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Bonobono Exhibition

Bonobono, the gentle manga about a curious young sea otter, turns 40 – celebrated with a Shibuya exhibition of original art, rare manuscripts, and more.

27 Aug – 27 Sep 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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"ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Nagoya

This exhibition celebrates Evangelion's 30th anniversary with production materials from the original TV series and Rebuild films.

4 Sep – 12 Oct 2026Aichi · Chubu

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Bonobono Exhibition

Bonobono, the gentle manga about a curious young sea otter, turns 40 – celebrated with a Shibuya exhibition of original art, rare manuscripts, and more.

27 Aug – 27 Sep 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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"ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Nagoya

This exhibition celebrates Evangelion's 30th anniversary with production materials from the original TV series and Rebuild films.

4 Sep – 12 Oct 2026Aichi · Chubu

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Spice and Wolf 20th Anniversary Exhibition – Tokyo

The flagship Spice and Wolf 20th anniversary show in Tokyo, with the series' biggest-ever illustration display and new spring and summer artwork.

9–13 Sep 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Mizuki Shigeru: Manga of the Soul

Around 300 works by Mizuki Shigeru, from his childhood drawings to the yokai he spent a lifetime recording, at the Kobe Fashion Museum from September to November.

12 Sep – 29 Nov 2026Hyogo · Kansai

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MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary

Fifteen years of MAPPA at the Yurakucho Museum this autumn, with original drawings and production art from 23 titles, three of them given their own areas.

16 Sep – 7 Dec 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Kosonte and Ruwunpe

An exhibition exploring Ainu clothing and the exchange with Honshu fashion, tracing garments from historical samurai-class robes to contemporary ruwunpe designs.

19 Sep – 23 Nov 2026Hokkaido · Hokkaido

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Spice and Wolf 20th Anniversary Exhibition – Osaka

The Osaka leg of the Spice and Wolf 20th anniversary show, with newly drawn autumn and winter artwork and the series' largest illustration display.

26 Sep – 4 Oct 2026Osaka · Kansai

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Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Exhibition: DIVE INTO THE BO-BOBO WORLD

An exhibition celebrating the absurdist manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo through immersive zones themed around its protagonist's battle techniques and surreal world.

30 Sep – 17 Oct 2026Tokyo · Kanto

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Fullmetal Alchemist × Daemons of the Shadow Realm Exhibition — Sapporo

More than 300 original artworks and sketches from both of Arakawa Hiromu's major series, at Daimaru Sapporo from 14 October to 1 November.

14 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Hokkaido · Hokkaido

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"ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Osaka

The Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition comes to Hirakata Park in Osaka, with about 270 hand-painted cels, design material and film artwork.

18 Oct 2026 – 11 Jan 2027Osaka · Kansai

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Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition

A traveling exhibition celebrates the decades-long partnership between Friday Road Show, Japan's most-watched film slot, and Studio Ghibli.

3 Nov 2026 – 14 Feb 2027Saga · Kyushu

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BLACK LAGOON 25th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition

A display of original manga art marking twenty-five years of BLACK LAGOON.

13 Nov – 6 Dec 2026Tokyo · Kanto

Interactive Experience

Nighttime Special Opening: Autumn Foliage and Building Light-Up

This evening event illuminates historic buildings and autumn foliage at the museum while showcasing traditional Japanese lighting methods like paper lanterns and gas lamps.

22–23 Nov 2026Tokyo · Kanto

Entertainment

Christmas Unko Party

The poop-themed Unko Museum hosts Christmas festivities across three locations with seasonal exhibits, decorations, and interactive photo opportunities for families.

28 Nov – 29 Dec 2026Okinawa · Okinawa

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Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Exhibition: DIVE INTO THE BO-BOBO WORLD

An exhibition celebrates the absurdist manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo through interactive displays showcasing its protagonist's surreal martial arts techniques.

8–24 Jan 2027Osaka · Kansai

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The 76th Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition

Japan's largest exhibition dedicated to bonbai, artistically cultivated plum trees in pots, displays approximately 90 specimens rotated by blooming stages over 60 days.

10 Jan – 10 Mar 2027Shiga · Kansai

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Yokohama Doll Museum's Hinamatsuri

Traditional hina dolls and intricately crafted miniature furnishings reveal the artistry and cultural significance of this centuries-old celebration.

30 Jan – 15 Feb 2027Kanagawa · Kanto

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KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL

Kyoto Nippon Festival transforms Kitano Tenmangū shrine with large-scale art installations and immersive dance performance featuring artist Mika Ninagawa and collaborative works.

1 Feb – 24 May 2027Kyoto · Kansai

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Unko Museum Tokyo

This quirky museum celebrates poop through interactive exhibits exploring its history, science, and cultural significance, alongside themed merchandise and a poop-shaped food cafe.

Tokyo

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Tokushima City Tokushima Castle Museum

Located in Tokushima Central Park on the former castle grounds, this shoin-zukuri style museum houses historical materials related to the Tokushima Domain and its ruling Hachisuka clan.

Tokushima

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Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture

Opened in 2005 on the site of an Edo-period magistrate's office, this museum explores Nagasaki's distinctive history as Japan's historical gateway to overseas exchange.

Nagasaki

Interactive Experience

teamLab Future Park Okinawa

This art venue features interactive installations that respond to visitor movement, touch, and drawings, creating ever-changing immersive experiences.

Naha · Okinawa

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British Antique Museum

BAM Kamakura, Japan's first museum dedicated to British antiques, showcases Victorian and Edwardian pieces designed by architect Kengo Kuma.

Kamakura · Kanagawa

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Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkodamaru

The Hakkodamaru, a ferry that served between Aomori and Hakodate, is now Japan's only accessible museum ferry, operated by a nonprofit since 2006.

Aomori

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Yokohama Doll Museum

Yokohama Doll Museum houses more than 10,000 dolls from over 100 countries, offering visitors a unique view of global traditions through doll-making.

Yokohama · Kanagawa

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Hokusai-kan

This Nagano museum is dedicated to Katsushika Hokusai's late works created during his final years in Obuse, when he produced his most ambitious pieces.

Obuse · Nagano

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Odaiba Retro Museum

Experiential museum in Tokyo recreating the authentic atmosphere of Japan's Showa period from the 1950s through 1980s, with meticulously reconstructed townscapes and storefronts.

Tokyo

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Cupnoodles Museum Yokohama

Museum dedicated to instant noodles with interactive exhibits on the invention by Momofuku Ando, and a My Cup Noodles Factory where visitors customize their own creations.

Yokohama · Kanagawa

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Fukuji Dam Museum

Museum in northern Okinawa exploring Fukuji Dam, the island's largest water source, through exhibitions on construction, water management, and Okinawan cultural traditions.

Higashi · Okinawa

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SUGINAMI Animation Museum

Japan's pioneering animation museum with immersive exhibits where visitors learn animation fundamentals, participate in dubbing, create animations, and explore industry insights.

Tokyo

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Gifu City Science Museum

Science museum with interactive exhibitions covering nature, technology, space and more, featuring a planetarium, rooftop telescope, and regular science demonstrations.

Gifu

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Tokyo National Museum

Japan's oldest museum, the Tokyo National Museum has collected around 120,000 cultural properties since 1872, preserving Japanese and Asian heritage.

Tokyo

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Toei Animation Museum

The Toei Animation Museum celebrates the prolific Japanese studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, and other iconic anime series.

Tokyo

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National Museum of Nature and Science

Housed in Ueno Park, this museum features over four million specimens and galleries dedicated to dinosaurs, space technology, and Japan's natural heritage.

Tokyo

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Mizuki Shigeru Museum

The Mizuki Shigeru Museum showcases the manga artist's original works and illustrations, with workshops and annual birthday celebration events.

Sakaiminato · Tottori

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Hayashibara Museum of Art

This private museum specializes in Japanese and Chinese pottery and ceramics from the Heian and Kamakura periods, featuring a beautiful Japanese garden.

Okayama

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