Extensive Exhibits and Hands-On Experiences
The museum features a wide variety of exhibits and interactive activities centered on the concept of “cutting.” Visitors can experience different cutting methods, including cutting by pressing, cutting by pinching, and cutting by shaving or scraping.
There are also fascinating interactive experiences and three-screen multimedia presentations exploring the many ways cutting is used in everyday life. Exhibits introduce cutting tools from the Stone Age to the present day, as well as tools from around the world. Visitors can also discover the future possibilities of cutting technology.
Learn While Having Fun with Interactive Quizzes
On the second floor, visitors can take on the challenge of “Quiz! Challenge the Beard Professor.” Twelve questions about cutting are presented in random order. Even adults may find it difficult to answer every question correctly, but the challenge is well worth trying.
The Beard Professor is modeled after Masahisa Kishida, the 10th president and representative director of Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd.
The Appeal of Interactive Exhibits
The Feather Museum offers permanent interactive exhibits that allow visitors to safely experience the principles and mechanisms behind cutting. Designed for everyone from children to adults, these activities provide new insights into cutting tools that people often use without giving them much thought.
Floor Guide
First Floor
Feather History
This exhibition presents Feather’s product history at a glance, showcasing everything from past models to the latest products, along with the stories behind their development.
Public Relations Exhibits
A wide collection of advertisements that reflect their times is on display, including newspaper advertisements and television commercials that attracted public attention.
Reception Counter
Welcome to the Feather Museum! Visitors with questions about the museum can ask the staff at the reception counter.
Museum Shop
The museum shop offers original merchandise that can only be purchased here. Visitors can also take photos using the shop’s original photo-printing service for an additional fee.
Theater
Enjoy entertaining and easy-to-understand videos about Feather, its products, and its services. The theater also features an animated film in which the Beard Professor explains the secrets of cutting.
Cut the Pictures on the Wall!
Experience the surprising sensation of cutting pictures projected onto a wall simply by moving your body. What will remain when you have finished cutting everything?
Commemorative Photo Spot
Take a memorable photo to show where you have been, and share it on social media. Gather with family and friends to take a playful souvenir photo that makes you feel as tiny as a little person.
Entrance Hall
The Giant Feather immediately catches the eye, while an enormous shaving razor—too large even for Dad to use—welcomes visitors to the museum.
3D Trick Art
From a particular viewing angle, mysterious objects suddenly appear to float in midair. These optical illusions are scattered throughout the museum, so see how many you can find.
Second Floor
Razor Wall
At the top of the stairs, visitors are greeted by an impressive wall covered with razor replacement blades. Look closely, and you may recognize familiar designs beloved by Feather fans.
Multimedia Presentation: The World of Cutting
Three screens surround the viewer, filling the field of vision with images that explore the many ways cutting is used throughout the world.
The Many Ways of Cutting
This exhibition traces the history of cutting from the Stone Age to the present day. It also offers a glimpse into the future of cutting tools and their potential applications.
Collection Exhibition
With more than 10,000 items in its collection, this exhibition allows visitors to appreciate the long history and remarkable depth of cutting-tool technology.
Precision Cutting Tools
Discover how cutting instruments have evolved to protect human life and support everyday living. The exhibition introduces the latest medical products and industrial cutting tools.
Quiz! Challenge the Beard Professor!
Twelve questions about cutting are presented at random. The quiz ends after three incorrect answers, so test your knowledge and see how far you can go.
The Secrets of Cutting: Principles and Mechanisms
Learn how cutting tools work through safe, hands-on activities. Experience different methods, including cutting by pressing, cutting by pinching, and cutting by shaving or scraping, and discover the principles that make each method effective.