A panel exhibition produced by FH TOKYO is held

Nara Prefectural Library and Information Center holds a panel exhibition,”Minister plenipotentiary, Aimé Humbert - who built a foundation for Swiss watch market in Japan” from November 1st until November 27th 2016.

Switzerland and Japan commemorated the 150th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations in 2014. Mr. Aime Humbert who was the chairman of the Swiss Watch Makers Association, visited Japan as the representative of Swiss Mission in 1863 greatly contributed to subsequent development of Swiss watch industry in Japan.

This panel exhibition will introduce the footprints of Swiss delegation to Japan along with the historical background of Edo era when the treaty was concluded, and how the Swiss watch industry started its business in Japan. Also Wadokei (Japanese watches) and Swiss Watches in nearly 150 years ago will be introduced in the panels.  

Details of the panel exhibition
Periods November 1st – November 27th
Hours 9:00 - 20:00
Venue




Nara Prefectural Library and Information Center
Main entrance on the 2nd floor
1 chome, 1000 banchi, Daianji Nishi,
Nara City, Nara Prefecture
TEL 0742-34-2111
Website http://www.library.pref.nara.jp/
Admission fee Free





October 31, 2016