June 19 - September 21, 2008
The invention of the wheel has been considered one of the great milestones in the history of mankind, particularly because of its facilitation of long-distance transportation.
In Japan the wheel has had a different history than it has in other regions of the world. While in the past most travel was on foot, ironically today, Japan dominates world automobile markets.
This exhibition looks at the wheel and wheeled vehicles in Japanese history and examines their impact on Japanese civilization.