[Open Air World Ethnological Museum Little World] A Global Hit! The World of the 'I Spy' (Mikke!) Picture Books Becomes a Giant Exhibition. The Immersive 'I Spy Exhibition' for Both Adults and Children is Now Open at Little World! <Aichi>
Little World in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting the 'I Spy (Mikke!) Exhibition' from March 14 to June 28. It features twelve massive, 3-meter-wide photo panels that recreate the highly popular search-and-find picture book series, offering an immersive experience.
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The Open Air World Ethnological Museum Little World (Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture; Director: Kohei Ikai) is currently holding an exhibition where visitors can enjoy the world of the highly popular search-and-find picture book "I Spy" (known as "Mikke!" in Japan).
The monumental search-and-find picture book "Mikke!", which has surpassed 10 million copies sold in Japan. Among them, the highly popular "Challenge Mikke!" world becomes a reality.
The highlight of this exhibition is 12 extra-large photo panels, each over 3 meters wide.
The meticulously constructed scenes from the picture book welcome visitors with overwhelming impact.
The world of "finding things" that spreads across your entire field of vision allows for an immersive viewing experience where you truly feel like you are "stepping into the picture book," allowing you to enjoy the intricate structural beauty down to the smallest detail.
Exhibition Period: Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, June 28
Admission Fee: Adults 500 yen, Children (3 years old - Junior High School students) 300 yen
Organizer: Open Air World Ethnological Museum Little World
Cooperation: Shogakukan / Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
* Students (kindergarten, elementary, junior high, high school) visiting as part of a school group event are 200 yen.
* A separate admission fee to Little World is required to view the exhibition.
[About Mikke!]
A globally popular "search-and-find picture book" where readers search for hidden items within elaborate diorama photographs. In Japan, it was translated by Shigesato Itoi and recorded a massive hit, exceeding 10 million copies in total. It is an artistic, educational picture book that captivates both adults and children.
* Mikke! is a registered trademark of Shogakukan.
* If you use the images, please indicate the copyright below.
©Walter Wick / Shogakukan
[Little World Official Website] https://www.littleworld.jp/
* A separate admission fee to Little World is required.
* Images are from past exhibitions.
* All displayed prices include tax.
* Event details are subject to change without notice. For more details, please visit the special collaboration event website.
The monumental search-and-find picture book "Mikke!", which has surpassed 10 million copies sold in Japan. Among them, the highly popular "Challenge Mikke!" world becomes a reality.
The highlight of this exhibition is 12 extra-large photo panels, each over 3 meters wide.
The meticulously constructed scenes from the picture book welcome visitors with overwhelming impact.
The world of "finding things" that spreads across your entire field of vision allows for an immersive viewing experience where you truly feel like you are "stepping into the picture book," allowing you to enjoy the intricate structural beauty down to the smallest detail.
Exhibition Period: Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, June 28
Admission Fee: Adults 500 yen, Children (3 years old - Junior High School students) 300 yen
Organizer: Open Air World Ethnological Museum Little World
Cooperation: Shogakukan / Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
* Students (kindergarten, elementary, junior high, high school) visiting as part of a school group event are 200 yen.
* A separate admission fee to Little World is required to view the exhibition.
[About Mikke!]
A globally popular "search-and-find picture book" where readers search for hidden items within elaborate diorama photographs. In Japan, it was translated by Shigesato Itoi and recorded a massive hit, exceeding 10 million copies in total. It is an artistic, educational picture book that captivates both adults and children.
* Mikke! is a registered trademark of Shogakukan.
* If you use the images, please indicate the copyright below.
©Walter Wick / Shogakukan
[Little World Official Website] https://www.littleworld.jp/
* A separate admission fee to Little World is required.
* Images are from past exhibitions.
* All displayed prices include tax.
* Event details are subject to change without notice. For more details, please visit the special collaboration event website.