A Tokyo Museum Celebrating the Art of Printing

The art of printing is showcased at the Printing Museum in Tokyo. This interactive museum is dedicated to the history and evolution of printing as a means of communication that shaped civilisation, beginning with printed materials produced in Japan as early as the eighth century and tracing the development of printing through to the modern era.

The permanent and temporary exhibitions present printing machines, books and other materials related to the history of printing. After having taken the time to contemplate these visual treasures, visitors can participate in a workshop that provides an opportunity to get to grips with typographic printing. Lastly, the museum is home to the Digital Cultural Heritage Museum KOISHIKAWA XROSS, which uses technologies including virtual reality to offer new ways of experiencing cultural heritage. Visitors can explore cultural assets that are normally difficult to view up close, as well as virtual reconstructions of heritage that no longer exists.

More information about the Printing Museum can be found on the museum’s website.