Every November 3, Japan celebrates Culture Day, a national holiday dedicated to freedom, peace, and the promotion of culture./
Originally the birthday of Emperor Meiji, it later became the day the postwar Constitution was proclaimed in 1946, symbolizing peace and cultural growth./
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Across Japan, people visit exhibitions, attend school festivals, and enjoy events celebrating creativity and learning. The Emperor also presents the Order of Culture to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to art, science, or academia./
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Culture Day is a wonderful opportunity to explore Japan’s traditions and creativity and for anyone living or doing business here, a chance to understand the deeper values that shape Japanese society./
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🏛️ Tokyo National Museum (Ueno, Tokyo) – Free general admission to the regular exhibition – Usually ¥1,000 per adult 🖼️ National Museum of Western Art (Ueno, Tokyo) – Free entry to the permanent collection – Usually ¥500 🔬 National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno, Tokyo) – Free access to the general exhibition – Usually ¥630 🏯 Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (Koganei, Tokyo) – Outdoor heritage park showing old Japanese houses and shops – Free on Culture Day 🎨 The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi) – Free access to “Sōzō no Mori” public spaces and some special events
