| Period | September 29, 2020 (Tue) - October 25, 2020 (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Place | Archives, Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, Tokyo National Museum |
| Opening Hours | 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Open until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, November 3 (Sunday), and November 4 (Monday) *Last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Closed | Mondays *Closed the next weekday if Monday falls on a holiday |
| Fee | Admission to this exhibition is included in tickets for the regular and special exhibitions (if visited on the same day). *Admission fee for regular exhibitions: Adults: 1,000 yen; university students: 500 yen; free admission for high school students or younger *Online reservations (timed-entry tickets) are required for all visitors. |
| Reservations | Online reservations (timed-entry tickets) are required both for admission (a ticket for the regular or special exhibitions is required) and to experience the content (free). *Please refer to “Reservation Method” on this page for details. |
| Organizers | Tokyo National Museum; National Center for the Promotion of Cultural Properties; KDDI Corporation |
| With Cooperation from | NHK Educational Corporation |
| Inquiries | 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial) |
| Official Website | https://adp.au.com/eden |
The National Treasure Illustrated Biography of Prince Shotoku in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum originally decorated the inner walls of the Hall of Paintings in the Eastern Precinct of Horyuji Temple in Nara. This content enables a brand-new experience of appreciating its charms by combining high-definition 8K images with high-speed, high-capacity 5G communication and augmented reality (AR) technology.
*This content was created based on “Cultural Properties in 8K: The National Treasure Illustrated Biography of Prince Shotoku” produced by the National Center for the Promotion of Cultural Properties and NHK Educational Corporation in 2018.
*A full-sized graphic reproduction (ten screens) will be displayed at the venue.
*The National Treasure Illustrated Biography of Prince Shotoku will not be on display.
*The schedule, opening hours, content, etc. may be changed due to future circumstances. Please check the official website, etc.
Exhibition Highlights
Painted in 1069 by the artist Hata no Chitei, the National Treasure Illustrated Biography of Prince Shotoku is the oldest surviving illustrated account of the prince’s life. It depicts 58 episodes from Prince Shotoku’s life, including his memorization of stories told by 36 children and his authoring of Japan’s first constitution.
The Tokyo National Museum now houses this priceless work. However, much of its original vibrancy and detail have been lost over the years, with its fine depictions now difficult to fully appreciate through a glass case. In addition, the work is only exhibited for around one month per year for preservation reasons.
Many people experienced “Cultural Properties in 8K: The National Treasure Illustrated Biography of Prince Shotoku” released by the Tokyo National Museum using high-definition images in 2018 and 2019. To enable even more people to enjoy this priceless cultural asset, new content has now been created using cutting-edge 5G technology.
There are two viewing tools, the Magical Glasses and Magical Loupe.
With the Magical Glasses, if you view the full-sized reproduction panels in the venue while wearing AR glasses, animations and explanations will appear, allowing you to enjoy the work in a manner that is easy to understand visually.
With the Magical Loupe, if you hold a 5G smartphone in front of one of the reproduction panels, superhigh-definition images will be displayed. Select an episode to gain a deeper appreciation for the work through commentary and narrations.
We hope you will enjoy this encounter between a precious cultural asset and cutting-edge technology.