“More Than Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition”: Highlights of the exhibit and ticket sales information revealed.

A collaboration with miniature photographer and artist Tatsuya Tanaka has also been confirmed! Tickets will go on sale from 12:00 on Saturday, May 23rd.

We are pleased to announce the highlights of the "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition," which will be held at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM from July 10th (Friday) to September 6th (Sunday), as well as ticket sales information.

An unprecedented interactive exhibition where you can "get to know" Pingu and "play" with him.

"More Than Just Cute!? The Pingu Exhibition" is an interactive exhibition themed around an amusement park, where visitors can see, touch, and enjoy Pingu's previously unknown charms.

Through exhibits of valuable clay models used in actual animation production, early studio records, storyboards, and other production materials, visitors can experience the history of Pingu and its characters, getting a feel for the origins of the work. There will also be a photo spot inspired by "Pingu's house," familiar from the anime!

In addition, there is plenty of content that focuses on Pingu's expressive facial expressions, unique movements, and the mysterious "Pingu language" that can be understood even without words.

Valuable clay models will also be on display (※Image is for illustrative purposes only)

Stretch, shrink, dance, play…! Experience the freedom unique to clay animation, where characters move with plenty of humor and change shape at will, and discover Pingu's multifaceted charm—it's not just cute!

Please note that information about the merchandise will be released on the exhibition's official website and social media around the end of June . We plan to offer a wide variety of Pingu-themed items that are "not just cute!", so please look forward to them!

With over 4 million followers on Instagram, we've decided to collaborate with the popular miniature photographer and artist, Tatsuya Tanaka!

A collaboration has been announced between Tatsuya Tanaka (miniature photographer and artist specializing in reimagining everyday objects as something else), who is very popular for his miniature art, and Pingu. Three Pingu works that Tatsuya Tanaka has previously posted on social media will be exhibited for the first time, and new works are currently being created specifically for this exhibition.
Enjoy the world of Pingu, which is "more than just cute!", as expressed through the playful miniatures created by Tatsuya Tanaka.

▼A collaborative work between Tatsuya Tanaka and Pingu (New works will be announced at a later date!)

"Pingu (Rock) Onigiri"

"An inseparable relationship"

"Pingu Breaks Out of His Shell"

Tatsuya Tanaka's Profile

Miniature photographer and artist specializing in reinterpretations. Born in Kumamoto in 1981. In 2011, he began "MINIATURE CALENDAR," an art project that reinterprets everyday objects from a miniature perspective. Since then, he has continued to publish his work online every day. The cumulative number of visitors to his exhibitions held both domestically and internationally, "MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition: The World of Tanaka Tatsuya's Reinterpretations," has exceeded 3.2 million (as of January 2026). His major works include the title sequence for the 2017 NHK serial drama "Hiyokko," the opening movie for Nihonbashi Takashimaya SC, and participation as an exhibit creator for the Japan Pavilion at the 2020 Dubai International Expo. He has over 4 million followers on Instagram (as of January 2026). His published works include "MINIATURE LIFE," "Small Wonders," "MINIATURE TRIP IN JAPAN," and picture books such as "Kumitate," "Osushi ga Fuku o Kai ni Kita," and "Medama no Spot."

▼Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tanaka_tatsuya

Tickets go on sale from 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 23rd! Purchase your tickets before the opening day and receive an original clear bookmark from the "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition"!

Tickets will go on sale at eplus from 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 23rd.
Those who make a purchase between May 23rd (Sat) and July 9th (Thu) will receive one random "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" original clear bookmark (5 types in total) as a gift! Please be sure to purchase one.

Ticket price (tax included)
General public/University students: 2,200 yen; Junior/Senior high school students: 1,650 yen; Elementary school students: 550 yen

Ticket purchase URL: https://eplus.jp/pingu-exhibit26/

*The above URL will become valid from 12:00 on Saturday, May 23rd.
*The following periods require specific date and time reservations.

[Date and Time Selection Period] July 10th (Fri) – 12th (Sun), August 8th (Sat) – August 16th (Sun), September 5th (Sat), September 6th (Sun)

▼Pre-opening ticket purchase bonus: Original clear bookmark from the "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" (5 types in total)
For each ticket purchased, you will receive one random "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" original clear bookmark (5 types in total)!
Look forward to seeing what expressions, movements, and shapes Pingu will appear in!

*Free admission for preschool children (accompanied by a guardian only) *Each ticket is valid for one person, one time only. Re-entry is not permitted.
*Please note that we do not accept cancellations, changes, reissues, or refunds after purchase.
*Please check the eplus website for details regarding fees and other charges.
*Tickets will also be sold at the ticket counter inside the venue. Availability and sales times vary depending on the day, so please check the official website.
*Students entering with student tickets may be asked to present their student ID.
*A 50% discount is available for those presenting a disability certificate and one accompanying person assisting them.
*During peak hours, you may have to wait to enter.
*Depending on the crowd situation, a numbered ticket system may be implemented.
*Resale of tickets for this exhibition is strictly prohibited. Please note that we will not be held responsible for any problems arising from tickets obtained illegally.
*Please note that you cannot use the shop only, nor can you re-enter the exhibition room or shop.

[“More Than Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition” Event Details]

• Event name: "More Than Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition"
• Exhibition Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) – September 6, 2026 (Sun) *Open every day during the exhibition period • Venue: YURAKUCHO MUSEUM (Yurakucho, Tokyo)
Tokyo International Forum, B1F, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan. Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, July 10th (Friday), August 10th (Monday) to 14th (Friday)
10:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30)
Organizer/Planner: Sony Creative Products

▼ "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" Official Website
https://pingu-exhibit26.jp
▼ "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/pingu_exhibit26/
▼ "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" Official X
https://x.com/pingu_exhibit26

Pingu is a stop-motion animation created by Swiss filmmaker Ottmar Gutmann.
2025 marked the 45th anniversary of the creation of the test film that would become the prototype for "Pingu" in 1980.
Since 1990, the TV series has been broadcast in over 155 countries and regions worldwide, and the heartwarming and humorous stories of Pingu, a little penguin boy, and his friends are loved by people all over the world.
▼Pingu Official Website https://www.pingu.jp/
▼Pingu Official Instagram (@pingu_jp) https://www.instagram.com/pingu_jp/
▼Pingu Official X (@pingu_jpn) https://x.com/pingu_jpn
▼Pingu Official YouTube (@Pingu) https://www.youtube.com/@Pingu

About YURAKUCHO MUSEUM

Yurakucho in Tokyo is a place where art, music, people working and playing, and many people and cultures intersect.
The new exhibition space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" that will be created inside the Tokyo International Forum will make flexible use of two gallery spaces of different sizes.
We will create a variety of exhibitions and events where visitors can encounter new works and forms of expression.
This museum is a place of "beginnings," where people and works of art connect and spread.

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Tokyo International Forum, B1F, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan <Access>
JR Line: 1 minute walk from Yurakucho Station / 5 minute walk from Tokyo Station (connected to Keiyo Line Tokyo Station via the B1F underground concourse)
subway:
Yurakucho Line, Yurakucho Station (connected via the B1F underground concourse)
5-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Hibiya Line / 5-minute walk from Hibiya Station 5-minute walk from Nijubashimae Station on the Chiyoda Line / 7-minute walk from Hibiya Station 5-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Marunouchi Line 7-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Ginza Line / 7-minute walk from Kyobashi Station 5-minute walk from Hibiya Station on the Mita Line

▼Official website: https://yurakuchomuseum.jp
▼Official Instagram (@yurakucho_museum) https://www.Instagram.com/yurakucho_museum/
▼Official X (@yurakuchomuseum) https://x.com/yurakuchomuseum

[More than just cute!? Pingu Exhibition Public Relations Office] Press Release