The Exhibits of the Special Exhibition, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

1.Special Exhibition of the Ceremonial Robes and Other Ceremonial Items, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Photo Explanation
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Kurohou (black) for male attendants (Gubuin)
The traditional Robe, Itsutsu Ginu, Kara Ginu and Mo for female attendants
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Kurohou (black) for the ceremonial attendants (Iginomono)
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Akehou (Red) for the bearers of ceremonial items (Igimono Hojisha): Bow(Yumi)
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Hanadahou (Blue) for the bearers of ceremonial items (Igimono Hojisha): Halberd (Hoko)
Traditional Robe, Sokutai Hanadahou for (Blue) the Gatekeepers (Emon)
Garment for the maidservants (Uneme) (Setting and Clearing the Dining Table)
Special Garment, Fusan for the firekeepers (Hitaki)
Special Costume for the Kume dance (Kume Mai Shozoku)
Special Costume for the Five Stanzas Dance (Gosechi no Mai Hime)


Photo Explanation
Sword (Tachi)
Arrow Case (Yanagui)
Shield (Tate)

2.Special Exhibition of the Ceremonial Banners and other items, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

①Banzai Ban (A banner with "banzai" written on it)
②Nissho Toban (Imperial Banner bearing the sign of the sun)
③Gessho Toban (Imperial Banner bearing the sign of the moon)
④Kikkasho Daikinban (Large banner with the chrysanthemum crest of the Imperial House)
⑤Kikkasho Chukinban (Medium banner with the chrysanthemum crest of the Imperial House)
⑥Kikkasho Shokinban (Small banner with the chrysanthemum crest of the Imperial House)
⑦Hoko (halberd) ⑧Sho (gong) ⑨Ko (drum)

3.Special Exhibition of the Ceremonial Cars and Ceremonial Horse-Drawn Carriages, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Imperial Car (Processional Car)

Left: Imperial Car (Processional Car) - Rolls Royce, Right: Imperial Car (Processional Car) - Nissan Prince Royal

Ceremonial Carriage

Ceremonial Carriage -Type No.2 Ceremonial Carriage -Type No.2 (Right: Open roof)
Ceremonial Carriage - Type No.3 (Right: Open roof)

4.Special Exhibition of Bonsai, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor

Left: Five Leaves Pine (Crab Pine), Right: Nawashiro Oleaster
Left: Five Leaves Pine(The Third Shogun), Right: Maple
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