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Sakura Momoko Exhibition Opens at Tohoku History Museum

The touring show broadens access to Sakura Momoko’s lesser‑seen work beyond Chibi Maruko‑chan.

Overview

  • The Sakura Momoko Exhibition opened at the Tohoku History Museum in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, drawing many fans on its first day with staff encouraging family visits.
  • The show presents about 300 items that include color original manga pages, the handwritten manuscript of the hit essay collection Momono Kanzume, work tools, and collaborative picture books.
  • Curators highlight work outside her best‑known series, featuring Kojikoji and the eccentric manga Kami no Chikara to show the range of her voice and style.
  • This stop marks the exhibit’s first presentation in the Tohoku region and the 10th venue since the tour began in 2022 at the Takamatsu City Museum.
  • The run continues through June 21 with hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays except May 4, and tickets at ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for students, with preschool children free.