Hikozo Itō Exhibition — Blood & Eroticism of the Beautiful Swordsman — 2025

Hikozo Itō Exhibition — Blood & Eroticism of the Beautiful Swordsman — 2025 🗡️Summary

🎯 Overview
A focused showcase of pen drawings by illustrator Hikozo Itō (1904–2004), active from late Taishō to Shōwa. Experience the lineage from ukiyo-e (Tsukioka Yoshitoshi) to contemporary manga/anime through lethal swordplay, the uncanny allure of “beautiful swordsmen,” and a world where “blood” intersects with eroticism.
📅 Dates
Sep 20 (Sat) – Dec 21 (Sun), 2025
🕒 Hours / Closed
10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Closed: Mondays
Special openings: 10/13, 11/3, 11/24 / Substitute closures: 10/14, 11/4, 11/25
💴 Admission
General ¥1,200 | Univ./High school ¥1,000 | Junior high/Elementary ¥500
📍 Venue
Yayoi Museum, 2-4-3 Yayoi, Bunkyō, Tokyo 113-0032
🖼 Highlights
・“Fearful beauty” rendered with virtuosic penwork and the magnetism of swordsmen
・A history of representations tied to “blood” (incl. the anecdote of using one’s own blood for coloring)
・Tracing Yoshitoshi’s lineage as a bridge to modern manga/anime visual culture
📝 Tips
・Weekends/holidays get crowded; mornings are smoother
・Check day-of stock for catalog and goods
・Bring a student ID to receive the discount

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