“Kobito Zukan EXPO” opens Friday, November 7th at Daimaru Museum Umeda! An experiential event filled with “Kobito Zukan”!
ROKULINSHA Co., Ltd. Press release: November 1, 2025 To Members of the Press “Kobito Zukan EXPO” will be held at Daimaru Museum Umeda from Friday, November 7th! An experiential event where you’ll be “covered in Kobito Zukan”! Experience the entire world of “Kobito Zukan”! This special EXPO allows you to see, take photos, and have fun with a giant diorama measuring approximately 3 meters in length, a life-size Hidden Peach Tree, photo spots, limited edition merchandise, and more! From Friday, November 7, 2025, the special event “Dwarf Tsukan EXPO” will be held on the 15th floor of the Daimaru Umeda Store at Daimaru Museum Umeda!
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Shinsaibashi, Osaka in December 2024, you can experience the world of “Kobito Zukan” again this winter! The venue is packed with must-see exhibits for fans, including history panels unraveling the history of Kobito Zukan, life-size panels showcasing 285 species of dwarf dwarfs (all species excluding endemic species), and photo spots! And the highlight of the exhibit is a “giant diorama” measuring a whopping 3 meters in length. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the world of “Kobito Zukan” for a truly impressive experience. In addition, a full-scale diorama of the “Hidden Momojiri Tree” will be unveiled at this venue! Six life-size Hidden Momojiri trees will appear. The dioramas, with their full 360-degree detail, will be thrilling no matter where you look! Yees! A variety of event-exclusive merchandise, which was a big hit at the previous venue, will also be available! Even if you haven’t enjoyed the EXPO yet, this is sure to be an opportunity to make some new discoveries. It’s a special event that’s packed with the charm of “Kobito Zukan” and can only be experienced here. [Date and time] Friday, November 7, 2025 – Thursday, November 27, 2025 10:00～20:00 【Venue】 Daimaru Museum (Umeda) 15th floor, Daimaru Umeda Store 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka [Fees] Admission is charged only for the exhibition area. Admission Fee: Adults (13 years and older): 800 yen (tax included) Children (3-12 years old): 500 yen (tax included) Children under 2 years old are free 《Admission Bonus》 As a bonus, you will receive a paper headband modeled after the popular dwarf Tochin! Wear a paper headband and become a “Kobito” to enjoy the exhibition even more♪ *Special gifts will not be given to those with free admission. *Admission to the merchandise corner is free.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-a8357693c955026500ee9b03db3cd201-1280×800.png 【Exhibition Corner Overview】 ■3-meter Giant Diorama A large ecological map in 3D! Observe dwarfs in various habitats, including the ocean, rivers, mountains, and the ground. Enjoy every nook and cranny, from tree hollows and crevices to the sand.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-61d13a73b708ff0d52468299c3219ef2-1000×585.png ■ “Hidden Peach Tree” Original Size Diorama This diorama recreates the peach tree where Hidden Peach Blossoms live. Six Hidden Peach Blossoms are also recreated life-size, creating a stunning piece that encompasses the entire 360 degrees!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-8dc6cc95a4322f1a8bfbc6ecff466cd0-1080×1080.png ■History panel This is a must-see exhibition for fans tracing the history of the “Kobito Zukan” books. ■Introduction to All Dwarf Species A panel exhibition showcasing 285 species of dwarfs (all species except for endemic species) in life-size. Experience the immersive space surrounded by dwarfs, perfect for comparative observation of each individual dwarf. ■Dwarf Balloon A balloon exhibit of a dwarf reptile, approximately 1.5 meters tall. It’s a great photo spot where you can take photos with a background panel of its habitat.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-0ee3d8eea285d08016247d17305a80cb-1080×720.png ■Goods using the main visual ・ Grass Acrylic Stand 1,980 yen (tax included) ・ Acrylic Keychain 880 yen (tax included) ・ Hand Towel 990 yen (tax included) ・ Tote bag 2,980 yen (tax included) ・ T-shirt 990 yen (tax included) ・ Mug 1,650 yen (tax included) ・ Clear File 440 yen (tax included) ・ B5 Desk Pad 440 yen (tax included) ・ Die-cut Sticker 440 yen (tax included) ・Postcard 275 yen (tax included) ・ T-shirt White/Black (size M/L) 3,800 yen (tax included) ・ Large can badge 550 yen (tax included) Trading Cards (2 types) ¥330 (tax included) There’s also a prize card included! Trading cards of all the dwarf species that appear in “The Great Dwarf Encyclopedia” and “The Great Dwarf Endemic Species Encyclopedia: Eastern Japan Edition”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-a35ad2f676f2fdd14b4aa4281cc97d50-1080×720.png ・Trading Card Collection File 1,980 yen (tax included) A collection file just like the “Dwarf Encyclopedia” that you can carry around and store your cards in. ・Trading Pop-Up Acrylic Picture Book 1,100 yen (tax included) Includes a secret that perfectly recreates the contents of “The Great Dwarf Encyclopedia”! Trading Pop-Up Acrylic Picture Book
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-bd5d829997ef8b4728585bb12a9c6505-1080×720.png ■One of a kind! Create your own original printed goods on the spot Purchase your favorite Kobito transfer sticker and T-shirt or tote bag from the merchandise corner, then press the transfer sticker into the position of your choice to create your own original, one-of-a-kind Kobito goods!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-e8e794e6965eb647db2fc735dad788a0-1080×720.png ■285 species of dwarf reptiles (all species excluding endemic species) Acrylic Keychain If you can complete the collection, you’ll be a god!! These are acrylic keychain capsule toys featuring all 285 species of dwarf reptiles discovered and reported to date, excluding endemic species. Each one costs 400 yen.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-c7dcea5360274470a23a7d57549f2069-1080×720.png *Images are of a portion of the capsule toy. Actual product may differ. ■Capsule toy Please note that only stuffed animals (first edition) will be available as regular capsule toys (while supplies last). 【Everyone’s Dwarf Report Event Gift Campaign】 Everyone who requests a “Dwarf Report” will receive a piece of paper on which to draw the dwarf they would like to have. You can draw on the spot, and when you’re done, you can choose to take your drawing home or display it in the store.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-1ceeafdc897ced69ec0a52e514efb3bc-1276×1789.jpg Submit a photo of the dwarf you drew in the “Dwarf Report” on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag “#DwarfZukanEXPO” to enter. Eight winners will be randomly selected to receive a signed
illustration of the dwarf by Nabata and Takayoshi! ◆Recruitment period Friday, November 7, 2025 – Thursday, November 27, 2025 ◆Instagram official account https://www.instagram.com/kobitosofficial/ ◆X (formerly Twitter) official account https://x.com/kobitodukan *Following the official Kobito Zukan account and mentioning
@kobitosofficial on Instagram are also required. *Please make your account public when applying. *The official Kobito Zukan account will contact the winners via direct mail in early December 2025, so please make sure you do not unfollow the account if you have applied. *You cannot specify the Kobito to be drawn on the autographed card. *Prizes will only be shipped to addresses within Japan. *This campaign is sponsored and operated by Rokurinsha Co., Ltd.
Organizer/Planner/Producer Juice Co., Ltd. (In cooperation with: Rokurinsha Co., Ltd., Qualia Co., Ltd.) 【Juice Co., Ltd. X Account】 Please check the official event X before attending! (We will also post information about out-of-stock items here.) https://x.com/juice_inc_ *Business hours may change, admission may be limited, or the venue may be closed. *The event content may change without notice. Juice Co., Ltd. Email info@juice-inc.jp About “Kobito Zukan” Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81580/11/81580-11-984cb85323b14dfc6ebfb66c9930796e-309×376.jpg “Kobito Zukan” is a picture book and book series by Nabata Toshitaka, first published in 2006. In the first picture book, the protagonist “I” discovers a mysterious creature called a “Dwarf,” which is neither an insect nor a plant. The visuals are so striking that they can be a bit shocking at first sight, but they have become a classic read in kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary schools, and are loved primarily by children and their families who genuinely believe in the existence of “Dwarfs.” Following the “How to Catch a Dwarf”
instructions introduced in the book and video series, the game of “Spot the Dwarf” has become all the rage among children. Whether or not they exist is a frequent topic of debate, causing concern for mothers and fathers all over Japan. Don’t just say, “There’s no way they exist,” but listen carefully and strain your eyes. I’m sure you, too, can sense the mysterious presence of the Kobito. Kobito Zukan official website: https://www.kobitos.com/ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobitosofficial/ Official X:
https://x.com/kobitodukan Official LINE: https://www.kobitos.com/line Rokurinsha Co., Ltd. publishes the “Kobito Zukan” series and manages the copyright for the works. Rokurin Co., Ltd.:
https://www.rokurin.jp/ (C)︎Toshitaka Nabata, Rokurinsha