Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum 'Funeshilu' to Hold 1st Anniversary Special Event: 'Super Easy Ship Drawing Class'!

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Katsuhiro Kato, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will hold a special summer vacation event, "Super Easy Ship Drawing Class," for two days on July 25 (Sat.) and July 26 (Sun.), 2026, at the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum "Funeshilu" (Note 1).

Thanks to your support, Funeshilu, which opened on July 19, 2025, will soon celebrate its first anniversary. As part of the first anniversary project, this event will feature Tatsumi Nakamura (PUNIP cruises) (Note 2), an illustrator who continues to create works with ships as a theme, as the instructor. This hands-on workshop will allow participants of all ages, from children to adults, to enjoyably learn about the unique shapes and structures of ships while drawing them. It is recommended for summer vacation free studies or outings with family, offering a chance to experience the charm of ships up close.

In addition, the first anniversary project includes various other plans, such as outreach classes by students from National Maritime College and the sale of a card game related to ships supervised by Funeshilu. Details will be announced sequentially on the official website, PRTimes, and other platforms. Please check them and visit us during this opportunity. We will continue to strive to create plans and exhibits that make the museum a beloved facility for ship and vehicle fans, as well as young children and their families, as an "interactive" museum where you can "see, touch, and play."

Event Poster by Tatsumi Nakamura

[Event Details]

This event will clearly explain the tips for capturing the proportions and structure of ships, even for beginners.

Participants can experience the joy of observing and drawing ships with advice from Tatsumi Nakamura.

On the event days, in addition to the hands-on workshop, there will be a sale of Tatsumi Nakamura's past artworks, his "Ship Anatomy" series books, and original merchandise. A special postcard or can badge featuring ship illustrations will be prepared as a gift for all participants.

[Event Outline]

- Event Name: Super Easy Ship Drawing Class

- Dates: July 25 (Sat.), July 26 (Sun.), 2026

- Time: 11:00 AM~, 1:30 PM~, 3:00 PM~ (approx. 40 minutes each session)

- Venue: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum "Funeshilu" facility

(2F, Asia-Pacific Trade Center ITM Bldg., 2-1-10 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka)

- Capacity: 20 people per session

- Advance Reservation: Not required. Numbered tickets will be distributed starting 30 minutes before each session begins.

*Registration will close once capacity is reached.

- Fee: Free participation (Admission fee required separately)

- Target Audience: Open to everyone (Children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian)

- Concurrent Event: Sale of books from the "Ship Anatomy" series, artworks, and original merchandise.

*Admission fee is not required for those only visiting the sales area.

- Inquiries: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum "Funeshilu" Inquiry Form

[Instructor Profile]

Tatsumi Nakamura

Tatsumi Nakamura was drawn to the charm of ships after a sea voyage in his youth and has been creating works with ships as a theme for many years. He is known for his versatile style, ranging from realistic depictions to friendly and comical illustrations, and his works have been used for cruise ship-related packaging, posters, and magazines. In recent years, he has published the books "Ship Anatomy," "Ship Anatomy NEO," and "Ship Anatomy PLUS," and has been actively involved in initiatives to convey the world of ships more enjoyably, such as creating "Kurubon," the mascot character for cruise ships.

(Note 1) Opened on July 19, 2025, at the Asia-Pacific Trade Center as an "interactive" corporate museum. With the concept of "A museum to encounter maritime transport and the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group," this museum allows visitors to enjoyably learn about the scale of maritime transport, the role of ships in our lives, maritime jobs, and the future through various interactive exhibits. It also features a cafe offering original menus and a museum shop. For details, please refer to the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines press release below.

"Funeshilu," an interactive museum where you can "see, touch, and play" with the world of ships, opens tomorrow, July 19, in Osaka | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

(Note 2) PUNIP cruises / Tatsumi Nakamura

For more details about the instructor, please refer to the PUNIP cruises official website.

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