Tokyo National Museum, Taito, Tokyo - Japan

The Tokyo National Museum, or TNM, established in 1872, is the oldest Japanese national museum. The museum collects, houses, and preserves a comprehensive collection of art works and archaeological objects of Asia, focusing on Japan. The museum holds over 110,000 objects, which includes 87 Japanese National Treasure holdings and 610 Important Cultural Property holdings (as of July 2005). The museum also conducts research and organizes educational events related to its collection.

The museum is located inside Ueno Park in Taito, Tokyo. The facilities consist of the Honkan (Japanese Gallery), Toyokan (Asian Gallery), Hyokeikan , Heiseikan , Horyu-ji Homotsukan (the Gallery of Horyu-ji Treasures), as well as Shiryokan (the Research and Information Center), and other facilities. There are restaurants and shops within the museum's premises, as well as outdoor exhibitions and a garden where visitors can enjoy seasonal views.

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