Tokugawa Art Museum

museum, Nagoya, Japan

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The Tokugawa Art Museum is located in Nagoya, Japan, and preserves the collection of the Tokugawa family. Nagoya itself was founded in 1610 with the construction of a castle by the Tokugawa shogunate. The Tokugawa period, also known as the Edo period, lasted for over 250 years and was a time of national unity under the Tokugawa shogunate. This era saw the development of new cultural forms, including Kabuki theatre and the pleasure quarters, which influenced the visual arts. The museum's collection reflects the art and culture of this significant period in Japanese history.12

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The Tokugawa Art Museum preserves the collection of the Tokugawa family. The Atsuta Shrine and the nearby Grand Shrine of Ise are the oldest and most highly esteemed Shintō shrines in Japan. Other institutions include Citizen Hall, Aichi Cultural Centre, Chūnichi Hall, and Misono Theatre. Higashiyama…
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The Tokugawa Art Museum preserves the collection of the Tokugawa family. The Atsuta Shrine and the nearby Grand Shrine of Ise are the oldest and most highly esteemed Shintō shrines in Japan. Other institutions include Citizen Hall, Aichi Cultural Centre, Chūnichi Hall, and Misono Theatre. Higashiyama…
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