Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition
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The British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition at Tokyo’s Ueno Park offers cool ukiyo‑e and paintings to beat the summer heat, open until 8 pm on Fridays.Summary
Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e: British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition at Tokyo’s Ueno Park runs until October 18 and showcases works that help visitors beat the summer heat. Highlights include Hiroshige’s ukiyo‑e “Both Sides of Ryogoku Evening Coolness,” which depicts three women strolling by the Sumida River under a moonlit sky, and Mori Morihiko’s painting of Kyoto’s Shijo Kawaramachi, offering a glimpse of historic customs. The exhibition also features eerie yōkai and skeleton paintings that provide a chilling contrast. Open until 5:30 pm daily, with extended hours to 8 pm on Fridays, and visitors in kimono or yukata receive a complimentary fan through the end of August. Details are available at the official website.
(Source：朝日新聞)