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Kazuo Iwamura Frog Picture Book Exhibition

Sep 12 – Nov 29, 10:00–16:00 · Kazuo Iwamura Picture Book Hill Museum, Nakagawa · Tochigi

Dates

  • Sep 12 – Nov 29, 2026, 10:00–16:00

About this event

Summary
Exhibition celebrating 30 years of Kazuo Iwamura's frog-themed picture books at the Iwamura Kazuo Picture Book Museum.

Highlights
  • Commemorates 30th anniversary of 'Thinking Frog-kun' and 'Carl-chan El-kun' series
  • Features approximately 70 original illustrations focusing on frog characters
  • Includes newly written essays, photographs, sketches, and prototype books
  • Explores the charm of Iwamura's frog picture books


Details
The Iwamura Kazuo Picture Book Museum, which opened in 1998 with a theme of 'Picture Books, Nature, and Children', is hosting this special exhibition. The event showcases the legacy of picture book author Kazuo Iwamura through a collection of original artwork and related materials. Visitors can view illustrations centered on the 'Frog' characters from Iwamura's works alongside supplementary content such as essays and sketches that delve into the unique appeal of his frog-themed stories.

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