SEOUL, December 19 (AJP) -Inside the exhibition hall, order and formality define the presentation of Japanese court culture. Through the Long Ages of Time: Japanese Court Culture, currently on view at the National Palace Museum of Korea, traces the formation and development of Japan’s court traditions across historical periods.
The exhibition was organized to mark the 20th anniversary of the National Palace Museum of Korea and the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. A total of 39 artifacts from the Tokyo National Museum are being shown in Korea for the first time, including paintings, craft works, court attire, and materials related to court rituals. The exhibition focuses on the overall structure and characteristics of court culture.
The exhibition introduces the court as a space where politics, daily life, and ritual functioned together. Records depicting court life, decorative objects, court clothing, and ceremonial materials illustrate how rank, role, and order were expressed within the court system.
The exhibition gains additional context from its setting within the National Palace Museum of Korea, where permanent displays of Joseon royal culture are housed. Running from December 18, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the exhibition marks the first comprehensive introduction of Japanese court culture in Korea.
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