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Mori Art Museum in Roppongi
Hannah MorsePerched on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, the Mori Art Museum provides an exceptional collection of art along with a stunning view of Tokyo.
Mori Art Museum has reopened last 31st of July. Admission requires an advance booking for a designated date/time slot.
The Mori Art Museum in Roppongi has set itself the goal of being a place of fun, stimulation and discussion - a place where what is important in culture and society is openly discussed. Not only through the exhibitions that are shown there, but also through a wide range of educational programs. It appeals to an audience that ranges from young schoolchildren to college students and seniors, from people who live in regional society to all over the world.
The operators of the museum also consider it their task to create a platform for the artists from the region.
Since opening, the museum has received high critical acclaim for its wide variety of unique exhibitions, many of which are centered on cosmopolitan themes.
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Perched on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, the Mori Art Museum provides an exceptional collection of art along with a stunning view of Tokyo.
A visit to the exhibition of the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon at Mori Art Museum
The Art of Gundam will be showing at the Mori Arts Center in Roppongi, Tokyo, from July 18th to September 27th
Astronomy manuscripts penned by Leonardo da Vinci and the latest, immersive installation by teamLab that lets you experience the cosmos first hand.
Tokyo's Mori Art Museum is currently hosting an exhibition titled "STARS: Six Contemporary Artists from Japan to the World". The event focuses on the works of six Japanese artists who have had their works propelled far outside Japan, including Yayoi Kusama.
A special exhibition taking place at the Mori Art Museum from April 22nd until September 26th 2021 is titled "Another Energy: Power to Continue Challenging - 16 Women Artists from around the World". The event will showcase the work of 16 female artists with unique styles.
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is surrounded by lush greenery in the Takanawa area, with rooms offering balcony views of the nearby gardens and surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
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Located right next to Shinjuku Chuo Park, THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku is a modern hotel with an exceptional design and easy access to the nearby Shinjuku train station and the Meiji Shrine. The 14-story hotel building was renovated and reopened in August 2018 as THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku . The western-style rooms offer a park view on the top floor as well as a newly opened terrace suite. The spacious atrium design offers a relaxed atmosphere and connects the restaurant, bar, lounge and lobby with one another. One of the highlights of THE KNOT is the delicious dishes. There are six areas in which food and drinks are offered. From the grill area to high-quality black tea and fresh bread, everything is on offer.
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Motsu (offal) is their signature item, and they offer not the common motsu-yaki, but stir-fried motsu with different flavors depending on the type of offal meat. The stir-fried beef Abomasum eaten with a traditional sauce passed down over many years is popular.
One of the long-established restaurants in the area, it is always packed. But since there are also seats on the second floor, customer turnover is quick. The Spicy Beef Tendon Stew made by stewing high-quality meat from the neighborhood butcher with Korean spices is popular.
The National Art Center (NACT) is a unique and innovative art exhibition facility in Roppongi, Tokyo. It opened in 2007 and is located on a site previously used by a research facility at the University of Tokyo. The structure is one of the architect's last works Kisho Kurokawa. Instead of maintaining a permanent collection, the NACT uses its 14,000 square meter exhibition space, one of the largest in Japan, and focuses on serving as a venue for various art exhibitions. In addition, the public relations work is supported by various educational programs. The art library, which can also be found there, serves to collect and disseminate information about art.
Tokyo Midtown is located on the western edge of Roppongi. The complex opened in 2007 and is home to a variety of world-class shops, restaurants and museums. There are also parks, offices and one of the best known and best luxury hotels in Japan. In the center is one of the tallest buildings in Tokyo, the 248-meter-high Midtown Tower. The Ritz Carlton Tokyo is located on the top floors. Travelers can enjoy the view by booking a room or visiting one of the top restaurants. The Suntory Art Museum has five or six exhibitions a year, usually focusing on a specific style or theme of traditional Japanese art. Opened in 1961, the museum, which opened in 1961, was relocated to Tokyo Midtown in 2007.
21_21 Design Sight is a museum in Roppongi in Minato, Tokyo, which opened in 2007. The design museum was designed by architect Tadao Ando and fashion designer Issey Miyake. The building is on the edge of the park area and has 1,700 square meters of floor space, including two galleries and an affiliated café run by chef and restaurateur Takamasa Uetake. The aim of 21_21 Design Sight is to promote understanding and interest in design by involving designers, corporate employees, engineers, craftsmen and the general public. The museum organizes exhibitions on the subject of "everyday life" with multidirectional programs such as lectures and workshops. What is unique is that most of these exhibitions are directed by designers. [Photo: gary yim / Shutterstock.com]