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The dramatic glass building housing the National Art Center, Tokyo
3331 Arts Chiyoda
National Art Center,
6 9
Tokyo
MAP F2 • 6-11-14 Sotokanda,
Covering 516,668 sq ft (48,000 sq m), Chiyoda-ku • 6803-2441 • Open
this massive space for art comprises noon–7pm Wed–Mon • www.3331.jp
12 exhibition rooms that host a A short stroll from the anime,
variety of shows curated by NACT manga, and computer-geek nexus
as well as by art associations from of Akihabara, the exhibitions,
across Japan (see p95). interactive installations, and art
workshops in this former school are
Zeit-Foto Salon
7 guaranteed to be fun and eclectic.
MAP N4 • Kyoei Bldg,
1F, 3-5-3 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku • 3535-
7188 • Open 10:30am–6:30pm
Tue–Fri (to 5:30pm Sat) • www.zeit-
foto.com
This is one of the oldest photo galleries
in Tokyo, with a huge collection of
images encompassing 19th-century
prints and the work of 20th-century
masters in the field, such as Man Ray
and Lee Friedlander. Controversial
Japanese artists, including
photo grapher Ryoko Suzuki, and big
international names ensure that the
shows are always stimulat ing.
Art workshop, 3331 Arts Chiyoda
Tokyo Wonder Site
8 SCAI – The Bathhouse
MAP Q5 • 1-19-8 Jinnan,
MAP F1 • Kashiwayu-Ato,
Shibuya-ku • 3463-0603 • Open 0
11am–7pm Tue–Sun • www.tokyo- 6-1-23 Yanaka, Taito-ku • 3821-1144
ws.org • Open noon–6pm Tue–Sat
A Tokyo Metropolitan Government- • www.scaithebathhouse.com
run operation, Tokyo Wonder Site This gallery is located in a converted
aims to promote new, emerging Edo-period bath house in the
artists and cultural events. With endearing old district of Yanaka.
exhibitions on its three floors turning It showcases well-known
over at a rapid pace, this gallery experimental Japanese artists
represents a thriving art scene. and introduces foreign artists.

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