This museum occupies a former bank (circa 1904) featuring a neoclassical facade, the carvings on which have been designated important cultural property. Here, one can learn all about the history of Yokohama and Kanagawa, from archeology to present-day Japan. Interesting are the grotesque renditions of Commodore Matthew C. Perry and the several rare wood block prints of foreigners. The Edo-period wood blocks are supplemented with panels from the Tokkaido road showing pop culture, travel games and torture mechanisms, providing insight into the complex relationship between Japan and other nations. For example, contemporary Japan is symbolized with a Hershey candy bar. Admission: JPY300.
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Associated Events
Contemporary Kanagawa and Traditional Culture Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The permanent exhibition at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History, named 'Contemporary Kanagawa and Traditional Culture' is split into two parts. The first part focuses on the reconstruction of the city after the massive Kanto Earthquake shook the city in 1923 and the financial panic of 1925 which led to the socio-economic confusions. The second part of the exhibit describes the lifestyle of the people through the diverse collection of artifacts.