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Do you love history? How about art? You’re in luck. With centuries of history and culture in Japan, there truly seems to be a museum in every suburb. From open-air architectural museums to Tokyo’s famous digital art museums, there is certainly plenty to see. Perhaps you’d like to study artefacts in a Japanese history museum? How about checking out some gritty photography? Or if you’re willing to travel a little further afield, why not check out the famous Japanese art island Naoshima? It’s jam-packed with some of the best contemporary Japanese art museums around. Regardless of whether you’re in Tokyo, Kyoto or elsewhere, you’ll be sure to find inspiration below.
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