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

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia
【Themes】
  • ●Rice-growing cultures
  • ●Maritime life
  • ●Living in the mountains
  • ●Everyday utensils
  • ●The world of belief
  • ●Clothing and accessories
  • ●Wayang theater
  • ●Theravada Buddhism
  • ●Urban landscapes
Southeast Asia

Bearing influences from Indian, Chinese, and other civilizations, Southeast Asia has a long and complex history of indigenous development in each country, as well as among the diverse population of the region as a whole. Typical indigenous elements of Southeast Asian cultures include rice growing and spirit worship. The exhibition represents the diverse and interwoven aspects of Southeast Asian cultures.

Treasured Objects from the Region