Gachapin & Mukku Appear at Hiroshima PARCO! 'Everyone's Ponkikkies Exhibition: P-kies for Everyone' to Feature POP-UP Shop and Greeting Event

Hiroshima PARCO (10-1 Hon-dori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City) will present the 'Everyone's Ponkikkies Exhibition: P-kies for Everyone' from Friday, July 3, 2026, at PARCO FACTORY on the 6th floor of its main building. This exhibition celebrates 'Ponkikkies,' a beloved children's TV program that, despite being aimed at children, continues to enchant adults and remains deeply cherished by many.

The exhibition will showcase the world of characters, music, and visuals from the Fuji TV series 'Ponkikkies,' featuring photo spots and rare archival materials from the original broadcasts. Through reinterpretations by various creators, the exhibition offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages—from children to adults.

A special POP-UP shop will run concurrently at the venue, offering a wide range of merchandise featuring Ponkikkies characters, including classic Gachapin and Mukku items as well as exclusive goods available only at this exhibition.

Additionally, a greeting event featuring Mukku will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to commemorate the opening. We invite families and friends to enjoy this nostalgic and contemporary celebration of 'Ponkikkies' during the early summer season.

Event Overview

● Title: 'Everyone's Ponkikkies Exhibition: P-kies for Everyone'

● Dates: July 3 (Fri) – July 20 (Mon), 2026 | 10:00–20:30

※ Last day closes at 18:00 ※ Entry to exhibition area closes 30 minutes before closing time

● Venue: PARCO FACTORY (6F Main Building, Hiroshima PARCO)

10-1 Hon-dori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture

● Admission: 500 JPY (tax included) per exhibition ticket (includes special gift for paid visitors)

※ Free admission to merchandise area ※ Free for elementary school students and younger ※ No discounts applicable, including shareholder benefits

● Organizer: PARCO Corporation

● Sponsored by: TSS Television Hiroshima Co., Ltd.

● Planning & Production: PARCO Corporation, Fuji Consumer Products LLC, Fuji Television Network, Inc.

● Exhibition Website: https://art.parco.jp/parcofactoryhiroshima/detail/?id=1957 ※ Store hours are subject to change. Please check the official Hiroshima PARCO website for updates.

Hiroshima PARCO Official Site: https://hiroshima.parco.jp/

Mukku Greeting Event

● Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

● Location: PARCO FACTORY (6F Main Building)

≪How to Participate≫

On the day of the event, present your same-day purchase receipt (1,100 JPY or more, tax included) and admission ticket at the exhibition counter on the 6th floor to receive entry on a first-come, first-served basis.

※ Entry may be temporarily restricted during the event.

※ Further details will be announced on PARCO ART when available.

Exhibition Highlights

The 'Ponkikkies' series, an educational children's program that first aired on April 2, 1973, and ran for approximately 45 years, introduced iconic characters beloved across generations. These include Gachapin, the young dinosaur; Mukku, the child of the snowman; Connie-chan from the rock-paper-scissors-loving 'Jakajaka Jan-ken'; and P-chan, an alien from Planet P in the Alphabet Star.

The show has left a lasting impact on Japan's music and cultural scenes and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many. This timeless program continues to inspire artists and audiences alike.

For this exhibition, artists including Kintaro Takahashi, Shotaro Kitada, Sean Wasserspoon, Chocomoo, Donchi, minomi, Natsu Yamaguchi, Nii Na Ai, Seiji Matsumoto, and yooolk will present newly created collaborative artworks.

The key visual is designed by Tetsuya Nagato, with art direction by yooolk.

Each artist will interpret their favorite characters through unique styles and media, creating original pieces. Additionally, past works from Yeka Haski’s 'Gachapin Mukku Art Project' will be specially exhibited.

The exhibition will also feature rare archival materials and original costumes, including those worn by Ranran Suzuki and Namie Amuro as Sister Rabbits, the cap worn by BOSE of Schadaraparr, and outfits worn by Kenji Ozawa (Ozaken-kun).

Artists: Kintaro Takahashi, Shotaro Kitada, Sean Wasserspoon, Chocomoo, Donchi, minomi, Natsu Yamaguchi, Nii Na Ai, Seiji Matsumoto, yooolk

Key Visual: Tetsuya Nagato

Art Direction: yooolk

Exhibition Commemorative Goods

The exhibition will offer a variety of commemorative merchandise, including T-shirts, keychains, and pouches.

Items will include exclusive P-chan × PARCO collaboration products, goods featuring the exhibition’s key visual, and collaborative items with participating artists, all available at PARCO FACTORY.

※ Featured items are representative examples.

※ Product details will be updated regularly—please check this page for the latest information.

※ Images are for illustrative purposes. Plans are subject to change without notice.

P-chan × PARCO Collaboration Goods

Key Visual Goods

© P-kies Family

Admission Gift

Paid visitors will receive an exclusive 'Exhibition Original Sticker (random design)' as a gift.

※ One sticker per admission

※ Limited to paid visitors only

※ While supplies last

※ Subject to change without notice

About Ponkikkies

The 'Ponkikkies' series began with 'Hirake! Ponkikki' on April 2, 1973, and evolved into 'Ponkikkies,' 'Ponkikkies 21,' and 'be Ponkikkies,' airing for approximately 45 years as an educational children's program. It introduced beloved characters such as Gachapin (the young dinosaur), Mukku (the young snowman), Connie-chan from 'Jakajaka Jan-ken,' and P-chan (the alien from Planet P). Beyond being a children’s show, 'Ponkikkies' significantly influenced Japan’s music and culture through original songs and animations, remaining a cherished part of many people’s memories.