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Museum Special Exhibition 2026: Takao Iwai Buddhist Sculpture and Wood Engraving Exhibition

Japanese name:資料館企画展2026【岩井孝雄 仏像彫刻・刻字展】

📅 Tue, Sep 8, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026

📍 Okuwa, Nagano

About this event

The Museum Special Exhibition 2026: Takao Iwai Buddhist Sculpture and Wood Engraving Exhibition, held at the Okuwa Village History and Folklore Museum, is the first solo exhibition by Takao Iwai in Okuwa Village. It is a rare opportunity to appreciate numerous meticulously carved Buddhist sculptures and powerful carved-calligraphy works. Through a collection of works highlighting Mr. Iwai's artistic sensibility and outstanding craftsmanship, this exhibition allows visitors to encounter the world of Buddhist art. Please take your time in this serene space to enjoy the depth of Buddhist sculptures that appear to possess a living soul, along with engraved calligraphy imbued with passion.

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Venue

Okuwa Village History and Folklore Museum

1-58 Tono, Okuwa, Kiso District, Nagano 399-5501

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