“The Truth About National Treasures” Special Feature, “Rekishido” Vol. 41, on sale September 8th Image
URL: Asahi Shimbun Publications Ltd. Press Release: September 8, 2025 “The Truth About National Treasures” Special Feature in “Rekishido” Vol. 41, on sale September 8th Buddha statues, famous paintings, temples, shrines, castles, archaeological materials, etc. Vol. 41 of “Rekishido” will be released on Monday, September 8, 2025. This issue features a special feature on “The Truth About National Treasures.” We’ve carefully selected Japan’s national treasures, from Buddhist statues and paintings to temples, shrines, castles, and other architectural structures, and will introduce the history of their origins and highlights worth seeing.
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Haniwa (clay figures) from the Yayoi period, murals that convey the spirit of the Asuka period, Heian period Buddhist statues and Edo period masterpieces that are still beloved today—a total of 1,144 items have been designated as national treasures (as of July 2025). Under the Cultural Properties Protection Act, national treasures are those that are particularly valuable among important cultural properties and are considered “national treasures.” These treasures breathe and embody the culture and spirit that the Japanese people have woven since ancient times. “Rekishi Do” Vol. 41 (Weekly Asahi Mook), on sale Monday, September 7th, introduces a carefully selected collection of exquisite national treasures. It unravels the truths hidden in archaeological materials and artworks, highlighting their highlights. The world of Ryotaro Shiba’s popular series “On the Highway” is “Taiwan Travels 3: Taitung Festivals, Memories of Japan.” Major national treasures featured in this magazine — ●Buddha statues Shaka Triad, Standing Statue of Kannon Bodhisattva, Half-Lotus Bodhisattva, Vastra (Standing Statues of the Twelve Divine Generals), Seated Statue of Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva, Standing Statue of Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva, Seated Statue of Medicine Buddha, Seated Statue of Vairocana Buddha, Statues of the Five Great Wisdom Kings, Standing Statues of Vajrayana Buddha (A-form, Un-form), Vaishna Buddha (Great Buddha of Nara), Seated Statue of Amida Buddha (Great Buddha of Kamakura) ●Painting Takamatsuzuka Tomb Mural, Choju Jinbutsu Giga (Caricature of Birds and Animals), Tale of Genji Scroll, Portrait of Minamoto no Yoritomo, Eka with Cut Arms Off, Chinese Lion Screen, Manners and Genre Scenes (Hikone Screen), Wind God and Thunder God Screen, Irises Screen ●Buildings Horyu-ji Temple, To-ji Temple, Byodo-in Temple Phoenix Hall, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Ujikami Shrine, Itsukushima Shrine, Himeji Castle, Akasaka Palace State Guest House Weekly Asahi Mook “Rekishido” Vol. 41 “The Truth About National Treasures” Price: ¥1,150 (¥1,045 10% tax) Release date: Monday, September 8, 2025
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