POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft
September 12 - December 7, 2025
Pokémon are mysterious creatures filled with many secrets. They first appeared in the Game Boy games Pokémon Red and Green, released in Japan in 1996. The video games combine multiple elements, like the “collection” aspect of capturing and evolving the Pokémon, and the “communication” aspect of trading and battling with friends. In addition, Pokémon has expanded into various media such as Trading Cards, animated series and films, apps, and merchandise, and has attained global popularity. This exhibition showcases about 90 works by 20 Japanese artists, ranging from a Living National Treasure to emerging young creatives, who have taken on the challenge to create Pokémon-inspired artworks using a variety of materials and techniques. Enjoy the craft Japan is proud of and the enduring appeal of Pokémon.
Title
20th Anniversary Exhibition – POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft
Place
3F Temporary Exhibition Room
Dates
September 12 (Fri) – December 7 (Sun), 2025
Closed
September 16 (Tue), October 6 (Mon), October 20 (Mon), November 4 (Tue), November 17 (Mon), December 1 (Mon)
Opening Hours
10:00 – 18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Price
★Advance tickets sale period: from July 18 (Fri) until September 11 (Thu), 2025★
Tickets can be purchased at the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, from the Lawson Ticket website and at Lawson convenience stores (L-code: 81733).
| Admission fee | Advance | Same-day | Weeknight |
| Adults | ¥1600 | ¥1900 | ¥1700 |
| Junior high & high school | ¥1200 | ¥1500 | ¥1300 |
| Elementary school | ¥900 | ¥1200 | ¥1000 |
*Admission is free for children below elementary school age.
*Weeknight tickets can be purchased only at the venue for same-day use (valid for entry from 16:00 from Monday to Friday, excluding national holidays).
*Rekibun Tomo no Kai members, and students and staff from universities belonging to the Campus Members program enjoy same-day admission at the price of an advance ticket. Please present your membership card or university-issued ID card at the ticket counter.
[Limited quantity]
◎Premium ticket ¥3500
◎Premium ticket A/B (includes event access) ¥3500
*Premium tickets come with a “Pokémon x Kogei mini hata” kite which is exclusive to the Nagasaki venue.
*Premium tickets are available only from the Lawson Ticket website.
Organizers
Nagasaki Shimbunsha, Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, NHK Enterprises Fukuoka Branch Office
Co-organizers
Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nagasaki Station, NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting Company, KTN Television Nagasaki Co., Ltd., NCC Nagasaki Culture Telecasting Corporation, NIB Nagasaki International Television Broadcasting, Inc.
Supervision
National Crafts Museum
Special Cooperation
The Pokémon Company
Cooperation
Nagasaki Medical Association, Nagasaki Shimbun Sales Center
Sponsor
Bunmeido Souhonten
Support
Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefectural Board of Education, Nagasaki City Board of Education, Nagasaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association, Nagasaki Prefectural Art Association, Nagasaki Prefectural Association of Theatre Owners, Nagasaki Cable Media Inc., FM Nagasaki Co., Ltd., Saga Television Station Co., Ltd.
Production Cooperation
NHK Promotions Inc.
Dedicated Website
