Part 3: National Museum of Nature and Science (Japanese People and Nature Exhibit)

The next stop is the "Japanese People and Nature" exhibit at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. This exhibit lets you explore the deep and evolving connection between the people of Japan and their natural habitat over thousands of years. This permanent collection is part of the museum's larger steps to showcase the history of Japan’s ecosystems, flora, and fauna, and how humans have interacted with and impacted their surroundings over time.

The exhibit also lets you examine how ancient people lived in peace with nature during periods such as the Jomon and Yayoi eras. It emphasizes how early humans acclimated to natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoons and utilized raw resources for survival.

Through interactive presentations, relics, models, and multimedia presentations, the exhibit delivers a complete look at how the Japanese people have adjusted to and shaped their environment, reflecting on both the challenges and balance of this relationship.