Prominent figures in art protest gov't move to merge big museums

Prominent figures in art protest gov't move to merge big museums

TOKYO, Japan - Painter Ikuo Hirayama (L) hands a written statement to Education, Culture Sports, Science and Technology Minister Kenji Kosaka on Nov. 9, protesting a proposal to integrate two national museums and a research institute on cultural assets because of financial difficulties. The three institutions affected are the National Museum of Art, the Tokyo National Museum and the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties. (Kyodo)

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