# Special Exhibition: The World of Hiroshi Kagakui, the Picture Book Author Who Made Children Across Japan Smile
_企画展「日本中の子どもたちを笑顔にした絵本作家　かがくいひろしの世界展」_

- **When:** Mon, Nov 23, 2026 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027 (JST)
- **Where:** Tenshin Memorial Ibaraki Museum of Art, Kitaibaraki — 2083 Otsu-machi Tsubaki, Kitaibaraki-shi, Ibaraki
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.835499,140.791336
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Art & Exhibitions
- **Official site:** https://www.tenshin.museum.ibk.ed.jp/viewer/info.html?id=302
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/special-exhibition-the-world-of-hiroshi-kagakui-the

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Hiroshi Kagakui (1955–2009), beloved author of the “Daruma” picture book series, was once a special needs school teacher. In just four years before his untimely passing, he published 16 picture books. This exhibition showcases around 200 original illustrations from all 16 titles, along with approximately 500 pieces of creative materials and idea notebooks, offering a glimpse into his creative journey and the charm of his books. Visitors are welcome to talk freely, and children can enjoy animations and shadow play videos as part of the experience.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/special-exhibition-the-world-of-hiroshi-kagakui-the