Otemachi's Extinction Media Museum大手町の絶滅メディア博物館

The "Extinct Media Museum Otemachi" is a privately owned museum that houses an array of obsolete devices spanning from the 1930s to the present day. It showcases items like the "home video camera," "APS camera," "digital camera," "typewriter," "personal computer," "PDA," and "recording media" from various eras.

This museum stands out for its unique approach, where many of the devices on display are still operational. Visitors are encouraged to handle the items and examine them closely. However, it's advisable to seek assistance from the staff to safely remove and handle exhibits from the shelves.

A fascinating aspect of the museum is that nearly 80% of its exhibits have been donated. The museum's founder expresses the ultimate aspiration of encouraging visitors to document the collection using their own media, which will then be disseminated and archived through a network.

The museum offers a nostalgic experience for some visitors, evoking warm memories of the past. Meanwhile, it presents an explorative opportunity for younger generations to gain insights into antiquated and even vintage items.

11:00 - 19:00

1,000 JPY

Kaede Building 1F, 2-3-6 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0047

• 4 minutes walk from Kanda (神田駅) ⎯ West Exit

• Official Website (Japanese)