Art Exhibitions
Ito Hirobumi Leadership Exhibition
Aug 29 – Nov 29, 09:00–17:00, closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday) · Ito Ko Memorial Museum, Hikari · Yamaguchi
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Dates
- Aug 29 – Nov 29, 2026
- Closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday), except Aug 31
- 09:00–17:00
About this event
SummaryAn exhibition exploring Hirobumi Ito's diplomatic skills and talent strategies during the late Edo and Meiji periods.
Highlights
- Art and crafts related to the Ito family
- Writings from historical pioneers like Kido Takayoshi, Inoue Kaoru, and Yamagata Aritomo
- Special lectures and gallery talks by museum curators
- Ito Ko Momiji Festival coinciding with peak autumn foliage
The exhibition delves into the major events of the late Edo and Meiji periods, focusing on Hirobumi Ito's remarkable "diplomatic skills" and his "talent strategies" aimed at achieving reform. It showcases art, crafts, and writings from pioneers who forged a new era alongside Ito. During the exhibition period, special lectures and gallery talks by museum curators will be held. Additionally, coinciding with the peak of autumn foliage, the museum will host a "Momiji Matsuri" (maple festival) in honor of Ito. Gallery talk days will have free admission.
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