Things To Do Art & Design in Japan Japan's museums feature all kinds of art, housed in buildings showcasing traditional and modern architecture

Visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa in Kanazawa to see all that is modern, or head to The National Museum of Art Osaka in Osaka or the Tokyo National Museum for something a little older. For a deeper understanding of the Edo period (1603-1867) pop-artist Katsushika Hokusai and his ukiyo-e wood block prints, visit the Hokusai Museum in Nagano Prefecture .

Wandering the streets of Japan's major cities is akin to browsing a design museum as many of the buildings offer architectural inspiration. From the cavernous Tokyo Station to the Mikimoto Ginza 2 and Prada buildings in upmarket Tokyo districts, you can discover structural surprises at every turn. Alternatively, head to one of the country's actual design museums such as Tokyo's 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT or the Archi-Depot Museum to find out more about the scene.