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As part of Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s cultural administration, the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture works to promote arts and culture in Tokyo and the associated infrastructure, and to preserve the historical and cultural inheritance of Edo-Tokyo. Specifically, we preserve and utilize artworks and materials, provide opportunities for appreciation, promote music and the performing arts, foster human resources and promote education, communicate arts and culture, and provide the necessary infrastructure through our work at Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo, Tokyo Arts and Space Residency, Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Tokyo Metropolitan Arts Studio (Suitengu Pit) and other cultural facilities, as well as through Arts Council Tokyo. In October 2022, we opened Civic Creative Base Tokyo [CCBT] in Shibuya, a new creative space focused on the use of digital technologies.
COVID-19 had a major impact, necessitating the closure of cultural facilities and the postponement or cancellation of cultural events. This resulted in the loss of both opportunities for visitors to enjoy exhibitions and performances and for artists to present their work. Our foundation has been working hard to further promote arts and culture in Tokyo through exhibitions, performances and cultural events, and by providing artist support.
Going forward, the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture will collaborate with many artists, cultural figures, and companies based on our Long-Term Vision 2030 (announced in June 2022). Our aim is to make our programs and facilities available to Tokyo citizens and others, contributing to the Tokyo metropolitan government’s efforts to transform Tokyo into an even more culturally vibrant city.
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Chairperson Hisashi Hieda
Chairperson Hisashi Hieda
