
Photographic Exhibition and Other Events to Mark the 100th Anniversary of the 1910 Japan-British Exhibition
17 July - 19 September 2010, London
Although the idea initially came from Imre Kiralfy, a London entrepreneur, its Japanese promoter was the then Foreign Minister, Komura Jutaro. Almost half of the exhibits were provided by government departments, projecting a message to the British public, that emphasised Japan as a modern civilised nation and displayed the Post Office, the Red Cross and 12 historical tableaux to show Japan's long history. To show that Japan was an imperial power, just as Britain was, displays from her colonies and the Ainu and Taiwanese aborigines were also brought over. In order to promote Japan as a peace-loving nation, numerous rare and high quality retrospective arts and elaborate traditional architecture models were exhibited and two authentic Japanese gardens were created at the site. At the same time, in order to promote trade, Japanese products and goods, including crafts, from many companies and artisans were exhibited. Many accompanying books, leaflets and catalogues were also published. To date, such a magnitude of displays has never been repeated outside Japan. To re-assess the significance of the 1910 Exhibition and to mark its centenary, many events have been planned for throughout 2010, some of which have already been held successfully. On 23 May, a festival was held at the renovated original Japanese garden, the only remaining sign of the exhibition at the 140 acre site. In fact, descendants of an artisan who participated in 1910 came to see the very site. In mid-June, a whole day symposium was held at LSE, followed by a seminar at the Japan Foundation.
As for forthcoming events, a history panel will be held at BAJS conference in September and another symposium will follow in Tokyo in October |
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17 July - 19 September 2010 |
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Museum of Fulham Palace, Bishop's Avenue, London SW6 6EA |
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Tel: 020 7610 7165 |
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London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Historial Archives and Museum of Fulham Palace |
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