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Masaki Art Museum in Tadaoka-cho, Japan, will present an autumn 2026 exhibition titled 'Praying Forms - The Many Faces of Gods and Buddha' from September 12 to December 13, 2026. The museum says the show will bring together approximately 40 works connected to Japanese religious belief, ranging from sacred images to tools used in prayer.
Among the key items cited in the announcement are the 'Jikishi-monju-zu' paintings from the Nanbokucho period, identified as major cultural assets. The exhibition is framed around the visual forms associated with gods and Buddha, suggesting a focus not only on devotional imagery but also on the material culture that has surrounded worship in Japan across different periods.
The Masaki Art Museum’s notice places the exhibition within a broader program of interpretive and participatory events. According to the linked information, visitors will be able to take part in a tea gathering called 'Teki-to Chakai 2026 Autumn' on November 8, 2026. The museum also lists a related tea-based program, 'Teki-to Charan - Enjoying masterpieces and a moment with tea in the tokonoma,' in which museum staff explain works connected to the exhibition.
That companion program is described as a chance to view related collection pieces displayed in the tokonoma of the Masaki Memorial Residence, followed by matcha and Japanese sweets and informal discussion about the works. The listing states that the session lasts about one hour, is recommended for elementary school students and older, and is limited to 1 to 15 participants.
The tea event information also identifies the meeting point as the Masaki Art Museum exhibition reception and gives the venue as the Masaki Memorial Residence at the museum’s address in Tadaoka-cho. The price is listed as 3,000 yen, including admission, with advance payment required. The reservation page notes a cancellation policy based on timing: free up to three days before use, 50 percent from two days before, and 100 percent on the day of use or in the case of a no-show.
Masaki Art Museum’s exhibition announcement emphasizes objects and images tied to prayer as well as the interpretive frameworks that surround them. The museum’s autumn schedule runs through December 13, 2026.
