The Koichi Yanagi Oriental Fine Arts museum is one of those lesser known hidden Big Apple gems. On Tuesday, August 31, enjoy the FREE opening of the fall exhibition of Japanese art, featuring pieces from hundreds of years of Japanese history. The display includes ceramics, paintings, sculptures, and beautiful shoji screens, including some items from what is now the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The free exhibit is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Koichi Yanigi Oriental Fine Arts, 17 East 71, 212-744-5577.
