Walk across the Nihonbashi Bridge to enter the Edo Zone. Here you find how the city of Edo was built, see the people in their daily life, and learn about the industries and cultural activities through original exhibits, scale models and panels. Click the image to enlarge size.

Nihonbashi_bridge		Life in the row houses		The west side of Ryogoku bridge
Kabuki theater (Nakamuraza)

After the Meiji Restoration,Tokyo has experienced the industrial revolution, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the air raids. The city has grown into a great metropolis. Notable scenes from changing lifestyle and culture are reproduced in this zone. Click the image to enlarge size.

The Choya Newspaper company		The Rokumeikan		Model-A Ford
Semi-European Style House

Slip into a historical scene by placing yourself among life-size replicated exhibits.You can touch, ride, or examine some of the exhibits. Click the image to enlarge size.

Rickshaw		Gold Coin Chest		Mailbox

Learn about some items through the sense of touch. Also enjoy the sounds of traditional artisans at work and Western musical instruments and phonographs imported to Japan. Click the image to enlarge size.

Ryounkaku Building		Ukiyo-e		Ordinary-type Bicycle