Foreign and domestic tourists are venturing out again only to find that Japan¡¯s cultural landscape has changed significantly since COVID-19 first led to restrictions on public gatherings in 2020.

Travelers will first notice some of the major closures that have occurred since then. , while the until 2025.

Japan¡¯s remaining 6,000 or so museums face a unique challenge as they look to find ways of remaining relevant in the face of changing audience preferences.