TRAVEL
Fun Museums in Tokyo: 12 Exhibits Off the Beaten Path
Want something a little off the beaten path during your vacation to Tokyo? Check out these 12 fun and offbeat museums to…
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Art Aquarium Ginza & Other Unique Tokyo Museums
Want to see something a little different while in Tokyo? Art Aquarium Ginza and these two other attractions may just fit the…
NEWS
Ainu Ancestral Remains, Long Held in Australia, Returned
In an indigenous victory, Ainu ancestral remains, long held in museums in distant Australia, have at last been returned to local Hokkaido…
SOCIETY
“Hidden Anpanman” Braille Blocks Draw Concern From Museum Visitors
A gimmicky use of Braille blocks at the Anpanman museums has some blind users concerned the facilities are elevating novelty over safety.
CULTURE
Hachiko: Japan’s Most Famous Dog (and His Statues)
Who's a good boy? For many in Japan, the answer is Hachiko. Learn about the dog who touched a nation's heart.
TRAVEL
Bill Gates and the Revival of the Meguro Parasitological Museum
A unique museum in Tokyo's Meguro ward that has been struggling to stay afloat got a boost in the arm from a…
HISTORY
Meiji Mura: A Journey to Japan’s Modern Past
In Japan, the recent past is often obscured beneath endless concrete. Meiji Mura is one of the few places to discover the…
ENTERTAINMENT
Oscars Exhibit Gives Miyazaki the Recognition He Never Wanted
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' first exhibit is all about Miyazaki. But the master director and the Oscars have a complex…