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Exploring the Yokohama Port Museum
Yokohama Port Museum located in Nippon Maru Memorial Park in the Minatomirai district of Yokohama was opened May 25th 1989 and plays host to displaying the vast history of the ports in Yokohama. Displays going all the way back 160 years.
Exploring the Birthplace of Tennis Museum
The Yokohama Yamate Museum of Tennis also known as The Birthplace of Tennis museum was built to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the first tennis club in Japan in 1998. The location of the museum is where the first lawn tennis was played in Japan in. This museum may not be the biggest but for only being the bottom on the floor of a wooden home style building, the museum offers vast displays of historic 19th-century wooden racquets, balls and more.
Visiting Japan’s Fire Museum
The fire museum opened December 3rd 1992 and in Shinjuku showcases the history, technology and evolution of firefighting in Tokyo from the Edo period to the present day. The fire museum is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, meaning that this is a great location to visit if you want to experience something that allows you to dive deep into the history of the fire department of Japan. The museum consists of 5 main floors which include the following:
A journey into Japan’s Olympic past
A barrier-free museum with interactive Games, rich history, perfect for a rainy day or a hot summer day in Tokyo.
The Olympic Museum Tokyo opened 14th September 2019. The museum is host to a wide range of exhibits ranging from multimedia galleries, interactive athletic simulators and historical memorabilia. The museum covers the Summer and Winter Olympics hosted in Tokyo, Nagano and Sapporo games.
Traditional Japanese Crafts
An overview of Traditional Japanese crafts and how you can experience them through carefully selected TokudAw partners and exclusive curriculum developed by educators on the Scientific and STEAM principles integrated into Japanese cultural crafts. This page curates the TokudAw social media content related to Japanese crafts and Treasure SessionsTM.
Activities in Tokyo
Discover curated Japanese culture activities and recommendations on things to do from our team, including activities that are great for rainy days, warm and humid days, or even cold winters. Add these to your Japan itinerary.
The JRA Tokyo Racecourse Museum
The Tokyo Racecourse is a historical track, first opening in 1933 and renovated in 2007. It offers more than just watching horse racing. The grounds are home to the JRA Tokyo Racecourse Museum with interactive displays and memorabilia related to the sport. The area also allows visitors to get close to the horses, depending on schedule and weather.
A Visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Tokyo
Japan is home to one of the world’s top baseball leagues. The Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Tokyo has exhibits and memorabilia that introduce the sport’s history in Japan and highlight the top players and achievements of the nation’s teams.
Best of Japan’s Manga and Anime Itinerary
One day sight-seeing itineraries for Japan’s most popular Anime and Manga series.
What Is a Unique Food Experience in Tokyo? Try This Salt-Making Workshop and Umeboshi Tasting
Looking for a unique food experience in Tokyo? Learn how to create your own custom salt, taste different varieties of umeboshi, and discover a hands-on activity at Tokyo Solamachi that's perfect for food lovers and curious travelers.
What Are the Best STEAM Activities for Families Visiting Japan?
Discover the best STEAM activities for families visiting Japan. From hands on science and technology to traditional arts and engineering, learn while exploring some of Japan's most fascinating destinations.