Kyo Hiroshi Fuka Hori Sampo (Shogakukan Bunko)

[Machine Translation] This is an excessively funny manga essay that takes the reader behind the scenes of the Kyoto National Museum (Kyohaku for short), including the history of the museum, its grounds and buildings, the people who work there, and even the Conservation and Restoration Office for Cultural Properties. The book also includes topics such as the fact that the museum is located in the former precincts of Hokoji Temple, where roof tiles can still be found, and the decorative techniques used in the Meiji Ancient Capital Pavilion, which is the symbol of the museum. Also included are the schedule leading up to the exhibition, stories about the hardships of museum work, and trivia such as the origin of the name of the PR ambassador, Tora Rin. There are also in-depth stories that can only be read here, such as inside the stacks and the Conservation and Restoration Office, which are not open to the public. The special furoku manga added to the collection is also a must-read. A must-have for those who want to explore the Kyo-Haku Museum and its surroundings!

京都国立博物館(略して京博)の歴史、敷地や建物、働く人々、さらには文化財保存修理所など裏の裏まで京博を魅せる、面白過ぎるマンガエッセイ。京博は方広寺の旧境内に位置し、今でも屋根瓦が発掘されること、京博のシンボル「明治古都館」の装飾技法の話など、ツウも唸る話題が盛りだくさん。また、展覧会開催までのスケジュール、博物館のお仕事苦労話、PR大使トラりんの名前の由来など豆知識も。非公開の書庫や文化財保存修理所の内部などここでしか読めない深掘り話もざくざくです。文庫化にあたって加筆された特別ふろくマンガも必読。京博と周辺散策に必携です!