibition is the diversity of the buildings we will cover. Nihonbashi, which was one of the first areas in Japan to modernize, is known for its strong classical influence, as seen in landmarks like the Bank of Japan Main Building (1896) and the Mitsui Main Building (1929). However, this time we will also explore buildings with a medieval style, such as the Maruishi Building (1931), and the Kosei Securities Kabutocho Building (1998), which diverges from strict classicism, and various other architectural decorations ranging from billboard architecture to postmodern designs, renovation buildings that carry on the urban legacy, to interior designs. Additionally, the Nihonbashi Architecture Mape will be enhanced, which was very well received as a handout in the previous exhibition, by including elements of a "Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Decoration Stamp Rally."
The real experience of this exhibition begins after leaving the gallery. With the map in hand, visitors are invited to explore the unique architectural wonders of Nihonbashi. The entire city of Nihonbashi will emerge as an expanded exhibition space.
Schedule | Sep 14 (Sat) 2024-Feb 24 (Mon) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Takashimaya Archives Tokyo https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/shiryokan/tokyo/  | ||||
| Location | 4F / 5F Nihombashi Takashimaya, 2-4-1 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8265 | ||||
| Access | Direct walk from exit B1 at Nihombashi Station on the Ginza and Tozai lines, 5 minute walk from Yaesu North exit of JR Tokyo Station, 5 minute walk from exit D4 at Nihombashi Station on the Toei Asakusa line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3211-4111 | ||||
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