Here is another businessman's collection (Kaichiro Nezu 1860-1940) which has become a first-rate museum. Well represented are traditional Japanese art works. The museum is well known for its 14th century painting of "Nachi Waterfall", its screens (the irises by Korin) and its tea ceremony ware. There is also an excellent collection of Song and Yuan Chinese dynasty paintings. The facility itself is breathtaking with plenty of trees, a small pond and traditional sculptures dotting the landscape. Overall, this museum is guaranteed to fill you with tranquility and awe.
With Totoro greeting you at the entrance, step inside this colorful and whimsical museum and learn all about Studio Ghibli animations. Stroll through the beautiful exhibits and discover how animated films are created. After learning about the movie process, you can catch the screening of short museum-exclusive films. Kids will love playing on the plush Cat Bus from My Neighbor Totoro and later, you can visit the rooftop garden to see the five-meter (16 feet) tall statue of Robot Soldier from Laputa Castle in the Sky. Pay a visit to the Ghibli Museum to learn more about an iconic animation studio.
Sueo Mizuma,which is located on the 2nd floor of the Kagura building, is a veteran of the contemporary Japanese art scene - he has been an active member since the 80s and opened his first gallery in Aoyama in 1994. Since then, his reputation has continued to grow and his gallery displays works from some of Japan's best artists - Hisashi Tenmyoya, Tomoko Konoike and Aiko Miyanaga, amongst many other illustrious names. The gallery and its team - who have garnered worldwide acclaim - have become so successful that a second gallery was opened in Beijing in 2008.
Treat your ears to a wide range of music across various genres like rock, hip-hop, and blues at the Circus. This nightclub has something new to offer as it is upgraded monthly. Local musicians and DJ's are celebrated by the enthralled guests and patrons who keep demanding for more. The state-of-the-art acoustic and light amenities assure every event is a success.
Samurais have been a powerful symbol of warfare, courage, power, and masculinity over the years in Japan. The Samurai Museum is the perfect place to showcase the iconic fighters with explanations about backgrounds and history. The museum houses a breath-taking collection of the samurai warfare items, their costumes, their evolution, and other details. Established in 2015, this place is the perfect way for locals and foreigners to understand this era of Japan's history.
Multiplexes have changed the entire game of movie-going and single screen theaters are no longer preferred. But when it is classic places like the Shin-Bungeiza in Tokyo, who could deny the charm? The theater is known for screening classic Japanese movies along with some Hollywood favorites and is especially popular for all-night screening during weekends. Though one of the oldest theaters, Shin-Bungeiza is done in ornate seating, old and charming ambiance, and well-facilitated with lighting and acoustics, promising a fine theater experience.