A really unique learning experience, as well as a reminder of the power of natural disasters.

First off, it's not a museum in the strictest sense, its more of an educational center. That doesn't stop it from being interesting or engaging, but it is laid out like something you'd visit on a school trip. It is a little out of the way in the central Tokyo scheme of things. Still accessible via the trains and metro, but will need a dedicated trip to it specifically. It's free entry, which...

visited the Earthquake Science Museum and experienced the power of an earthquake for the first time.

The staff gave us simulations of magnitude 2, 3, 5, and 7 earthquakes. The museum offers experiences of different regions' earthquake intensity from past major earthquakes. It turns out that the magnitude 7 Fukushima earthquake is quite different from the magnitude 7 Tokyo earthquake. The magnitude and direction of the shaking are significantly different.

Although each earthquake...

Don't expect a museum in common sense. It is more like an information and training center for earthquakes and related effects. The exhibition only has a few remarks (like headlines) in English. Nevertheless, it is worth taking the whole tour of both levels as you will also see a lot of photos. You can also touch some cold lava stones and ashes. If you have the chance, you should experience the earthquake demonstration (every hour). In this safe environment, you get a clear impression of...