The private Meiji museum is newly reopened in early 2023. As a history and Japanese drama lover, I definitely pay a visit as its national treasure: 曜變天目碗 yohen tenmoku tea bowl is on their exhibition list again. This tea bowl is one of three lasting completed bowls with unique inner design, which is made in Song dynasty, in the world. Its inner design contains the eye-liked bubble drawing which occurs randomly when the handcraft man made it. Its exact manufacturing method is unknown.Some description says the former Samurai General loved appreciating it as it would reflect the universe. The bowl is given by the 3rd Samurai General Tokugawa Iemitsu 德川家光 to his nanny 春日局Lady Kasuga who had swore not to take any medicines to protect the General in return. Then, the General gave his nanny this precious bowl to encourage her to have medical treatment. Another story said this tea bowl was originally owned by Lady Kasuga and gave to the Samurai General when she started serving the General. Later, Lady Kasuga helped the Samurai General to send the anger of the General to the royal family when the royal clan killed the son of Samurai General’s sister. This tea bowl was the gift appreciating her bravery. With these attractive historical stories, this tea bowl become more valuable and eye-catching. The son of 春日局（稻葉 family) inherited this bowl at the end and cherished it for a long time. There are also other art craft such as the amazing wooden Japanese dolls, the skilful craftsman would make the wooden sleeve of the doll liked flowing in the wind by creating the accurate angles of the clothing. It is worthy to spend 1-2 hours here. Remember to get tickets online or come earlier to get the chips to buy the ticket on-site. There are small coin-locker inside, be prepared the 100 yens. The locker will return the coins back after your usage.

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There are more than 6,000 pieces of valuable antique collections for each themed exhibition. And this time; the most precious item is Inaba Tenmoku tea bowl. Only 3 tea bowls in existence and one is here.

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Amazing museum display rare items to see. English audio guide. I was very surprised! Nice garden around (in summer a lot of mosquito, so use some cream). Bus stop near by. Easy to get from Futakotamagawa station.

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Lovely museum! I went for the Touken Ranbu collab with Goke Kanemitsu, what a beautiful sword! The Yohen Tenmoku bowl is beautiful also, but you cannot take photos of it. I had a great time 🤗💗

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Traditional japanese museum, lot of swords & history about each ! If you can understand Japanese, get the recorded audio about them just for 500 yen ! They have a historical bowl ! Rainbow!!! Surrounded by nature & park !! Must go if near by

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