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From a 1,250-year-old Buddhist priest's anniversary exhibition to rare British Museum treasures making their first journey to Tokyo this summer
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Summer has officially arrived in Tokyo, bringing a glorious slate of seasonal festivals, fireworks shows, beer gardens, and, yes, art exhibitions. The steamy season ranks as an excellent time for museum-hopping, and not just because of the heat refuge factor, since crowds tend to stay manageable, especially on weekdays, and many museums and galleries extend their evening hours, opening up opportunities for art appreciation after dark.
Plenty is worth seeing across the city this summer, whether your interest lies in traditional woodblock prints, ambitious photography, thousand-year-old Buddhist statues, or meticulously hand-printed posters. Something will pique curiosity at Tokyo’s museums throughout July and August.
