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Light Motifs. An Aomori float and Japanese kites
From november 14 2001 to march 3 2002
Asian art
In Japan prayers to the gods are pasted to the back of many kites while festival floats invite the gods to join in the festivities. Illuminated lanterns and flying kites celebrate the climax of The British Museum's contribution to Japan 2001.

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Thursday, Friday from 10 am to 8:30 pm
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December 24th, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Easter Friday

Admission :

Free :
Takashi Kitamura, Minamoto no Yoshitsune crossing the Tsugaru Straits, 2001 (detail) © The British Museum