Koji Suzuki, one of Japan’s leading picture book authors and illustrators, has captivated countless readers with his vivid colors, bold lines, and unique worldview born of creative ideas that transcend time and borders.This exhibition features not only the original artwork from the picture books *Dome-gatar* (Tamagawa University Press) and *Denden-densha* (Kotsu Shimbunsha), but also his current creative endeavors—including three-dimensional clay and paper sculptures—as well as a stunning display of large-scale paintings. It is an exhibition where visitors can fully immerse themselves in Koji Suzuki’s boundless creativity and vibrant energy, which transcend the confines of the picture book genre.
- [Duration] April 25 (Sat), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026 *Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except holidays)
- 【Hours】10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 【Admission】Adults: 800 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 400 yen
“The Little Train” Text by Shuntaro Tanikawa, Illustrations by Koji Suzuki (Kotsu Shimbunsha)
“Tales of the Dome” (Memories of the Future) by Arthur Binard, illustrated by Koji Suzuki (published by Tamagawa University Press)
▼Talk Event: "Koji Suzuki × Tashima Seizo Talk Event"
Event Overview
Date and Time: Saturday, May 23, 2:00 PM (approx. 1.5 hours)
Venue: Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art, 1st Floor, Kusamura Room
Admission: Free (Museum admission fee applies separately)
*No registration required. Please feel free to join us.
Koji Suzuki
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1948. Raised on goat’s milk. Has been drawing on the ground and digging holes since childhood, and continues to do so to this day. Currently resides in Kobe. His live painting performances, featuring improvisational drawings using the “Super-Ha” technique, take place mainly on the streets, where he paints on giant canvases using chopsticks for hands and feet, sweeping passersby into a cosmic explosion of the vast universe! Lately, he’s been obsessed with kneading clay. His picture books include *Enso-kun Rides the Train*, *Ghost Drive*, *Mountain Disco*, *Kobekko*, and *Chinchiraka and the Giant Man*. His art books include *Koji Suzuki’s Great Magic Art Book* and *The Sky Slide*. In 2019, NHK Educational TV’s *Sunday Art Museum* aired an episode titled “The World of Koji Suzuki.”
Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art
Photo by Gentaro Ishizuka
- [Open] April 25 (Sat), 2026 – November 23 (Mon, Holiday) *Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except holidays)
- [Hours] 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Until 4:00 PM starting in October
- 【Admission】Adults: 800 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students: 400 yen
Summary
| Date and time | April 25 (Sat), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026 *Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except holidays) |
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| Venue |
Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art (2310-1 Sanada-ko, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture 948-0111) |
| Admission |
Adults: 800 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 400 yen
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