The Omori Nori Museum (Japanese: 大森 海苔のふるさと館) is a museum dedicated to the history, culture and creation process of nori, a type of edible Japanese seaweed.[1]

Omori Nori Museum
大森 海苔のふるさと館
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General information
Address2-2 Heiwanomorikoen
Town or cityŌmori, Ōta, Tokyo
CountryJapan
Coordinates35°34′38″N 139°44′34″E / 35.57720057795971°N 139.7427414095468°E / 35.57720057795971; 139.7427414095468
Opened2008
Website
Official website

History

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The museum opened in 2008,[2] is located in the Ōmori district, in the ward of Ōta, Tokyo. It is a short walk from Ōmori Furusato-no-Hamabe Park.[3] It also hosts a research project where volunteers grow nori traditionally the nearby park. Visitors can explore Ōmori's seaweed heritage through exhibits of nori-making tools, boats, and a hands-on nori-making class.[4]

Areas and exhibits

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The building has three floors. The first floor offers exhibits about the creation process of nori, with a reproduced working place of a nori producer. The first floor also includes the last nori boat with an engine.[2] On the second floor, one can find exhibits about the tools used to create nori traditionally. There is also an experience centre located on the second floor, allowing people to create their own nori sheets.[2][3] A rest area is available on the third floor, offering a view of the seaside scenery of the Ōmori Furusato-no-Hamabe Park.

References

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  1. ^ "Omori Nori Hometown Museum | [Tokyo/Ota Tourism Association Official Website] Travel to Ota, the gateway to Tokyo". 【東京・大田観光協会公式サイト】東京の玄関・大田の旅 |. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  2. ^ a b c "English". Oomori Nori Museum (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  3. ^ a b "Omori Furusato-no-Hamabe Park". The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  4. ^ "Omori - A Taste of the Sea - Dive in Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN". NHK WORLD. Retrieved 2024-11-21.