TOYOTA -- In almost any city, the opening of a new museum tends to be big news. Nowadays, even privately funded institutions routinely attract the attention of politicians and government agencies, and of prospective corporate-sponsorship partners. Above all, if a new museum might potentially contribute to a city or region's cultural-tourism sector, it may be declared a winner even before it officially opens its doors.
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The front entrance of the new Toyota City Museum, which opened in late April and was designed by the Japanese contemporary architect Shigeru Ban. (Courtesy of Toyota City Museum)
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