July 2-Aug 25

To commemorate 150 years of friendship between Japan and Belgium, the Himeji City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition showcasing Belgian modern art.

Often called the ¡°crossroads of Europe,¡± bordering the Netherlands, Germany and France, Belgium has a long history of cultural influence from its surrounding nations. This exhibition charts the evolution of Belgium¡¯s own art through four sections depicting different artistic movements: realism, impressionism and surrealism. Seventy works have been specially selected for this exhibition, with most from the Himeji City Museum of Art¡¯s own major Belgian art collection.

Himeji City Museum of Art; 68-25 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo. Himeji Stn. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ?800. Closed Mon. 079-222-2288;