At this special event commemorating Magazine House’s 80th anniversary, all ten editorial teams, including those for ‘anan’, ‘POPEYE’, and ‘BRUTUS’—have come together to create an immersive space where visitors can experience the distinctive world of their magazines through the five senses. More than just a retrospective, this event invites visitors to take part, have fun, and share in anticipation for the future.
Program
Casa BRUTUS Special Exhibition “Takashi Murakami and Murakami House”
Renowned international artist Takashi Murakami will join the project, creating a “Murakami House” on the 3F in the spirit of the publisher name, Magazine House. The space is designed by the architecture startup VUILD. Just what kind of house will Takashi Murakami build with the power of digital fabrication!? There will also be a gallery that offers an exciting experience of his latest creations, including prints based on Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e woodblock prints, which were previously only displayed overseas. Exhibit that ties in with the special feature of the October 9th issue of ‘Casa BRUTUS.’
*”Takashi Murakami and the Murakami House” is a paid event. Advance tickets for specific dates and times can be bought here (external site)
Magazine House A to Z
Magazine House’s A to Z, held on the B2 directly connected from Ginza Station concourse, introduces the history of Magazine House’s founding, epoch-making events, and initiatives for the future through keywords from “A” to “Z.” It is a project where you can enjoy the “past” and “future” of Magazine House in various ways, including exhibitions of valuable materials, exclusive video screenings, and audio content.
Magazine House 80th Anniversary Cover Exhibition
The “Magazine House 80-Year Cover Exhibition” will transform the “Vertical Promenade” that connects the B2 to the 5F into a gallery, where visitors can view rare and iconic covers from the publisher’s many iconic magazines, such as ‘Heibon’ and ‘POPEYE’. Let the covers, which recall the atmosphere of each era, take you back in time, and reflect on how culture has shifted through the years.
Magazine House Store
A pop-up store on the B1 will showcase popular magazines like ‘Croissant’ and ‘Hanako’, alongside much-loved manga such as Kyoko Okazaki’s ‘pink’ and Yoriko Hoshi’s ‘Kyo no Nekomura-san (“Today’s Cat Village”)’. The store will also sell original goods, exclusive sweets handpicked by the editorial teams, and even English-language editions of our Tokyo features for overseas visitors.
‘POPEYE’ ‘BRUTUS’ ‘anan’ Project
The 1F entrance will become a fun space displaying projects produced by the editorial teams. Visitors can experience the dedication and creativity of the editorial teams through highlights such as the ever-popular original ‘POPEYE’ merchandise; a new project from ‘BRUTUS’ in collaboration with the Google AI, Gemini; a special corner for the anan mascot character, “anan Panda”; the “BRUTUS COFFEE KIOSK”; the “Magazine House Used Book Fair”; and more.
Event
On the 4F, where a distribution stage was set up, various events were held, including the popular educational manga “Rika Daman” experiment show, talk shows by Hiroyuki Ehara and Mariko Hayashi, and a rakugo performance by the ‘POPEYE’ editorial department.
*For details and tickets to paid events, please visit the “Magazine House 80-Year Cover Exhibition” special website.
Overview
Date：
October 10 (Fri.) – October 25 (Sat.)
Opening Hours：
Weekdays: 12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. (Last entry at 7:30 P.M.)
Weekends and Holidays: 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Last entry at 7:30 P.M.)
Venue：
Ginza Sony Park : B2 – 5F
Admission：
Free
*Some events, including “Takashi Murakami and Murakami House,” are paid
*For details and tickets to paid events, please visit the “Magazine House 80-Year Cover Exhibition” special website.
Collaborator
Magazine House Co
Founded in 1945. Publishes and produces a wide range of media, including magazine, books, mooks (Japanese magazine-book hybrid), and websites. With titles like ‘anan’, ‘POPEYE’, and ‘BRUTUS’, they continue to deliver distinctive magazines and content that enrich people’s lifestyles.
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