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The Japanese Folk Toy Museum called gangukan is located in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. The museum houses a collection of about 10,000 folk-craft toys from all over Japan from the 1600s to

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2017.04.03 15:00

gangukan (Japanese Folk Toy Museum)

The Japanese Folk Toy Museum was opened in renovated storehouses of the Edo period in 1967 and houses a collection of about 10,000 folk-craft toys from all over Japan fro...

2017.04.02 15:00

SHOP

This is the toy shop. There are many traditional toys such as spinning tops, kites, wooden paddles, and souvenirs. Many visitors like to buy chiyogami, a decorative Japan...

2017.04.01 15:00

+1GALLERY

The Plus One Gallery holds temporary special exhibits. The exhibit changes every one to two weeks.  We have exhibits displaying Kurashiki-glass, Hina dolls, and craf...

2017.03.31 15:00

SIDE TERRACE

The Side Terrace sell tableware and daily-use housewares.  Especially, Kurashiki-glass.  This is hand-blown glass, popular for its soft curves and high-quality ...

2017.03.30 15:00

FLAT

Do you know TATAMI-BERI? Tatami-Beri is the edge part of a tatami mat. That is made of colorful woven fabric.- In the old days, the colors and pattern...

2017.03.28 15:00

museum cafe "Yanagi to Hariko"

Business Day, Irregular Service in This Cafe.Information:Instagram @gangukan_cafe

(Click CC for subtitles)

This is the full interview with Oga-san, of the Kurashiki Folk Toy Museum.

As I mention in the video, this museum is one of the most interesting and unique places to visit in the Bikan area. It's full of cultural treasures that give you wonderful insight into Japanese culture.

from Q2 Japan 

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