# Special Exhibition: 'Diversions of Literati Painters – Bunchō, Kazan, and Their Kindred Spirits'
_特別展「文人画家の寄り道－文晁、崋山と同好の士－」_

- **When:** Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore, Omiya, Saitama — 4-219 Takahanacho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.921021,139.630447
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Art & Exhibitions
- **Official site:** https://saitama-rekimin.spec.ed.jp/bunjinga
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/special-exhibition-diversions-of-literati-painters-buncho

![](https://ms-cache.walkerplus.com/walkertouch/wtd/event/84/l/616384.jpg)

'Literati painting,' or art created for personal enjoyment by scholars and officials rather than professional artists, made its way to eastern Japan during the Edo period. Painters such as Bunchō Tani and Kazan Watanabe, along with their mentors and peers, traveled through the region, fostering connections with local merchants, cultural figures, and temples. They exchanged paintings and calligraphy during gatherings and celebrations. This exhibition traces the activities of literati painters active in Kanto during the mid-to-late Edo period, showcasing their cultural exchanges and love for the arts.

---
Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/special-exhibition-diversions-of-literati-painters-buncho