September 30, 2010
Sumidagawa—The Beloved River of Edo
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2010 Though encased in concrete during the pell-mell development of the 20th century, the Sumida River remains a favorite recreation spot for busy Tokyoites. The largest-ever exhibition devoted to the river is the result of two decades’ work by the Edo-Tokyo Museum collecting art related to the waterway. Via […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2010
From the Collection of the Edo-Tokyo Museum
Though encased in concrete during the pell-mell development of the 20th century, the Sumida River remains a favorite recreation spot for busy Tokyoites. The largest-ever exhibition devoted to the river is the result of two decades’ work by the Edo-Tokyo Museum collecting art related to the waterway. Via prints, folding screens and picture scrolls by renowned artists like Hokusai, the show follows the development of the river from the time when one could still see Mt. Fuji from its banks to the post-Kanto Earthquake era, when its redevelopment came to symbolize Tokyo’s modernization.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Sumidagawa: The Beloved River of Edo. Until Nov 14, ¥550 (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥880 (univ)/¥1,100 (general). 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku. Tel: 03-3626-9974. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm (Sat until 7:30pm), closed Mon & hols. Nearest: Ryogoku. www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp
