The "Winnie the Pooh Exhibition" opened at Matsuya Ginza on August 6th. In addition to a recreation of the "Hundred Acre Wood" where Pooh lives, the exhibition features approximately 400 related materials.

The first exhibit upon entering the venue is titled "The Beginning of the Story: Love from Father to Son," and features panels introducing the original story, said to have been written by author Alan Alexander Milne for his son, Christopher Robin, and the related tales. In addition to a valuable copy of the original story signed by Milne, the exhibit also features a vintage model of the teddy bear Robin owned. This stuffed animal later served as the model for Winnie the Pooh.

Eventually, the character Pooh met Walt Disney and was adapted into a film. Approximately 200 valuable Disney treasures are on display at the venue. Exhibits for each film title, such as "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Bee," not only show single scenes, but also display cels, production art, and behind-the-scenes stories, providing a glimpse into the entire animation production process. Model sheets depicting Pooh and other characters' emotions, delighting visitors with their humorous expressions, delighted them all. Approximately 80 items from the Pooh collection, including picture books, comics, figurines, and stuffed toys, are also on display. Even the stuffed toys themselves span a variety of eras, with faces and expressions ranging from humorous to cute. A commemorative plaque commemorating the film "Winnie the Pooh" receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was also on display in Japan for the first time. The exhibition also featured a variety of works created by creators from various fields, each expressing their love for Pooh. The same series, featuring a 3D Winnie the Pooh model, also featured artworks such as "Chocolate," coated in chocolate, and "I Want to Be Honey (Dream)," featuring an amber skeleton. At the opening event held on the 6th, professional golfer Riko Higashio appeared with her son, Ryotaro. Regarding the exhibits, she commented, "There are various exhibits covering Winnie the Pooh's life from its beginnings to the present day, and I think it's a really fun Winnie the Pooh exhibition." Her favorite was a giant panel showing Winnie the Pooh covered in honey. "Looking at it made me want to be buried in honey," she said. Regarding the photo she exhibited, she said, "I've treasured a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal since I was a child, and looking at it really warms my heart. I tried to capture that moment in a photo. I really like the way his belly bulges." The accompanying merchandise market offered original merchandise exclusive to the venue, as well as a variety of the latest merchandise for pre-sale. There will be a wide selection of must-have items for Winnie the Pooh fans, including stuffed toys, mugs, plates, T-shirts, postcards, framed items, and canvas art. Customers who spend over 2,000 yen will also receive a limited-edition original badge.

The exhibition will run until August 25th at Matsuya Ginza. It is then scheduled to tour Japan for about a year and a half, with a stop at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from September 2nd to 10th.


【Event Information】
WINNIE THE POOH EXHIBITION
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8th floor
Address: 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Dates: August 6th to August 25th
Time: 10:00 to 20:00 (until 17:00 on the 25th. Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Admission: 1,000 yen for adults, 700 yen for high school and university students, 500 yen for junior high school students, free for elementary school students and younger