Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Planning Building — Attraction in Tokyo

The diy exhibition was a must see. I don’t have pictures here cause photo was not allowed in diy which is in b1. Go up on the second floor exhibit 2 and 4 are free. Look closely at the quilt—the way the colors harmonize yet still create such dramatic contrast is pure genius. I can’t stop marveling at how the artist endured the long, solitary hours, carefully stitching together countless fabric pieces so flawlessly flat, without a single bunch or wrinkle.

If you truly give your full attention to these artworks, they will leave you exhausted within two hours. It’s a mutual exchange—the artists pour out their energy creating them, and in return they ask for your presence and attention. I deeply respect, honor, and appreciate their hearts and souls, which you can clearly feel within the...

We got to check out the Van Gogh exhibition which is there until mid-December ‘25. No pictures allowed and it was a really interesting exhibition of the Van Gogh family and their roles in art history as collectors. There was some interesting ties to the influences on Vincent Van Gogh, both from Europe but also from Japan.

We also got to checkout a Gallery highlighting modern Japanese art. There was well over 100 paintings and was really nice to walk through. I highly recommend checking out this gallery on your visit...

The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum boasts one of the finest permanent collections in the world. Masterpieces by Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, Bruegel, Bosch, and even Vermeer are part of its remarkable display. I was lucky enough to see them in person — and there happened to be a special Picasso exhibition on at the same time. Located in Ueno Park, surrounded by other outstanding museums and the zoo, it’s the perfect spot for a cultural day...