The National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) is a research center for ethnology and cultural anthropology.

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Special Exhibitions
Zafimaniry Style: Life and Handicrafts in the Mist Forest of Madagascar
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Zafimaniry Style: Life and Handicrafts in the Mist Forest of Madagascar
Past Special Exhibitions
Thematic and Traveling Exhibitions
Arirang: The Soul of Korea
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Arirang: The Soul of Korea
Past Thematic and Traveling Exhibitions
Regional Exhibitions Cross-cultural Exhibitions
The Regional Exhibitions cover nine world regions. The exhibitions begin with Oceania and move eastward around to Japan.
Cross-cultural exhibitions introduce the wide-ranging themes of language and music.
【Topic of the month】
East Asia Culture of Japan

Regional Exhibitions Cross-cultural Exhibitions

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Information Zone
The videothque offers video programs on the life and culture around the world. The Study Area introduces books and videos on life and culture around the world.

Videotheque, Multifunctional Terminal Room, Study Area

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Events
Events for the General Public image The Museum events include special lectures and performances, film shows, seminars, and workshops.
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Minpaku Gallery
Minpaku Gallery image Through these events we introduce the research and projects of the Museum.
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Kids' MINPAKU
Kids' MINPAKU image Kids’ Website (under construction)
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Information
Information image Information is available here: museum facilities including the exhibition halls, restaurants, and museum shop; admission charges; group tours; a map of the surrounding area; and access to the museum.
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