(Left to right) Veljko Dujin, curator of collections at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, gets ready to inform people about the new Tokyo Shinkansen Bullet Train Station portion of the new "Japan Through the Eyes of a Child" interactive exhibit at the Yamato-kan located adjacent to the museum, as Morikami Board Member Nancy Stroud looks on before entering the bullet train.

A new permanent exhibit at the Morikami Museum features a chance for children and small groups to take a step into real life-like Japanese environments that range from a Tokyo Shinkansen Bullet Train station, Miyazu classroom, Tatami Room, a Japanese home's kitchen, a Bento Shop and even a Japanese toilet and shower. The Honorable Japan Counsul General Namiki was on hand to dedicate the "Japan Through the Eyes of a Child" interactive exhibit.

"This exhibit expands on Japan and South Florida relationships. Students can tour the exhibit and learn the customs and many aspects of Japan," Namiki said.

He also pointed out that the bullet train portion of the exhibit could provide a glimpse into the future of South Florida passenger rail transportation.

"President Obama has talked with us about 10 projects nationally and mentioned Florida as one of those candidates. It would be a bullet train from Miami to Orlando and over to Tampa," Namiki said.

The first room at the exhibit is dedicated to the Tokyo Shinkansen Bullet Train station, and students can pick up a subway phone there with Japanese instructions.

"I'm glad this exhibit targets children," Namiki said.

Photo of a Tokyo train station and an interactive Japanese phone where students can listen to instructions in Japanese.

Current Yen to dollar exchange rates at the exhibits bullet train station.

Vending station at the exhibit.

Japan Honorable Consul General Namiki addresses the crowd at the Yamato-kan at the Morikami.

Morikami Trustee members and staff get ready to cut the ribbon at the "Japan Through the Eyes of a Child" exhibit.