The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 at Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains massively popular to this day.

　
The exhibition will feature the largest-ever exhibition of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi, at over 600 pieces. The museum will have three phases, each swapping out different pieces, so fans can have a different experience depending on when they visit!

The event will include an ‘immersive experience theater,’ which will display colored images on a massive 4.5 x 8-meter screen with special effects. Fans can also enjoy a ‘hologram manuscript exhibit,’ which will display the Sailor Scouts’ famous dialogue. Plenty of merchandise will also be available for purchase, with the second round of available goods just announced!

Original Merchandise (Second Lineup)

Clear Folder (’90s Anime Logo)

Clear Folder (Random, 5 varieties)

Masking Tape Holder

Masking Tape (Luna, Artemis & Diana)

Hat (’90s Anime Logo)

Cloth Shirt (’90s Anime Logo)

Aurora Sticker (Random, 10 varieties)

Reversible Cushion (Luna & Artemis)

Pochette (Luna)

Face Powder Collection (5 varieties)

The second round of original merchandise features many items utilizing the ‘90s anime logo, including a shirt, hat, and clear folders. A themed masking tape holder was made to resemble Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick, and the tape itself features the cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana.

The interior of the special store created for the exhibition was designed by Wataru LINDA Igarashi, an art director known for his cute pieces based on the concept of ‘window shopping.’ 

Come experience some serious nostalgia at the Sailor Moon museum later this year!

© Naoko Takeuchi

The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 in Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains popular to this day.

The exhibition will feature the largest-ever exhibition of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi, at over 600 pieces. Rare original color drawings and some never-before-scene creations will be on display, and fans won’t want to miss this incredible chance. The museum will have three phases, each swapping out different pieces. Fans can have a different experience depending on when they visit!

Postcard Set (A): ¥880 (Tax Included)

Clear Folder A (Set of 2): ¥770 (Tax Included)

Nakayoshi Extras Reprint – Premium Card Collection Graffiti Ver. 1 / Ver. 2: ¥1,650 

A special store at the exhibition will sell original goods featuring original artwork by the original series creator Naoko Takeuchi. Postcards and clear folders feature colorful designs of famous scenes from the series, and longtime fans will appreciate a reproduced collection of trading cards that appeared in Nakayoshi Magazine.

New original goods will be available during each period of the museum. In late June, the interior of the exhibition and the second batch of original merchandise will be revealed!

© Naoko Takeuchi

UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand UT has launched an artful new collection! The Museums of the World collection of men’s shirts features beloved museums like the Tate Modern, the Louvre, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and more. This valuable collection was made possible by UNIQLO’s continued art initiative, as the company has continued to work with museums around the world to share the wonders of art with as many people as possible.

A Collection Allowing Customers to Enjoy the World’s Best Museums as Part of Their Daily Lives

This collection brings together some of the world’s most beloved museums, with designs inspired by the exteriors of these well-known homes of art. The Louvre design fully captures the iconic pyramid, while the contemporary MoMA is expressed with simple lines. The name of each museum is also printed on one sleeve for extra style.

UNIQLO’s Art Initiative

UNIQLO has partnered with some of the world’s leading museums over the years. Through free admission programs, sales of collaborative products and various events, these museums aim to provide opportunities for more people to experience and deepen their understanding of art.

May 2013 – Present / The Museum of Modern Art (New York, USA) 

March 2016 – Present / Tate Modern (London, England) 

September 2017 – Present / Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, USA) 

March 2018 – Present / Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (Barcelona, Spain)

February 2021 – Present / Louvre Museum (Paris, France)

Don’t miss this unique collection! Which museum would you like represented in your wardrobe?

The National Museum of Western Art, located in Ueno Park, reopened in April 2022 after being closed for renovations for 18 months. The first special exhibition post-reopening will feature Van Gogh’s works in Japan for the first time, along with paintings depicting modern nature from both the National Museum of Western Art and the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany.

To commemorate the post-renovation reopening of the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, this exhibition traces the development of modern art born out of the dialogue between nature and humankind.

The event was realized in collaboration with the Museum Folkwang, and both institutions were founded on private collections: that of Karl Ernst Osthaus (1874–1921) in Germany and Matsukata Kojiro (1866–1950) in Japan.

The exhibition will feature over 100 paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs from both museums, spanning from German Romanticism to the art of the twentieth century, ranging from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism. 

Guests can enjoy all aspects of the infinite expanse of nature as shown in both collections, from the smallest roadside flowers to the vast universe and all humanity contained within. Would you like to come and experience this unique exhibition?

PAC-MAN is one of the most important characters in video game history, so celebrating his birthday is a given! Bandai Namco has announced a number of projects to take place in 2022 based on the theme of ‘Be PAC-TIVE!!’

PAC-MAN Official Theme Song, We are PAC-MAN!

The ‘Be PAC-TIVE’ initiative wants to inspire people to eat well and live well, and to place more importance on cultivating a healthy body and mind. PAC-MAN’s circular shape is also symbolic of a circle of friends, harmony, the spirit of cooperation, and the shape of the planet we all inhabit. Who knew that a simple character and game like PAC-MAN could be so deep?

We are PAC-MAN! (Japanese ver.):  https://youtu.be/JKque0N2bww
We are PAC-MAN! (English ver.): https://youtu.be/5_JzxszEpmc
We are PAC-MAN! (Chinese ver.): https://space.bilibili.com/287390748

PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ Commemorative T-Shirt

The PAC-MAN MUSEUM+, which includes 14 classic and modern titles from the PAC-MAN universe, will soon be available. New T-Shirts commemorating the release will be available on Amazon starting May 23. The birthday version of the shirt will be released on June 23, and will feature the key visual alongside a festive newly-drawn illustration. 

Collaboration with Popular Online Game Fortnite

PAC-MAN will also be teaming up with the globally-popular online game Fortnite starting June 2! Players will be able to purchase items with a PAC-MAN motif.

It’s likely that you haven’t played a PAC-MAN game in a while, so why not pick one up for old times’ sake?

PAC-MAN MUSEUM™+ & ©BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
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Last year, Hatsukame Sake Brewery, a staple in Shizuoka Prefecture, released a collaborative special edition sake featuring Papa Hiroshi from the anime series Chibi Maruko-chan. The collab makes sense, as the anime series takes place in Shizuoka Prefecture. Bottles sold out incredibly fast, so it’s no wonder that the brewery has now opened orders for the 2022 batch! The special products will be available on June 4, just in time for Father’s Day. Customers can choose from the Junmai Ginjo or Junmai Daiginjo varieties.

Junmai Ginjo Papa Hiroshi Vintage 2022

Junmai Daiginjo Papa Hiroshi Vintage 2022

The Junmai Ginjo Papa Hiroshi Vintage 2022 was made with water, rice, and yeast from Shizuoka, where the series takes place. With a refreshing aroma and a gentle sweetness derived from the Homarefuji rice, the flavor is sure to arouse your palate!

The original label featured on the bottle shows Papa Hiroshi enjoying local sake with tuna sashimi from Shizuoka with Mt. Fuji in the background. All bottles will come with a paper box featuring a similar design. The turtle on the label is the symbol of Hatsukame Brewing! It’s recommended that customers drink their sake with local tuna–it’s the perfect combination.

The Daiginjo variety is made from rare Aiyama rice, known as the ‘Diamond of Sake Rice.’ Polished and carefully prepared by hand, the aroma of the sake is reminiscent of tropical fruits. The final product has a rich sweetness.

Last year’s label showed Papa Hiroshi in a Kimono watching the first sunrise over Mt. Fuji. Be sure to grab a bottle to experience the taste of Shizuoka! Only 223 bottles will be available, so be quick!

©さくらプロダクション/日本アニメーション ©Hatsukame Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. ©Nexus Co., Ltd.

The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 in Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains popular to this day.

The exhibition will feature the largest-ever exhibition of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi, at over 600 pieces. Rare original color drawings and some never-before-scene creations will be on display, and fans won’t want to miss this incredible chance. The museum will have three phases: volume 1 (July 1 – September 4), volume 2 (September 10 – November 6), and volume 3 (November 12 – December 30). 

The event will also include an ‘immersive experience theater,’ which will display colored images on a massive 4.5 x 8-meter screen with special effects. Fans can also enjoy a ‘hologram manuscript exhibit,’ which will display the Sailor Scouts’ famous dialogue. Anime materials and a selection of classic merchandise from the 90s to the modern-day will be available to peruse, as well as outfits from the musicals.

More information regarding original merchandise and the on-site cafe menu will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

© Naoko Takeuchi

Shizuoka PARCO will open a pop-up shop inspired by the popular stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar from March 30 until April 10! The shop has opened at seven PARCO locations nationwide so far, attracting over 45,000 fans.

Pui Pui Molcar aired for 12 episodes from January to March 2021. The series was directed by Tomoki Misato, and has attracted a worldwide fandom with its cute and fuzzy characters.

Extra-large Photo Spot

Merchandise

Pins (21 varieties)

Acrylic Keychain

Mini Canvas

Diorama Acrylic Stand

Blanket

Acrylic Signboard Stands

The venue will feature an oversized photo spot where visitors can take commemorative photos in a full-size Molcar, as well as a collection of commemorative merchandise featuring illustrations drawn exclusively for the shop. Since the first pop-up shop opened at Shibuya PARCO in July 2021, it has traveled to Urawa, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, Hiroshima, and Shinsaibashi. Why not check it out?

The Science Museum Tokyo has unveiled a new hands-on exhibition, Circle View, in the Illusion B area on its 5th floor.

The exhibit is equipped with 30 cameras placed entirely around guests. By using these cameras to simultaneously take 360° photographs of visitors, they can discover things they would not normally see, such as how they look posing or jumping and the complete shape of their own bodies.

Circle View

This peculiar exhibit will have the effect of making guests feel as though they are stars in a film as well, and visitors will be able to control video playback. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!

Pola Museum of Art opened in September 2002, its huge collection amassed by the second-generation founder of Pola, Tsuneshi Suzuki (1930-2000), over a period of about 40 years after World War II. The museum has since held various special exhibitions based on this collection–for the 10th anniversary in 2012, the Forest Promenade was opened along with a collection of outdoor sculptures, the opening of a contemporary art gallery, and more hands-on exhibitions. From April 9 until September 6, 2022, the POLA will host an exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the venue’s opening. This event will focus on new additions to the gallery, including works by Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, and Gerhard Richter.

Water Lilies. Claude Monet, 1907. Oil/Canvas. (93.3 x 89.2 cm)

In planning the exhibition, the theme chosen was ‘light.’ Impressionist painters such as Monet were experts at capturing light, and this is easily seen in Water Lillies.

Expanding the Existing Collection, New Pieces Connect the Modern and Contemporary Periods

Woman with a Parasol. Robert Delaunay. 1913. Oil/Canvas. (123.5 × 90.3 cm)

While the collection is largely composed of modern Western and Japanese paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, the new additions include postwar contemporary pieces, with some on display for the first time ever.

The Largest Project in the Museum’s History

Woman with a Mirror. Fernand Léger. 1920. Oil/Canvas. (55.6 x 38.7 cm)

Woman Reading by the Window. Vilhelm Hammershøi. 1899. Oil/Canvas. (46.2×51.0 cm)

In order to showcase as much of the existing and new collections as possible, the exhibition will be held in five exhibition rooms in the museum, the Atrium Gallery, which was newly established in 2017 to showcase contemporary art, the lobby space, and even the forest promenade. This is the largest event since the opening of the Pola Museum of Art.

From Impressionism to the Present Day: Works Featuring ‘Light’

Abstract Painting. Gerhard Richter. 1987. Oil/Canvas. (200.7 × 200.8 cm) © Gerhard Richter 2021（20102021）

The exhibition introduces numerous works related to light from the height of the Impressionist movement to the present day. Be sure to visit if you can!

Uniqlo’s graphic tee brand UT is teaming up with the Museum of Modern Art in New York City for a new apparel collection. The new clothing items were made under the concept of ‘Art for All,’ aiming to make art more accessible to the masses. 

The artwork on each T-shirt and sweatshirt were created by masters of modern art featured in the MoMA, from Van Gogh to Monet. Each product is also adorned with the MoMA logo to commemorate the collaboration.

Art lovers, don’t miss this sale!

Starting February 11, the Roppongi Museum will begin a new event to celebrate the upcoming release of Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween, coming to theaters in April 2022. The ‘Halloween Gift’ event combines a museum experience with aspects of the real world, and guests will be able to visit and enjoy until June 5, 2022. 

Called a ‘Live Museum,’ the new brand of entertainment combines theater, puzzle-solving, and a museum exhibition. Each visitor will become a character working with Conan and his friends to solve riddles based on The Bride of Halloween film.

Merchandise at a Glance

RM Acrylic Figure (10 varieties)

RM Pin

RM Pâtissier Conan / RM Pâtissier Furuya

RM Poster Card Set

RM Bruno Hot Sandwich Maker / RM Bruno Kettle

RM Mini Towel Conan/ Furuya / Haibara / Matsuda

RM Embroidered Pouch Conan / Furuya / Haibara

RM Drifter Backpack / Tote Bag / Shoulder Bag

RM Secret Book

Special merchandise only available during this event has been unveiled, and fans can snag items featuring Conan and Furuya, a major player in the new film. Other popular characters also make appearances, so Detective Conan fans should try to grab their favorites before they’re gone!