[Noevir Ginza Gallery] "Jiro Takidaira's Picture Books and Children's Songs" Exhibition to be Held
Noevir Ginza Gallery will host an exhibition featuring Jiro Takidaira's picture book original drawings and paper-cut art inspired by children's songs.
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Jiro Takidaira, widely known for his paper-cut art series in the Asahi Shimbun since 1970 and his illustrations for picture books, will be featured in this exhibition. We will display original drawings from his long-loved picture books "Mochimochi no Ki" and "Hanasakiyama," along with paper-cut works inspired by children's songs, such as nursery rhymes and school songs. Please enjoy his unique world of paper-cut art, which conveys strength within gentleness.
【Jiro Takidaira's Picture Books and Children's Songs】
Admission Free
Exhibition Period: Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026
・First Period: Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 24 "Mochimochi no Ki" Original Drawings Exhibition
・Second Period: Sunday, April 26 – Friday, May 15 "Hanasakiyama" Original Drawings Exhibition
*The gallery will be closed on Saturday, April 25, for exhibition changeover.
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Noevir Ginza Gallery (Noevir Ginza Building 1F)
Organizer: Noevir Co., Ltd.
【Jiro Takidaira's Picture Books and Children's Songs】
Website URL: https://gallery.noevir.jp/
*Exhibition page updated at 5:30 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026
■ Jiro Takidaira (1921–2009) Born in Ibaraki Prefecture
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1921. After serving as a substitute teacher at an elementary school post-war, he established himself as a woodblock artist through self-study.
In the 1960s, he began to seriously work in publishing art, and his unique "paper-cut art," rich in poetic sentiment, became a social phenomenon after being serialized in newspapers. Furthermore, the picture books he created in collaboration with children's literature author Ryusuke Saito became pioneers of large-format picture books in Japan and continue to be read across generations today.
He passed away in 2009 at the age of 88. His legacy includes thousands of works, such as woodblock prints, original paper-cut art, original picture book illustrations, and drawings. Even after his death, exhibitions of his works continue to be held at museums and galleries nationwide.
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FAQ
Where will this event be held?
It will be held at the Noevir Ginza Gallery (Noevir Ginza Building 1F) at 7-6-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Is there an admission fee?
No, admission is free. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Will the exhibition content change between the first and second periods?
Yes, the first period (April 6 - April 24) will feature original drawings from "Mochimochi no Ki," and the second period (April 26 - May 15) will feature original drawings from "Hanasakiyama."