The Tajimi Mosaic Tile Museum (2082-5 Kasaharacho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture) opened in June in Kasaharacho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest mosaic tile production area.

Mosaic tiles are small tiles with a surface area of less than 50 square centimeters, and can be combined in a variety of shapes to create a variety of patterns. Their rich colors and intriguing shapes have earned them acclaim not only in Japan but around the world, enriching people's lives.

The museum was designed by architect Terunobu Fujimori, known for his broad-minded architectural history and unique architectural works based on his own unique perspective. The exterior was designed in a mysterious hill-like shape, inspired by the soil pits often seen around Tajimi. The facade evokes the texture of the soil from which the tiles are made, and the tiles embedded here and there sparkle. The grand staircase leading from the second to the fourth floor evokes a giant earthen tunnel or climbing kiln. On the fourth floor, where natural light pours in, visitors are introduced to a mysterious world filled with mosaic tiles selected by Terunobu Fujimori. The green lawn and the tile plaza connected to the Kasahara Central Community Center create a relaxing, park-like atmosphere. The museum houses over 10,000 items, including mosaic tile products and sample mounts, tools, and fragments of precious architectural wall surfaces, collected by volunteers from Kasahara Town over nearly 20 years. In addition to a permanent exhibition looking back at the history of tile in Japan, the museum plans to hold special exhibitions on a wide range of themes, including the culture, history, and architecture of the Tajimi and Kasahara regions. The museum's first exhibition, "Echoes Infinity—An Eternal Story," by Gifu-born artist Shinji Ohmaki, is currently on view.
【Exhibition Information】
Echoes Infinity ―An Eternal Story― Ohmaki Shinji
Venue: Tajimi Mosaic Tile Museum, 3rd Floor Gallery
Address: 2082-5 Kasahara-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
Dates: June 4th - August 28th
Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if a holiday falls on a Monday)
Admission: 300 yen, free for high school students and younger