EVENT INFORMATION (OPEN LECTURES)

Open lectures are usually held three times a year in the entrance hall. Speakers are university professors and specialists who deal with subjects related to the museum's exhibitions and its activities. Admission is free, all are welcome to attend. However, due to the spread of COVID-19, we are currently holding our public programs online.

Upcoming Events
May 17 (Sat), 2025
124th Open Lecture
Lecturer: Ms. Keiko Nakayama
May 27 (Tue), 2025
12th Lunchtime Talk
Guest speaker: Dr. Rekishu Yamazaki
124th Open Lecture
Title
"Design of Japanese Wooden Cake Molds"
Lecturer
Ms. Keiko Nakayama, Expert Director, TORAYA Confectionery, Co. Ltd.
Moderator
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
May 17 (Sat), 2025, 14:00–15:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Webinar
This event will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required. 5/17 Open Lecture Registration Form

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 124th open lecture

Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk
Title
"ICU—My Story"
Guest Speaker
Dr. Rekishu Yamazaki, Associate Professor, International Christian University
Host
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
May 27 (Tue), 2025
Place
Online via ZOOM Meeting
Lecture will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
5/27 Lunchtime Talk Registration Form

PAST EVENTS

Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk
Title
"ICU—My Story"
Guest Speaker
Rev. Shoko Kitanaka, ICU University Minister and ICU Church Pastor
Host
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
February 4 (Tue), 2025, 12:30–13:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Meeting
Lecture will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
Lunchtime Talk Registration Form

Poster of the Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

123rd Open Lecture
Title
"Satirical Prints and the Story of Japan’s Encounter with the West"
Lecturer
Dr. M. William Steele, Professor Emeritus, International Christian University
Date/Time
January 25 (Sat), 2025, 14:00–15:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Webinar
This event will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
Open Lecture Registration Form

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 123rd open lecture

Poster of 123rd Open Lecture

Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

This will be the Museum's tenth Lunchtime Talk.
We will be inviting professors to share their stories on ICU.

Title
"ICU—My Story"
Guest Speaker
Dr. Natsumi Ikoma, Professor, International Christian University
Host
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
November 5 (Tue), 2024, 12:30–13:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Meeting
Lecture will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
11/5 Lunchtime Talk Registration Form

Poster of the Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

122nd Open Lecture
Title
"Palaeolithic Life and Culture along Midstream Nogawa"
Lecturer
Dr. Junichi Nagasaki, Professor, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University
Panelists
Dr. Hiroyuki Shiraishi, Professor Emeritus, Aichi Gakuin University
Prof. Toru Hayashi, Part‐time Lecturer, International Christian University
Date/Time
September 21 (Sat), 2024, 13:30–16:00
Place
ICU Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall T-171
Admission is free but seating is limited to 300 and available on a first‐come, first‐serve basis.

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 122nd open lecture

Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

This will be the Museum's nineth Lunchtime Talk.
We will be inviting professors to share their stories on ICU.

Title
"ICU—My Story"
Guest Speaker
Dr. Kenya Kubo, Professor, International Christian University
Host
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
May 23 (Thu), 2024, 12:30–13:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Meeting
Lecture will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
5/23 Lunchtime Talk Registration Form

Poster of the Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

121st Open Lecture
Title
"The Transformation of Clothing in the Edo Period"
Lecturer
Dr. Yukiko Tsubakida, Assistant Professor, International Christian University
Moderator
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
May 11 (Sat), 2024, 14:00–15:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Webinar
This event will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
5/11 Open Lecture Registration Form

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 121st open lecture

Poster of 121st Open Lecture

120th Open Lecture
Title
"History and Development of Katagami (Japanese Paper Stencils)"
Lecturer
Ms. Yuki Ikuta (Cultural Properties Specialist, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
Moderator
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
February 10 (Sat), 2024, 14:00–15:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Webinar
This event will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
2/10 Open Lecture Registration Form

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 119th open lecture

Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

This will be the Museum's eighth Lunchtime Talk.
We will be inviting professors to share their stories on ICU.

Title
"ICU—My Story"
Guest Speaker
Dr. Aki Ito, Professor, International Christian University
Host
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
January 18 (Thu), 2024, 12:30–13:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Meeting
Lecture will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
1/18 Lunchtime Talk Registration Form

Poster of the Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

This will be the Museum's seventh Lunchtime Talk.
We will be inviting professors to share their stories on ICU.

Title
"ICU—My Story"
Guest Speaker
Dr. Keiji Ohta, Instructor by Contractual Appointment, International Christian University
Host
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
October 24 (Tue), 2023, 12:30–13:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Meeting
Lecture will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
10/24 Lunchtime Talk Registration Form

Poster of the Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

119th Open Lecture
Title
"Katana and the Japanese"
Lecturer
Ms. Mari Hashimoto (Director of Kankitsuzan Art Museum establishment preparation office, Odawara Art Foundation)
Moderator
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
September 23 (Sat), 2023, 14:00–15:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Webinar
This event will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
9/23 Open Lecture Registration Form

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 119th open lecture

Poster of 119th Open Lecture

118th Open Lecture
Title
"Yuasa Hachirō and Mingei"
Lecturer
Dr. M. William Steele, Professor Emeritus, International Christian University
Ms. Reiko Hara, Former Curator, ICU Hachiro Yuasa Museum
Moderator
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
May 20 (Sat), 2023, 14:00–15:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Webinar
This event will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
5/20 Open Lecture Registration Form

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 118th open lecture

Poster of the special exhibition related to the 118th open lecture

Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

This will be the Museum's sixth Lunchtime Talk.
We will be inviting professors to share their stories on ICU.

Title
"ICU—My Story"
Guest Speaker
Dr. Takashi Kibe, Professor, International Christian University
Host
Dr. Robert Eskildsen, Director of the Yuasa Museum, Professor, International Christian University
Date/Time
May 8 (Mon), 2023, 12:30–13:30
Place
Online via ZOOM Meeting
Lecture will be in Japanese. Free, but registration is required.
5/8 Lunchtime Talk Registration Form

Poster of the Yuasa Museum Lunchtime Talk

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