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Exploring the Tarō Okamoto Memorial Museum

If you’re a fan of avant-garde artwork, you’ve probably heard of Tarō Okamoto. One of the biggest names in Japanese contemporary art, his obscure paintings and sculptures are proudly featured in various spots around Japan and abroad. Even if you haven’t heard...

Ancient Art and Tranquil Gardens at Nezu Museum

The Japanese aesthetic is the sum of many parts, each wonderful in their own right. Ancient history, traditional art forms, architecture, design and landscaped gardens. These things may not immediately come to mind when you think of Tokyo, but there are plenty...

Elevate Your Art-Viewing Experience At Mori Art Museum

Located 50-odd floors above the streets of Roppongi, the Mori Art Museum offers impressively curated modern exhibitions, and plenty more, for the urban culture vulture. An annual programme of special exhibits, rather than a permanent display, keeps things fresh and entices patrons...

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum: Showcasing Modern Asian Art

As the only art museum in the world dedicated to spotlighting modern and contemporary Asian art, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum is a one-of-a-kind attraction. And it makes sense; this city has long been a gateway to continental...

The Hakone Venetian Glass Museum: A Bit of Italy in Japan

“Museums” may not be your first thought when you think of Hakone. Hiking, shrines, hot springs are all the things that usually come to mind. But the region also is home to quite a bit of culture....

Taking Pleasure in Simplicity at Lee Ufan Museum

The Lee Ufan Museum sits in a quiet little valley in the south of Naoshima. Half-way between Chichu Art Museum and Benesse House, it's the newest and smallest of the three museum district sites. But, unlike the others, this property is dedicated...

All The Highlights On This 2 Night Naoshima Itinerary

Naoshima Art Island is a must-see for art lovers travelling to Japan. Due to its location and the wide array of attractions, it’s an ideal place to spend a few nights so you can really take your time exploring. Read below for...

21st Century Museum: Modern Art in a Historic City

The city of Kanazawa has many things to see, including idyllic, historic neighborhoods and traditional arts and crafts. A surprising sight is the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. For a dose of modern culture while here, a visit to the playful...

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