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Fortune Telling and Curses Exhibition

Nov 1 – Jan 11, closed Mondays · Tono City Museum, Tono · Tōno, Iwate

Dates

  • Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
  • Closed Mondays, except Nov 2, 2026; Jan 11, 2027
  • Also closed Nov 22, 2026; Jan 10, 2027

About this event

Summary
An exhibition exploring divination and curses within the world of Tono Monogatari.

Highlights
  • Explores fortune telling and curses from Tono folklore
  • Examines beliefs surrounding the 'unseen' in ancient times
  • Highlights diverse cultural aspects of rituals and prayers
Details

This exhibition at the Tono City Museum introduces the rich folklore world of Tono depicted in 'Tono Monogatari'. It showcases the roles fortune telling and spells have played in people's lives, offering a chance to reconsider prayer forms that resonate even in the modern age of advanced science and technology.

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