Pop Culture, Manga & Game Exhibitions

Pingu Exhibition: More Than Just Cute!

Name: Pingu Exhibition: More Than Just Cute!
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2027-01-11
Location: Yurakucho Museum, Tokyo International Forum, Chiyoda

Jul 10 – Sep 6, 10:00–18:00 · Nov 21 – Jan 11 · Yurakucho Museum, Tokyo International Forum, Chiyoda

Dates

Jul 10 – Sep 6, 2026, 10:00–18:00
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027

About this event

Summary
An interactive exhibition celebrating the Swiss stop-motion character Pingu at Tokyo International Forum.

Details
This inaugural event, themed "Amusement Park," invites visitors to see, touch, and experience the charm of Pingu through various displays. The museum shop offers over 100 original merchandise items inspired by the exhibition.

Features valuable clay models used in actual animation production.
Showcases records from early studio days, storyboards, and materials focusing on expressive faces and unique movements.
Includes a photo spot inspired by Pingu's house.
Presents collaborative miniature works by artist Tatsuya Tanaka for the first time in an exhibition setting.

Organizer's websitepingu-exhibit26.jp

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