One wing of the museum displays delicately crafted antique glass objects — many of which were owned by European royalty — dating back as far as the 16th century. And another wing is devoted to contemporary glass works by modern-day masters. The garden features several glass sculptures and ornaments, and, on sunny days, it glimmers and sparkles brilliantly. The Venetian theme extends to the Caffe Terrazza where Canzone singers serenade visitors as they eat their authentic pasta dishes and drink their caffè. Like our hotel, there’s nowhere else in Japan quite like it.