Nov . 25, 2019

“Toki no Aru Fukei (Time – Embracing Scenery – Eien o Tsunagu (Linking Eternity) –“ Exhibition (Dec. 16 ~ Apr. 11 ) will be held.

“Time – Embracing Scenery” depicted by the western painters of Shigyo Sosyu Collection will be displayed. Toshima Yasumasa, Hirano Ryo and others, and the first public exhibition of the paintings of Abe Hiraomi newly joining the Collection will be displayed. ― Sceneries change and people depart. The brush-work of contemplation is touched up eternally and here and now, it is unfinished. Where has the time the painter yarned for ever existed? We hope to have you enjoy a moment of going beyond space-time.

Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa / Shigyo Sosyu Collection ・1-10 Kouji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, BIOTEC Building ・Open Mon.~ Sat. 11:00-18:00 / Closed on Sundays and holidays ※Please call us before visiting our Gallery. Tel：03-3511-8162

Sekireki (Stone History)　 Painted by Abe Hiraomi

Nov . 15, 2019

In “Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)” Exhibition, “Warawa-mai (Child-dance)” and “Tsuru-uchi (Twang Bow-strings)” painted by Yasuda Yukihiko are displayed.

“Miyabi and Aware” Exhibition (Oct.7 – Dec.7, 2019) receiving favorable responses, has past the mid-term and leaving less than one month of the exhibition period. This time, the works of Yasuda Yukihiko are much focused and from today, new works “Warawa-mai (Child-dance) and “Tsuru-uchi (Twang Bow-strings),” which are recently added to the collection, are displayed.
“Warawa-mai (Child-dance)” is a dance, which the child before coming-of-age of Imperial court nobles dances to congratulate the gratefulness to the Emperor. This work of beautiful child dancing in the presence of the nobles at the grand occasion is depicted by Yukihiko’s brilliant color brush with novel composition. “Tsuru-uchi (Twang Bow-strings)” is one of the significant works of Shigyo Sosyu Collection, and it is truly divine painting depicting the ceremony of Shinto Shrine named Meigen-shiki (Twang Bow-string Ceremony) to clear-away wicked spirit. In this period toward Shiwasu (December, the year-end), this work shall clear-away the doubts in our heart and make us feel crystal-clear.

Nov . 15, 2019

[A Study of Actuality]—Live Solely by Own-self— will be on sale.

Shigyo Sosyu’s book [Gendai no Kosatsu (A Study of Actuality)] will be published by PHP Institute, Inc. Based on the lectures held at PHP Institute for over one year, which were 2 hours lecture and over 4 hours of questions and answers session every time・total of 6 lecture sessions are recorded, and it is a great literary work of 816 pages. “Bushido to Gendai (Bushido and Today)” “Doku o Kurae (Eat the Poison)” “Minshushugi to wa Nanika (What is Democracy?)” “Geijutsu no Imi (The Meaning of Art)” “Shigoto to Jinsei (Work and Human-life)” “Shisei-kan to Jinsei (Life-Death philosophy and Human-life)” are the main theme, and in each chapter a preface written by Shigyo is printed, so that the readers could read the content of each lecture by grasping the essentials in advance. And at the end of each lecture, there is a question and answer session, in which Shigyo sincerely answered to the numerous questions asked by the participants are also recorded. This is one book, which could fully sense the philosophical thought of Shigyo Sosyu “Live Solely by Own-self, and Die Solely by Own-self.”

Nov . 15, 2019

[Zanshin-sho (Mementos of the Heart)] – My Grandfather・Miura Giichi and his Waka Poems – will be on sale.

This time, [Zanshin-sho (Mementos of the Heart)] – My Grandfather・Miura Giichi and his Waka Poems – by the poet Miura Ryu, granddaughter of the imperialist・Waka poet Miura Giichi, will be published from PHP Institute, Inc. Miura Giichi is the personage whom Shigyo Sosyu highly esteemed from his young days, and in 2017 he cooperated in republishing Giichi’s collection of poems [Hiten (Sorrow of the Heavens)]. This book is one volume of the soul, which traces the not-known history of the Miura family together with Giichi’s Waka poems. And it is a valuable record depicting the not-known history of Showa period. Bibliography by Shigyo Sosyu “Contemplate on 〈Zanshin-sho (Mementos of the Heart)〉” is included in this book, and also he contributed his words on the book-cover strap.

Oct. 7, 2019

“Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)” Exhibition has started

From today, Oct. 07 (Mon.), “Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)” Exhibition (Oct. 07 – Dec. 7, 2019 ) has started. Beginning with the paintings of Yasuda Yukihiko, Kikuchi Keigetsu redolent of Japanese beauty and spirit, and also fresh and limpid Sho (Calligraphy) of Sasaki Nobutsuna, Senge Takatomi and others color the exhibition. From the artworks of the painters who have unceasingly continued studying Japanese history, it is possible to follow what they have “Sought after.” Along with the autumn wind, we would be delighted to have you view the spirit of “Miyabi to Aware.”

Scene of display　　　　　　　　　　　　Hakubai (White Japanese apricot blossoms)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（painted by Yasuda Yukihiko）

Sep. 2, 2019

The Twentieth Exhibition "Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)" Exhibition will be held (Oct. 7 ~ Dec. 7, 2019).

At Shigyo Sosyu Collection・Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa permanent exhibition floor, on the theme of “Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)” (Oct. 7 ~ Dec. 7, 2019), which flows in the root of the Japanese spirit, and focusing on the quintessence of artworks of Shigyo Sosyu Collection will be displayed. Yasuda Yukihiko, the leading collection of Japanese painting, and other variety of works will be displayed. We cordially await for your visit to our Gallery.

※From Sep. 30 (Mon.) ~ Oct. 5 (Sat.), Shigyo Sosyu Collection ・Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed for display change.

〈Miyabi to Aware (Chivalrous Grace and Sorrow)〉
These two Japanese beauty do not allow excess, and also detest insufficiency. In the threshold between the two, the blood permeated sincere-heart of the Japanese is indispensable. Without it the genuine beauty as the culture of Japan could not be depicted. ―― Shigyo Sosyu

Jun. 7, 2019

Advance notice of the next Exhibition: “Inner Power –Fire and Earth–” Exhibition (Jun. 24 ~ Sep. 28, 2019).

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition which has been greatly favored will conclude on Jun. 15 (Sat.), and for the display change, both Shigyo Sosyu Collection and Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed from Jun. 17 (Mon.) ~ 22 (Sat.). Next Exhibition is titled “Inner Power – Fire and Earth–,” and the artworks overflowing with the power of creation which is the quintessence of Shigyo Sosyu Collection will be displayed. Starting from the leading western art collection such as Toshima Yasumasa and Yamaguch Takeo, they will invite us to the origin of “Inner Power,” and to the mystery of the respective works.


The new form is given birth — by the power of Creation from the sky into the depth of the humans, and humans having Fire and Earth in one’s hands. This Power of the Beginning is endless. Cosmic-energy destroys and creates everything transcending the limit of matters.

May. 14, 2019

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition” (Period: Mar. 15 ~ Jun. 15, Sat.) displays are changed.

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition” is receiving highly favorable response, and as we have ended the first half of the period (Mar.18~May 9), displays are changed for the second half of the period (May 14~Jun. 15). Over 20 new works including the first display of pictorial art and calligraphic works are exhibited. The first displayed works are such as a pair of “Dai Nanko” and “Sho Nanko” by Japanese Painter Kikuchi Keigetsu, calligraphy of Seki Daitetsu, Zen priest of Soto-sect (Celebrating the republishing of [Don’t Eat, if Not Able to Eat!] ). And also the works of Hakuin, Yasuda Yukihiko, Yamaoka Tesshu, Nantenbo are changed. Variety of works including the conventional leading works as well as the new works of Shigyo Sosyu Collection could be enjoyed. Please visit “Zen and Bushido” Exhibition with your friends.

May. 8, 2019

[Kuenandara Kuuna (Don’t Eat, if Not Able to Eat!)] by the barefooted Zen Priest Seki Daitetsu will be republished.

From Goma Shobo Shinsha, [Don’t Eat, if Not Able to Eat! ] (262 pages in superior binding duodecimo, ￥1,800 excluding tax) by the barefooted Zen Priest Seki Daitetsu will be published in early June. This masterpiece, which saved the life of Shigyo Sosyu, was first published forty years ago, and this time it will be republished by faithfully keeping its initial expression style. This ultimate book written by Seki Daitetsu, with one-shout given by this senior-master who had lived by the deadly-spirit, shall give a great courage to the readers. Accompanied by the passionate soulful comment by Shigyo Sosyu, at last, Seki Daitetsu shall revive. Shigyo Sosyu also writes the book-band of this book.

Apr. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-eighth set will be on sale.

The thirty-eighth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from May 1 (Wed). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp. Having received your favorable support for nearly 3 years, this thirty-eighth Postcard Collection is the final set of the Postcard Collection, and in total of 304 postcards. It came out to be a delightful inclusive lineup of artworks, starting from the student days of the woods and nude woman of Toshima Yasumasa before going abroad to Spain, and portraits and sceneries in his days in Spain, as well as quinces that he cherished as his motif. It is an overwhelming varieties of Postcard Collection from which you might find your favorite works, or accumulate them as your art collection. It is possible to purchase from one postcard, so please feel free to order us. We will be happy to have your further utilization of this Collection.

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Apr. 1, 2019

Commemorating the 30th year after the death of Matsushita Konosuke, [Higan-e (To the Sorrowful Prayer]—Matsushita Konosuke and Today— will be published.

From PHP Institute, Inc., a book titled [Higan-e (To the Sorrowful Prayer)] based on Shigyo Sosyu’s lecture-meeting closing in on the philosophical thought and the humane management of Matsushita Konosuke will be published. Shigyo Sosyu, a business-person, inquires once again to the present world, “Higan (Sorrowful Prayer)” of Matsushita Konosuke, one human who built-up the postwar Japan yet died lamenting the future of Japan. What is “Matsushita Philosophy” aiming for the unification of humans and business management? It is one volume closing in on the heart of the straightforward philosophical thought. And this book will be published to commemorate the 30th year of the death of Matsushita Konosuke. We will be highly delighted if you take it in your hands at the bookstore.

Mar. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-seventh set will be on sale.

The thirty-seventh set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from April 1 (Mon). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As the next thirty-eighth set will be the final selection, please look forward to the last lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Feb. 23, 2019

“Zen and Bushido” Exhibition will be held.

At Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Kouji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), “Zen and Bushido” Exhibition ＜Mar. 18, 2019 (Mon.) ～Jun.15, 2019 (Sat.)＞ will be held. The living way of “Zen and Bushido,” which Shigyo Sosyu cherishes a deep affection for, is distinctly reflected in the accumulation of the works of Hakuin, Nantenbo, Kusunoki Masashige, Yamaoka Tessyu and such, and in the collection. In this exhibition, we will follow the Japanese “Longing,” which flows at the root of the Shigyo philosophy named “Zen and Bushido.” And also the works of Toshima Yasumasa will be displayed. We cordially await for your visit.
※Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa will be closed from Mar. 11 (Mon.) ~Mar. 16 (Sat.) due to display change.

Feb. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-sixth set will be on sale.

The thirty-sixth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from March 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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Jan. 25, 2019

Toshima Yasumasa Postcard Collection, the thirty-fifth set will be on sale.

The thirty-fifth set of Postcard Collection will be on sale from February 1 (Fri). This time, in succession, the novel choice of 8 paintings is selected. As variety of artworks may be accumulated every month, please look forward to the selection of new lineup. It is a standard postcard size, so it may be mailed with a ￥62 stamp.

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