MOON's permanent exhibition traces the relationship between the sea and people across time and region. Seascapes, tools, words, and memories—by re-examining the sea, which is familiar yet often overlooked, the exhibition aims to reaffirm the deep connection between everyday life and the sea. A variety of works, materials, and initiatives are collected and displayed, including music, movies, manga, books, folk tools, and school projects related to the sea.
All exhibits (34 items)
Things you should know about the ocean. All sorts of things you might be curious about regarding the sea. | vol.04 | Oxygen is essential for life on Earth. Plants take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Which produces more oxygen: land forests or aquatic algae? [……
Shiosai RADIO is a series where musicians and DJs present playlists of music related to the sea. For Vol. 7, we feature GQOMZILLA, a DJ unit consisting of DJ MORO and KΣITO. Their set revolves around [……
"The sea is vast, so immense..." The Musashino Art University Museum & Library's Folklore Collection showcases approximately 90,000 folk artifacts, representing the skills and wisdom (i.e., folk tools) cultivated through the long-standing relationship between people and the sea, as well as people's hopes for a bountiful catch (i.e., toys). [...]
Things you should know about the ocean. All sorts of things about the sea that you might suddenly wonder about. | vol.03 | Earth is called the "water planet." On this planet where water is so vast, we tend to think that we never have to worry about water. But is that really true? A. [……
"The sea is vast, so immense..." The Musashino Art University Museum & Library's Folklore Collection showcases approximately 90,000 folk artifacts, representing the skills and wisdom (i.e., folk tools) cultivated through the long-standing relationship between people and the sea, as well as people's hopes for a bountiful catch (i.e., toys). [...]
"The sea is vast, so immense..." The Musashino Art University Museum & Library's Folklore Collection showcases approximately 90,000 folk artifacts, representing the skills and wisdom (i.e., folk tools) cultivated through the long-standing relationship between people and the sea, as well as people's hopes for a bountiful catch (i.e., toys). [...]
"Shiosai RADIO" presents interviews with guests, accompanied by playlists curated by musicians and DJs inspired by the "sea." Using their connection to the ocean as a starting point, the program explores the intentions behind their song selections, how to enjoy the playlists, and even the relationship between the sea and music. [...]
Vol. 1 Our School's Pride: Processed Seafood Products Fisheries and marine high schools across Japan are where young people who will shape the future of the ocean gather. These schools offer many attractions, including unique curricula and classes specific to schools specializing in the sea, and a wealth of extracurricular activities. This exhibition showcases the charms of such schools [……]