Quail, often strongly associated with "quail eggs" found in dishes like Hachisai, are not widely known as birds themselves. Did you know that they appear in the Kojiki and Manyoshu, and were valued in the Edo period as "lucky birds" due to their calls? In Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, the quail industry has flourished due to the warm climate being suitable for breeding, and the city now boasts the largest production of quail eggs in Japan. The Toyohashi City Museum of Art (commonly known as Bihaku) will host the exhibition "Quail - The Bird That Cries Auspiciousness -" starting July 25, Reiwa 8 (2026), in honor of "quail eggs," one of Toyohashi's representative agricultural products. Koki Tosa, "Quail and Autumn Grasses," Collection of Toyohashi City Museum of Art This is likely the first exhibition in Japan to focus solely on "quail." The exhibition will feature approximately 50 items, including the Important Cultural Property "Folding Screen of Quail and Autumn Grasses," Japanese poems about quail, paintings delicately depicting their brown feathers, and realistic craft works. It will also introduce the history of quail farming, which flourished in Toyohashi. Through this exhibition, why not explore the relationship and charm of quail, which the Japanese people have loved for ages? Various related events will also be held, such as a photo session with Toyohashi's mascot character "Uzlucky," collaboration menus using quail eggs, and opportunities to receive gifts from sponsoring companies. Please be sure to visit! Toyohashi's Egg Production is Number One in Japan! What Kind of Bird is the Auspicious "Quail"? "Kamonari to Uzura Koro" (Incense burner with quail on a turnip), Collection of Aichi Prefectural Museum of Ceramics Quail are the smallest birds in the pheasant family. It is estimated that there are about 700 wild quail, and they are rarely seen, but they have had a deep relationship with humans since ancient times. In Japan, many poems were written combi