A specialized insectarium in Hyogo Prefecture dedicated to the study and display of insects from around the world, serving education and entomological research.

Regional museum in Tomakomai preserving Hokkaidō’s natural history, Ainu heritage, and materials from Japan’s colonial development era. Reopened 2013 after renovation.

An art museum on Kōya-san preserving Buddhist treasures from the Heian and Kamakura periods, including paintings, calligraphy, ritual objects and works by Kūkai.

A museum in Gifu Prefecture preserving the history and culture of Ōta-juku, a historic way station on the Nakasendō trade route connecting Edo and Kyoto during Japan’s Edo period.

A contemporary museum in Matsuyama devoted to Ryōtarō Shiba’s acclaimed novel, with architecture by Tadao Ando.

A multi-purpose cultural facility in Tokushima City, Japan, situated within Aibahama Park along the Shinmachi River and serving as a regional arts and heritage venue.

A 1979 municipal museum in Toyohashi, Japan, dedicated to local archaeology, Edo–Meiji decorative arts, and modern yōga paintings, situated in Toyohashi Park near Yoshida Castle.

A regional museum in Nagano preserving natural history, local artifacts, and military heritage including a 1943 steam locomotive and a naval gun from the battleship Mutsu.

A private museum in Tsuruoka preserving Shōnai regional culture through relocated historic buildings, National Treasures, and exceptional folk collections spanning three centuries.

A regional museum in Nobeoka dedicated to local history, culture, and folklore with emphasis on the influential Naitō clan, housing nearly 69,000 objects.