2023.1.28

Feb.01, Periodical publication Booklet on Culture ・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.21 is published.

　“ARTIS” (ART in Latin) No.21, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspective and receiving favorable reviews from the readers, will be issued on Feb.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” he contemplates what it means to capture the fleeting colors with the eye, and how to bring them from the dimension of the universe into the three dimensions of the earth and the two dimensions of a painting. The same theme will be presented in the “Fugue of Colors” Exhibition, which will be held from Mar.07 (Tus.) ~ Jun.24 (Sat.), 2023.

On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, Yasuda Yukihiko’s painting “Kobai (Red-blossomed Japanese apricot)” is featured. In [Column] Creators, Salvador Dali is introduced. And in this [Contribution] My Eyes, fresh contribution and waka poems by Ms. Kosaka Moe dedicated to Toshima Yasumasa’s painting [Crepúsculo ̶ Twilight-] is printed.

The current exhibition “Aesthetic of Fluid” Exhibition (Oct.11, 2022 ~ Feb.28, 2023) is favorably held. We hope to have you visit the exhibition featuring Ms. Koshino Junko’s undisclosed newly acquired works, and calligraphies by Mr. Arakida Yasukuni, Shinto priest of The House of Ise Shrine, and the displays that make you feel the dark fluid. Please look forward to the “Fugue of Colors” Exhibition, the theme of ARTIS No.21, starting in March.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

2022.12.21

At the end of January 2023, Jitsugyo no Nihonsha will release [Jinsei no Logos – Watashi o Tsukutta Kotoba-tachi (Logos of Life-Words that Created Myself)] (written by Shigyo Sosyu).

A new book titled [Logos of Life] (published by Jitsugyo no Nihonsha) by Shigyo Sosyu、will be released at the end of January 2023. (￥2,750 (price including tax) ISBN:978-4-408-65039-5, 46 size 432 pages)

For three years, in Shigyo Sosyu Official Website, the words of great people have been introduced as “Sosyu Favorite Phrase” along with the short sentences describing their encounters and significance in life, and have updated it once a week.

The contents of this “Sosyu Favorite Phrase” will be released as a book, and will be published as a deluxe book with hand-drawn illustrations of great people (illustration by Takada Noriko). In addition to the words of 187 people on the internet site, three new Favorite phrases are added in the book. It is a book that you can keep at hand as a book that you can read over and over again. [Logos of Life] that the author himself describes in the preface saying, that it is the life itself of Shigyo Sosyu ―――― We hope to have you pick up the book in your hands at the end of January in the new year.

This book is a record of what my soul has sought after groaning and lamenting for over 60 years. In terms of form, though it is a book, it is filled with agony, tears, and joy of my whole life. ―― Shigyo Sosyu

[Logos of Life] text sample　both top and bottom are drawn by Takada Noriko

Middle page Shigyo Sosyu illustration

2022.11.24

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.20 will be issued.

“ARTIS” (ART in Latin) No.20, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspective and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be issued on Dec.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Music and Time,” correlation between music and the flow of time, and life-energy is contemplated.

On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, Yamaguchi Takeo’s painting “Artwork” is featured. In [Column] Creators, Rinzai Zen monk Yamamoto Genpo is introduced, and in this [Contribution] My Eye, a contribution by Pianist Ms. Motoo Kaoru dedicated to “Jyunan (Suffering)―Pasión―” painted by Toshima Yasumasa, overflowing with noble musicality is printed.

The current exhibition “Aesthetic of Fluid” Exhibition (Oct.11,2022~Jan.28,2023). Ms. Koshino Junko’s undisclosed newly acquired works, calligraphies by Mr. Arakida Yasukuni, Shinto priest of The House of Ise Shrine, and others, and displays that make you sense the dark fluid are exhibited, we cordially await your visit to this exhibition.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

2022.10.8

Tamura Jun x Shigyo Sosyu co-authored [Yaruki no Shotai (True Nature of Enthusiasm)] is scheduled to be released by Business-sha, Inc. in late October.

This time, titled [True Nature of Enthusiasm] (published by Business-sha, Inc.), co-authored by Mr. Tamura Jun and Shigyo Sosyu, will be released as a new publication in late October. (￥1650 (tax included anticipated price) ISBN:978-4-8284-2457-6, 224 pages). The two had dialogues in the cultural-intelligence media 10mTV Opinion, which features experts from various fields such as professors of The University of Tokyo and other Japanese university professors and executive officers of leading companies.

The programs titled [What is the Genuine Enthusiasm?] [On Self-confidence] have been well received, and in addition to the contents of these dialogues, newly interviewed Mr. Tamura Jun on “Shiawase to Gyoseki-kojyo (Happiness and Business-result Improvement),” and Shigyo Sosyu on “Yoku ikiru towa (What is to Live Well?)” respectively are included. As a bible for those who are agonizing over business and life, it will be released in a compact size that is easy to carry and has a condensed content.

How can humans enhance the enthusiasm and achieve good results? Is it right to approach things with self-confidence? The two who have overcome hardships in business fully spoke on their philosophies on work and life.

Chapter 1: Work skills that combine Happiness with achieving Good Results ――― Tamura Jun
Chapter 2: What is the Genuine Enthusiasm? ――― Shigyo Sosyu・Tamura Jun
Chapter 3: On Self-confidence ――― Shigyo Sosyu・Tamura Jun
Chapter 4: What is to Live Well? ――― Shigyo Sosyu

【Profile】
Tamura Jun
In 1950, born in Tokyo. The former Vice President of Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. Graduated from Seijo University Department of Economics. In 1995, after moving to Kochi to take charge of the branch manager, he served as general manager of the Shikoku area and Tokai area. In 2007, he was appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sales Headquarters. In 2009, achieved recapture of Kirin Brewery’s top share. From 2011, President of 100-years Planning Co., Ltd. Author of [Kirin Beiru Kochi-shiten no Kiseki “Miracle of Kirin Beer Kochi-branch]” (by Kodansha + αShinsho), [Makeguse shain-tachi o “Tatakau-shudan” ni kaeru tatta Hitotsu no houhou (The Only way to change the Losing-habit employees into a “Fighting group”)] (PHP Institute, Inc.), [Jinsei ni Kiseki o okosu Eigyo no yarikata (How to practice Sales activities that create Miracles in one’s life)] (co-authored・PHP Shinsho) and others.

Shigyo Sosyu
In 1950, born in Tokyo. Graduated from Rikkyo University, school of law. Author, Business person. Advocates・Practices the living-way based on a unique Life-theory. And also expands Art enterprise, presiding over Shigyo Sosyu Collection, and serving as the director of Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa. Literary works are [Ikuru (To Live)] [Tomo yo (Dear Friends)] [Kongen e (To the Origin)] [Datsu Ningen ron (De Human Theory)] (all by Kodansha Ltd.), [Koko no Realism (Solitary Realism)] [Seimei no Rinen (Identity of Life)] (all by Kodansha Editorial Ltd.), [“Akogare” no Shiso (Philosophy of “Adoration)] [Oh, Oh, Popoi ― Return to the Days ―] [Gendai no Kosatsu (A Study of Actuality)] [Higan e (To the Sorrowful Prayer)] (all by PHP Institute, Inc.), [Cho Hagakure ron (Transcend Hagakure Theory)] [Nihon no Bigaku (Japanese Aesthetics)] (both by Jitsugyo no Nihon sha, Ltd.), [Seiko ni Kachi wa nai! (No Value in Success!)] (by Business sha, Inc.)] and others.

Tamura Jun (left) Shigyo Sosyu (right)

2022.9.14

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.19 will be issued.

“ARTIS” (ART in Latin) No.19, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspective and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be issued on Oct.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” under the theme of “Aesthetic of Fluid,” he contemplates how the existence of the Dark Fluid, which creates dark matter, the negative energy of the universe, is expressed in art.

On the Cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, “Mudai (No title)” painted by Koshino Junko is featured. In [Column] Creators, Mr. Arakida, Shinto priest of the Inner Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine, is introduced. And in this [Contribution] My Eyes, an article Mr. Takemoto Tadao contributes for [Jinmu-Tenno Himuka Goshinpatsu (The Emperor Jinmu Starts from Himuka, Kyushu)] (painted by Yasuda Yukihiko), which presages a new departure is introduced.

The current exhibition “Sur life – Image of Life” was originally scheduled to be held until Sep.24 (Sat.), but due to its popularity, it has been extended for a week until Oct.01(Sat.).

Subsequently, gallery will be closed for display change from Oct.02 (Sun.) to Oct.10 (Mon.). From Oct.11 (Tus.) the main theme of ARTIS No.19 “Aesthetic of Fluid” Exhibition (Oct.11, 2022 – Jan.28, 2023) will be held. In addition to Ms. Koshino Junko’s newly acquired works and calligraphies of Mr. Arakida, Shinto priest of the Inner Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine, which have not yet been shown to the public, and also the displays which enable to sense the Dark Fluid, we await for your visit to the exhibition. We will inform you about the contents of the exhibition later on the website, exhibition guide postcard, etc.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

2022.7.28

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture ・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.18 is issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.18, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be issued on Aug.08. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” under the theme of “Intangible Thing,” he speaks on what art is, which is a form that transcends the realm of form.

On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, “Suiyoku （Water bathe）”painted by Hattanda Tomonori will be featured. In [Column] Creators, Takamura Kotaro will be introduced, and in this [Contribution] My Eyes, we will feature magnificent Photograph・Article by Professor Emeritus of Meiji University Mr. Tateno Masahiro.

The new exhibition “Sur life – Image of Life” (Jul.21, 2022 – Sep.24, 2022) continues to be well received. The exhibition focuses on the art of western painter Toshima Yasumasa and up-and-coming artist Ishida Jyunichi who are the two representatives of Shigyo Sosyu Collection, so we hope to have visit us.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

2022.5.24

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.17 is issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.17, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be issued on Jun.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Sur life ― Image of life,” he seeks artistic expression for a new era that does not divide portraits and still lifes into two. Art closely related to civilization －. He will talk on the trends of the future.

On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, [Portrait] painted by Ishida Jynichi will be featured. In [Column] Creators, John Martin will be introduced.

In the new exhibition“Sur life ― Image of life”(Jun.21, 2022 – Sep.24, 2022), the theme covered under the same title in this ARTIS 17 will be displayed in the exhibition. Focusing on the arts of both Toshima Yasumasa, Western painter representing Shigyo Sosyu Collection, and an up-and-coming painter Ishida Jyunichi will be displayed.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

2022.3.15

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.16 (scheduled to be issued on Apr.01) will be issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.16, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be issued on Apr.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Haru no Yume – kage (The Dream Shadow of Spring),” he contemplates Art as the vestige of the life. And approaches “Mono-no-aware (Pathos of Nature)” a unique Japanese sense of grasping beauty, which observes ”Dream” and “Shadow” in the season of spring.

On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, [Chou （Butterfly] by Hirano Ryo will be featured. And in [Column] Creators, Waka poet Sasaki Nobutsuna will be introduced.

In the new exhibition “Haru no Yumekage – Awarenaru mono (The Dream Shadow of Spring – Sorrowful thing)” (Apr.05, 2022 – Jun.11, 2022), starting from Yasuda Yukihiko and Nantenbo, numerous artworks expressing the Japanese sensibility of Beauty and Death will be displayed. We shall be happy to have you enjoy the exhibition along with this booklet.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2022.3.11

“Haru no Yumekage (The Dream Shadow of Spring)” Exhibition will be held from April 5.

Sorrowful thing is the Dream――. In the flower blooming spring, its transiency becomes the shadow and stealthily approaches. The Japanese unique worldview of finding beauty in the falling life and its Bushido way of living will be displayed from the jewels of Shigyo Sosyu Collection starting from Yasuda Yukihiko, Kikuchi Keigetsu and Nakahara Nantenbo. And the artworks of the western painter Toshima Yasumasa who embodied life and death in his canvas are on permanent display.

“Intoxicated by the beautiful flower”　Nakahara Nantenbo

2022.1.25

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・“ARTIS” No.15 (bimonthly) will be issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.15, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu, “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Jitsuzon to Geijyutsu (Existence and Art)” he inquires on the Human Existence, and contemplates on Art as to display this quest.

On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, 「Kuroi Taiyo (Black Sun)」by Okamoto Taro will be featured. And in [Column] Creators, one of our possessing artists, a French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, a student of Auguste Rodin, will be introduced.

In the current “UCHU – From Cosmos Exhibition” (Dec.14, 2021 – Mar.26, 2022), numbers of rare large-size artworks of Hirano Ryo are displayed.

And in this ARTIS No.15, Ms. Toyosaki Ohko has contributed to [Contribution] My Eyes. And her newly possessed artworks and also numbers of not-yet-opened artworks are displayed. We shall be happy to have you enjoy the exhibition along with this booklet.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2021.11.27

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・“ARTIS” No.14 (bimonthly) will be issued.

“ARTIS” No.14, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu, “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “UCHU no Kokyu (Respiration of COSMOS)” he contemplates on Art in correlation between Cosmos and Human being. In “Creators,” Okamoto Taro, one of our possessing artists will be presented. In [Free Project] “Here and Now,” “Ai (Love)” is contemplated as “Yabure no Kikagaku (Geometry of Breaking).”

The current “The Heart of JYU (Mantra) Exhibition” will end shortly, and from Dec.14, new display of “UCHU⼀From COSMOS” Exhibition (Dec.14, 2021 ~ Mar.26, 2022) will start. Hirano Ryo’s visionary large-sized artwork, not yet opened and numerous works will be displayed. As it is related to the theme of this ARTIS, we shall be happy to have you enjoy the both.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2021.11.24

“UCHU⼀From COSMOS” Exhibition will be held from Dec.14.

UCHU⼀COSMOS repeating creation and destruction, and generating eternal vicissitudes of spiral.
The one giving birth to Art gazes into the dark, and shall vent the primordial

2021.10.28

Ms. Koshino Jyunko has visited “The Heart of JYU (Mantra)” Exhibition

Ms. Koshino Jynko has visited “The Heart of JYU (Mantra)” Exhibition being favorably opened. In this Exhibition, many of paintings and calligraphic works of Hakukin Ekaku, paintings of Yamaguchi Takeo as well as artworks of Ms. Koshino Jyunko are displayed, and along with the thorough-bass penetrating Shigyo Sosyu Collection, she has intensively viewed them.

And a professional photographer Mr. Suzuki Hiroyuki also visited, and enjoyed the combination of his own works which exceeds the frame of photograph, with the paintings. This Exhibition will continue until Dec. o4 (Sat.). Those who have not yet visited the exhibition site, we cordially await for your visit. Please phone for reservation before visiting.
[The Heart of JYU (Mantra) Exhibition]

Display period: Oct.05 (Tue.), 2021 ~ Dec.04 (Sat.)
Artwork possesses a unique power. It is a fervent prayer of human infused in the object called “Jyu-butsu (Fetish),” and Art could be the form of “Shoka (Sublimation)” as the offering to Heaven. Starting from the works of Hakuin Ekaku, Deguchi Onisaburo, Toshima Yasumasa, Koshino Junko, unchangeable wish of human and combusting flame of life will be exhibited.

Calligraphy of Hakuin Ekaku and Ms. Koshino Jyunko　Photo by: Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa

2021.9.15

“The Heart of JYU (Mantra)” Exhibition, will be held from Oct. 5 (Tues.).

Artwork possesses a unique power. It is a fervent prayer of human infused in the object called “Jyu-butsu (Fetish),” and Art could be the form of “Shoka (Sublimation)” as the offering to Heaven. Starting from the artworks of Hakuin Ekaku, Deguchi Onisaburo, Toshima Yasumasa, Koshino Junko, unchangeable wish of human and combusting flame of life will be exhibited.

2021.9.15

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・“ARTIS” No.13 (Bimonthly) will be issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.13, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu, “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Jyu no Kokoro (The Heart of Jyu (Mantra),” this issue will explore the meaning of true Art that Art is originally “dedicated to the existence greater than human being.” In “Creators”, introducing a demonic fearlessly dedicated life to Art of photographer Domon Ken. And a fetish-nature of Koshino Jyunko’s artworks will be contemplated in [Free Project].

In collaboration with the theme of Shigyo Sosyu Collection Exhibition “The Heart of JYU (Mantra) Exhibition” (Display period: Oct.5 ~ Dec.4, 2021), artworks sensing Art possessing unique power “Jyu-ryoku (magical power)” will be displayed. Prayer infused in the object, and the form of “Shoka (Sublimation)” as an offering to Heaven in Hakuin Ekaku, Deguchi Onisaburo, Toshima Yasumasa and also newly possessed artworks of Koshino Junko as well as the artworks of the first public display will be exhibited.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2021.7.27

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.12 (Bimonthly) will be issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.12. introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu, “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Sei to Dou (Stillness and Movement),” he contemplates on the art composed by the vibrant things.

In collaboration with the theme of “Sei to Dou (Stillness and Movement)” (period: Jul. 5 ~ Sep.25, 2021), introducing the art of making the violently moving thing into stillness, that is Stillness in the midst of Movement, and Immobile-thing consists Mobile-thing. Focusing on western painter Yamaguchi Takeo, Toshima Yasumasa, Ishida Junichi and photographer Tachihara Manabu who created the art of this vestiges of life-energy, and also numerous other works not yet open to the public will be displayed. We would be highly delighted to have you also visit this exhibition.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2021.7.20

2 new books on Bushido [Cho Hagakure-ron (Transcend Hagakure Theory] (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, Ltd.) and [Seikou ni Kachi wa Nai! (No Value in Success!)] (Business-sha, Inc.) will be on sale in early August.

This time, 2 new books of life-theory based on the philosophical thought of Bushido and Hagakure, which forms the basis of Shigyo Sosyu’s living-way, will be published and both will be on sale in early August. They are magnetic books, which could be read separately according to their feature. And when you read one then you will want to read the other one. I hope to have you take both of them in your hands.

■[Cho Hagakure-ron (Transcend Hagakure Theory)] (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, Ltd.)––––A Great Book of Philosophical Thought dealing directly with Hagakure.

Following [Datsu Ningen-ron (De Human Theory)] (by Kodansha Ltd.) reprinted about 1 month from publication, it is a voluminous work of over 400 pages. In the first part over 230 pages of newly written contemplation chapter, he drastically dissected “Hagakure, which he places in the essentials of his living-way from every angle. “Hagakure” not of the stand point of morality and how-to, but it is a definitive edition of Bushido philosophical thought expanding from living-way itself to cosmology.

The second part question-and-answer chapter is interview to further understand the philosophical thought of the first part, and editorial staffs of Jitsugyo no Nihon Ltd. ask questions from various angles. And through the answers understanding of the philosophical thought shall be enhanced.

To live Hagakure is an agony. It shall bring forth sorrow and groan. However, from this suffering, true-self shall come into being. It shall become the true-self entrusted with cosmic mission.––––from [Transcend Hagakure Theory]

■[Seikou ni Kachi wa Nai! (No Value in Success!)] (Business-sha, Inc.)––––Contemporary Samurai Shigyo Sosyu will solve all ordinary problem!
It is easy to read book for young business persons of 20 – 40 years of age, and Shigyo Sosyu answered to 64 queries of variety of worries of life in question-and-answer form. He kindly, meticulously and clearly gives suggestion to ordinary worries such as work, money, family and human relation from the living-way of Bushido.

When one is born, until the day one die, throw oneself to everything and continue practicing it. This is Bushido.
There is no gain or loss, and good or bad.––––from [No Value in Success!]

Celebrating the publication of above 2 books, we have opened a special page. Video of Rekijyo (History-lady) of Hakata, Kyusyu Ms. Shirakoma Hitomi and Shigyo Sosyu speaking on the characteristics of the respective books are opened. We hope to have you enjoy them also.

2021.6.30

In late July, long awaited [The Rise of the Meritocracy] (Published by Kodansha Editorial Ltd., Written by Michael Young, Commentary: Shigyo Sosyu) will be republished!

　[The Rise of the Meritocracy] a masterpiece written by a British sociologist Michael Young in 1958, became a bestseller in Britain at that time, and translated into 7 languages will be republished from Kodansha Editorial Ltd., and newly equipped with commentary by Shigyo Sosyu and scheduled to be published in late July. (￥2,273 excluding tax ISBN: 978-4-86-677089-5, 280 pages)

The term “Meritocracy” is also expressed as “Ability-ism,” and “Merit-system.” And Michael Young is the one who explained this concept as the social phenomena for the first time and published it in a book. This masterpiece revealing virtue and vice of equality and meritocracy which form the basis of democracy, and its intrinsic nature through this concept will be republished after the lapse of 40 years.

What is genuine meritocracy to live through the coming civilization? ——I truly hope to have you contemplate this query, which is common with the present society by reading [The Rise of the Meritocracy].

Book-band Recommendation:
“Indeed, this book is old. (…) This book was written in the period after World War II and the start of post-war democracy. That is why, the author sensed the intrinsic dream in the future, and at the same time must have perceived its essential vice. It is no exaggeration to say that [Syoshin (Original intention)] of Democracy has given birth to this book. Now we must go back to the original intention. If not the present people, shall lose the ability to create the future] ——from Shigyo Sosyu “Commentary—contribute to republication”

Author profile:
Michael Young (1915 – 2002), Baron of Dartington, was a British sociologist, social activist and politician who is known to coin the term “Meritocracy.” He studied economics at the London School of Economics and later became barrister. In 1945 general election, he wrote the manifesto for the Labour Party “Let Us Face the Future,” and served to take part in the birth of the Labour Party government led by Clement Attlee. After leaving the party, He founded numerous organization such as Consumers’ Association, Open University, School for Social Entrepreneurs and worked for social reform, and in the field of education, he was a fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge, and president of Birkbeck University of London.

[Contents]
Part One: Rise of the Élite
1 Clash of Social Forces
2 Threat of Comprehensive Schools
3 Origins of Modern Education
4 From Seniority to Merit

Part Two: Decline of the Lower Classes
5 Status of the Worker
6 Fall of the Labour Movement
7 Rich and Poor
8 Crisis

Commentary––Contribute to the Republication Shigyo Sosyu

2021.6.26

“Sei to Dou (Stillness and Movement)” Exhibition, will be held from July 5.

Stillness in the midst of Movement………
Immobile-thing consists Mobile-thing. To make this violently moving thing into stillness may also be an art. Rushing torrents of life-energy surges, and could hear the roar in the vestiges of the waves. Focusing on Yamaguchi Takeo, Toshima Yasumasa, and Ishida Jyunichi, who created the art of this vestiges of life-energy, and also numerous other works not yet open to the public will be displayed.

2021.5.25

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.11 (Bimonthly) will be issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.11, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview of Shigyo Sosyu, “The Art Talk,” contemplating on the theme of “The Art of [Mirror]” on the perspective of the existence of [Mirror], which reflects one’s own-self, to objectively comprehend the inner depth of one’s mind, and pursuing the art as the self-projection.

Life itself does not have artistic value. By observing Life,
in the ability to reproduce it to something, artistic sensibility exists. —Shigyo Sosyu

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2021.3.24

Kaze no Tabiji (Journey of the Wind) Exhibition [The Centenary of Abe Hiraomi’s Birth] will be held from Apr. 12.

Journey is not just moving the physical distance, but it is also an inner approach to discover “Something” within one’s own-self. This time, titled “Journey of the Wind” (period: Apr.12 ~ Jun.26, 2021), the artworks of the artists who went on a journey tempted by the wind are displayed. What are the inner voices of the artists who discovered themselves through the journey—. All of the artworks of Abe Hiraomi in possession and the number of works of the leading artists of the Collection such as Toshima Yasumasa, Hirano Ryo will be displayed.

And this time, celebrating the centenary of Abe Hiraomi’s birth, both at Naogata Tanio Art Museum and Tagawa-shi Art Museum “Celebrating the Centenary of Birth of Abe Hiraomi Exhibition” will be held. At Naogata Yao Art Museum (period: Apr.01 ~ May 30), under the subtitle of “Not Known Memories,” Abe Hiraomi’s artworks as well as not opened to the public materials and novel works will be displayed. It will be a display to find multiple aspects of the artist.

At Tagawa-shi Art Museum (period: Apr. 8 ~ May 9, 2021) taking the full advantage of the large display space, under the subtitle of “Depicted Works rooted in Homeland,” many of the large size oil paintings and representative works will be displayed. It is possible to follow the life-time of the artist inclusively.

Toshima Yasumasa Memorial Gallery supports this collaboration of both Art Museums. During the same period, celebrating the centennial of Abe Hiraomi’s birth, Abe Hiraomi’s artworks will be displayed at Display Floor of Shigyo Sosyu Collection at Kouji-machi, Tokyo.

Born in Nogata-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu. Graduated from Tokyo Bijyutsu Gakko, Oil Painting Department. While attending school, he contracted tuberculosis and exempted from military service. After the War, he started to teach art classes in his hometown Nogata. Exhibited his artworks at Jiyuu Bijyutsuka Kyokai, Syunyo-kai. And at Kodo Bijyutsu Exhibition, received the award for best new artist in his first entry, and received number of awards from Kodo Bijyutsu Kai thereafter. Toured around the Middle East, Europe, South America, and held solo-exhibition at Sâo Paulo, Brazil and Tokyo Nihonbashi Gallery. His artworks are collected by Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art and The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. “Ieji (Homeward Journey),” “Bokujin (Herdsman)” and “Sekireki (Stone History)” and others. General Incorporated Foundation Abe Art Foundation

※ARTIS No.10 featuring above theme “Journey of the Wind” will be published on Apr.01. We would like to have you read it also.

※Exhibition period, closed days, open schedule and entry fee vary accordingly to the respective Museum. We hope to have you refer to the respective official site before visiting.

2021.3.24

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.10 (Bimonthly) will be issued.

”ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.10, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu, “The Art Talk,” contemplating on the theme of “Journey of the Wind,” what “Wind” brings forth to Art.

Humans are originally the Wind. If we listen with strained ears to its breath, a poet depicts it in a poem, and artist depicts it in a painting. This issue will be to give a thought to the “Wind” which we have usually forgotten.

The theme of this ARTIS is in accordance with Shigyo Sosyu Collection Exhibition “Journey of the Wind Exhibition” (period: Apr.12~Jun.26, 2021), and displaying the inner approach which the journey has brought to the artists together with the representative artists of Shigyo Sosyu Collection such as Abe Hiraomi, Toshima Yasumasa, Hirano Ryo. We also would like to have you visit this Exhibition.
It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2021.1.25

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.9 (Bimonthly) will be issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.9, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk, on the theme of “Inishe o Omou (Contemplating the Days of Old)” he observes on the Art which　enables to realize the primordial Japanese possessing Pure Soul from the works of Yasuda Yukihiko, Aizu Yaichi and also from the Waka-poems of Manyoshu.

The theme of this ARTIS is in accordance with Shigyo Sosyu Collection Exhibition “Harukanaru Kuni (Distant Country) – Contemplating the Days of Old–” Exhibition (Period: Feb.01~Apr.03), and would like to appreciate the works which Japanese history could be sensed. We also would like to have you visit this Exhibition.
It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162）

2021.1.8

“Harukanaru Kuni (Distant Country)” —Contemplating the Days of Old— Exhibition will be held from Feb. 01.

In Shigyo Sosyu Collection being the genealogical record of the soul of Japan, many works enabling to sense the distant past Japan, such as the way of Bushi (warrior), heartrending sorrow of Waka poems and the broad mindedness and richness of time-honored country are possessed. This time, under the title of “Harukanaru Kuni (Distant Country)”—Contemplating the Days of Old— Exhibition, we will explore the soul of the Japanese from the various works contemplating the days of old. Including “Ruins of Oka Castle” by Hiranao Ryo introduced in the exhibition announcement, and various works such as Yasuda Yukihiko, Domon Ken, and calligraphic works related to Shinto will be exhibited.

“Toshima Yasumasa”– Fire and Blackness of JOMON– Exhibition (~1/10) held at Akita Museum of Art will soon finish. In the coming “Distant Country” Exhibition, some of Toshima’s works will also be displayed. We cordially await for your visit to our gallery.
※“Blue Desert” Exhibition presently on display will finish on Jan. 16 (Sat.). And new display of “Distant Country” will be from Feb.01 (Mon.) after 2 weeks of closure.
Display contents may change and we ask for your understanding in advance.

Nov . 26, 2020

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.8 (Bimonthly) will be issued.

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.8, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Hoshi no Kotan (The Birth of the Star),” he contemplates on human life-energy, the true combustion of life-energy, especially the way of life of the artists is liken to the lifetime of the star. Precious work of the star by Yasuda Yukihiko will decorate the opening page.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162).

Nov . 5, 2020

“Toshima Yasumasa –Fire and Blackness of JOMON” has been certified as “beyond2020 Program” by Agency for Cultural Affairs.

This time, “Toshima Yasumasa –Fire and Blackness of JOMON– Exhibition” (Period: Oct.24, 2020~ Jan.10, 2021) has been certified as “beyond2020 Program” organized by Agency for Cultural Affairs.

The government fixing the eyes beyond year 2020 and certifying the cultural programs that contribute to the creation of legacy that is proud of the next generation, making full use of Japan’s regional rich and diverse cultures. We would like to inform you here that this exhibition has been certified as this honorable program. In official homepage of Agency for Cultural Affairs, “Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition” will be introduced in this month. Please look forward to it!

Oct . 24, 2020

At Akita Museum of Art “Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition” –Fire and Blackness of JOMON– is held at last!

At Akita Museum of Art “Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition” –Fire and Blackness of JOMON– is held from Oct. 24 (Sat.) to Jan. 10 (Sun). 2021!!

It is the largest scale of unprecedented display over 200 pieces of works including materials.

There are many works that has not been exhibited. From Toshima’s younger days works of Fire to numerous soul piercing portraits after he went over to Spain, which will be a definitive display to know the life and artworks of Toshima Yasumasa and we heartily await for your visit. There is numerous coverage by Akita TV! And please do not miss this Exhibition, which is already becoming a big topic!

Oct . 12, 2020

CM video of Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition –Fire and Blackness of JOMON– is ready.

Stylish and profound CM video introducing “Toshima Yasumasa –Fire and Blackness of JOMON– Exhibition” schedule to be held at Akita Museum of Art is ready. Now, it flows at the opening of You-tube program (as it is indicated according to searching content, it is not always viewable), we have made it possible to view anytime in this article and also in the sight of “Who is Toshima Yasumasa?” We would like to invite you with CM video just like a short movie to Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition.

Oct . 8, 2020

“Aoki Sabaku e (To the Blue Desert)” –Aratanaru Shuppan (New Voyage)– Exhibition, many artworks are changed.

From Jul. 13 (Mon.), at the permanent exhibition floor of Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, “To the Blue Desert” –New Voyage– Exhibition has started and we sincerely would like to thank many of the viewers visiting our gallery. And from Oct.09 (Fri.), excluding the representative works of respective artists, we have changed many of the displayed works and we shall proceed forward to the great voyage. (Displayed artists here). This display will continue to Jan.16, 2021 (Sat.), and we hope to have you visit again to view many of the new artworks. The artworks of Toshima Yasumasa departed to Akita and from Oct.24 (Sat) Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition –Fire and Blackness of JOMON– will start at Akita Museum of Art. We would cordially await for your visit to our Gallery.

Our Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.7“ Spirit of the Night” was issued on Oct.01. We provide free regular mail service of the Booklet with free regular delivery, please call 03-3511-8162.

Caption: “To the Blue Desert” –New Voyage– Exhibition display scene

Sep . 25, 2020

In the last of October, Shigyo Sosyu’s new book [Datsu Ningen Ron (De-Human Theory)] will be published.

Shigyo Sosyu’s new book [Datsu Ningen Ron (De-Human Theory)] will be published from Kodansha Ltd. in the last of October, / 2,300 (anticipated price excluding tax : ISBN978-406-520-970-7). Following [Ikuru (To Live)], [Tomo-yo (Dear Friends)] [Kongen-e (To the Origin)], it is a definitive edition of civilization theory inquiring the meaning of existence of Human from the root.

Trifled with over-extreme Humanism, the present people have lost their inherent vigorous energy. Now the only way left for us in such situation is to abandon the present “Human” view, and “Just Live all Alone, Die all Alone.” Thus Shigyo Sosyu intensely sounds an alarm. It is a book of Warning and Hope to once again regain the intrinsic Human “Soul” in this difficult Material-is-Everything era.

It is a voluminous work over 500 pages inquiring Human from every angle, and fully provided with materials and index at the back of the book. The original Hebrew of the Book of Exodus of The Old Testament is unrestrictedly bound in the near-future design. The words quoted in the title page of Chapter 1, “behold, the baby was crying.” [The Old Testament] “Exodus” (2:6) is included in the original Hebrew design.

His viewpoint of contemplating by superimposing “De-Human theory” in the present time with “Exodus” in Moses’ time, is maintained to be the civilization-theory to go toward the novel Human-existence. Shigyo says the theme of “De-Human Theory” is repeated with the surge like that of the leitmotif of Richard Wagner.

Book-band : Now, we are living in the era of “Human Corrosion.” We shall see the Flesh ruining the Human. Human is the Soul. Human is not a mere living-being. When the Flesh decays, rebirth of Human must be beginning. – Shigyo Sosyu

[Contents]
Chapter 1 : Departure of Human
Chapter 2 : Verification of Human
Chapter 3 : Origin of Human
Chapter 4 : History of Human
Chapter 5 : Conquest of Human
Chapter 6 : Honor of Human
Chapter 7 : Future of Human
Chapter 8 : End of Human

Sep . 25, 2020

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.6 (Bimonthly) will be issued. (from 8/1)

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.7, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” he speaks on the theme of “Yoru no Seishin (Spirit of the Night),” and observes from the spirituality symbolized by “memento mori –remember that thou must die–,“ in long period of medieval Europe, and the meaning of living together with death, grief and sorrow, which truly invigorates life-energy.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162).

Jul . 25, 2020

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.6 (Bimonthly) will be issued. (from 8/1)

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.6, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” he speaks on the theme of “Aoki Sabaku e (To the Blue Desert),” and contemplates on the voyagers sailing out in the ocean heading for the new world, and overlapping with the artists who create. In Pursue an Artwork, the sculpture by Pericle Fazzini “Leaving Noah’s Ark” is introduced.

And “Aoki Sabaku e (To the Blue Desert)” –Aratanaru Syuppan (New Voyage)– Exhibition (Jul. 13, 2020 – Jan. 16, 2021) is favorably on display now, we also hope to have you visit this exhibition.

If you are interested in ARTIS, it is distributed free, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162).

Jun . 22, 2020

From July 13 (Mon.), “Aoki Sabaku e (To the Blue Desert)” —Aratanaru Shuppan (New Voyage)— Exhibition will start.

The Age of Discovery －. In the midst of the boundless blue desert, humans have looked up at the distant star, and believed in the new land existing beyond the chaotic sea. The artists, who are determined to live as “Muten ni Arazu (Not Pointless),” are the same as the forerunners, who lived in the Age of Discovery, shall create a new world of artworks. In “To the Blue Desert” – New Voyage – Exhibition, following the route of the artists of Shigyo Sosyu Collection who are groping as human-being and creating something from nothing. The artworks, which have not been exhibited, of Hattanda Tomonori, Kitagawa Kenji, Kashiwada Tadashi, Ishida Junichi, who are living in this present days, and also the photo works of Hirota Yusuke, Yamazawa Shin will be exhibited.
※During the exhibition period, a part of displayed artworks will be changed.

Jun . 12, 2020

Toshima Yasumasa was introduced in the special project of Embassy of Spain in Japan

In Youtube sight of the special project of Cultural Department of Embassy of Spain in Japan YoMeQuedo en Casa(Stay Home), Toshima Yasumasa was introduced in one of the moving-image introducing the creators of Japan and Spain titled “Toshima Yasumasa y España.” The concept is planned by Cultural Counselor Mr. José Antonio De Ory, and in the first half of the moving-image, Shigyo Sosyu speaks on the relation between Toshima’s art and Spain. And in the latter half, the artworks of Toshima Yasumasa is introduced along with guitar music “Romance” (played by Narciso Yepes), the theme to the film “Forbidden Games” by René Clément, which Toshima was fond of. We highly appreciate your viewing.

Youtube sight of YoMeQuedo en Casa(Stay Home) here
※It is listed in the 19th of Moving-image List.


URL：https://youtu.be/OmXMDeDbag8


It is also introduced on Facebook of Embassy of Spain.

URL：https://ja-jp.facebook.com/embespanajapon/

Jun . 1, 2020

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.5 (Bimonthly) will be issued. (From 6/1)

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.5, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” he speaks on the theme of “Gekidosuru-mono (Convulsing thing),” and quests for “Convulsing” life-energy manifested in art, as well as what is to be “Fudo (Steadfast).

It is distributed free, with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162).

May . 11, 2020

“Yohaku no Bi (Beauty of the Space)” Exhibition is favorably on display! (Apr. 20 ~ Jul. 4)

From Apr. 20 (Mon.), “Yohaku no Bi (Beauty of the Space)” Exhibition has started at the permanent display site of Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa, and thanks to your support, it is highly receiving favorable responses. From Shigyo Sosyu Collection, paintings and calligraphic works of Shido Bunan, Nantenbo, Yasuda Yukihiko, Yamaoka Tesshu and others, which are prominent in their Yohaku (the Space) are displayed together with the western paintings of Toshima Yasumasa, and it is possible to savor the works of unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And we hope to have you enjoy the contrast with the works of Hakuin, which by eliminating the space, brought forth the longing for prayer. （※Together with this exhibition, in our periodical publication booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.4, the meaning of “Yohaku no Bi (Beauty of the Space)” is contemplated. If you are interested, please contact 03-3511-8162. It could be mailed free of charge.

Mar . 28, 2020

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.4 (Bimonthly) will be issued. (From Apr. 1)

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.4, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives, and receiving favorable responses from the readers, will be published. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” he speaks on the theme of “Yohaku no Bi (Beauty of the Space),” through the comparison between “Mono no Aware (Sorrow of Nature) and the aesthetic sense of Westerners, and closes in on the beauty underlying in the depth of Japan, taking Hakuin and Sen no Rikyu as example.
It is distributed free, with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162).

Mar . 14, 2020

From April 20, “Yohaku no Bi (Beauty of the Space)” Exhibition will be held.

This time, “Yohaku no Bi (Beauty of the Space)” Exhibition (Apr. 20, 2020, Mon. ~ Jul.4, 2020, Sat.) will be held at Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Kouji-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). In this exhibition, starting from Nantenbo’s Zen paintings and calligraphic works, we are focusing on the works prominent in their “Yohaku (the Space), which is the unique Japanese aesthetic sense. Not to be drawn is what is being drawn, White is Black, and we sincerely hope to have you enjoy the profound silence infused with Yohaku (the Space) in this exhibition. We cordially await for your visit to our gallery.　※During the exhibition, part of the works will be exchanged.

Feb . 8, 2020

[Greatly Favored] Display period of “Toki no Aru Fukei (Time-Embracing Scenery)” Exhibition ( ~ Apr. 21) remains to be 2 months!

We would sincerely like to thank you for the great favor received from the viewers on our present display of “Time-Embracing Scenery” Exhibition. The works of maestro Abe Hiraomi, from Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu, newly joining Shigyo Sosyu Collection this time, starting from 130 size “Ieji (Homeward Journey),” we have received a large number of comments remarking that they were amazed by the overwhelming impact of the artworks.

Director Shigyo Sosyu said when he first viewed “Ieji (Homeward Journey),” he sensed the most primordial and ardent spirit based on the ancient civilization named Jomon and succeeded to Susano (Unruly Savage Deity) of Japanese myth, which the Japanese possess.（※Periodical Publication Booklet “ARTIS No.2” in Interview column, Shigyo Sosyu speaks on the artworks of Abe Hiraomi is here）We would like to have you visit our gallery and experience the primordial energy by transcending time and tracing back to remote antiquity.

Feb . 1, 2020

Periodical Publication Booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” No.3 (Bimonthly) will be issued. (From Feb.1)

“ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.3, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable responses from the readers will be published. In this booklet, in the interview of Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” he speaks on the theme of “Passion of Flower,” and what is the magnetism of the person described to possess Hana (Flower). And narrates a philosophical thought of “Aware (Sorrow)” of the Japanese referring to Zeami (Japanese aesthetician, actor, playwright of Noh).
It is distributed free, with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone: 03-3511-8162).

Jan . 7, 2020

Solo Exhibition of Toshima Yasumasa will be held at Akita Museum of Art! (Oct. 24, 2020 ~ Jan. 10, 2021)

At Akita Museum of Art, Toshima Yasumasa’s Solo Exhibition will be held.
Akita Museum of Art is a unique architecture designed by Ando Tadao, and the museum is highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also abroad. Many artworks of Fujita Tsuguharu are exhibited and among them, a large mural painting of scenery of Akita, size over height 3.5m. and width 20m. is in permanent exhibition. The Museum is very conveniently accessed by 10 min. walk from Akita station. This time, more than 200 artworks are scheduled to be displayed, and furthermore, in this enormous space, the first public exhibition of many size 150 class large artworks will be displayed and it will be the largest scale of solo exhibition of Toshima Yasumasa. We will await for your visit to the museum.

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.