The Japan Toy Museum "has one of the biggest collections of toys in the world and houses more than 80,000 items, including Japanese folk toys and the toys sold at cheap sweets stores, as well as toys and dolls from nearly 140 countries around the world. Many rare toys that are no longer available are also on display." We played in the special "hands-on" play corners, and enjoyed playing with the many different toys. Jono and I bought a couple as souvenirs and will enjoy seeing people trying to play when we get them back home. 
We saw the special dolls they bring out for Girls Day and Boys Day. March 3rd is the Hina Matsuri - the festival in which Japanese people pray for health and happiness for girls. Each family with a girl displays "Hina" dolls, which became popular in the 18th Century. May 5th is boys day. They display small samurai dolls. You can even buy them at Toys 'R' Us, costing hundreds of dollars! I loved looking at all the old toys. Some certainly brought back some memories. VISITORS COMMENTS
Here is something to play with at last!! Toys were laid out on low tables for children to play with, and adults too. The noisy ones are the best!! Three buildings hold many different and interesting toys from all over the world. Lots to see and another excuse to wear those wonderful vinyl slip-on shoes between buildings and you even get a free cup of tea, with blossoms in it. Yum.
