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The 2nd phase of the exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of the birth of Fujiko F. Fujio
Fujiko F. Fujio, who has always prioritized his love for Osamu Tezuka's manga, Westerns and SF movies, UFOs and unidentified creatures, history and ruins, among other things. In this exhibition, original drawings that vividly depict Fujiko F. Fujio's world of manga born from his love will be displayed. In the second phase, in addition to the eight themes of "Manga," "Stories," "Movies," "Creation," "Railways and Models," "History and Ruins," "Dinosaurs," and "Cameras" from the first phase, original drawings themed around "Long-Length Doraemon" and "T.P. Bone" will be introduced. In conjunction with the second phase, the latest works will be screened at the "F Theater" on the second floor, and new menus and products will also be introduced. https://fujiko-museum.com/info/34100/ Website in Englishhttps://fujiko-museum.com/english.html
Why do humans create human-shaped objects?
An exhibition focusing on the theme of "人形 (ningyō)" or "人がた (hitogata)" (figures representing humans), exploring the concept of "the form of humans." The exhibition showcases a wide range of items including Jomon clay figurines, Haniwa clay figures, female figurines from the Stone Age, folk dolls from the museum's collection, traditional local toys like kokeshi dolls, and contemporary acrylic stands. It introduces the profound charm of dolls, where the forms of human hearts and bodies are uniquely intertwined and born. https://www.doll-museum.jp/14018
