Mitsuaki Iwago, an animal photographer born in Tokyo in 1950, has made it his life's work to photograph the animals closest to us, "cats," for over half a century. This exhibition focuses on the "kittens" Iwago has encountered from all over the world.
Enjoy the daily adventures of adorable and energetic "kittens" through approximately 150 works. The exhibition also features photographs of "tigers," this year's zodiac sign. Photo books and original merchandise will also be available for purchase in the accompanying merchandise corner. Related merchandise will be on sale at the Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 9th to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 9th.
Profile of Mitsuaki Iwago
Born in Tokyo in 1950, Mitsuaki Iwago is an animal photographer. He has been photographing familiar cats as his life's work for over half a century. In 2012, he began filming the NHK BS Premium program "Mitsuaki Iwago's World Cat Walk." His published works include "Cats," "Cats of My Hometown," "Mitsuaki Iwago's World Cat Search," "The Cat and Grandpa," "Kitten," "Pantanal," "The Iwago Family's Cat Brothers: Tamasaburo and Tomotaro," and "Tiger." He is the director of "Grandpa and Cat" in 2019 and "Mitsuaki Iwago's World Cat Walk: As It Is, a Cat Family of Water and Earth" in 2021.
222 Cat Lovers' Gathering in Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store will be hosting "222 Cat Lovers' Gathering in Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi" throughout the entire store from February 16th to March 1st. A wide variety of products, including exclusive items for cat lovers, will be available on each floor of the Main Building and New Building, and a photo spot will be set up in the central hall on the first floor of the Main Building. This year, the annual "National Famous Confections Exhibition," held on the 7th floor of the Main Building from February 22nd ("Cat Day") through February 28th, will also feature a collection of cat-themed sweets. Other events to celebrate "Cat Day" include a stamp rally from the 23rd to the 27th and an original sticker giveaway campaign on the 22nd and 23rd.
*Due to various circumstances, business days and hours may change, and planned events may be canceled.
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Enjoy the daily adventures of adorable and energetic "kittens" through approximately 150 works. The exhibition also features photographs of "tigers," this year's zodiac sign. Photo books and original merchandise will also be available for purchase in the accompanying merchandise corner. Related merchandise will be on sale at the Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 9th to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 9th.
Exhibition Overview
Mitsuaki Iwago Photography Exhibition "Kittens"
Dates: Wednesday 16th February 2022 – Monday 28th February 2022. Final day closes at 6pm [last admission 30 minutes before closing each day]
Venue: Event Hall, 7th floor, Main Building, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Admission fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 800 yen for university, high school and middle school students (free for elementary school students and younger, tax included)
To purchase tickets, click here: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/event/nihombashi_e/koneko_50
Organizer: Iwago Mitsuaki Photo Exhibition "Koneko" Executive Committee Planning and production: Clevis
*Admission may be restricted in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Mitsuaki Iwago Photography Exhibition "Kittens"
Dates: Wednesday 16th February 2022 – Monday 28th February 2022. Final day closes at 6pm [last admission 30 minutes before closing each day]
Venue: Event Hall, 7th floor, Main Building, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Admission fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 800 yen for university, high school and middle school students (free for elementary school students and younger, tax included)
To purchase tickets, click here: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/event/nihombashi_e/koneko_50
Organizer: Iwago Mitsuaki Photo Exhibition "Koneko" Executive Committee Planning and production: Clevis
*Admission may be restricted in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Profile of Mitsuaki Iwago
Born in Tokyo in 1950, Mitsuaki Iwago is an animal photographer. He has been photographing familiar cats as his life's work for over half a century. In 2012, he began filming the NHK BS Premium program "Mitsuaki Iwago's World Cat Walk." His published works include "Cats," "Cats of My Hometown," "Mitsuaki Iwago's World Cat Search," "The Cat and Grandpa," "Kitten," "Pantanal," "The Iwago Family's Cat Brothers: Tamasaburo and Tomotaro," and "Tiger." He is the director of "Grandpa and Cat" in 2019 and "Mitsuaki Iwago's World Cat Walk: As It Is, a Cat Family of Water and Earth" in 2021.
222 Cat Lovers' Gathering in Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store will be hosting "222 Cat Lovers' Gathering in Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi" throughout the entire store from February 16th to March 1st. A wide variety of products, including exclusive items for cat lovers, will be available on each floor of the Main Building and New Building, and a photo spot will be set up in the central hall on the first floor of the Main Building. This year, the annual "National Famous Confections Exhibition," held on the 7th floor of the Main Building from February 22nd ("Cat Day") through February 28th, will also feature a collection of cat-themed sweets. Other events to celebrate "Cat Day" include a stamp rally from the 23rd to the 27th and an original sticker giveaway campaign on the 22nd and 23rd.
*Due to various circumstances, business days and hours may change, and planned events may be canceled.
Click here for company press release details
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