Official Japanese-Language Website of the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Summary
The Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) and the Tokyo National Museum signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 4, 2026, in Honolulu, formalizing a partnership. The collaboration aims to promote academic research and cultural exchange through initiatives such as artwork loans, joint research, exhibitions, and expert exchanges. The article provides background on both institutions and highlights their pre-existing relationship, including participation in symposia and research for a 2027 exhibition. Statements from both museum directors express expectations for broad cooperation that will further deepen the long-standing cultural ties between Hawaii and Japan, contributing to mutual understanding between the United States and Japan.
(Source:allhawaii)