Tokyo, Japan is a treat for the senses, with colors, smells, and sounds exploding and even overwhelming those of us who have the fortune of visiting this capital city. While art isn’t Tokyo’s main calling card, with a little bit of research, you will be able to discover all kinds of opportunities to see unique works here.
Public art is one of Tokyo’s specialties and is a perfect opportunity for normal people to observe beauty in an everyday setting. Here are the top three works that you should check out in Tokyo.
The Myth of Tomorrow
The Myth of Tomorrow is a stunning art piece located in Tokyo’s Shibuya Station, a commonly-visited train terminal. This mural by one of the country’s most famous artists, Taro Okamoto, depicts the aftermath of the atomic bomb that exploded over Hiroshima during World War II
Kodomo no Ki
Okamoto strikes again with Kodomo no Ki, or the “Tree of Children,” an avant-garde statue located outside of the National Children’s Castle. This work of art evokes the happiness of being a child and will be sure to lift and brighten your day.
Maman
The Roppongi Hills area of Tokyo is the host of one of six bronze castings of the “Maman” spider statue done by French artist Louise Bourgeois. At over 30 feet tall, this statue isn’t for those with arachnophobia!
