Opening of MoN Takanawa: the museum of narratives: we were there!

FURTHER INFORMATION

Address:3-16-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, Japan

Times: 10:00 to 21:00 (times may vary according to program or activities). Please visit the official website

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The storytelling museum

As its name suggests, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives is distinguished by an original concept: combining art and technology to share stories about Japanese culture, rather than collectibles.

Say goodbye to vases, paintings and other classical works of art, and hello to live performances, interactive installations and digital theater!

Combining exhibition rooms and breakout areas, MoN Takanawa offers a dynamic, thought-provoking visit. With two major themes per year, it invites visitors to reflect on the future. Its name was already a clue, since "MoN" means "door" and "question" in Japanese, symbolizing a dual ambition: to open up new perspectives and encourage reflection on the world and culture.

Featuring both traditional practices (tea ceremony, handicrafts, etc.) as well as more recent disciplines (manga, technologies, etc.), MoN Takanawa redefines the Japanese culture of today and tomorrow.

Our favorites?

• The TATAMI, a 200-square-meter tatami-coveredspace that can accommodate both traditional performing arts and more contemporary uses, such as strolling or taking photos.
• The terrace with an ashiyu, the traditional footbath! Enjoy the view of Tokyo with your feet in the water.
• BOX1000, an LED-screen theater, with seating for up to 1,048 people and standing room for 2,000.

The museum is part of a modern urban project in Takanawa Gateway City, an innovative and rapidly expanding district of Tokyo, built around the new Takanawa Gateway station on the yamanote line.

MoN Takanawa is a major cultural hub in this new area. Its architecture, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is distinguished by its wooden structure and spiral shape, symbolizing the link between tradition and innovation. The complex also offers a wide range of spaces for relaxation: gardens that change with the seasons, a library, cafés, restaurants and open areas to pass the time between events.