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.
Fun for all visitors and 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.
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.
Displays from around the world
From toys to instruments, folk costumes to traditional crafts and household goods, various items from world cultures that have had historical interactions with Japan are on display in our Ajippa Booths.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.