This JICC exhibition explored Japan’s fascination with the Moon, from Heian-period folklore and classical poetry to
contemporary space exploration. Featuring "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" folklore, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon", and verses from the "Ogura Hyakunin Isshu", this unique display showcased how lunar imagery has shaped traditions and storytelling across generations.
It also included today’s lunar ambitions, highlighting international efforts like the Artemis Program, JAXA’s role in humanity’s return to the Moon, and a push towards further discoveries. Bridging culture and science, Chasing Kaguya presented the Moon as both a cultural muse and as
a future habitat for mankind.