Hello Kitty Exhibition to be Held at Tokyo National Museum
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Hello Kitty is a white kitten character owned by Sanrio company, and one of the most famous and beloved characters in the world today.
The character was created by the Japanese designer Yuko Shimizu in 1974, and first appeared on a vinyl coin purse sold in Japan in 1975. Soon after her debut, the sales of Sanrio increased sevenfold, and her popularity grew among children and teenagers as well as adults, and it made a global success together with Japanese kawaii culture, embracing its cuteness.
Today, Hello Kitty goods are sold in over 130 countries and regions around the world, and she always treasures her relationship with each and every fan from kids to adults.
Half a century has passed since Hello Kitty was introduced to the world, and to commemorate her 50th anniversary, the Tokyo National Museum will be holding the “Hello Kitty Exhibition: As I Change, Kitty Changes, Too” from late 2024 to early 2025. The exhibition will unravel the unique charm of Hello Kitty, with the theme of “50 years of Kitty and Me”.
This exhibition will feature exhibit sections with a variety of themes as well as the largest number of merchandise ever on display. In addition, there are plenty of other highlights, including collaborative works with unique artists, original video content, and photo spots.
The tickets will go on sale from 1 July, and besides the regular advance tickets, there will be special tickets that comes with an original tote bag of Hello Kitty, available with a limited number. The exhibition is planned to tour around Japan, and after Tokyo, it will be held in Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum in Okinawa from March to May in 2025.
If you are a Hello Kitty fan, don’t miss the chance to explore the evolution of Hello Kitty over half a century!
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-Hello Kitty Exhibition
<Tokyo Venue>
Location: Tokyo National Museum
Date: 1 November 2024 to 24 February 2025
Closed: Monday (excluding holidays), Year-End Holiday from 26 December to 1st January, and 17 December 2024
Hours: 9:30~17:00 (~19:00 on Friday and Saturday)
Ticket Price
Regular Ticket: 2,000 yen (adults), 1,800 yen (uni and collage students), 1,600 yen (junior high and high school students), 1,000 yen (primary school students)
Advance Ticket (sold until 31 October): 1,800 yen (adults), 1,600 yen (uni and collage students), 1,400 yen (junior high and high school students), 800 yen (primary school students)
Official Website: https://hellokittyexhibition.com/
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<Okinawa Venue>
Location: Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
Date: 7 March to 11 May 2025
Hours: 9:00~18:00
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, the limited-time themed cafe will also open! Check the link below to fine more detail about the Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe!
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