{"id":61021,"date":"2018-06-25T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=61021"},"modified":"2022-04-08T23:30:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T03:30:34","slug":"bijutsu-kan-gallery-japan-pavilion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/bijutsu-kan-gallery-japan-pavilion\/","title":{"rendered":"A Visit to the Bijutsu-kan Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An exhibit in the Bijutsu-kan Gallery in World Showcase<\/em><\/p>\n

Japan has such a rich culture. When I think of Japan, my mind conjures up images of noble samurai warriors, serene temples, cherry blossoms, kimonos, and a tradition steeped in the concepts of honor, revering one\u2019s elders, and loyalty to one\u2019s people.<\/p>\n

The Japan pavilion in Epco<\/a>t’s World Showcase pays homage to this vision of Japan, as evidenced by the stirring performances you can see and hear when you visit. For example, these drummers:<\/p>\n

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Drummers perform in Japan<\/i><\/p>\n

As ancient as the Japanese civilization is, it\u2019s always looking to the future. Tokyo is one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Japanese street culture is finding its way into the American collective consciousness, and anime characters are very familiar here.<\/p>\n

So it shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that the same country that gave us karate and samurais should also give us something called kawaii – the culture of cute.<\/p>\n\n

My family recently visited the Bijitsu-kan Gallery in World Showcase to see a bright, colorful exhibit on kawaii culture. The word kawaii means \u201ccute.\u201d In fact, if you watch the special features on the Toy Story 3 Blu-Ray, you can see a Japanese commercial for Lots-o\u2019- Huggin\u2019 Bear, in which a little girl exclaims, \u201cKawaii!\u201d when she sees the toy.<\/p>\n

At the exhibit, you will see Hello Kitty merchandise. Hello Kitty is perhaps the most famous example of kawaii culture that\u2019s made its way over to America. There is also a large statue of a girl, made by artist Sebastian Masuda, made of clear plastic and stuffed with toys, candies, and jewelry.<\/p>\n

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replica of an apartment decorated in kawaii style<\/i><\/p>\n

My favorite part of the display was the replica of a Japanese apartment decorated entirely in kawaii style. A lot of the d\u00e9cor was based on the characters from films by Hayao Miyazaki, including Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro. (If you or your kids find these characters adorable, there are lots of stuffed versions of them sold in the nearby Mitsukoshi Store.)<\/p>\n

This bedding set is emblazoned with Totoro himself, along with some of his friends and the soot sprites. The bathroom, not to be outdone, features Totoro slippers, a rug, and a toilet bowl brush that looks like a cat tail. (The cat looks just like Jiji from Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service.)<\/p>\n

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Rug and slippers decorated with Totoro<\/em><\/p>\n

Even the package of toilet paper is adorned with colorful, cheerful characters!<\/p>\n

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Check out the toilet paper!<\/em><\/p>\n

The exhibits at Bijutsu-kan in the\u00a0Japan Pavilion change frequently, so this collection may or may not still be on display when you visit. The Gallery is a great place to escape the heat and\/or rainstorms of summer, and a great place to learn a little something about the fascinating culture of Japan.<\/p>\n

Have you stopped at the Bijutsu-kan gallery in the\u00a0Japan Pavilion before? What do you think of the current kawaii exhibit?<\/em> Share in the comments, or\u00a0on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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