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Exhibition Overview
Since ancient times, the Japanese have believed in the existence of demons, incorporated demons into everyday life, and lived alongside them. Demons frequently appear in myths, legends, performances, novels, manga, anime, games—creative works of many types. Demons are deeply rooted in Japanese hearts and are a major component in shaping the spiritual world of Japan. Demons also often appear in ukiyo-e, which took their subject matter from classic literature and performing arts as well as from yomihon (novels), a new literary form that developed in the Edo period. We hope you will enjoy the force generated by this gathering of demons as Hokusai depicted them!
Exhibition Highlights
A total of approximately 145 ukiyo-e works related to demons by Hokusai and his students will be exhibited in the exhibition's first and second halves! A variety of demons! Scary demons, sad demons, lovable demons... See Hokusai's imagination and brushwork in his depiction of Japan's various types of demons. It also includes a rare brush-drawn painting by Hokusai being exhibited by our museum for the first time!
＜ The Ghost ＞
Katsushika Hokusai, Takanishi Ihyōe and the Ghost of Osawa, from A Modern Ghost Story on a Starry Night, Vol. 1, The Sumida Hokusai Museum (All term)
＜ The Thunder God ＞
Katsushika Hokusai, The Thunder God, Applying Violent Punishment, Burns Down the Palace and Kills King Virūdhaka and His Vassal, from Life of Shakyamuni, Illustrated, Vol. 6, The Sumida Hokusai Museum (All term)
＜ The Ghosts of the Heike ＞
Katsushika Hokui,The Ghosts of the Heike Appear in Daimotsunoura Bay in Settsu Province,The Sumida Hokusai Museum (2nd term)
＜ Tsuno Daishi ＞
Teisai Hokuba,Tsuno Daishi and a Snail,The Sumida Hokusai Museum (1st term)
＜ The Heroes of Japan and China,Illustrated ＞
Katsushika Hokusai, Minamoto no Yorimitsu Quells the Demon Shuten Dōji on Mt. Ōe, from The Heroes of Japan and China,Illustrated,The Sumida Hokusai Museum (All term)
＜ Demon Island ＞
Manjirō Hokuga,Tametomo and Demon Island,The Sumida Hokusai Museum (2nd term)
＜ Demonʼs Midwinter Prayer ＞
Katsushika Hokusai,Introduction to Hokusaiʼs Guide to Simplified Drawing,The Sumida Hokusai Museum (All term)
＜ Demon Praying to Amida＞
Katsushika Hokusai,A Demon Praying to Amida,The Sumida Hokusai Museum (2nd term)
＜Demon masks＞
Katsushika Hokusai,Demon and Otafuku masks,The Sumida Hokusai Museum (2nd term)
List of Works
List of Works : Hokusai－Hokusai Presents a Riot of Demons
Admission Fees
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Not available for advance tickets and group discounts.
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Junior high, high school, and university students (including technical college, vocational school, and special training college students) will be requested to show student ID.
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Adults 65 and over will be requested to show a document verifying age.
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Persons with a certificate such as the following plus one accompanying person are admitted at a discount charge: physical disability, intellectual disability, rehabilitation, mentally handicapped health and welfare, atomic bomb victim health notebook, etc. (Please show your certificate at time of admission.)
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Use of these tickets is limited to the day on which the exhibition is visited and allows you to see AURORA (the Permanent Exhibition Room) and Exhibition Plus Room, too.
Access
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5-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line Ryogoku Station A3 exit.
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9-minute walk from JR Sobu Line Ryogoku Station East exit.
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5-minute by Sumida Loop Bus from the JR Sobu Line Kinshicho Station North exit. Get off at the “The Sumida Hokusai Museum (Tsugaruke kamiyasiki ato) Stop”.
The Sumida Hokusai Museum measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Please check The Sumida Hokusai Museum's official website for details before visiting.
