Museums in Japan 日本のミュージアム | Japanese Podcast #15

Summary

In this episode of the 'Japanese Podcast with Hana,' Hana explores unique museums across Japan. She introduces the upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, the Cup Noodles Museum in Osaka and Yokohama, the Nezu Museum in Tokyo, and Ryuyukan in Osaka, offering insights into their features and interactive experiences. Hana also recommends participating in sake brewery tours, known as 'Sakagura Kengaku,' for those interested in Japanese alcohol culture. She wraps up by inviting listeners to discover these fascinating places and sharing her personal experiences with each one.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hana's podcast is aimed at people studying Japanese, covering topics like culture, news, and personal experiences.
• 😀 Hana shares her personal interest in museums, particularly in Japan, and how she became interested in them during high school.
• 😀 The Nintendo Museum will open in Kyoto on October 2, 2024, showcasing Nintendo's iconic games like Mario and Luigi.
• 😀 At the Nintendo Museum, visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences with games and purchase exclusive museum merchandise.
• 😀 Hana reflects on her childhood memories with Nintendo consoles like the DS and Wii, and how these games were part of her social activities.
• 😀 The Cup Noodles Museum has locations in Osaka and Yokohama, where visitors can make their own ramen and design custom cup noodles.
• 😀 The Cup Noodles Museum offers a fun and educational experience about the history and production of instant ramen.
• 😀 The Nezu Museum in Tokyo is an art museum with beautiful gardens, national treasures, and temporary exhibitions, offering a peaceful retreat within the city.
• 😀 Hana mentions a friend recommending the Nezu Museum, and she plans to visit it someday due to its blend of art and nature.
• 😀 Ryuyukan in Shiga Prefecture features a collection of anime figures, especially popular among anime fans, and is located near Osaka Castle.
• 😀 Hana encourages listeners interested in Japanese sake to look up 'Sakagura Kengaku' for tours that offer insight into the sake-making process, often with tastings.

Q & A

What is the focus of the Japanese Podcast with Hana?

The podcast focuses on sharing various topics in Japanese, such as Japanese culture, news, and Hana's personal experiences. It's designed for people who are studying Japanese.

What type of museums does Hana talk about in this episode?

Hana discusses a variety of unique museums in Japan, including the upcoming Nintendo Museum, the Cup Noodles Museum, the Nezu Museum, and Ryuyukan, along with a suggestion for sake-related tours.

What is the Nintendo Museum, and where will it open?

The Nintendo Museum will open in Kyoto on October 2, 2024. It will showcase games released by Nintendo and feature a hands-on area where visitors can play them, including a giant controller for Super Mario.

What was Hana's personal experience with Nintendo games?

Hana doesn't play games currently but had a DS and Wii as a child. She fondly remembers playing games with her family and friends, especially with the Wii.

What can visitors do at the Cup Noodles Museum?

At the Cup Noodles Museum, visitors can learn about various types of instant ramen and even create their own ramen by choosing ingredients and designing their own Cup Noodles packaging.

Where are the two locations of the Cup Noodles Museum?

The Cup Noodles Museum has two locations: one in Ikeda City in Osaka Prefecture and another in Yokohama City in Kanagawa Prefecture.

What makes the Nezu Museum unique?

The Nezu Museum is an art museum located in Tokyo that offers a blend of artwork and nature. It features many paintings, sculptures, national treasures, and important cultural properties, along with limited-time exhibitions and beautiful gardens.

What is Ryuyukan, and where is it located?

Ryuyukan is a museum located near Osaka Castle in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It specializes in displaying a variety of anime figures, making it an interesting spot for anime enthusiasts.

What is 'Sakagura Kengaku,' and why does Hana recommend it?

Sakagura Kengaku refers to sake brewery tours where visitors can explore the sake production process and sample different sake. Hana recommends it for those interested in Japanese alcohol and cultural experiences.

Which museum in the episode is Hana most interested in visiting?

Hana expresses interest in visiting the Nezu Museum, especially for its peaceful environment with artwork and nature. She has also heard positive recommendations from friends.