Animation vibes at their peak! Explore the Osaka Municipal Museum of Oriental Ceramics

The more familiar you are with the exhibits, the more you can appreciate Japan's exceptional curatorial and exhibition skills. The Osaka Municipal Museum of Oriental Ceramics has reopened after extensive renovations. I missed it before, but finally got the chance to visit this time. The collection mainly features ceramics from China, Japan, and Korea. While not many people come to Japan specifically to see ceramics (for historical artifacts, national or provincial museums are better), the quiet and serene exhibition halls provide a great experience. The curation is standard, but the exhibition design is top-notch. • Clever use of mirrors allows the patterns on the back of the ceramics to be visible, leaving no visual blind spots. • Lighting is so magical it makes the exhibits appear to float on water. • Rotating figurines seem to dance gracefully. • To showcase the traditional aesthetic of "ceramics resembling jade" under sunlight, natural light is introduced into the lighting design! As time passes and the light dims, you can observe the changing luster and colors on the ceramic surfaces, instantly connecting with the ancient appreciation of "seasonal beauty." • Witty and engaging captions—one artifact can serve as both a teapot and a wine vessel, so the label reads "Tea or Wine?" • Specially selected prints inspired by Matisse and Marimekko styles. Could this be a form of East Asian Fauvism? The building itself is also beautiful and distinctive, designed by Ryuichi Yokokawa. It's compact yet transparent, with meticulous lighting that creates the tranquil atmosphere ceramics require. ⚱️ Osaka Municipal Museum of Oriental Ceramics 📍 1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Transportation: Exit 1, Naniwabashi Station, Keihan Nakanoshima Line Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM) Closed: Mondays