Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium Collaboration Special Exhibition 'Until Becoming a Star, Ni.' Niboshi Artist NAMIKO's Autograph Session Decided!
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium will hold an autograph session and workshop on May 30th and 31st, 2026, as related events for the collaboration exhibition 'Until Becoming a Star, Ni.' with niboshi artist NAMIKO. As the exhibition period draws to a close, this will be a valuable opportunity to experience NAMIKO's world.
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Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium (Director: Fumihiro Sato, Location: Pacela 7F, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City) is currently holding the special exhibition 'Until Becoming a Star, Ni.' at the Aqua Alive Gallery until Sunday, May 31, 2026. As related events for the exhibition, we will be selling replica original artworks, holding an autograph session with niboshi artist NAMIKO, and offering a workshop for children titled 'Let's Make a Mendako Hat.'
With only a little over two weeks remaining until the exhibition closes, we invite you to take this opportunity to meet artist NAMIKO at Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium and carefully admire each of the intricately drawn 'niboshi' that fill the works.
1. Replica Art Sale and Autograph Session
Date & Time: May 30 (Sat) - May 31 (Sun), 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Autograph Session Venue: CORAL ~ Colors of the Scene
How to Participate: On-site registration (first-come, first-served)
*Advance phone reservations are not accepted.
Eligible Participants: Those who purchase 'Replica Original Artworks' or 'Niboshi and Fish Illustration Guide' at the venue on the event day.
Target Product Prices: [Replica Original Artworks] 5,500 yen (tax included) ~
[Niboshi and Fish Illustration Guide] Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
*Admission to the exhibition is free, but a separate admission fee is required to participate in the autograph session.
2. Workshop 'Let's Make a Mendako Hat'
We will hold a workshop where you can make hats of NAMIKO-designed deep-sea creatures 'Mendako' (flapjack octopus) and 'Same' (shark).
Children can easily make them, so please join us as a family.
Date & Time: May 30 (Sat) - 31 (Sun), 2026, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: CORAL ~ Colors of the Scene
Participation Fee: 500 yen (tax included)
3. Special Exhibition Overview
Exhibition Title: Special Exhibition 'Until Becoming a Star, Ni.'
Date: March 14 (Sat) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Exhibition Venue: Aqua Alive Gallery
Exhibition Content: 115 original and replica artworks
Admission Fee: Free
Organizer: Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium
4. NAMIKO (NIBOSHI&) Artist Profile
Born in Aichi Prefecture. Fascinated by 'niboshi' (dried sardines) that do not lose their brilliance even when dried, she creates works daily with 'niboshi' as her main motif. In her painting activities, she depicts works with themes of crowds and aspiration for life, winning awards such as Red Bull Ignition Osaka / Amerikamura Streetlight Art Project, Konica Minolta x Pen Magazine Eco & Art Award, and SHIBUYA ART AWARDS. Currently, in addition to niboshi works, she collaborates with aquariums and companies nationwide with her colorful colored pencil works focusing on fish, creating collaborative goods and holding solo exhibitions. In 2024, she held her first overseas solo exhibition at 'Aquarium de Paris' in Paris.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium Facility Overview
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium, opened on October 31, 2025, on the 7th floor of Credo Motomachi / Pacela in the center of Hiroshima City, is an experiential aquarium based on the concept of 'Museum of Water and Life,' exhibiting approximately 200 species and 3,000 creatures. Composed of 8 areas, it provides visitors with wonder and excitement through theatrical spatial presentations using scent, sound, light, and video.
Location: Pacela 7F, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Business Hours: Normally 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing, subject to change depending on the season)
Admission Fees: Adults (Junior high school students and older) 2,000 yen, Elementary school students 1,200 yen, Infants - One infant free per adult, 500 yen for the second infant and onwards.
Official Website here (link not provided in original text)
With only a little over two weeks remaining until the exhibition closes, we invite you to take this opportunity to meet artist NAMIKO at Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium and carefully admire each of the intricately drawn 'niboshi' that fill the works.
1. Replica Art Sale and Autograph Session
Date & Time: May 30 (Sat) - May 31 (Sun), 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Autograph Session Venue: CORAL ~ Colors of the Scene
How to Participate: On-site registration (first-come, first-served)
*Advance phone reservations are not accepted.
Eligible Participants: Those who purchase 'Replica Original Artworks' or 'Niboshi and Fish Illustration Guide' at the venue on the event day.
Target Product Prices: [Replica Original Artworks] 5,500 yen (tax included) ~
[Niboshi and Fish Illustration Guide] Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
*Admission to the exhibition is free, but a separate admission fee is required to participate in the autograph session.
2. Workshop 'Let's Make a Mendako Hat'
We will hold a workshop where you can make hats of NAMIKO-designed deep-sea creatures 'Mendako' (flapjack octopus) and 'Same' (shark).
Children can easily make them, so please join us as a family.
Date & Time: May 30 (Sat) - 31 (Sun), 2026, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: CORAL ~ Colors of the Scene
Participation Fee: 500 yen (tax included)
3. Special Exhibition Overview
Exhibition Title: Special Exhibition 'Until Becoming a Star, Ni.'
Date: March 14 (Sat) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Exhibition Venue: Aqua Alive Gallery
Exhibition Content: 115 original and replica artworks
Admission Fee: Free
Organizer: Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium
4. NAMIKO (NIBOSHI&) Artist Profile
Born in Aichi Prefecture. Fascinated by 'niboshi' (dried sardines) that do not lose their brilliance even when dried, she creates works daily with 'niboshi' as her main motif. In her painting activities, she depicts works with themes of crowds and aspiration for life, winning awards such as Red Bull Ignition Osaka / Amerikamura Streetlight Art Project, Konica Minolta x Pen Magazine Eco & Art Award, and SHIBUYA ART AWARDS. Currently, in addition to niboshi works, she collaborates with aquariums and companies nationwide with her colorful colored pencil works focusing on fish, creating collaborative goods and holding solo exhibitions. In 2024, she held her first overseas solo exhibition at 'Aquarium de Paris' in Paris.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium Facility Overview
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium, opened on October 31, 2025, on the 7th floor of Credo Motomachi / Pacela in the center of Hiroshima City, is an experiential aquarium based on the concept of 'Museum of Water and Life,' exhibiting approximately 200 species and 3,000 creatures. Composed of 8 areas, it provides visitors with wonder and excitement through theatrical spatial presentations using scent, sound, light, and video.
Location: Pacela 7F, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Business Hours: Normally 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing, subject to change depending on the season)
Admission Fees: Adults (Junior high school students and older) 2,000 yen, Elementary school students 1,200 yen, Infants - One infant free per adult, 500 yen for the second infant and onwards.
Official Website here (link not provided in original text)