[Osaka Takashimaya] 124 Years of History and Passion: "The Story of Teddy Bear Exhibition"

At the Osaka Takashimaya store, "The Story of Teddy Bear Exhibition" will be held from Wednesday, April 15th to Monday, April 20th. Teddy bears, which have been loved across generations and borders, have a 124-year history since their birth and continue to evolve with new creations even today. This exhibition will introduce the history from the background of their birth to the present day, along with antique works and various collections, structured in a total of 10 chapters. Furthermore, at the concurrently held "Japan Teddy Bear with Friends Convention WEST," one-of-a-kind works by popular Japanese artists, as well as teddy bears created by global brands, will be gathered all in one place. We also have a variety of programs prepared, such as workshops and talk shows inviting guests from overseas, and a special project to appraise works you own. Through works and experiences that can only be encountered here, you can experience the deep charm of teddy bear culture.

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"The Story of Teddy Bear Exhibition" ■ Osaka Takashimaya 7th Floor Grand Hall * 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM each day, until 4:30 PM on the final day (closes at 5:00 PM). [Admission Fee] * Free for junior high school students and under. Same day: General 1,200 yen, University/High school students 1,000 yen / Advance: General 1,000 yen, University/High school students 800 yen. * Advance ticket period: on sale until Tuesday, April 14th. * For safety reasons, children of elementary school age and younger must be accompanied by a guardian to enter. * Depending on the congestion of the venue, admission may be restricted. * This exhibition does not have a designated date and time system. * One ticket is valid for one person, one time only.

"Japan Teddy Bear with Friends Convention WEST" [Free Admission] ■ Osaka Takashimaya 7th Floor Event Hall * 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day, until 6:00 PM on the final day.

--- Highlights of this exhibition: ★ The world's highest priced teddy bear at 35 million yen (at the time) ★ A one-of-a-kind teddy bear created by a high brand ★ A teddy bear made as a prototype, shown for the first time in the world.