Special exhibition
SPECIAL Exhibition
The World of Manga Artist Ima Ichiko Exhibition
2026/9/ 12 (Saturday)~2026 years 11 month 23 date (month)
- Open Hours
- 9:30-18:00 (admission until 17:30)
*Opening at 10:40 on Saturday, March 12th - closing day
- Every Tuesday (except September 22nd and November 3rd)
Thursday, September 24th, Wednesday, November 4th - Viewing fee
- Generally 600 yen (480 yen)
University student 300 yen (240 yen)
*Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.You can also see the permanent exhibition with the special exhibition admission ticket.
*Admission is free for elementary, junior high, and high school students and those of equivalent age, as well as holders of various disability certificates and Mirairo IDs. - Sale of advance tickets
- Advance/general 480 yen
- Organizer
- Koshi no Kuni Literature Museum
- Co-sponsored
- Kitanihon Shimbun
Tulip TV - Special cooperation
- 今市子
Asahi Shimbun Publishing
Ichiko Ima is a manga artist from Himi City, Toyama Prefecture. She made her debut as a manga artist in 1993 with "My Beautiful Green Palace".
In 1995, he began serializing his representative work, "Hyakki Yakōshō" (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons). This work, which depicts the mysterious experiences of a protagonist who can see yokai (supernatural beings), has been highly praised for its meticulously calculated dialogue and panel layouts that construct a unique space and time, as well as its outstanding expressive power through exceptional compositional skills and solid drawing techniques. In 2006, it received the Excellence Award in the Manga Division at the 10th Japan Media Arts Festival.
In addition, she has worked on a wide range of genres, including horror, fantasy, and comedy, as well as "My Finch and Me," an essay manga that humorously depicts her life with many finches.
This exhibition showcases the works of Ima Ichiko, whose delicate line drawings and beautiful colors have captivated many readers. Through the display of precious original artwork, please enjoy the creative world that manga artist Ima Ichiko has spun.
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