Museum and Cultural Centre in Aomori

Red ribbons of steel, reminiscent of a curtain, form the outer envelope of the Nebuta Museum in Aomori, a port city in northern Japan. Situated behind them are an exhibition hall, a theatre, rehearsal rooms, and a restaurant. The cultural centre is dedicated to Nebuta Matsuri, one of Japan’s largest festivals. The nebuta figures are made by hand of paper;...