2015 Volume 38 Issue 3 Pages 31-38
In recent years, much attention has been place on the theory of “Creative City” within Japan. Some of Japan's Creative Cities are aiming at urban regeneration and promotion through the creativity of the city. Policies and practices have been developed based on the theory of Creative City, in which the municipal museum functions as the creative core of the city. The municipal museum develops a cooperative relationship with artists, citizens, local administration, and NPOs. Currently, municipal museums play an important role as one of the bases used to increase the creativity of a city. However, little academic research has been conducted concerning the function and role of such museums as compared to general museums. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to clarify the function and role of the municipal museum in a Creative City.
