Ohmori shell mound was discovered by an American zoologist Edward Sylvester Morse. He visited Japan three times, including his first visit in 1877, and was fascinated by people’s daily life and kindheartedness, and took a variety of items back to the US. What was it about the “soul” of Japanese people in the Meiji era that impressed Morse so much? See for yourself from the 320 items on display including day-to-day tools and ceramic items from the period as well as Morse’s own diary and sketches.
Opening hours: 9:30 – 17:30 (Saturdays in September, open from 9:30 to 21:00, and after Oct 5 open until 19:30.)
*Entry is permitted until 30 minutes before closing
Special exhibition ticket: 1,300 yen (Adults), 1,040 yen (Students), 650 yen (Elementary, junior – high and high school students, and ages 65 and over)
Closed on Monday
except Sep 16, 23, Oct 14, Nov 4, closed on Oct 15, Nov 5
Edo – Tokyo Museum
Tel: 03-3626-9974
Organizers:
Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Asahi Shimbun Publishing
Support: American Embassy
Cooperation: Japan Airlines