Topic: Tokyo Gallery reccomendations

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I'm heading out tomorrow with the family for a visit to Tokyo relatives.  Bringing my son (1 yr old) to visit for the first time.  I'm hoping to get the occasional bit of free time and was wondering if anyone had some recommendations for Galleries to view photography work?  I think I'm staying in Aoyama.  Already have a trip to MAP Camera planned.  Thanks.

[CamerAsian]

Tokyo Met Museum of Photography in Ebisu is always a good place to start. Also check out Japan Exposures http://www.japanexposures.com/ for info. Around Higashi-Ginza you'll find a lot of secondhand camera shops and big-name galleries, such as Canon, Nikon, etc, mostly free entrance. The Leica shop in Ginza has a gallery above. Shinjuku also has a lot of spaces. Check online English publications for what's on.

[Ed Wenn]

I'm jealous. Have always wanted to get over to Japan...not quite managed it yet. Have a great time.

[Skorj]

  I'm hoping to get the occasional bit of free time and was wondering if anyone had some recommendations for Galleries to view photography work?  I think I'm staying in Aoyama. 

Aoyama? Rat Hole would be a good start, an easy walk to start with. Then Ebisu always has something as suggested too.

Tokyo Photography Museum
rathole gallery

But, I would also try some targeted searches at TAB:
tokyo art beat

If you're free over the next week, I was planning on visiting this show:
Hisaji Hara

Send me a note! Skj.

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Thanks for the recommendations everyone, I'll try to soak it all up.

Ed- This is my 3rd trip to Japan over 20 years, yet non solely dedicated to photo pursuits ( still trying.) Its  just awesome every time. Hope you make it someday sooner than later.

Skorj- Sending a message