NAGOYA ¨C Corporate museums, where companies showcase their products, values and histories, are taking on roles that extend well beyond public relations in Japan.
With more than 1,000 such facilities believed to exist across the country, corporate museums are increasingly serving local communities as tourist destinations while offering visitors opportunities to learn about specific industries.
In Aichi Prefecture, a heartland of manufacturing and craftsmanship, four companies operate museums with distinct appeal.
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