art museum

We become some of the last visitors to see a beautiful museum-ryokan on the outskirts of Tokyo

This registered tangible cultural asset is now closed to the public, which is an absolute shame. 

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Tottori art museum spends nearly 300 million yen on cardboard box art, gets mixed reactions

It’s art, but some question whether it’s worth it.

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We spend a night alone in a stylish hotel that is also storage facility for works of art

Spend a little ‘me-time’ surrounded by beautiful art!

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Tokyo art gallery encourages visitors to steal its art

Become a real life art thief without any consequences!

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Brighten your day at the Magical Art Museum in Ueno 【Photos】

From now until October 6 at the Ueno Royal Museum, a very special art exhibit is on display called Trick of the Light『Magical Art Museum』~Art in Wonderland. This unique collection of modern art encourages participation from visitors, rather than mere observation, creating an individualized artistic experience for every person taking part.

The magical exhibit houses 19 installation art pieces put together by 11 very talented artists. Felix Sayaka, talented reporter for our Japanese sister site, Pouch, visited the museum to give us all an illuminated introduction to four of the exhibition’s stellar works.

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