Interactive Beetle and Stag Beetle Exhibition 'Touch! Shoot! Amaze!' to be Held at Tokorozawa Sakura Town from July 18, 2026
KADOKAWA Corporation will co-host the 'Interactive Beetle and Stag Beetle Exhibition' at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama Prefecture on select dates from July 18 to August 16, 2026, with Kadokawa Media House. Expanding on last year's popular event, it will feature hands-on interaction with insects in a large enclosure, and showcase rare live specimens and taxidermy from Japan and abroad, including the Hercules beetle. A paid insect specimen-making workshop will also be held on a limited basis.
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Following its popularity last year, this event returns for the summer vacation, now bigger and better. A large insect enclosure will be set up, allowing visitors to directly interact with approximately 160 domestic beetles and stag beetles, including the Dorcus hopei binodulosus. The exhibition will also feature about 15 species of popular live insects from Japan and overseas, such as the Hercules and Neptune beetles.
The specimen display is also extensive, with over 100 types of real specimens from larva to adult, including the 'Rojas Sinuosus Stag Beetle' from Peru, which was just certified as a new species in September 2025, and the Caucasus beetle. These valuable specimens are provided in cooperation with Hanataki Natural Arts Co., Ltd.
Furthermore, there will be a photo corner where visitors can take a commemorative picture with either the highly popular Hercules beetle or the Phalacrognathus muelleri. At the merchandise corner, items such as a 'Hercules Beetle Larva Kit,' insect '3D Keychains,' the recently trending 'edible insects,' and KADOKAWA's educational book 'Kadokawa's Collectible Encyclopedia GET! Insects' will be available for purchase.
A new special project, the 'Let's Make an Insect Specimen!' workshop, will be held exclusively on Saturday, July 18 and 25. This class, where participants can create their own unique specimen, will be held three times a day with a capacity of 25 people each, lasting about 90 minutes. The participation fee is 3,000 yen (tax included), and a separate admission ticket to the insect exhibition is required. Tickets will be sold in advance on a dedicated website starting June 8.
As a bonus, elementary school children and younger visitors will receive an original sticker from the 'Collectible Encyclopedia GET!' series (a deluxe hologram version on Saturdays).
The event will be held at SAKU-Lab on the 2nd floor of Tokorozawa Sakura Town from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (ending at 3:00 PM on the final day). Admission is 500 yen for ages 4 to elementary school, 1,200 yen for junior high school students and older (both tax included), and free for children 3 and under. For safety, visitors must follow staff instructions and be careful not to get their fingers pinched by stag beetles. The organizers assume no responsibility for accidents or theft.
During the period, a special commemorative goshuin stamp (1,000 yen) will be available at the Musashino Reiwa Shrine within the complex, and the AR facility 'HADO ARENA' will offer a 10% discount on services upon presentation of the insect exhibition ticket.
FAQ
When and where will the 'Fureai Kabuto-mushi, Kuwagata Insect Exhibition 2026 Summer' be held?
It will be held at the SAKU-Lab event space on the 2nd floor of Tokorozawa Sakura Town, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, from July 18 (Sat) to 20 (Mon), July 25 (Sat) to 26 (Sun), August 1 (Sat) to 2 (Sun), August 8 (Sat) to 11 (Tue), and August 13 (Thu) to 16 (Sun) in 2026.
How much is the admission fee for the insect exhibition?
The admission fee is 500 yen for children aged 4 to elementary school age, and 1,200 yen (including tax) for middle school students and older. Admission is free for children 3 years old and under. Tickets are recommended to be purchased in advance via the website.
What can we do at this event?
You can interact with about 160 domestic stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles in large insect houses, view exhibits of approximately 15 species of live insects from Japan and abroad, including the Hercules beetle, and see around 100 species of real specimens, including the new 'Lo-ha-si Shiwabane Kuwagata.' Additionally, you can take commemorative photos with popular insects, purchase goods, and attend a paid insect specimen-making class.
Can you tell me about the 'Let's Make Insect Specimens!' class?
The 'Let's Make Insect Specimens!' class is held on July 18 (Sat) and July 25 (Sat) only, with a participation fee of 3,000 yen (including tax). A separate admission ticket for the insect exhibition is required. The class lasts about 90 minutes and is held three times a day, with a capacity of 25 people per session. Tickets can be purchased in advance from a dedicated website starting June 8.
Are there any precautions to take when attending the insect exhibition?
Since insects are living creatures, you must follow the instructions of the staff. There is a risk of being pinched by a rhinoceros beetle, and the organizers are not liable for any accidents. Eating is not allowed inside the venue, but you can bring in covered drinks like bottled water.