The Shitamachi Museum was founded as a historical landmark to teach and preserve shitamachi culture. Shitamachi literally translates as “downtown,” although this is not the same as “downtown.” Its name comes from the fact that these shitamachi residents live in the...
This museum was established in 1959 and centred around the Matsukata collection The collection housed impressionist paintings and the sculptures of Auguste Rodin. These masterpieces, as well as others from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, are still on display...
Those with an interest in the arts and history shouldn’t miss out on the Tokyo National Museum, which is located within the Ueno Park grounds. Offering a wide collection of over 110,000 pieces of artwork and cultural assets, dropping into this museum is a great way to...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum was opened in 1983 at the Former Residence of Prince Asaka. The building itself is a work of art, a result of Japanese and French designers, architects and craftsmen. This residence has been designated as one of the Japanese...
Since its opening in November 1987, this museum has had many different collections of art by Japanese artists of both modern and contemporary times. They also hold special exhibitions that capture trends of various artists inside and outside of Japan. This museum is...
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