A comprehensive exhibition of Takashi Yanase (1919-2013), the creator of Anpanman. As a manga artist, poet, picture book author, illustrator, designer, and editor, Yanase was a multifaceted artist and a supreme entertainer. He considered "bringing joy to people" as the greatest joy of his life.

Through harsh war experiences, farewells with family, and encounters with various people, Yanase constantly questioned himself, "Why was I born, and what should I live for?" The answer he came to was a hero who, even if not cool, can give a piece of bread, an "Anpan (a Japanese sweet roll most commonly filled with red bean paste)," to someone truly in need.

This exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Takashi Yanase Memorial Anpanman Museum in 2026, focusing on approximately 200 original works. It explores themes such as "Full Analysis of Takashi Yanase," "Manga," "Poetry," "Picture Books/Yanase Fantasy," and "Anpanman." Be sure to see these works that continue to give us courage. (This exhibition is scheduled to tour nationwide.)

Image 2: "Sun in Hand" Year of production unknown
Image 3: "Duel in the Sunset" 1998
Image 4: "Anpanman Legend" "Appearance of Baikinman" 1997
Image 5: "Yanase Rabbit and Anpanman" Year of production unknown

© Takashi Yanase (Public Foundation) Takashi Yanase Memorial Anpanman Museum Promotion Foundation Collection

Place：Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art

Nearby Station：Kumamoto Station, Shin-Suizenji Station

Transportation：[Public Transport] 15 minutes by tram or bus from Kumamoto Station, get off at 'Torichosuji', 10 minutes by tram or bus from Shin-Suizenji Station, get off at 'Torichosuji' [Car] 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto IC or Mashiki Kumamoto Airport IC on the expressway

Parking：Available

Time：10:00 AM ～ 8:00 PM (Entry is allowed until 19:30)

Price：General 1,500 yen, Seniors (65 and over) 1,200 yen, Students (high school and above) 1,000 yen, Junior high school and below Free

https://www.camk.jp/exhibition/yanasetakashi/