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December 2, 2025 at 9:30 am
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January 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm
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Overview
The “Yoshitake Shinsuke Exhibition” (often titled It Might Be a Yoshitake Shinsuke Exhibition) is a highly popular traveling show dedicated to the inventive and humorous world of Shinsuke Yoshitake, one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary picture book authors and illustrators. His debut book, Ringo kamo shirenai (It Might Be an Apple), launched a boom for his fine-line drawings, quirky philosophical themes, and unique perspective on everyday life.
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- Original Drawings: Illustrations from beloved picture books like It Might Be an Apple, The Boring Book, and Still Stuck.
- Massive Sketch Wall: Thousands of tiny sketches and rough drafts from his pocket notebooks, which reveal his stream of ideas.
- Interactive Installations: Unique, playful exhibits based on his books (e.g., places to escape being an “annoying adult”) designed to make visitors experience the world through Yoshitake’s perspective.
The Kochi event, held at the Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art, is a major stop on this nationwide tour.
Why Attend
- Highly Acclaimed Exhibition: The touring show has already attracted over 700,000 visitors across Japan.
- See the Creative Process: Gain rare insight into the mind of a genius with a massive collection of rough sketches, notes, and original drawings.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Yoshitake’s themes appeal to both children and adults, and preschool children receive free admission.
- Discounted Tickets Available Now: Advance tickets offer a significant discount compared to same-day ticket prices.
- Convenient Location: The exhibition is held at the Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art in Kochi Prefecture.
Exhibition Schedule & Venue Information
| Event Name | Period | Closed Dates | Opening Hours | Venue | Prefecture |
| Yoshitake Shinsuke Exhibition in Kochi | 2025/12/2 – 2026/1/12 | 2025/12/27 – 2026/1/1 (Year-end/New Year break) | 9:30 – 16:30 (Last admission 16:00) | Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art | Kochi |
Note: The ticket is valid for entry once per person during the entire exhibition period.
Ticket Types & Pricing
| Ticket Type | Price (¥) | Sales Period | Notes |
| Advance Ticket (General) | 1,100 | Until 2025/12/1 | Discounted from same-day price (TBD). |
| Advance Ticket (High School Students & Younger) | 500 | Until 2025/12/1 | Must present student ID/proof of age if not clearly under high school age. |
| Preschool Children | FREE | Must be accompanied by a guardian. |
Booking with Jasumo
The Advance Ticket sales period is currently running until December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Jasumo offers comprehensive bilingual support to secure your advance tickets (up to 8 tickets per application) before the deadline. We can manage the payment process via convenience store/ATM (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, etc.) or online banking.
You can collect your tickets at a specified 7-Eleven or FamilyMart starting from the purchase date (after May 28, 2025). Please submit your request through the Jasumo Contact Form with the desired ticket type and quantity.
Disclaimer
Jasumo provides a specialized facilitation service for foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents in Japan, assisting with ticket acquisition for cultural events like Europe Kikaku’s 44th Performance “Internet Island Explorer” Tour through authorized platforms. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide international customers through the official booking process, addressing challenges such as:
- Language Barriers: Japanese-only ticketing systems; Jasumo offers bilingual support.
- Local Platforms: Assistance with lottery registration, payments, and e-ticket delivery.
- High Demand: ~300–1,500 seats per venue and troupe’s cult following create sellout risks; we manage deadlines for prime chances.
Securing tickets is not guaranteed. Book via Jasumo by venue deadlines (e.g., Nov 5, 2025, for Tokyo) for official ¥8,500 pricing to avoid resales. For travel planning, we can coordinate with regional tourism boards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the main closed dates for the Kochi exhibition?
The exhibition will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays from December 27, 2025, through January 1, 2026.
What identification is required for discounted tickets?
High school students and older students purchasing the discounted ticket must present their student ID or other proof of eligibility upon entry.
Are there free admissions available?
Yes, preschool children are admitted for free.11
How does the Advance Ticket work?
The Advance Ticket is an open ticket, meaning it is valid for a single entry on any day the museum is open between December 2, 2025, and January 12, 2026.
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