The origin of "manga" and "anime" lies in Hokusai!
HOKUSAI — the most famous Japanese artist in the world.
His iconic image The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a masterpiece often mentioned
alongside Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, and is instantly recognizable across the
globe. Hokusai is known not only for producing over 30,000 artworks during his 90-year
life, but also for his free-spirited lifestyle — moving house 93 times and using
more than 30 different art names. At a time when only paper and brush were available,
his expressive innovations laid the foundation for what has become a worldwide
phenomenon: Japan's entertainment culture, especially manga and anime.
This exhibition is realized upon the full cooperation of Mr. Mitsuru Uragami
(Uragami Sokyu-do), owner of the world's largest and high-quality collection of
Hokusai Manga, comprising 1,700 volumes. The exhibition showcases all 15 volumes of
Hokusai Manga from the renowned Uragami Collection, along with a wide range of
illustrated"yomihon"novels, the iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa from Thirty-Six Views
of Mount Fuji, and the complete three-volume, 102-print series One Hundred Views
of Mount Fuji, a late-life masterpiece created by the self-proclaimed"mad painter".
In addition, the exhibition features 16 hand-drawn works, never before shown to
public anywhere in the world. More than 400 works will be on display in total,
showcased through a fresh and innovative exhibition design that highlights elements
considered foundational to today's manga and anime—such as speed lines, comedic
stylization, and anime-style key frames.
It will be a rare opportunity to truly experience the"craft of Hokusai"from
200 years ago.
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Title
HOKUSAI: The Artist Mad About Painting
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Dates
Sept. 13 (Sat) － Nov. 30 (Sun), 2025
Open daily
*Some artworks will be rotated during the exhibition period -
Hours
10:00 -18:00
*Open until 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and day before public holidays
*Last admission 17:30 -
Venue
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Hello Dial
050-5541-8600
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Organized by
Nippon Television Network Corporation, CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, BS Nippon Corporation, WOWOW Inc.
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Special Sponsor
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Sponsor
Mitsumura Printing Co., Ltd.
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Supported by
NIPPON EXPRESS, TOKYO MX, J-WAVE, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, Yamagata Museum of Art
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Special Cooperation
Uragami Sokyu-do
- General
- Advance
- Adults, College and vocational school students
- 2,300 yen
- 2,100 yen
- High School & Junior High School Students
- 1,800 yen
- 1,600 yen
- Elementary School Students
- 1,200 yen
- 1,000 yen
- Advance tickets are available for purchase until Friday, September 12.
- Entry will be on a time-slot basis only on the following dates during the exhibition: September 13 (Sat) to 15 (Monday - public holiday), and November 29 (Sat) to 30 (Sun).
- Figures in parenthesis are prices for pre-sold tickets.
- Individuals with physical or mental disabilities are subject to the regular admission fee. However, if you present an official disability certificate, one accompanying person will be admitted free of charge. If an accompanying person is present, the person with the disability must present both their ticket and disability certificate to the staff upon entry.
- Children under elementary school are admitted free of charge.
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Languages
English, Japanese
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Rental Fee
700 Yen per device
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Produced by
Acoustiguide Japan
*For inquiries regarding the audio guide service, please email: support@acoustiguide.co.jp