On May 8, the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum held an orientation on health effects on art (A-Health Japan) as part of an ongoing international medical research initiative. Conducted at museums, the research examines the effects of “participatory art” on people aged 65 and over, investigating how art influences in three categories: wellbeing, quality of life and physical health. This is a pioneering attempt in which museums from ten countries are taking part.
The examinees will participate in such activities as workshops and be asked to answer to an online questionnaire. The research aims to demonstrate that museums and art appreciation activities serve as a means to promote the mental and physical health of senior citizens.
