National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) is Japan's first national art museum, located in central Tokyo next to the Imperial Palace. MOMAT presents an extensive collection of artworks spanning from the Meiji era to the present day, featuring works by both Japanese and international artists. With pieces displayed in chronological order, MOMAT highlights the influence of Western culture on Japanese art and society dating back to the early 19th century. The museum reflects a turbulent chapter in Japanese history, as the country modernized and moved away from its feudal system of government to establish a more open society.