Mitama Matsuri One of Tokyo’s most popular summer festivals, Mitama Matsuri (みたままつり) at Yasukuni Shrine has been held every year…
Shrines & Temples Yasukuni Shrine The history of Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社) as a site of enshrinement for the war dead extends all the…
Museums & Galleries National Museum of Modern Art Japan’s first national art museum opened in 1952 and now contains a variety of exhibits that show the evolution of Japanese art over the course of the 20th century. There are three buildings: the Art Museum, Craft Gallery, and National Film Center.