The collection of some thirty thousand works spans the arts and cultures of Japan, Asia, and Europe, and the Museum takes touring exhibitions to other countries.

[1][2][3][4] The Fuji Art Museum is owned by the Sôka Gakkai sect, and its collection was bought using the billions of dollars donated by its worshipers.

The Italian government had to lead tight negotiations with the museum, which eventually agreed to return the da Vinci panel in 2012.

The Fuji Art Museum legally refused to return the painting to the owner, and asked for a one million pound compensation.

[6] It was also widely commented by the Japanese press that the museum and the Sôka Gakkai overpaid two paintings by French impressionist Renoir in 1990, and was then suspected of tax evasion.