Discover UENO PARK🌿National Museum of History & view Special HANIWA Exhibition

Whether you've explored Ueno Park & visited Tokyo's National Museum of History before or not, please join our special tour of the National Museum Complex, which is actually made up of 5+ important buildings, not just the 2 main Hon-Kan (Japanese History) & the Heisei-kan (Archeology) museums, because we may have some surprises for you!
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Strolling from Ueno station, we'll talk about some of the other significant museums, artworks & monuments we'll pass along the way. Afterwards, we'll take you around to discover a few fascinating places in Ueno Park that many people don't know about!
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At the National Museum, we'll attend an important special exhibition featuring the latest discoveries related to HANIWA, the wonderful, but mysterious sculpted clay figures which date from the ancient KOFUN-ERA, from 2,200-1,300 years ago, before this country had a written language!
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"For the first time in fifty years, the Tokyo National Museum is presenting a special exhibition about HANIWA, the remarkable tomb sculptures of ancient Japan. These diverse sculptures take the form of people, animals, buildings, tools, and weapons, providing vibrant glimpses into early societies."
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"2024 is a special anniversary year, as Warrior in Keikō Armor, one of the most finely crafted & well-preserved haniwa in existence, was designated as a National Treasure fifty years ago. In celebration of this anniversary, the Warrior, together with related haniwa & those representing other regions throughout Japan, will be displayed on an unprecedented scale. We invite you to take advantage of this rare opportunity and experience these Haniwa first-hand, witnessing how their richly expressive forms range from the rustic to the adorable."
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Special exhibition webpage: https://haniwa820.exhibit.jp/

Museum special exhibition ADMISSION: Adults, ￥2,100 (￥1,900 if purchased in advance) University Students: 1,300 (1,100 in advance) Etc.
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(AS ALWAYS, there's NO MEETUP FEE, so all are welcome, but we hope you'll make a donation!)
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We have been visiting & exploring Ueno Onshi-Koen since 1991, so we've made many interesting discoveries about this remarkable place, which was a gift to the people as one of Japan's first National Parks, being dedicated in 1888!
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(Others offer Ueno tours, but we guarantee, ours might be the best!)
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PLEASE bring your lunch & a beverage. We'll have a social meal break after touring the museum, but before walking abroad in Ueno Park!
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There might be other places for food, like the "Yatai" stalls on the bridge near the Benten Temple in the pond, but please be prepared!
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WE HAVE NO FIXED EVENT FEE, but work hard to create unique & enjoyable events for you, so be generous (￥500 to 5000) It's up to you!
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This is an all-ages Meetup, so kids are FREE & welcome 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 but babes-in arms are discouraged due to possible noise & other factors. (Sorry!)
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YOU MAY BRING A GUEST OR TWO, but we'd rather have your friends join our group as regular members!
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THIS MEETUP WILL BE FUN, SO LET'S ALL GO!!
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Thanks, KERRY D. 😎