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This category is for sites on Tokyo, Japan.

Websites submitted here must be Tokyo related and in English. Sites in Japanese should be submitted to the appropriate World/Japanese subcategory.

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Resources in This Category

• Bridgestone Museum of Fine Art

  http://www.bridgestone-museum.gr.jp/en/
  Houses the Bridgestone Tyre Company's collection, centering on French impressionist art. Also exhibits works by Japanese impressionists. Located in Kobayashi, Chuo-ku.

• Edo Tokyo Museum

  http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/
  Aims to offer an environment in which the atmosphere of Edo (old Tokyo) can be experienced. With guide to hours, access, exhibitions, and floor guide.

• Gallery 360

  http://www.360.co.jp/
  Small contemporary art space located in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Site provides exhibition and event schedule, news, and artist biographies.

• Gallery Koyanagi

  http://www.gallerykoyanagi.com/
  Small gallery exhibiting photography and prints from Japanese and world artists. Located in Ginza, Chuo-ku.

• Hara Museum of Contemporary Art

  http://www.haramuseum.or.jp/
  Permanent collections hold works by Japanese and foreign contemporary artists. Located in Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku. Exhibition guide, event schedule, and membership information.

• Idemitsu Museum of Arts

  http://www.idemitsu.co.jp/museum/english/
  Displays the collection of Sazo Idemitsu. Mainly Japanese art with some Chinese, Korean, and Western pieces. Located in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku.

• Katsushika City Museum

  http://www.museum.city.katsushika.lg.jp/
  Features local history and astronomy. Includes hours, calendar of events, links, photos, admission fees and directions. Located in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo.

• Laforet Art and Planning Network

  http://www.lapnet.jp/
  A variety of exhibits in contemporary art spaces in Jingumae (Shibuya-ku), Roppongi, and Harajuku. Site mostly in Japanese with some English-language navigation.

• Marunouchi Gallery

  http://www.marunouchigallery.com/
  Small gallery in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku.

• Mitsuo Aida Museum

  http://www.mitsuo.co.jp/
  Dedicated to the 20th century author and poet. With admissions and parking information, tickets, and hours open. Located in Ginza.

• Mizuma Art Gallery

  http://mizuma-art.co.jp/
  With gallery information, current exhibitions, artists, and archive. Located near Aoyama Gakuin University.

• Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

  http://www.mot-art-museum.jp/
  Features international and Japanese contemporary art created since 1945. Also houses a contemporary art library.

• National Science Museum

  http://www.kahaku.go.jp/
  Includes information on events, exhibits, education, research, databases, and museum shop. Located in Ueno Park, Tokyo.

• Nezu Institute of Fine Arts

  http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/
  Includes paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, metal, wood, and Buddhist art. Located in Tokyo.

• Nishimura Gallery

  http://www.nishimura-gallery.com/
  Small gallery in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku. Site features information about current and past exhibitions as well as artist biographies. [English/Japanese]

• Ota Memorial Museum of Art

  http://www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/
  Displays ukiyo-e prints and paintings from Ota Seizo's collection of over 12,000 pieces. Exhibition schedule, admission fees and hours, and map and directions. [English/Japanese]

• Paper Museum

  http://www.papermuseum.jp/en/
  Dedicated to preserving the traditions and ways of making the handmade Japanese paper and to training successors to continue the craft. Includes collection details, hours, admission fees, events, and directions. Located in Kita-Ku, Tokyo.

• Paul Smith Art Space

  http://www.paulsmith.co.jp/
  Small gallery featuring art by Paul Smith. Located in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku.

• Pola Museum Annex

  http://www.po-holdings.co.jp/m-annex/
  Contemporary art museum in Ginza, Chuo-ku. Facilities include two cafes. Site mostly in Japanese with some English-language navigation.

• Promo-Arte

  http://www.promo-arte.com/
  Gallery in Japan specializing in Latin American art and to offer exclusive representation for its artists. Located in Omotesando. Specializing in Latin American art. Includes upcoming exhibits and artist profiles. [English/Japanese]

• Scai the Bathhouse

  http://www.scaithebathhouse.com/
  Remodeled public bathhouse exhibiting contemporary artwork in the historic Yanaka neighborhood of Taito-ku. Includes information on current artists and exhibitions, sponsored projects, and gallery access and hours. [Japanese/English]

• Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Museum of Art

  http://www.sjnk-museum.org/
  The museum's core collection is comprised of the works of Seiji Togo, a noted Japanese artist. Togo donated some 200 of his own works to the museum, along with his collection of over 250 works by other Japanese and foreign artists.

• Setagaya Art Museum

  http://www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp/index_e.html
  Hosts exhibitions ranging from prehistoric to contemporary art. Also highlights works by artists from Tokyo's Setagaya area. Located in Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku.

• The National Art Center, Tokyo

  http://www.nact.jp/english/index.html
  Guide to the facilities at NACT in Nogizaka.

• The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

  http://www.momat.go.jp/
  Japan's first national art museum with works of art, crafts, film, and related materials; plus surveys and research, and public exhibitions and screenings.

• The National Museum of Western Art

  http://www.nmwa.go.jp/
  Exhibits European paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints from the 14th through the 20th centuries. Site features illustrated samples from the collections. Located ing Taito-ku.

• The Tolman Collection

  http://www.tolmantokyo.com/
  Tokyo publisher of contemporary Japanese graphic art. They have limited edition lithographs, woodblock prints, silkscreens, and etchings, as well as books about their collection. Displays artist portfolios and street map.

• Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography

  http://www.syabi.com/
  Located in Meguro-ku. Features overview, guide to current exhibitions, workshops, and galleries.

• Tokyo National Museum

  http://www.tnm.jp/
  Gives museum guide, history, current exhibits and events. Located in Ueno, Tokyo.

• Tokyo Station Gallery

  http://www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery/
  With listing of current exhibits, hours and admissions, local cultural activities and research, and online galleries.

• Tokyo University Digital Museum

  http://www.um.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
  Engaged in the long-term preservation of collected research materials through digital archiving, with over 26,000 objects and 170GB of data stored.

• University Art Museum - Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music

  http://www.geidai.ac.jp/museum/news/news_en.htm
  Holds about 28000 pieces based on Japanese modern art including art works of former teachers and students. Information on the museum's schedule, admissions, major exhibitions, and sculptures.

• Wada Fine Arts

  http://www.wadafinearts.com/
  Small contemporary art space in Tsukiji, Chuo-ku. Provides information on current artists and exhibits, gallery news, and Japanese-language weblog. [English/Japanese]

• Yamatane Museum of Art

  http://www.yamatane-museum.or.jp/
  Features 7-8 exhibitions annually, mainly focusing on modern Japanese paintings created after the Meiji era. The Museum also has collections of oil paintings, Ukiyoe, Japanese Calligraphy and Japanese tea ceremony sets. Located in Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku.

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