September 9, 2017(Sat.)
Over 300,000 visitors came to the Sumida Hokusai Museum
On Friday 8th September, the number of our visitors reached more than 300,000. We have cooperated with the community since opening the museum and held several events related to culture and art which vitalized the Sumida city and Hokusai. Visitors come from the Sumida city as well as another city in Tokyo. Here is the distinctive place where whole generations can get together.Moreover many visitors come from various countries ex. Europe, Asia, South America and North America because Hokusai is a highly acclaimed artist known throughout the world. As a place introducing Hokusai and Sumida city and as a welcoming museum, we are growing with the community while open to the community.