Wrapping up my Japan 2023 trip museum round up is the Yayoi-Yumeji Museum located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Nestled back in a charming little neighborhood not too far from Ueno Park, this hidden gem features rotating exhibits showcasing various kawaii illustrators from the Taisho, Showa, and Heisei periods. Complementing these exhibits are carefully curated selections from the museum’s extensive permanent collections of works by Yumeji Takehisa and Kasho Takabatake. Really two museums combined into one, the Yayoi Museum and the Yumeji Museum, this is an essential Tokyo destination for any kawaii history fan!
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Continuing along with my 2023 Japan trip kawaii exhibition round-up…next up is my adventure out to the ILF Douga Museum of Art (イルフ童画館) in Okaya, Nagano, aka the Takeo Takei memorial museum! Set in the Takeo’s hometown, this delightful little…
One of the highlights of my recent Japan trip was visiting the amazing retrospective on Rune Naito at the Kobe Fashion Museum, running from April 8, 2023, through June 25, 2023. This exhibit celebrating 70 years since his debut, offers a comprehensive look at Rune’s extensive career, starting from his magazine illustrations in the 1950s and spanning all the way to his oil paintings from the 2000s. It is truly a must-see for anyone interested in the history of kawaii.
I hope you enjoyed the presentation!! Check out the links in this post to learn more! Hope to see you again ^_^
The Tokyo Olympics are finally here! And no Olympic games would be complete without some cute mascots! Let’s get to know the mascots of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics: Miraitowa and Someity!
Since 2010, mascots from across Japan have gathered for an annual event, known as the Yura-Chara Grand Prix to vote for the year’s most popular mascot. Learn all about this years winner!