The Kyocera Museum of Art, in the Kyocera headquarters building in Kyoto, will be holding a special exhibition featuring "Court Culture in Early-Modern Kyoto: Scenes of Court Enthronement Culture" from September 10 (Saturday) through November 13 (Sunday).

The exhibition will be separately held at nearby Jonangu Shrine from September 10 (Saturday) through October 23 (Sunday).
Pictures of the Daijosai
Since the Heian capital (present-day Kyoto) was established in 794, the imperial court has cultivated a graceful tradition as a cultural hub. The essence of the court culture culminates in the enthronement of the Emperor and the Daijo-sai (Great Food Offering Festival). The series of these rituals is known as Tairei or Taiten (state ceremony).
Tofukumon-in statueAt the Exhibition, some 60 articles will be on display, including pieces from the Ohara Family Collection related to state rituals since the early-modern period, precious items held by private collectors, and articles pertaining to Tofukumon-in (Tokugawa Masako) who was the daughter of Tokugawa Hidetada and who as a consort of Emperor Gomizunoo, served as a bridge linking the imperial court and the Tokugawa government and helped maintain the high standards of the court culture.

Miniature setting for the enthronement ceremonyA public exhibition of this scale and quality was last held 40 years ago in 1976 at the Kyoto Bunkaten Exhibition. Through the exhibition, visitors will be able to understand a...