東京国立博物館

This is Tokyo National Museum. It is one of the largest museums in Japan. It was formerly the Imperial Household Museum. Not until after the Second World War did it become the National Museum.

This impressive building has an oriental appearance and was built in 1937. The building maintains the proper temperature, humidity and ventilation in order to preserve exhibits in the best possible manner.

There are 25 showrooms and about 86,000 exhibits in all. Many of them are regarded as " National Treasures " or " Important Cultural Assets" .

We can see each type of Japanese artistry there. For example, you can see paintings and calligraphy of Japan and Asia, sculptures, ceramics, metal works, swords, wood works, bamboo works, lacquer art and textiles.

That building over there is Hyokeikan. It is famous for its large collection of relics of ancient Japan. The building has a somewhat Renaissance appearance. It was built in 1908 and is also considered an " Important Cultural Asset" by the Japanese Government.

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