Meguro Museum of Art Collection Exhibition: "Tokyo Puck" and Its Era + Special Feature: Kitazawa Rakuten's "Kodomo no Tomo" – Source Materials
Comparing Original Artworks from "Tokyo Puck" and Kitazawa Rakuten’s "Kodomo no Tomo" at Meguro Museum of Art
This exhibition is ideal for anyone interested in contrasting satirical cartoons reflecting a turbulent era with original illustrations from children's picture magazines. Meguro Museum of Art is showcasing 96 original drawings from its collection of "Tokyo Puck" alongside original artwork by Kitazawa Rakuten for "Kodomo no Tomo" (Children's Friend).
- Venue
- Meguro Museum of Art
- Admission & participation
- Adults 700円 / College & high school students and seniors 65+ 550円. Free for junior high school students and younger, and visitors with disabilities plus one caregiver. See main text for group/local resident discounts and free admission dates.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
96 Satirical Drawings from the 1920s–1930s Alongside Kitazawa Rakuten's Picture Magazine Originals
First published in 1905, "Tokyo Puck" was Japan's first full-color satirical cartoon magazine. This exhibition focuses on 96 original illustrations from the museum's collection, created for the magazine's third and fourth publication runs during the 1920s and 1930s. Together, these works capture a tumultuous era—from post-earthquake reconstruction following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake through the Great Depression and the march toward war—with sharp wit and incisive perspective.
Marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Kitazawa Rakuten, the magazine's founder and Japan's first professional cartoonist, the exhibition also presents a special display of his original art for "Kodomo no Tomo", where he served as chief illustrator. Visitors can appreciate the warm, gentle appeal of his children's illustrations alongside his biting social satire.
Check Free Admission on October 11 and Meguro Ward Discounts
Admission is 700 JPY for adults, 550 JPY for university and high school students as well as seniors aged 65 and over, and free for junior high school students and younger, as well as visitors with disabilities and one accompanying caregiver. Visitors who live, work, or study in Meguro Ward can present valid proof at the desk to enter at group rates (550 JPY for adults, 400 JPY for college/high school students and seniors 65+).
There are also designated free admission days. On October 11, admission is free for all visitors in celebration of the Meguro Citizens Festival (Meguro Kumin Matsuri), and Meguro residents who show proof of residence will also receive a commemorative gift. On the final day, November 15 (the museum's anniversary), free admission is offered exclusively to those who live, work, or study in Meguro Ward upon presenting valid identification.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title目黒区美術館コレクション展『東京パック』とその時代 + 特集展示 北澤楽天の『子供之友』
| Exhibition Period | 2026-10-10〜2026-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Meguro Museum of Art |
| Admission & Participation | Adults 700円 / College & high school students and seniors 65+ 550円. Free for junior high school students and younger, and visitors with disabilities plus one caregiver. See main text for group/local resident discounts and free admission dates. |
| Address | 2-4-36 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063 (Adjacent to Meguro Kumin Center) |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Steps for Visiting Meguro Museum of Art
- 01
Check visit dates and discount terms
Review the schedule for irregular changes, such as the Tuesday, October 13 closure, as well as dates for free admission and ward-resident discounts.
- 02
Prepare the required identification
Visitors who live, work, or study in Meguro Ward should bring appropriate proof of status to present at the reception desk.
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Travel from Meguro Station on foot or by bus
Walk approximately 10 minutes from Meguro Station to the grounds, then proceed into the museum galleries.
Detailed access info
Approx. 10-minute walk from Meguro Station (JR, Tokyo Metro, Toei, Tokyu lines). By Tokyu Bus: approx. 3-minute walk from Dendo Shogakko Iriguchi or approx. 5 minutes from Gonnosukezaka. No visitor parking available.
From other stations and routes
Dendo Shogakko Iriguchi
About 3 min on foot to the facility entranceGonnosukezaka
About 5 min on foot to the facility entrance
Monday Closures, Holiday Schedule Adjustments, and Directions from Meguro Station
The museum is regularly closed on Mondays. However, it will open on Monday, October 12 (a public holiday) and close the following day on Tuesday, October 13. Please double-check the calendar when scheduling your trip. Opening hours and final entry times are not specified here, so please consult official museum information before your visit.
There is no dedicated visitor parking on-site. The museum is roughly a 10-minute walk from Meguro Station, served by the JR, Tokyo Metro Namboku, Toei Mita, and Tokyu Meguro lines. Make sure to account for the walk from the property entrance to the exhibition galleries. If arriving by Tokyu Bus, it is about a 3-minute walk from the Dendo Shogakko Iriguchi stop or about 5 minutes from the Gonnosukezaka stop.
2-4-36 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063 (Adjacent to Meguro Kumin Center)
Google Maps search result based on venue name and address. Please check official sources for the specific event hall and entrance location on the day.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know before you go
Are there days with free admission?
Yes. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, admission is free for all visitors for the Meguro Citizens Festival. In addition, on Sunday, November 15, the museum's anniversary, admission is free only to visitors who live, work, or study in Meguro Ward upon presenting valid proof.
What do I need to receive the discount for Meguro Ward residents, workers, or students?
You must present documents verifying that you live, work, or attend school in Meguro Ward at the museum reception desk. With valid ID, group rates apply on regular exhibition days (550 JPY for adults, etc.).
Can I visit by car?
There is no dedicated parking for museum visitors. Please use public transportation such as trains or buses. The venue is about a 10-minute walk from Meguro Station.
