Yasuo Kono, a businessman with an interest in art and music, had an eye for acquiring Western-style art. His collection is renowned throughout Japan and has been praised by many for its impressive number of musically inspired modern works. This exhibition showcases 200 paintings from Kono's collection.

Lectures on related topics are also scheduled, along with several workshops, including a three-part "sound of paint workshop" and another that will take place in Fuchu Forest Park; May 25-June 30.

Fuchu Art Museum; (042) 336-3371; 1-3 Sengen-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo; Higashi-Fuchu Station, Keio Line. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ¥700. Closed Mon. www.city.fuchu.tokyo.jp/art/index.html