Tokyo's best museums blow the cobwebs away

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 01:55 — Anonymous by Kelly WetherilleJapan may not have a
history of museums to rival the impressive tourist draws of Rome, London or
Paris, but what it lacks in longevity it makes up for in scale and
innovation. From vast labyrinths of Japanese art from throughout history to
ultra-modern galleries and institutions dedicated to anime or science, Tokyo
has a museum to satisfy even the most voracious culture vultures. Read on for
our pick of the top five. 5. Edo-Tokyo Museum Who needs a time machine when
you've got Edo on your doorstep? If you're able to ignore the fact that the
whole thing exists inside a huge, modern building, then a visit to Edo-Tokyo
Museum is almost like a trip back in time. Several floors of permanent and
temporary exhibits aim to give visitors an idea of what Tokyo was like in the
past, starting from the Edo period and going up to present day.read more