To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Kyushu National Museum will host a special exhibition themed around “Treasures,” bringing together an exceptional collection of national treasures connected to Kyushu and Okinawa. Highlights include the Bonshō (bronze bell) from Kanzeon-ji Temple, the Gold Seal discovered on Shikanoshima, and renowned swords such as Heshikirii Hasebe, along with more than 60 other national treasures.
Also on display is a sword made in Kumamoto about 420 years ago, donated by Sadaharu Oh. Visitors can explore the fascinating stories behind these treasures while also discovering carefully selected pieces from the museum’s own acquisitions over the past 20 years, presented in a way designed to spark curiosity and wonder.
National Treasure Gold seal
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1st century CE
Fukuoka City Museum
(on display from 23 July to 3 August)
• 7/5 (Sat.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.)
(First term 7/5~8/3, second term:8/5~8/31 *some exhibits will be changed during the period.)
• Closed: Mon., and Jul. 22 (open on Jul. 21 and Aug. 11)
• 9:30-17:00 (open until 20:00 on Fri. and Sat., last entry: 30 min. before closing)
• Fee: ¥2,000, college & HS ¥1,000, free for under JHS
• Kyushu National Museum
• 4-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka
• https://www.kyuhaku.jp/en/exhibition/exhibition_s73.html
Important Cultural Property Chinese Junk and Namban Ship folding screen (right panel)
By Kanō Takanobu, 17th century
Kyushu National Museum
On display 8 July – 3 August (from 5 to 31 August, a high-resolution replica of this work will be displayed with the left panel).
Important Cultural Property Chinese Junk and Namban Ship folding screen (left panel)
By Kanō Takanobu, 17th century
Kyushu National Museum
On display 5 to 31 August
National Treasure Red bingata robe depicting dragons, orbs, and auspicious clouds
Second Shō dynasty to Meiji era, 18th–19th century
Naha City Museum of History, Okinawa
(on display from 5 to 17 August)
Boxes with Masonic symbols in pearl-of-mother inlay
19th century
Kyushu National Museum