Japanese Art

By: BHS Features Staff

December 3, 2025

Even though Christmas is quickly approaching and the anticipation of spending time with loved ones is joyful and soul-cleansing, we are going to shift gears for this week to showcase some Asian art, specifically Japanese.

There are plenty of aesthetically-pleasing works of art in a variety of genres at Cleveland’s Museum of Art. Starting on December 7, the Cleveland Museum of Art will allow visitors in for free to view a wide variety of Japanese art. 

During this time, there will be multiple galleries featuring recent pictures, treasures, and dialogue from a world-renowned collection of Japanese art.       

These exhibits are exclusive. Be prepared to see five, small-scale Nabeshima dishes encompassing the variety of pottery artists in Northern Kyushu throughout the 1600s and early 1700s. Additionally, learn about a complex pair of early 1600s screens introducing European traders to the port city of Nagasaki. And of course, much more.

Below are some of the items that visitors will be able to view and learn about.

Gozu Tennō (Ox-Headed Plague Deity): 1100s

Small Dish (Kozara) with Cherry Blossoms in Baskets: 1670-1710

Zaō Gongen: 1100s  

The Cleveland Art Museum consistently shows its hidden treasures and art in addition to modern technology and new innovations. Japanese paintings, drawings, landscapes, portraits, and a variety of other artwork will also be showcased, beginning on December 7.

Yes, Winter is here (officially on December 21), and Christmas music and decorations are everywhere. But, if you need a break from the Hussle and Bustle of the season, head to the Cleveland Art Museum to view featured Japanese art and much more. Remember, admission is free.

Merīkurisumasu (メリークリスマス)!