Inclusive museums in the Japanese super-ageing society: the third-place advantage

Museums are increasingly regarded as tools of cultural welfare to enhance individual and collective wellbeing, particularly for the elderly. This report aims to provide an updated analysis of the accessibility and inclusivity of Japanese museums for visitors over 65, assessing existing programs, identifying barriers, and suggesting strategies to enhance the cultural offer in response to the needs of this growing demographic, especially in Japan and Italy. The study is based on data collected using a questionnaire and interviews with Japanese museum managers, enriched by examples of best practices observed firsthand. The findings reveal strong interest from the elderly in museums, often limited by physical and organizational barriers, as well as a cultural offer not always suited to this group. The report concludes with recommendations to improve accessibility and encourage the engagement of over-65s, enabling them to fully benefit from a museum experience tailored to their needs. I musei sono sempre più considerati strumenti di welfare culturale per promuovere il benessere individuale e collettivo, con particolare attenzione alle persone anziane. Questo report mira a offrire un’analisi aggiornata sull’accessibilità e l’inclusività dei musei giapponesi per i visitatori over 65, valutando i programmi esistenti, individuando ostacoli e proponendo strategie per potenziare l’offerta culturale in risposta alle esigenze di una fascia demografica in crescita, soprattutto in Giappone e Italia. L’indagine si basa sui dati ottenuti tramite un questionario e interviste ai responsabili dei musei nipponici, integrati da esempi di buone pratiche osservate direttamente sul campo. I risultati rivelano un forte interesse degli anziani per i musei, spesso frenato da barriere fisiche e organizzative, oltre che da un’offerta culturale non sempre adeguata. Il report si conclude con suggerimenti per migliorare l’accessibilità e favorire il coinvolgimento degli over 65, consentendo loro di beneficiare pienamente di un’esperienza museale calibrata sulle proprie necessità.

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U-PAD Unimc - Open Digital Publications (University of Macerata)
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2025-02-27
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https://doi.org/10.13138/2039-2362/3951
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Museums and Cultural Heritage
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Inclusive museums in the Japanese super-ageing society: the third-place advantage

Luca Torelli
U-PAD Unimc - Open Digital Publications (University of Macerata)
Museums and Cultural Heritage
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Inclusive museums in the Japanese super-ageing society: the third-place advantage

Luca Torelli
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Museums are increasingly regarded as tools of cultural welfare to enhance individual and collective wellbeing, particularly for the elderly. This report aims to provide an updated analysis of the accessibility and inclusivity of Japanese museums for visitors over 65, assessing existing programs, identifying barriers, and suggesting strategies to enhance the cultural offer in response to the needs of this growing demographic, especially in Japan and Italy. The study is based on data collected using a questionnaire and interviews with Japanese museum managers, enriched by examples of best practices observed firsthand. The findings reveal strong interest from the elderly in museums, often limited by physical and organizational barriers, as well as a cultural offer not always suited to this group. The report concludes with recommendations to improve accessibility and encourage the engagement of over-65s, enabling them to fully benefit from a museum experience tailored to their needs. I musei sono sempre più considerati strumenti di welfare culturale per promuovere il benessere individuale e collettivo, con particolare attenzione alle persone anziane. Questo report mira a offrire un’analisi aggiornata sull’accessibilità e l’inclusività dei musei giapponesi per i visitatori over 65, valutando i programmi esistenti, individuando ostacoli e proponendo strategie per potenziare l’offerta culturale in risposta alle esigenze di una fascia demografica in crescita, soprattutto in Giappone e Italia. L’indagine si basa sui dati ottenuti tramite un questionario e interviste ai responsabili dei musei nipponici, integrati da esempi di buone pratiche osservate direttamente sul campo. I risultati rivelano un forte interesse degli anziani per i musei, spesso frenato da barriere fisiche e organizzative, oltre che da un’offerta culturale non sempre adeguata. Il report si conclude con suggerimenti per migliorare l’accessibilità e favorire il coinvolgimento degli over 65, consentendo loro di beneficiare pienamente di un’esperienza museale calibrata sulle proprie necessità.

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