- National Science Museum, The
With exhibits explaining the evolution of living things, the flora and fauna of Japan, and meteorites and the solar system.
www.kahaku.go.jp
- Kyoto National Museum
Repository of Japanese and East Asian art. Extensive site includes detailed images, articles for children, and online exhibitions.
www.kyohaku.go.jp
- Edo-Tokyo Museum
Exhibits over 2,500 original prints, scrolls, kimonos, and other relics from the Edo-Tokyo area. Also in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp
- Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography
Features three different galleries with one dedicated to image and technology.
www.syabi.com
- Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
Permanent collection includes works from Asia, the Americas and Europe, and focuses on the diversity of post-1950 developments in art.
www.haramuseum.or.jp
- Museum Meiji-mura
Open-air museum preserving and exhibiting Japanese architecture of the Meiji period (1868-1912). Includes map, photos, and visitor information.
www.meijimura.com
- InterCommunication Center
Aims to promote dialogue between science, technology, art, and culture.
www.ntticc.or.jp
- Hakone Open-Air Museum, The
Home to outdoor displays of sculpture and indoor galleries with works by renowned Japanese and foreign artists. Situated in a national park.
www.hakone-oam.or.jp
- Naoshima Cultural Village
Situated on an island in the Inland Sea and home to campgrounds and Benesse House, a fine arts museum that is also a hotel.
www.naoshima-is.co.jp
- Mint Bureau
www.mint.go.jp
- Sapporo Art Park
Open-air exhibition of sculptures, indoor galleries, art studios, and events. In English and Japanese.
www.artpark.or.jp
- Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Sister museum of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA).
www.nagoya-boston.or.jp
- Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (APMA)
Houses achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the late 19th century to the present day.
www-art.aac.pref.aichi.jp
- Nagoya City Art Museum
Features predominantly contemporary and modern works.
www.art-museum.city.nagoya.jp
- Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Includes new releases, lecture information, exhibition announcements, and more.
faam.city.fukuoka.jp
- Yokohama Science Center
www.city.yokohama.jp/yhspot/ysc/ysc/ysc.html
- John Lennon Museum
Japanese museum established to preserve knowledge of Lennon's music and life.
www.taisei.co.jp/museum/index_e.html
- Fukuyama Auto and Clock Museum
Exhibits classic cars and clocks, as well as wax figures, cameras, and music boxes.
www.facm.net
- CCA Kitakyushu
Gallery and institute for study and research in contemporary art. Offering post-graduate programs for younger artists and curators.
www.CCA-KITAKYUSHU.ORG
- Chihiro Art Museum
Featuring the works of Chihiro Iwasaki.
www.chihiro.or.jp
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