Step into the hauntingly beautiful world of legendary horror manga artist Junji Ito in his first large-scale solo exhibition. Showcasing over 600 original hand-drawn works, including illustrations, paintings, and manga pages, the exhibition offers an in-depth look at Ito’s uniquely grotesque and captivating style that has mesmerized readers around the globe.
Featured works include his iconic debut Tomie, the hypnotic Uzumaki, the eerie Lovesickness of the Dead, and the darkly comic Soichi series. Fans can also explore original art from short stories like The Hanging Balloon and discover new pieces created exclusively for the exhibition.
Don’t miss the debut of a stunning new Tomie figure, sculpted by renowned artist Keiki Fujimoto.
Exclusive Junji Ito signing event
Date and time: Sunday, September 7, 2025 ①12:30～ ②13:45～
Capacity: 50 people per session (total: 100 people)
Price: ¥5,400* (*The price includes the official illustration book "Junji Ito Exhibition: Enchantment Illustrations" (one volume) with sleeve and a ticket to the Ishinomori Manga Museum.)
Tickets: Getting tickets for the Junji Ito signing event involves signing up for their ticket lottery on e-Plus. Ticket winners will be announced on Thursday, July 31, at which point you pay for your ticket.
Note: This event is not held at the museum itself. It is held at the Ishinomaki City Kawamachi Community Center, about a five minutes’ walk away.
Junji Ito Enchantment Exhibition
Venue: Ishinomori Manga Museum, 2F, Special Exhibition Room (Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture)
Dates: Saturday July 26, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Price: ¥900 (adult), ¥600 (junior and senior high school students), ¥250 (elementary school students), free for preschoolers; this fee includes admission to other permanent exhibitions.
Website: Tickets can be purchased online at e-Plus.
Note: The exhibition will be closed on August 26, September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 24.
Junji Ito cafe menu at Ishinomori Manga Museum
Location: Panoramic Cafe "BLUE ZONE" (3rd floor, Ishinomori Manga Museum)
Opening times: 10am–4:50pm* (Last order: 4:30pm)
At the Manga Museum's 3rd floor observation cafe "Blue Zone," you will receive one limited coaster for every item ordered from the collaboration menu! There are six types to collect in total, each distributed randomly, while stock lasts.
- Tomie's Moromi Pasta with Moromi Meat Sauce from Tomie
- Screaming Night Black Curry from "Screaming Night" by The Dead Man's Lovesickness
- Please place it on a fluffy cushion from Tomie's "Assassination"
- Parfait of the Beautiful Boy at the Crossroads from "The Night of Screams"
- Tomie's "Street Murder" Blood Soda
- "Tomie" coffee or cocoa latte
Junji Ito Enchantment Exhibition merch
Exclusive merchandise will also be on sale at these exhibitions, inspired by eerie stories, scenes, and characters from Junji Ito’s unnerving creations:
- Acrylic keychains with art and quotes
- A metal brooch inspired by the story of “The Hanging Balloons”
- A “Floating Pen” dedicated to the same story
- An Uzumaki Noritake Cup & Saucer
Future Junji Ito exhibitions
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Event: Junji Ito Enchantment Exhibition
Venue: Telepia Hall
Opening times: 10am–5pm* (*Last admission is at 4:30pm)
Dates: Saturday, October 11 to Thursday, December 25, 2025
Advance ticket prices: ¥1,600 (adult), ¥1,000 (junior and senior high school students), ¥800 (elementary school students), free for preschoolers.
Same-day ticket prices: ¥1,800 (adult), ¥1,200 (junior and senior high school students), ¥1,200 (elementary school students), free for preschoolers*.
Website: Telepia Hall
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online via the museum’s website or Lawson Ticket.
Nagoya Junji Ito autograph session
A signing event with Junji Ito will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
More information and tickets can be found at the museum and Lawson Tickets links above.
