This series explores topics surrounding women who began their careers in Japan following the implementation of equal opportunities employment legislation in the mid-1980s. With many now reaching the age of retirement, it is hoped their stories can provide insight and lessons for women in Japan's professional world today.
The Mori Art Museum, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, has never been your grandfather’s contemporary art museum. Not only is it internationally recognized for its generous coverage of a wide range of contemporary art, but a visit to the museum is also an experience in and of itself.
First, you can’t simply stroll into the museum directly from the street. You must be elevated to the 52nd floor of the futuristic Roppongi Hills Mori Tower complex. Your ascent entails a ride up a dedicated escalator feeding straight into the museum, much like a sacred promenade rising up to a shrine.