BRUTUS's National Treasures Special Feature "National Treasures I Want to Meet" Released. Introducing National Treasures and Living National Treasures' techniques across Japan. In the original movie, actor Ryo Yoshizawa visits "State Guest House, Akasaka Palace," which he wanted to see.

Magazine House Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Shuichi Tetsuo) will release the special feature issue "National Treasures I Want to Meet" of its culture magazine "BRUTUS" on Friday, May 1, 2026. "National Treasures I Want to Meet" Special Feature | Cover features the Twelve Heavenly Generals, Mekira General, from Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara. In the original movie, actor Ryo Yoshizawa visits "State Guest House, Akasaka Palace," which he wanted to see. Ryo Yoshizawa, whose heartfelt performance in the movie "National Treasure" is still fresh in our minds, also played Eiichi Shibusawa in the historical drama "Seiten wo Tsuke" (2021). This time, for the BRUTUS "National Treasures I Want to Meet" special feature's original movie, he visited the national treasure architecture "State Guest House, Akasaka Palace" (formerly the Togu Palace, 1909). Yoshizawa was surprised to learn that this architecture also had a deep connection with Shibusawa. After the filming tour inside the palace, he commented, "The splendor of the 'Kacho no Ma' (Room of Flowers and Birds) combined with its calm atmosphere, and the unfading beauty of the cloisonné decorations, left a strong impression on me." Check out the full video at: https://youtu.be/k-ko6RuWSv0 *The original movie will be released at 9 PM on May 1st. State Guest House, Akasaka Palace | Ryo Yoshizawa standing in the "Kacho no Ma" (Room of Flowers and Birds). [Special Feature Overview] See them now, and want to visit them again and again! Meet national treasures and the techniques of living national treasures across Japan. National treasures, from ancient times to the Meiji era, have passed through countless years and convey the history, art, and culture of their respective regions throughout Japan. It's not just about the "National Treasure Exhibitions" that happen once every few years. Around us, in temples, shrines, castles, and historical sites, there are national treasures that we can visit anytime during weekend outings or travels, making us want to return. Furthermore, in theaters, you can experience traditional performing arts, and in galleries, you can encounter the inherited techniques of "Living National Treasures" in crafts. Reflecting on the background of how national treasures were created, the scenery from their time, and the long duration of their transmission, is an exceptionally luxurious experience. National treasures and living national treasures await with unfading brilliance. This is a single volume that will make you want to go and meet national treasures right away. Architects, actors, comedians, film directors, manga artists. Creators talk about, visit, and depict national treasures and living national treasures. Together with architect Sou Fujimoto, who designed the large roof ring of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, we toured Horyu-ji Temple, the world's oldest wooden architecture, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which served as a hint for the large roof ring. Also, actor Arata Iura, who loves Jomon pottery and dogu, spoke from his own experience about the importance of visiting the excavation sites, feeling the land, and appreciating the artifacts. We asked comedian Mihotoke, known for her "becoming a Buddha statue" act, about recommendable Buddha statues, drawing parallels between Buddha statue appreciation and "oshi-katsu" (fandom activities). Film director Isshin Inudo talks about Mansaku Nomura, a Kyogen actor and living national treasure, whom he featured as the theme of his documentary film. Manga artist Minako Narita, whose manga "Hana yori mo Hana no Gotoku," serialized for 24 years with Noh as its theme, has concluded, drew for us the national treasure Noh performers of the Shite-kata and Hayashi-kata roles who deeply impressed her. Architect Sou Fujimoto visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which inspired the large roof ring. The Book in Book is a fun "Kokuhou Study Notebook." A special supplement that allows you to enjoy national treasures from a different perspective than usual, including quizzes, coloring pages, and dot-to-dots, from familiar national treasures to slightly more niche ones and the latest additions. The cover of the special supplement features "Lake Biwa Canal First Tunnel," designated as a national treasure in 2025. Interview with Kabuki Onnagata Living National Treasure, Tamasaburo Bando: "Mr. Tamasaburo, will traditional performing arts, a national treasure, be passed on to the future?" The special feature concludes with a long interview with Tamasaburo Bando. We asked him about his approach to his art over 70 years, his cross-boundary activities beyond Kabuki, and the inheritance of traditional performing arts. It's a fulfilling content with much to learn about his approach to work. From Tamasaburo Bando's dance "Sagi Musume." Magazine Title: BRUTUS Issue Number: No.1053 / May 15, 2026 issue Special Feature Title: National Treasures I Want to Meet Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 *Some regions may have different release dates. Price: 950 yen (tax included) Publisher: Magazine House Co., Ltd. URL: https://magazineworld.jp/brutus