The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura, Closed

On March 31, the Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura, closed. The museum, opened in 1951 in the precincts of Tsurugaoka Hachimangū shrine in Kamakura, was known for its modernist architecture designed by SAKAKURA Junzō. However, it was closed in the 2010s due to its aging and seismic issues, as well as the expiry of the lease agreement between the landowner, Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, and Kanagawa Prefecture. The building was designated an Important Cultural Property by Kanagawa Prefecture in November after closing its doors and was made a voluntary conveyance from Kanagawa Prefecture to Tsurugaoka Hachimangū on December 22. The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex and Hayama would continue to open. (Japanese)