The “Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art” embodies artist Tashima Seizo’s vision of a “museum where living things exude an aura,” creating an artistic space that empowers all living creatures. This year, we are launching a workshop series titled “The Aura of Life,” where participants can listen to the voices of the creatures at Hachi.
In these workshops, you can experience feeding and brushing the goats. You’ll also have the chance to interact with baby goats. Please come meet our curious and friendly goats. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Akio Imai, representative of the National Goat Network, who has long been involved in teaching life skills and integrated studies through goat husbandry at elementary schools throughout Niigata Prefecture.
Date & Time | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Public Holiday) 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location | Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art (outside)
Fee | 300 yen (excluding admission fee; free for preschoolers and Toperatoto Club members)
What to Bring | Rain boots or shoes that can get dirty (please refrain from wearing sandals), gloves, and leftover vegetable scraps from home
● Edible vegetables: Cabbage, carrot peels, radish leaves, corn, pumpkin, cucumber
● Non-edible vegetables: Onions, green onions, potatoes
*Since the goats do not like rain, we may not be able to fully conduct the activity if it rains, and the event may be canceled. We will make a decision around 9:00 AM on the day of the event and contact you only if the event is canceled.
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
▼Guest: Akio Imai
Imai Agricultural Engineer Office / Imai Farm. Certified Agricultural Engineer (Agriculture and Livestock). Graduate of Tokyo University of Agriculture. Completed training at research institutes in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. After working on livestock research as an employee of the Niigata Prefecture Government, served as a visiting professor at the Niigata University Center for Regional Collaborative Research. Provided technical guidance on dairy farming and beef cattle in Handan City, Hebei Province, and Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China. Representative of the National Goat Network.
▼Current Special Exhibitions
Spring/Summer Special Exhibition: "Koji Suzuki: Clay Caravan"
Koji Suzuki, one of Japan’s leading picture book authors and artists, has captivated countless readers with his vivid colors, bold lines, and unique worldview born of creative ideas that transcend time and borders.This exhibition features not only the original artwork from the picture books *Dome-gatar* (Tamagawa University Press) and *Denden-densha* (Kotsu Shimbunsha), but also his current creative endeavors—including three-dimensional clay and paper sculptures—as well as a stunning display of massive paintings. It is an exhibition where visitors can fully immerse themselves in Koji Suzuki’s boundless creativity and vibrant energy, which transcend the confines of a mere picture book artist.
[Duration] April 25 (Sat), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026 *Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except national holidays)
[Hours] 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
[Admission] Adults: 800 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students: 400 yen
“The Little Train” Text by Shuntaro Tanikawa, Illustrations by Koji Suzuki (Kotsu Shimbunsha)
“Tales of the Dome” (Memories of the Future) by Arthur Binard, illustrated by Koji Suzuki (Tamagawa University Press)
▼Facility Information
Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art
Opening days: Open year-round (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except holidays) *Closed during winter months
Opening hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM in October and November)
Admission: Adults 800 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 400 yen
Photo by Kanemoto Rintaro
Summary
| Date and time | Tuesday, May 5, 2025 (Public Holiday) 1:00–2:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art |
| Admission |
300 yen
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