[Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books] Reiko Tada & Akimichi Shimodaira Exhibition "Wakuwaku Doubutsu Dasaland" to be Held from April 11 (Sat)
Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books will host an exhibition of upcycled plates with animal motifs by illustrator couple Reiko Tada and Akimichi Shimodaira, along with their ZINEs and illustrations.
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Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) will host "Wakuwaku Doubutsu Dasaland," an exhibition by Kyoto-based illustrator couple Reiko Tada and Akimichi Shimodaira, at the GALLERY EN Wall inside the store from Saturday, April 11, 2026, to Wednesday, May 6 (public holiday). "Dasara" is an upcycling project by the duo, where they paint on dusty tableware found in recycle shops, sending them off on a new journey. Plates that were once "out of commission" reappear in new attire. Perhaps you might even be reunited with the tableware you let go of that day. ZINEs, goods, and illustration works from "GOLDEN BUTTER BOOKS," an independent press by Reiko Tada and Akimichi Shimodaira, will also be available for sale at the venue. Please come and visit us.
Regarding this exhibition
The "Dasara" project, where forgotten tableware from recycle shops are "fed" (painted) to embark on a wonderful new life, is coming to the GALLERY EN Wall at Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books. The theme this time is "animals." Dogs and cats will be waiting for you, dancing whimsical waltzes and tangos on the plates. Each "Dasara" is one-of-a-kind, the best for making your meals delicious. We hope you'll enjoy them.
(Reiko Tada, Akimichi Shimodaira)
About Artwork Sales
Exhibited works will be available for purchase at the store from 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 11. Additionally, some works can be purchased on the online art marketplace "OIL" from 11:00 AM on Monday, April 13, to 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 6 (public holiday).
https://oil.bijutsutecho.com/gallery/1022
Artist Profiles
Reiko Tada
An illustrator born in Fukuoka, raised in Tokyo, and currently residing in Kyoto. Her published works include the picture book "Minna no Uta Undarakuudasupon" (NHK Publishing). She also publishes ZINEs such as the manga "Chiisai Avocado Nikki" through "GOLDEN BUTTER BOOKS," a joint label with Akimichi Shimodaira.
Akimichi Shimodaira (Murgraph)
Residing in Kyoto. Studied sculpture at Tokyo Zokei University, and after graduation, primarily works in graphic design and illustration. He is involved in book cover illustrations, animation, and has held numerous solo and group exhibitions. In recent years, he obtained a Ph.D. (Academic) from Kyoto Institute of Technology for research on the relationship between color and emotion. He publishes ZINEs, mainly risograph prints, through "GOLDEN BUTTER BOOKS," a joint label with Reiko Tada.
GOLDEN BUTTER BOOKS
An independent press publishing original works by Reiko Tada and Akimichi Shimodaira. They have exhibited at events such as the Tokyo Art Book Fair and the Singapore Art Book Fair.
Event Overview
Reiko Tada & Akimichi Shimodaira Exhibition "Wakuwaku Doubutsu Dasaland"
Dates: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Wednesday, May 6 (public holiday)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books GALLERY EN Wall
Organizer: Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books
Contact: Tel. 075-754-0008
URL: https://store.tsite.jp/kyoto-okazaki/event/art/53549-1206420324.html
Store Information
Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books
A bookstore that expresses and conveys the charm of art and Japanese culture both domestically and internationally. It is a cultural space adjacent to a theater, museum, and park, integrating a curated selection of books and goods, an art gallery, a cafe, and a restaurant. We offer a unique time and space befitting "Kyoto Okazaki," a hub for cultural dissemination.
Address: Park Plaza 1F, ROHM Theatre Kyoto, 13 Okazaki Saishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 606-8342
Phone Number: 075-754-0008
Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Website: https://store.tsite.jp/kyoto-okazaki/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyoto.okazaki_tsutayabooks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyoto.okazaki.tsutayabooks/
Online Store: https://oil.bijutsutecho.com/gallery/1022