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
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Sailor Moon Museum
Running: July 1 – December 30, 2022
Vol.1: July 1 – September 4
Vol. 2: September 10 – November 6
Vol. 3: November 12 – December 30
Closed: September 5-9, November 7-11
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Venue: Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Official Site: sailormoon-museum.com
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Sailor Moon Museum Details Second Round of Exclusive Merchandise
25.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
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
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Sailor Moon Museum
Running: July 1 – December 30, 2022
Vol.1: July 1 – September 4
Vol. 2: September 10 – November 6
Vol. 3: November 12 – December 30
Closed: September 5-9, November 7-11
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Venue: Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Official Site: sailormoon-museum.com
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UNIQLO Releases UT Collection Inspired by the Great Museums of the World
20.June.2022 | FASHION
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?
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Museums of the World Collection UT
Available: June 20, 2022
Contents: Men’s T-shirts (4 designs)
Price: ¥1,500 each (Tax Included)
Where to Buy: UNIQLO locations nationwide, UNIQLO Online Store
Special Site: https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/ja/spl/ut-graphic-tees/world-collection/men -
Sailor Moon Museum Reveals Collection of Original Drawings Made for Current Exhibition
16.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
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 popular to this day.
The exhibition will feature the largest-ever collection of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi. Rare original color drawings and some never-before-scene creations will be on display. 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), and during each phase, new works will be available for guests to peruse.
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.Prior to the start of the exhibition, three new original drawings have been created by original author Naoko Takeuchi. These exclusive images will be on display throughout the event!
© Naoko Takeuchi
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Sailor Moon Museum
Running: July 1 – December 30, 2022
Vol.1: July 1 – September 4, 2022
Vol.2: September 10 – November 6, 2022Vol.3: November 12 – December 30, 2022
*Closed September 5-9, November 7-11
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)Venue: Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Official Site: www.sailormoon-museum.com
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Ueno’s National Museum of Western Art Celebrates Reopening with Live Commentary for ‘In Dialogue with Nature’ Exhibit
16.June.2022 | SPOT
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?
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The National Museum of Western Art Reopening Event
In Dialogue with Nature: From Friedrich, Monet and Van Gogh to RichterRunning: June 4 – September 11, 2022
Closed Mondays, July 19 (*Open July 18 and August 15)
Venue: The National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Park, Tokyo)
Hours: 9:30-17:30 (Open until 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays)
Niconico Museum Homepage: https://ch.nicovideo.jp/niconicomuseum
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Popular Unko Museum to Open First Pop-Up in Shizuoka with a Stunning Mt. Fuji View
06.June.2022 | SPOT
The poop-themed Unko Museum is heading to Shizuoka for the first time! Guests will be able to visit the unique exhibition from July 15 until September 25, 2022.
The Unko Museum has previously popped up in Yokohama, Tokyo, Shanghai, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and even online. In Shizuoka, it will be held inside S-Pulse Dream Plaza, a spectacular venue with a view of Mt. Fuji. The educational museum features tons of poo-themed attractions, from the poop-spurting Unko Volcano to a game area.
The museum first opened in 2019 and made news around the world. Since the flagship location opened in Tokyo, over 800,000 visitors have come to openings around the world.
While it may seem like a strange way to spend a day, would you like to come and experience this museum for yourself?
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Unko Museum Shizuoka
Address: S-Pulse Dream Plaza, 3F Special Event Space (13-15 Irifunecho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka)
Running: July 15 – September 25, 2022
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30) *Open 13:00-18:00 on weekdays in September (Last entry at 17:30)
Open Daily
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PAC-MAN Celebrates 42nd Birthday with Theme Song, Music Video, and Fortnite Collaboration
26.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION / MUSIC
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/287390748PAC-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?
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PAC-MAN Website: https://pacman.com/jp/
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Sailor Moon Commemorates 30th Anniversary with Museum, Details Revealed
06.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
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
Information
Sailor Moon Museum
Running: July 1 – December 30, 2022
Vol.1: July 1 – September 4
Vol. 2: September 10 – November 6
Vol. 3: November 12 – December 30
Closed: September 5-9, November 7-11
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Venue: Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Official Site: sailormoon-museum.com
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Sailor Moon Eternal Film Inspires Bridal Jewelry Collection
19.April.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
The U-Treasure brand is known for releasing incredible jewelry for adults based on popular brands and characters. This time, the company has released a number of bridal pieces inspired by Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, including an engagement ring, wedding rings, and more.
Crisis Moon Compact Ring
Moonlight Ring Eternal ver.
Moon Kaleidoscope Half Eternity Ring
Moon Kaleidoscope Ring
Crystal Carillon & Pegasus Dream Necklace
The Crisis Moon Compact Ring engagement ring is made in a solitaire style and embellished with the Crisis Moon Compact on the stone seat supporting the diamond. The simple wedding bands feature a moon design in the center, perfect for fans of the series who don’t want to be too flashy.
The Moon Kaleidoscope Half Eternity Ring contains 15 diamonds and can be worn as an engagement ring or a wedding band. The Moon Kaleidoscope Ring is a wedding band with the moon kaleidoscope motif inspired by Super Sailor Moon.
The Crystal Carillon & Pegasus Dream Necklace features a cute design with a Pegasus plate set in a resin that resembles a crystal bell.
Which of these designs would you prefer to wear to show off your love story?
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Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie Bridal Jewelry Collection
Where to Buy:
U-Treasure Concept Store Ikebukuro
U-Treasure Online Shop: https://u-treasure.jp/licensor/sailormoon-movie
Official Site: https://u-treasure.jp/
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Hands-On Circle View Exhibition Unveiled at Science Museum Tokyo
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!
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Science Museum Tokyo
Address: 2-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
*Advanced Reservations RequiredOfficial Site: http://www.jsf.or.jp/
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Pola Museum of Art to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Exhibition Featuring Monet, Matisse
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!
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From Monet to Richter: Focus on New Acquisitions― Pola Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Running: April 9 – September 6, 2022 (Open Daily)
Location: Pola Museum of Art Exhibition Rooms 1-5, Atrium Gallery, Atrium Lobby, Forest Promenade
Sponsored by the Pola Museum of Art, The Pola Art FoundationOfficial Site:https://www.polamuseum.or.jp/exhibition/20220409c01/
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MoMA Launches ‘MoMA Art Icons UT,’ an Apparel Collection by Modern Artists
09.March.2022 | FASHION
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!
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MoMA Art Icons UT
Release Date: February 7, 2022
Products: Men’s T-shirts (5 varieties): ¥1,500 / Men’s Sweatshirts (3 varieties): ¥1,990
Where to Buy: UNIQLO stores nationwide, UNIQLO Online Store
*Some products are only available at select stores.
*Some products will only be available at MoMA Design Store Omotesando, Kyoto, and Shinsaibashi.Special Site: https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/ja/spl/ut-graphic-tees/moma-art-icons/men
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Universal Cool Japan 2022 Unveils Anime and Game-Inspired Food Menus and Merchandise
03.March.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
Universal Studios has revealed new menu and merchandise details for its Cool Japan 2022 event to be held from March 4 to August 28, 2022. Five globally-beloved anime and game series will be featured at the park this year including Sailor Moon and Attack on Titan.
Attack on Titan
Food
Levi Popcorn Bucket
Syringe Pen
Cushion
At the Studio Stars Restaurant, guests can find menu items inspired by the characters Eren and Levi, a dessert with a gentle sweetness inspired by Mikasa’s red scarf, and much more. The park’s famous popcorn bucket will feature Levi for a limited time, with the treat inside flavored by the character’s favorite tea. The new lineup of merchandise includes a ballpoint pen resembling a syringe, an extremely important item in the series. A stuffed animal showing Levi taking down a titan is also a must-buy for fans.
Detective Conan
Food
Ribbon Hair Clip / Miniature Car
Printed Cookie Set
Fans of the ace detective can enjoy a sandwich shaped like Conan’s bowtie, perfect for posting on social media. A number of new items will be for sale at Universal during the event, with the printed cookie tins serving as a perfect souvenir.
HUNTER×HUNTER
Food
Mizumishiki Glass / Muffler Towel
Headphone Pouch / Card Case
Immerse yourself in all things Hunter x Hunter as you explore the Cool Japan 2022 event. A stylish headphone pouch and a hilarious towel are just a few items you’ll be able to buy exclusively at the park.
Sailor Moon
Food
Universal Heart Compact
Ribbon Hair Clip
The Sailor Moon area features menu items inspired by Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon, a cake in the shape of Sailor Chibi Moon’s heart compact, colorful desserts symbolizing the five inner Sailor Soldiers and drinks for one of each of the four outer Senshi. The full lineup of goods includes bag charms, face towels, and ribbon hair clips too cute for girls to resist!
Monster Hunter
Roasted Meat
Poogie Churritos
Recovery Potion Bottle
Figure
Get ready to embark on your own adventure with a potion bottle and huge slab of meat, perfect for keeping your energy up! Fans of Monster Hunter will find plenty to love here, with a collaborative figure perfect for completing any fan’s shelf.
Which area would you be most excited to visit?
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Universal Cool Japan 2022
Running: March 4 – August 28, 2022
Official Site: http://www.usj.co.jp/