Cat Lovers, Don't Miss: 'Iwagou Mitsumasa's Japan Cat Walk' Photo Exhibition as a Summer Vacation Special Event

The Tokai City Sōzō no Mori Exchange Center (facility manager: Chita Media Network Co., Ltd.) will host a special summer vacation event: the photo exhibition 'Iwagou Mitsumasa's Japan Cat Walk' by renowned animal photographer Mitsumasa Iwagou. The exhibition features a captivating collection of photographs capturing cats living freely and affectionately, enchanting audiences across generations. Visitors can enjoy a heartwarming cultural experience with their families during summer break, observing the charming expressions and gestures of cats. To accommodate diverse lifestyles and allow ample viewing time, the exhibition will remain open until 21:00.

[About Mitsumasa Iwagou] Born in Tokyo in 1950, Mitsumasa Iwagou is an animal photographer who has been photographing everyday cats for over half a century. Since 2012, NHK BS has aired 'Iwagou Mitsumasa's World Cat Walk'. In 2019, he served as director of the film 'The Cat and the Old Man', filmed in Aichi Prefecture.

<Event Overview>

Event Name: Photo Exhibition 'Iwagou Mitsumasa's Japan Cat Walk' Dates: Friday, July 31, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026

Note: Closed on Monday, August 10 Hours: 9:30 – 21:00 (last admission at 20:00) Venue: South Building 1st Floor, Multipurpose Gallery, Tokai City Sōzō no Mori Exchange Center (Address: 11 Kitsutsumi, Yokosuka-cho, Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture / 3-minute walk from 'Owari-Yokosuka Station' on the Meitetsu Tokoname Line) Google Maps URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pgyTAcpwKeJGn1ucA Admission Fees: [Advance Tickets] Adults 1,000 JPY / Students (high school and above) 700 JPY / Children (ages 4–middle school) 500 JPY [Same-day Tickets] Adults 1,200 JPY / Students 800 JPY / Children 600 JPY *Children under 3 years old enter free *Advance and same-day tickets available at Tokai City Sōzō no Mori Exchange Center and various ticketing outlets including PIA ■Event Page URL: https://tokai-souzou.jp/news/p5587/ ■PIA URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/nekoaruki/ Organizers: 'Iwagou Mitsumasa's Japan Cat Walk' Executive Committee / Tokai City Sōzō no Mori Exchange Center Support: Tokai City / Tokai City Board of Education

Cooperation: NHK Enterprises, Inc. / G's Corporation

Production: Creviis

Additional plans include film screenings and sales of related merchandise such as photo books and original goods.

Official Flyer (PDF)

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<About Tokai City Sōzō no Mori Exchange Center>

A new cultural exchange facility in Tokai City where people gather to 'watch,' 'create,' and 'enjoy' films and videos. The center features a movie theater, filming studios, video editing rooms, and professional audio equipment, creating an accessible space for enjoying visual media. It also includes galleries and meeting rooms, serving as a community hub for local residents to gather and interact.

Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the building features a warm, wood-inspired design and a striking curved roof inspired by the festival floats of the Owari-Yokosuka Festival (Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture). As a place where people of all generations connect and new cultures and creativity emerge, the center hosts diverse events and experiential programs.

Official Website: 'Tokai City Sōzō no Mori Exchange Center'

<Contact for Inquiries>

Tokai City Sōzō no Mori Exchange Center TEL: 0562-32-5700 (Contact: Yurigusa, Kato)