Nostalgic Characters from the Showa Era! Sanrio Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Kobe

From April 19, “Sanrio Exhibition: 60 Years of Kawaii Culture in Japan” will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Kobe (Higashinada-ku, Kobe) on Rokko Island. The exhibition will run until June 29.

The exhibition traces the more than 60-year history of Sanrio, which has created many popular characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, as well as the “kawaii” culture that has become a universal language.

The exhibition will also focus on the background of Sanrio’s characters and how they were developed, introducing hundreds of exhibits including rare original drawings, related materials, and nostalgic goods from those days. In addition, there will also be a collaborative exhibit of works by contemporary artists inspired by Sanrio characters.

A 2-meter high Hello Kitty BIG balloon will also be on display. Photography is allowed in the exhibition rooms, so visitors can enjoy taking commemorative photos with their favorite characters. Don’t miss out on the many original goods available only at the Sanrio exhibition!

Details

Exhibition Period

April 19 (Sat) – June 29 (Sun), 2025

Place

Kobe Museum of Art
(2-9-1 Koyo-cho Naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe)
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Hours

10:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)

Closed

Mondays
*Open on May 5, closed on May 7

Admission

General 1,800 yen
University students 900 yen
High school students and younger free
＜Advance tickets＞ ※Sold at various play guides until April 18
General 1,600 yen, University students 800 yen, Pair tickets 3,000 yen, Triple tickets 4,500 yen
・Ticket PIA (P code: 995-318)
・Lawson ticket (L code: 51634)
・CN Playguide
・E-Plus
・Seven Ticket (Seven Code: 109-066)
・Rakuten Ticket
・Asobu View!

• Museum of Contemporary Art Kobe official website https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/kanko/bunka/bunkashisetsu/yukarimuseum/index.html