体験型展示室「あじっぱ」

Ajippa has partially reopened to visitors!

This free exhibition space has been divided into two parts, each with their own opening hours.
The Activity Zone is open on weekends and public holidays, and the Exhibition Zone is open from Tuesdays to Fridays.
We request that visitors to the Activity Zone take off their shoes before entering the space. Visitors who wish to view the Exhibition Zone can enter with their shoes on.

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Multisensory programs

Ajippa is proud to present a selection of educational activities that make use of our visitors’ five senses, as well as programs that draw upon world cultures to encourage young people to adopt a global mindset.

Fun, interactive displays

A portmanteau of the Japanese words ajia (“Asia”) and harappa (“field”), the Ajippa Interactive Exhibition Gallery was designed to be a space for expansive, broad exploration.

Child-friendly space

Visitors with children are more than welcome to learn about world cultures in this space! Join our helpful volunteers as they conduct kid-friendly workshops and events.

Introducing children to museums from an early age

As you step into the museum’s entrance hall on the first floor, you’ll find yourself greeted by a rainbow of banners over the Ajippa Interactive Exhibition Hall. Aiming to bring engaging, interactive experiences to children, this space was designed specifically for a younger audience.

Unique, multi-sensory programs

Use your senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to experience world cultures and history.

Content for all visitors and all schedules

This exhibition space features a wide range of activities for all types of visitors. Enjoy playing with toys from around the world, playing various instruments, trying your hand at handicrafts, taking your time viewing the displays, or even chatting with our volunteers. In this space, you are empowered to choose what you want to do, and at what pace. The Mini Gallery* space at the back of Ajippa’s main exhibition space also features displays curated by our volunteers.
*Closed until further notice on account of Covid-19.

Immersive workshops to enrich your experience

The museum also conducts, on occasion, workshops where children can try being museum researchers. Participants are given the opportunity to conduct simulated research investigations and exhibition work in order to learn more about what work goes into making an exhibition happen.

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Curious Cabinets

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Box Kits

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Mini Gallery

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Introduction to World Cultures

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Ajippa Hut

Immersive workshops to enrich your experience

The museum also conducts, on occasion, workshops where children can try being museum researchers. Participants are given the opportunity to conduct simulated research investigations and exhibition work in order to learn more about what goes into making an exhibition happen.

Feature display

On the left of Ajippa’s main entrance is a small feature corner, which plays host to various themed displays throughout the year.

Ajippa Hut

This corner of Ajippa is dedicated to seasonal and tie-in displays with concurrent museum programming. Visitors can even try on traditional costumes from various cultures.


Mini Gallery

This smaller exhibit space, located at the back of Ajippa’s main room, is used for rotating themed displays, as well as immersive workshops. This section is currently home to a volunteer-curated display on the Akiyoshi Collection of folk dolls.
*The Mini Gallery space is closed until further notice on account of Covid-19.
*The Akiyoshi Collection display is currently available within the main Ajippa space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “Ajippa”?
Ajippa is our interactive exhibition gallery, situated on the first floor of the museum. It allows visitors of all ages to get up close and personal with not just Asian, but also European cultures that have had historical interactions with Japan. The items and displays are curated specifically to create an interactive and engaging experience for children visiting a museum for the first time, as well as for adults who enjoy a more hands-on approach to learning about cultures and artifacts.
Are the displays in this exhibition space refreshed at all?
Yes! We refresh part of the displays once a month; for more information on what’s new, please feel free to check out our posts on the museum blog (Japanese only). We also collaborate with our volunteers on special displays in the Mini Gallery and the Ajippa Hut sections of the exhibition space.
I want to participate in an Ajippa workshop. Do I need to register?
The Ajippa team runs a number of workshops throughout the year: Curator Experience, Archaeology Experience, Introduction to Gamelan, and more. These workshops are conducted in Japanese only and require registration in advance. For more information on these activities, please refer to our Japanese events page.
Aside from these big workshops, the team has also prepared handicraft-based Box Kits, which are available in the exhibition space and do not require pre-registration.
Can I take photos in this exhibition space?
Yes, absolutely! We request that you are mindful of other visitors and staff members who may be using the space, and avoid accidentally capturing them in your photographs.

Where history and world cultures come to life