Japanese artworks on display at Bangkok museum

BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) – A Japanese art exhibition is held at Bangkok national museum to celebrate 130 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Japan. The event is aimed at promoting Japanese culture in Thailand, as well as to to strengthen ties between the two countries. “The History of Japanese Art: Life and Faith’ is the first-ever art exhibition in Thailand that showcases a collection of antiques and artworks from all eras of Japan, from the pre-historic Jōmon period to the historic Edo period. The exhibition features a total of 130 antiques and artworks, reflecting the beginning of Japan’s culture and art, the flourishing of Buddhism and Japanese aristocratic families. The exhibition will run until Feb 18. (TNA)