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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Peter SidellThe National Art Center is one of Tokyo's largest art museums, and holds a constantly changing, wide range of exhibitions in its spacious galleries.
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.
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The National Art Center is one of Tokyo's largest art museums, and holds a constantly changing, wide range of exhibitions in its spacious galleries.
The National Art Center, Tokyo is one of three museum's that make up the Art Triangle Roppongi: Tokyo's new artistic hub.
National Art Center, Tokyo is the national government's fifth art institution to be organized under the umbrella of the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art. Located near Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, the art institution houses temporary art exhibitions instead of having a permanent collection.
The special exhibition "The Art of Portraiture in the Louvre Collections" at the National Art Center Tokyo is a special treat for everyone who loves portraitst and art in general. So go quickly; it will close on the 3rd of September!
Belgian artist Rene Magritte exhibits at the National Art Center, Tokyo
The National Art Centre, Tokyo is a large exhibition space which is currently hosting 'Manga, Anime, Games from Japan' which explores different elements which have contributed to the genres throughout the past 25 years.
The National Art Center in Tokyo will be home to over 200 of Salvador Dali's original works in an interactive exhibition from September 9th to December 12th, 2016.
During spring of 2017, the National Art Center in Tokyo will hold a large exhibition by Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most distinctive artists.
Until December 18th, the National Art Center runs the exhibition "Tadao Ando: Endeavors", a tribute to the life and work of one of the greatest Japanese architects
A special exhibition at The National Art Center in Tokyo introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and the societal conditions that have shaped the styles and the fashion industry here - from the traditionally-inspired monpe pants to kawaii culture.
A special event taking place at the National Art Center in Tokyo will explore the works of Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954), who is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. The event will specifically focus on pieces from the Matisse Museum in Nice, France.
A special event coming to Tokyo this September will be the first retrospective Yves Saint Laurent exhibition held in Japan, with the full cooperation of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum Paris.
A special exhibition coming to the National Art Center in Tokyo will explore the concept of love through 70 paintings from the Louvre's vast collection, including pieces from renowned artists including Jean-Antoine Watteau, François Boucher, and Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
A special exhibition taking place at the National Art Center in Tokyo will explore the works of Henri Matisse, who is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century. The event specifically focuses on pieces on loan from the Matisse Museum in Nice, France.
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 the surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, the international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
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.
Oakwood Premier Tokyo comes from a brand of standout luxury hotel & service apartments right at the heart of the Tokyo metropolis. It is located in the business hub of Marunouchi with JR Tokyo Station in close proximity. This will allow guests and travelers to easily access the city's extensive transport network and visit various landmarks such as Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Fish Market, Ginza and Shopping District. Boasting 123 luxurious apartments on the upper floors of a multi-serviced complex, each room offers a magnificent view of the city, not to mention all furnished and a fully-equipped kitchen set which is rarely seen in your everyday service apartment. Without doubt, these spacious tranquil retreats are curated to give you the amenities and services of a luxury hotel and a feeling of home. They are good options for both business executives and leisure travelers from one night of a short-stay to a few weeks/months of mid-to-long-term stay.
Mame Shiba Cafe offers a unique experience where you can interact with Shiba dogs while enjoying your favorite drinks. You cannot make reservations in advance through phone or online, so it is best to book early in the morning at a store. The cafe requires customers to make a reservation in-store, present their receipt at the reserved time, and then enter the cafe.
There is a restaurant right in front of the Meguro station where you can eat your own fish. All kinds of Japanese dishes and fresh seafood are also served. In some pools inside the restaurant you can catch your own fish with a fishing rod and net and then let the staff know which table it should be brought to. You can watch the fish being prepared in the kitchen and let you know in advance how the fish should be prepared: whether as sashimi, grilled, boiled, deep-fried (with tempura) or as sushi. If you don't manage to catch your own fish, then you can of course order a fish from the menu. However, the price is much lower if you want to have your own catch cooked .
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.
Known as a city within a city, Tokyo Midtown is a collection of shops, restaurants, museums, nature, apartments, offices, and a luxury hotel. The high-end, artsy complex is steps away from Tokyo’s lively and entertainment-driven Roppongi district. Standing like a beacon of refinement in the heart of the miniature city is Midtown Tower, one of Tokyo’s tallest buildings at 248 meters tall. Behind the towering building is an expanse of greenery composed of the Midtown Garden and Hinokicho Park, and alongside it is the Galleria, which is home to high-end stores and the Suntory Art Museum. The sophisticated shopping area attracts visitors annually with its diverse entertainment and shopping offerings.
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.
Roppongi Hills is one of the largest real estate complexes in Japan, based in Roppongi, Minato-ku. The building complex designed by Minoru Mori and opened in 2003 consists of offices, stylish apartments, shops, restaurants, cinemas, a museum, an art gallery, a hotel, a TV studio, an outdoor amphitheater and a few parks, the office floors house leading companies in the IT and financial sectors, making Roppongi Hills a symbol of the Japanese IT industry. In the center of Roppongi Hills is the 238-meter-high Mori Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the city. On the top floors there is an observation deck that offers a beautiful view of Tokyo and a modern art museum focusing on new artistic ideas from around the world. There are numerous shopping opportunities throughout the complex and there is also a large Toho Cinemas cinema showing both Japanese and international films.