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Aoyama Gakuin Museum

The thoughts of people associated with Aoyama Gakuin are woven together through light, gently enveloping and quietly guiding visitors.

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  • Servant Leader Room: Light of Respect | A space that incorporates the atmosphere of the building, which was originally a library, introduces the wise men who led Aoyama Gakuin.

    Servant Leader Room: Light of Respect | A space that incorporates the atmosphere of the building, which was originally a library, introduces the wise men who led Aoyama Gakuin.

  • [Majima Memorial Hall] Built as a library in 1929 (Showa 4). Nationally registered tangible cultural property. The new museum was built in this building.

  • Mashima Memorial Room ① | This room was built as a library at the request of alumnus Mashima Otohiko, and is an exhibition space utilizing bookshelves as a homage to the space.

    Mashima Memorial Room ① | This room was built as a library at the request of alumnus Mashima Otohiko, and is an exhibition space utilizing bookshelves as a homage to the space.

  • Mashima Memorial Room 2: The history of the school building in Aoyama, models, and Edo period artifacts excavated from the grounds are displayed, making use of the design of the bookshelves.

    Mashima Memorial Room 2: The history of the school building in Aoyama, models, and Edo period artifacts excavated from the grounds are displayed, making use of the design of the bookshelves.

  • History of Christianity: Enveloping Light | Exhibiting stained glass that was once in the chapel on the Atsugi campus. An exhibition space that immerses you in pure light that expresses the dawn of Aoyama Gakuin.

    History of Christianity: Enveloping Light | Exhibiting stained glass that was once in the chapel on the Atsugi campus. An exhibition space that immerses you in pure light that expresses the dawn of Aoyama Gakuin.

  • Corridor Gallery: Guiding Light | The words of our ancestors act as a light that guides and invites us deeper into the building. The thoughts of the people who have woven the history of Aoyama Gakuin live on from the past to the present, and into the future.

    Corridor Gallery: Guiding Light | The words of our ancestors act as a light that guides and invites us deeper into the building. The thoughts of the people who have woven the history of Aoyama Gakuin live on from the past to the present, and into the future.

  • Aoyama Gakuin's History ①: A Light in the Trajectory | Introducing the 150-year history of Aoyama Gakuin, which has overcome numerous difficulties to develop as a comprehensive school.

    Aoyama Gakuin's History ①: A Light in the Trajectory | Introducing the 150-year history of Aoyama Gakuin, which has overcome numerous difficulties to develop as a comprehensive school.

  • Aoyama Gakuin's History ②: Light of the Trajectory | A table in the center of the room is adorned with 150 illuminated rods that weave together the school's 150-year history, Spatial Production a space that connects the school's history.

    Aoyama Gakuin's History ②: Light of the Trajectory | A table in the center of the room is adorned with 150 illuminated rods that weave together the school's 150-year history, Spatial Production a space that connects the school's history.

  • History of Aoyama Gakuin ③: Light of the Trajectory | At the beginning of the room, the bell from the clock tower of the school building, which was completed in 1886, is displayed as a symbol of the school's history. In the background, slides of the school's current appearance are projected, creating an exhibition scene that connects the past and present.

    History of Aoyama Gakuin ③: Light of the Trajectory | At the beginning of the room, the bell from the clock tower of the school building, which was completed in 1886, is displayed as a symbol of the school's history. In the background, slides of the school's current appearance are projected, creating an exhibition scene that connects the past and present.

  • Aoyama Gakuin Museum
  • Mashima Memorial Room ① | This room was built as a library at the request of alumnus Mashima Otohiko, and is an exhibition space utilizing bookshelves as a homage to the space.
  • Mashima Memorial Room 2: The history of the school building in Aoyama, models, and Edo period artifacts excavated from the grounds are displayed, making use of the design of the bookshelves.
  • History of Christianity: Enveloping Light | Exhibiting stained glass that was once in the chapel on the Atsugi campus. An exhibition space that immerses you in pure light that expresses the dawn of Aoyama Gakuin.
  • Corridor Gallery: Guiding Light | The words of our ancestors act as a light that guides and invites us deeper into the building. The thoughts of the people who have woven the history of Aoyama Gakuin live on from the past to the present, and into the future.
  • Aoyama Gakuin's History ①: A Light in the Trajectory | Introducing the 150-year history of Aoyama Gakuin, which has overcome numerous difficulties to develop as a comprehensive school.
  • Aoyama Gakuin's History ②: Light of the Trajectory | A table in the center of the room is adorned with 150 illuminated rods that weave together the school's 150-year history, Spatial Production a space that connects the school's history.
  • History of Aoyama Gakuin ③: Light of the Trajectory | At the beginning of the room, the bell from the clock tower of the school building, which was completed in 1886, is displayed as a symbol of the school's history. In the background, slides of the school's current appearance are projected, creating an exhibition scene that connects the past and present.

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About the Project

Overview As part of the 150th anniversary of Aoyama Gakuin's founding, this museum was built inside the historical Mashima Memorial Hall (a nationally registered tangible cultural property). The museum collects and exhibits materials related to the history of Aoyama Gakuin, historical materials related to Christianity in early modern and modern Japan, materials related to Christianity in the Meiji period, and materials related to Methodist schools and education, and serves to enhance the value of Aoyama Gakuin and support the activities of current students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Issues/Themes In converting a historic building originally constructed as a library and its extensions into an exhibition space, the small rooms that were separated due to structural constraints were effectively utilized to create a space that would fulfill the facility's functions and role.
Space Solution/Realization The exhibition space was designed under the concept of "Silent light," so that the thoughts of people associated with Aoyama Gakuin would be woven through light, gently enveloping and quietly guiding visitors. The history of Aoyama Gakuin, colored by the thoughts, words, and actions of those associated with the school, is expressed as a lineage of light, and spatial Spatial Production tailored to the theme of each room has created a tranquil viewing environment and an experiential exhibition space that makes the most of the characteristics of each room.
Design for Environment Universal design: We have created a space that takes into consideration a diverse range of visitors, such as ensuring wheelchair access within the exhibition space and setting exhibit heights that are child-friendly.
Cultural property Preservation Planning: We discussed and promoted the exhibition environment in the historical building, including the construction of a new vestibule and other improvements to the hardware and operational aspects.

Basic Information

Client Aoyama Gakuin Educational Corporation
Services Provided Display Planning, Design, Layout, Production, Construction: TANSEISHA Co., Ltd.
Advice on cultural property preservation: Tansei Institute Co., Ltd.
Our Team Exhibition Direction: Kato Tsuyoshi
Design, Layout: Ryo Tsuchida, Miho Ishiwata
Video planning: Kenya Hirata, Yuka Yoshigami
Digital archive design: Ishii Shiori
Production, Construction: Yoshiyuki Inoue, Seno Yoshioka
Project Management: Yoshiki Morikawa, Yurie Nakao
Location Tokyo, Japan
Open May 2025
Website https://www.aoyamagakuin.jp/ag-museum
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KATO Tsuyoshi

Exhibition Direction

KATO Tsuyoshi

After working in promotion and commercial facility design, he is now mainly involved in Design Direction for culture and communication spaces. He values "the story behind it," "surprises in hospitality," and "the tactile sensation of the space," and strives to create facilities that "make the lives of those who visit just a little bit richer."

Main Achievements

BLEACH 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition "BLEACH EX.", Shibusawa Memorial Museum, Toshima Toshima City Tokiwa-so Manga Museum, Waseda University International Literature Museum (Haruki Murakami Library), National Museum of Nature and Science, Fujinokuni Museum of Global Environmental History, Eiji Tsuburaya Museum, Galaxcity, etc.

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