British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition "Hyakka Ryoran" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

To commemorate its 100th anniversary, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will host "Hyakka Ryoran: Edo Paintings Across the Sea," an exhibition showcasing the British Museum's significant collection of Japanese art.

This exhibition features a curated selection of Edo period paintings and Ukiyo-e prints from the British Museum, renowned for having one of the most comprehensive Japanese art collections outside Japan. Focusing on works by prominent Ukiyo-e artists such as Utamaro, Sharaku, Hokusai, and Hiroshige, the exhibition traces the history of international cultural exchange that flourished since the Japonisme movement in the late 19th century.

It sheds light on the collection's formation and research, highlighting the British Museum's role in the preservation and study of Japanese art. This presents an opportunity to foster a new dialogue between masterpieces of Japanese art and contemporary audiences.

A commemorative lecture by Rosina Buckland, Head of the Department of Japan and Korea at the British Museum, titled "The British Museum's Japanese Collection," will be held on the opening day, July 25, 2026.

Exhibition Details

• Title: British Museum Japanese Art Collection 100th Anniversary Exhibition: Hyakka Ryoran: Edo Paintings Across the Sea
• Dates: July 25 (Sat) - October 18 (Sun), 2026
• Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Galleries
• Closed: Mondays, October 13 (Tue) (Open Aug 10, Sep 21, Oct 12, 2026)
• Hours: 9:30 - 17:30 (Fri until 20:00)
• Admission: General 2,300 JPY, University/Vocational School Students 1,300 JPY, Seniors (65+) 1,600 JPY (check official site for details)

Commemorative Lecture

• Date & Time: July 25 (Sat), 2026, 14:00 - 15:30
• Speaker: Rosina Buckland (Head of the Department of Japan and Korea, British Museum)
• Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Auditorium
• Fee: Free (Advance reservation required, first-come, first-served)

Access

• Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
• Nearest Stations: JR Ueno Station / Tokyo Metro Ueno Station / JR Okachimachi Station

Official Check

For the latest information and ticketing details, please visit the official exhibition website.
URL: https://www.tobikan.jp/exhibition/2026_britishmuseum.html