July XNUMXth is the day when Emperor Meiji arrived in Yokohama on the Meiji Maru on his way home from a tour of Ou and Hokkaido in XNUMX.To commemorate this day, "Marine Day" was enacted.With the graceful hulls that were active in the early days of Japan as a maritime nation in the background, we will hold an exhibition to remember its history.
The voyage of the Meiji Maru, which played an active role in the early days of Japan as a maritime nation, such as the nishiki-e (woodblock print) of the time welcoming the cruisers, the beautiful interior of the Meiji Maru as a royal yacht, and numerous records that supported modern Japan's maritime transportation as a lighthouse patrol ship. Please have a look at this opportunity.
2011.6.8 | Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited the Meiji Maru special exhibition and the Meiji Maru |
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Date: June 2011st (Wednesday) - July 6th (Monday), 1 Marine Day Place: Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Etchujima Campus Remarks: Free admission, no pre-registration required Contact
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Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Centennial Museum |
Exhibition Catalog (PDF) |
Exhibition poster (PDF) |
Exhibition pamphlet (PDF) |
Introduction of related materials
Meiji Maru (taken in June 2005)