The World of Hiroshi Kagakui Exhibition
かがくいひろしの世界展
Experience the heartwarming world of Hiroshi Kagakui, the beloved creator of the 'Daruma-san' series.
Schedule
October 17, 2026 09:00 – November 15, 2026 17:00
The "World of Hiroshi Kagukui Exhibition" is a major retrospective celebrating the life and work of Hiroshi Kagukui, the picture book author who has brought smiles to children across Japan.
Highlights
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About The World of Hiroshi Kagakui Exhibition
- Deepen your understanding: By viewing the idea notebooks and process materials alongside the original illustrations, you can experience the full story of how the books came to life.
- Enjoy the cafe: The Toyohashi City Art Museum has an on-site cafe. It is highly recommended to spend some relaxing time there after viewing the exhibition.
- Pre-visit tip: Reading the "Daruma-san" series before your visit will make the unfinished sketches and conceptual materials even more fascinating to discover.
Weather forecast
Sat
10/31
22°/14°
90%
Sun
11/1
21°/12°
0%
Mon
11/2
16°/13°
80%
Tue
11/3
21°/12°
2%
Wed
11/4
20°/11°
12%
Thu
11/5
16°/14°
77%
Fri
11/6
22°/13°
44%
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