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Japan: Courts and Culture: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

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Exhibition Features

Learn more about the stories and themes behind the exhibition Japan: Courts and Culture. Select an article below to read on.

12 Materials in Japanese Art

A glossary of some of the most important substances in Japanese art

12 Symbols in Japanese Art

A guide to several recurring motifs found in Japanese art

Nature in Japanese Art

The natural world has been a central theme of Japanese art and culture for millennia

Cherry Blossom

One of the most recognisable symbols of Japan

A Coronation Gift for Queen Elizabeth II

Discover the story of the exceptional gift selected by the Japanese Emperor.

The First Royal Visitor to Japan

Find out more about Queen Victoria's second son Prince Alfred visit to Japan in 1869.

Folding Screen Paintings

Restoring a rediscovered diplomatic gift from Japan

Royal Tattoos

Early royal visitors to Japan brought souvenirs back with them – and sometimes ON them

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The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.