In an earlier article about the TOYAMA Kirari complex facility in Toyama City, I introduced Toyama City Public Library’s beautiful architecture in pictures. TOYAMA Kirari also houses the “Toyama Glass Art Museum” in the same building as the library and this time, please let me present you the Glass Museum, […]
Only 5 minutes away by car from Houtou Fudou Higashikoiji, there is a toy museum on the lake side where you can feel nostalgic – this is the Kitahara Museum. In this post, I will introduce you the museum that both adults and children can enjoy. Kawaguchiko Kitahara Museum Happy […]
In this article, I would like to introduce the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, one of the places I visited in Echigo-Tsumari. A Museum designed by the famous architect, Hiroshi Hara This building was designed in 2003 by Hiroshi Hara, known for designing the Kyoto Station Building, and initially called “Echigo-Tsumari Exchange […]
Studio Ghibli is one of Japan’s leading animation production companies. Its many successeful past works have been repeatedly broadcast on Japanese television for years, and it boasts a wide range of popularity that transcends generations and eras. Ghibli works, are well rooted in the memories of Japanese people and have […]
The “Railway Museum” in Omiya, Saitama Prefecture, the “Kyoto Railway Museum” in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, and the “SCMAGLEV and Railway Park” in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, are said to be “sacred places” for railroad enthusiasts. The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is operated by JR Tokai, and displays mainly the bullet trains […]
“Oh, I overslept. I’m going to be late.” “I don’t want to go out in the pouring rain and get wet.” Because I’m a lazy person, I sometimes think to myself : “If only Doraemon was here… he would save me!” I’m sure I’m not the only one who sometimes […]
Since its opening in 2004, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa has been a popular destination for many visitors, both domestic and international. Designed by the world-renowned architectural unit SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima & Ryue Nishizawa), it has become a popular spot for arts and architecture lovers. Architectural Concept […]
After going through twice & twist and pros & cons, Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic 2020 were held in August to September 2021. I believe all of you had different opinions and views about it… It was really unfortunate that because of the circumstances, the focus was on do or don’t […]
Today, I would like to introduce the Aomori Museum of Art, opened in 2006. It exhibits works by Aomori-related artists such as Yoshitomo Nara, Shiko Munakata, and Toru Narita. The museum itself is an attraction, not only for its exhibits, but also for the attention to detail in its architecture […]
About a three-minute drive from Oishi Park on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, there is a museum that exhibits works that go beyond the boundaries of kimono. This is the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, which has three stars in the Michelin Guide. When I visited, I understood the reason it […]