Agency for Cultural Affairs wants two-tiered ticket pricing system at 12 National Museums.
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Classic woodblock prints are animated and paired with perfume for a multi-sensory art experience.
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Museum wants to show you what Nintendo’s video game stars looked like before they every showed up your screen.
Installations are high-concept enough for deep-thinkers, beautiful enough for anyone to enjoy.
Historic Edo-period buildings, modern art, and secret doors all feature in a unique adventure.
Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.
Customers buying certain items have apparently been being overcharged ever since the museum opened, partial refunds now being offered.
Legendary ukiyo-e and mythological icons part of the collaboration between New Era and the Tokyo National Museum.
These reimagined woodblock prints beautifully blend traditional culture and modern technology.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology discusses project with Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno.
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