(Ending soon) “Junji Ito Exhibition Enchantment” will be held at Ishinomori Manga Museum until Sunday, September 28th Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture

(Exhibition Ending Soon) “Junji Ito Exhibition: Enchantment” runs until Sunday, September 28th at Ishinomori Manga Museum [Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] ​ Image
URL: Ishinomori Manga Museum (Urban Development Manbou) Press Release: September 22, 2025 (Exhibition Ending Soon) “Junji Ito Exhibition: Enchantment” will be held at Ishinomori Manga Museum until Sunday, September 28th [Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] The currently acclaimed special exhibition “Junji Ito Exhibition” at Ishinomori Manga Museum is finally coming to an end this weekend. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the world of Junji Ito, the manga artist who has captivated the entire world! Image
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Manga artist Junji Ito’s highly original works have touched the hearts of readers both in Japan and overseas, creating a global frenzy. This exhibition, his first large-scale solo exhibition, will feature his original drawings, illustrations, and paintings. In addition to his debut work “Tomie,” as well as manga series such as “Uzumaki,” “Lovesickness of the Dead,” and “Souichi,” the exhibition will also feature original drawings from works such as “Hanging Balloon,” as well as new artwork created specifically for this exhibition. Also, be sure to check out the new “Tomie” figure by figure sculptor Yoshiki Fujimoto. Enjoy a thrilling experience immersed in the world of Junji Ito’s work, which skillfully portrays instinctive human fear and aversion while effortlessly moving between the everyday and the extraordinary, horror and humor. ◆About the exhibition period Dates: Saturday, July 26th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 30 minutes before closing) Venue: Ishinomori Manga Museum, 2nd Floor Special Exhibition Room (2-7 Nakase, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture) [Access] Closed: August 26th, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 24th Admission Fee: Adults ¥900 / Junior and High School Students ¥600 / Elementary School Students ¥250 / Preschoolers Free (Includes admission to the permanent exhibition) [Organizers] Ishinomori Manga Museum, Asahi Shimbun [Special Cooperation] Asahi Shimbun Publications, Shogakukan [Cooperation] Akita Shoten, Iwasaki Shoten, Kodansha [Implementation Cooperation] SBird Promotion [Planning Cooperation] Setagaya Literary Museum [Graphic Design] Yoshioka Hidenori Abe Manami (September Cowboy) (C) J.I./Asahi Shimbun Publications Banner: “Tomie, Adopted Daughter,” 1995 (detail)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-8af1fa950e9c8d06def2c0c520d33667-1380×900.jpg 1. New work “The Ominous Kirie” 2023 (C) Junji Ito/Shogakukan 2. “Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Moo” 2009 (C) Junji Ito/Kodansha 3. “The Dissolving Classroom” 2013 (C) Junji Ito (Akita Shoten) 2014 4. “Tomie” 2000 (C) J.I./Asahi Shimbun Publications 5. “Lovesickness of the Dead” 1997 (C) J.I./Asahi Shimbun Publications 6. “Uzumaki” 1998 (C) Junji Ito/Shogakukan

https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-b798299214d82248655473b5e5903084-230×219.jpg Junji Ito Born in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture in 1963. Manga artist. While working as a dental technician, he made his debut by submitting his first work, “Tomie,” to the magazine “Monthly Halloween,” which won an honorable mention in the Umezu Award. Since then, he has published works such as “The Hanging Balloon,”
“Lovesickness of the Dead,” and “Uzumaki.” He won the Eisner Award in 2019 for “Frankenstein,” and has now won the award four times in total. He has received tremendous support from readers both in Japan and overseas. 《Linked Event》◆Junji Ito Autograph Session◆ Date and Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 12:30 PM on the 1st and 1:45 PM on the 2nd Location: Ishinomaki Kawamachi Community Center Kawabei, 1st Floor Citizens’ Hall Capacity: 50 people per session, 100 people total (※Advance registration required) ★Click here for details about the autograph session.
◆About the special exhibition collaboration menu At the Manga Museum’s 3rd floor observation cafe “Blue Zone,” you will receive a free “limited edition coaster (not for sale)” for every item ordered from the collaboration menu! (6 types in total/distributed randomly) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-b07a59e2d5f43a2ebf497d042c8d94e4-760×172.jpg • Location: Observation cafe “BLUE ZONE” (Ishinomori Mangakan 3rd floor) • Business hours: 10:00-16:50 (L.O. 16:30) *On Saturday, August 2nd, due to the Ishinomori Manga Museum’s changing closing time in conjunction with the Ishinomaki River Opening Festival Fireworks Display, the cafe’s business hours will be 10:00-14:45 (L.O. 14:30). (※If the fireworks display is postponed, the same applies to August 3rd (Sun).) ※The bonus coasters will be available until supplies last. ※Due to ingredient procurement issues, menu items may be out of stock.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-689cfbff6819b56b4b50d767603f1087-600×420.jpg Pasta, meat sauce, printed monaka From Tomie’s “Moromi” Tomie’s Moromi Meat Sauce Pasta ￥1,290 (tax included) “This tastes just like… minced meat…” Meat sauce pasta with a rich meaty flavor. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-c0f39beb036c7adea1b285164ea8ea64-600×420.jpg White rice, black curry, onion ring snack, paprika powder From “The Night of Screams” in “Lovesickness of the Dead”: The Night of Screams: Black Curry ￥1,290 (tax included) A spicy curry inspired by a scene from “The Night of Screams.” Paprika powder is used to represent the red mist!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-2d917d9d15042462c21efae232d2006d-600×420.jpg Pancakes, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, printed monaka From Tomie’s “Assassination” Please place it on a fluffy cushion Pancakes ￥990 (tax included) “What are you trying to do? Putting me on this hard desk!!” A menu that depicts pancakes as fluffy cushions.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-aa35bca55957fb34d352aa0ef93daefb-600×420.jpg Coffee jelly, vanilla soft serve, corn flakes, tapioca, cotton candy From “The Night of Screams” in “Lovesickness of the Dead”: Beautiful Boy Parfait at the Crossroads ￥950 (tax included) A parfait inspired by the “beautiful boy at the crossroads” standing in the thick fog.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-d24c91eacf2e440e34119e12ab6245c9-600×420.jpg Grenadine syrup, carbonated water From Tomie’s “Street Murderer” You, too, can become Tomie… Blood Soda ￥850 (tax included) If you drink this, you, too, can become Tomie…?! Please add your own syrup before drinking.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79726/77/79726-77-aa907ae5da33b0c9f5fb7b74650d48c1-600×420.jpg Milk, coffee or cocoa, latte sheet From Tomie’s “Painter” “Tomie” Latte ￥660 (tax included) A photo of “Tomie” with a strange object in it has been turned into a latte. Enjoy watching the latte sheet crumble. *You can choose between coffee or cocoa. ★For inquiries about events, please contact Ishinomori Manga Museum 〒986-0823 2-7 Nakase, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture Phone: 0225-96-5055 Email: info@manga-kan.com Copyright ©
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