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Museums Asakura Choso Museum This exceptional museum is one of the best in Tokyo and is well worth a visit if you haven't already been inside a Japanese home. At one time it was the residence and studio of the sculptor Asakura Fumio who is widely celebrated for his statues of statesmen, women, and cats, many of which can be seen inside. The house perfectly combines modern innovations with traditional Japanese architecture and is designed around an inner courtyard pond which is fed by a natural spring. You can see some excellent furniture and antiques in many of the tatami rooms. These include a library, a tearoom, and a morning room – a room designed solely for taking in the morning sun. Beer Museum Yebisu Named after Yebisu Beer which was established in 1890 and to which the Ebisu Station and the surrounding neighborhood owe their names, it is a highly educational, high-tech explanation of the age-old brewing process that includes a "virtual brewery" which lets viewers see the unfolding brewing process through 3D glasses to startling effect. It's a fascinating glimpse into the brewing process and how beer is made. The exhibition displaying old advertisements is particularly interesting. There aren't any free samples on offer; visitors should purchase tickets from vending machines in the tasting lounge. |