{"id":481,"date":"2026-02-13T10:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T01:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/?post_type=exhibitions&#038;p=481"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T04:32:07","slug":"2024wildwonders","status":"publish","type":"exhibitions","link":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/exhibitions\/2024wildwonders","title":{"rendered":"Wild Wonders: The Animal Kingdom in the Imperial Collections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-style-sp-revert is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"status\"><li class=\"status__item is-past\">Closed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-h2 wp-block-heading is-style-single\">Wild Wonders: The Animal Kingdom in the Imperial Collections<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"location\"><span class=\"location__tag is-shozokan\">At the Museum<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<table class=\"period-location\">\n<tr class=\"period-location__tr\">\n<th class=\"period-location__th\">Dates<\/th>\n<td class=\"period-location__td\"><time datetime=\"2024-07-09\/2024-09-01\">July 9 (Tues.) \u2013 September 1 (Sun.), 2024<\/time><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"period-location__tr\">\n<th class=\"period-location__th\">Venue<\/th>\n<td class=\"period-location__td\">The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"main image of the exhibition\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-1086x1536.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">\u3000The Museum is pleased to present <em>Wild Wonders: The Animal Kingdom in the Imperial Collections<\/em>, an exhibition exploring diverse portrayals of wildlife in an eclectic range of genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">\u3000Creatures of all shapes and sizes permeate our world, inspiring artists with their behaviors and habitats\u2014fish darting through water, insects hiding in undergrowth, and small mammals scurrying through fields and mountains. Figurines and everyday objects are often fashioned into such furred and feathered subjects to delight and amuse the viewer, with smaller creatures being a particular favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">\u3000<em>Wild Wonders<\/em> is a celebration of animal-themed objects preserved by the Imperial Household, including paintings, calligraphy, and decorative arts. In addition to Japanese art, the exhibition features pieces from around the world that have been gifted to members of the Imperial Family in the course of their duties. These powerful and endearing works offer a colorful reminder of the universal value and majesty of life.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-button is-external is-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/pr-shozokan.nich.go.jp\/2024wildwonders\/index_en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    Exhibition Website<\/a>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-button is-external\" href=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/2024wildwonders_list_English_0702.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" download>\n    List of works(PDF 652 KB)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"main image of the exhibition\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/i_1715674717-1086x1536.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<nav class=\"anchors is-exhibitions\" aria-label=\"anchor link\">\n    <ul class=\"anchors__list\">\n                <li class=\"anchors__item\">\n            <a href=\"#about\" class=\"anchors__link\">Exhibition Overview<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-h2 wp-block-heading is-style-single\">Exhibition Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<table class=\"definition-table\">\n  <tbody class=\"definition-table__tbody\">\n    \n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Exhibition Dates<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><time datetime=\"2024-07-09\/2024-09-01\">July 9 (Tues.) \u2013 September 1 (Sun.), 2024<\/time><br>First Rotation: July 9\u2013August 4<br>Second Rotation: August 6\u2013September 1<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Hours<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>9:30 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m. <\/strong>\u3000<br>(Last admission 4:30 p.m.)<br>*On July 9, the Museum opens at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">On Fridays and Saturdays, the Museum opens until 8:00 p.m. (last admission 7:30 p.m.), except for Fridays July 26 and August 30.<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Closed<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>Mondays, July 16 and August 13 \u3000<br>(When a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum remains open and closes that Tuesday.) <\/strong>\u3000<br>Subject to change. \u3000<br>Exceptionally open on Mondays: July 15 and August 12<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Venue<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan <\/strong>\u3000<br>1-8 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0001 (within the Imperial Palace East Gardens)<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">General Admission<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>Adults: 1,000<br>students: 500<\/strong><br>*Free admission for high school students, visitors under 18, and visitors aged 70 years or more. Please show valid ID or other documentation.<br>*All visitors including those eligible for free admission or other discounts are kindly requested to make a reservation. However, visitors with disabilities (along with the one assistant) will be admitted for free without a booking.<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Number of objects in the exhibition<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>52 works (All housed in The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Organizer<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Website<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pr-shozokan.nich.go.jp\/2024wildwonders\/index_en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pr-shozokan.nich.go.jp\/2024wildwonders\/index_en.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":482,"template":"","exhibition_year":[48],"exhibition_location":[8],"class_list":["post-481","exhibitions","type-exhibitions","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","exhibition_year-48","exhibition_location-shozokan"],"exhibition_period_from":"2024-07-09","exhibition_period_to":"2024-09-01","event_period_from":"","event_period_to":"","event_date_list":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibitions\/481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibitions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/exhibitions"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibitions\/481\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2234,"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibitions\/481\/revisions\/2234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"exhibition_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibition_year?post=481"},{"taxonomy":"exhibition_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibition_location?post=481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}