The Sylvanian Families Exhibition, which brings together and displays over 1,000 dolls, houses, and more, will be held from December 26th to January 6th, 2020, at the event hall on the 11th floor of the main building of Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku Branch.


Starting with nine animal families, one house, and 11 types of furniture, Sylvanian Families continues to fascinate both children and adults with its cute, palm-sized dolls, authentic-looking houses, and carefully selected furniture. This exhibition will display over 1,000 items, including dolls, houses, and furniture dating back to the original 1985 collection. It will also feature valuable documents related to the birth of the Sylvanian Families, as well as a large-scale 2.7m x 2.7m diorama recreating Sylvanian Village, allowing visitors to appreciate the details from various angles. Collaborative works with the Japan Dollhouse Association and dollhouse artists will also be on display.

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Approximately 700 merchandise items will also be available for purchase, including limited edition items only available at the venue. The lineup includes exhibition-exclusive dolls, the "Cute Couple Set" (2,970 yen including tax) and the "Chocolate Rabbit Family" (6,050 yen including tax), as well as stationery and miscellaneous goods such as "Art Blanket" (3,850 yen including tax), "Embroidered Hand Towel" (880 yen including tax), and "Die-Cut Clear File" (660 yen including tax). "Chocolate Rabbit Family" (6,050 yen including tax) *Exhibition exclusive dolls, limit of 5 per person
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Among these, the "Sylvanian Families Exhibition Official Catalogue" (2,200 yen including tax) features over 1,000 pieces of dolls, houses, furniture and more that have been on display in this exhibition, which covers the history of the Sylvanian Families from their creation in 1985 to the present, making it a permanent edition catalogue worthy of its name as a massive encyclopedia.

In advance of the event, Odakyu Online Shopping (http://shop.odakyu-dept.co.jp/shop/) will be accepting advance orders for approximately 20 types of goods, including venue-exclusive items, from December 11th to 24th.

Workshop creations image
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On January 4th and 5th, 2020, a workshop will be held where participants will be able to make their own original dresses, led by an instructor from the Japan Dollhouse Association. For more information about the workshop and to make a reservation, visit Odakyu Online Shopping. On December 29th, at 11am and 2pm, a marshmallow mouse girl will be visiting the store in commemoration of 2020, the Year of the Rat. You can have fun playing hand games, quizzes, and doing Sylvanian exercises together. Also, on January 2, 2020, as a New Year's gift event, the "Sylvanian Families Lottery" will be held, where you can win cute Sylvanian Families merchandise. The first 2,000 people to enter will have a chance to win, with the participation fee being ¥500 (tax included). Each person can enter up to five times.

Odakyu Limited Postcard (Venue Bonus)
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During the event, the first 100 people each day who purchase a receipt worth ¥3,000 or more (tax included) at the venue will receive a non-sale "Odakyu Limited Postcard." Additionally, the first 500 people to pre-order workshops or merchandise for over 3,000 yen (tax included) through Odakyu Online Shopping will receive a limited edition postcard with a different design.

Photography is usually only permitted in limited areas, but on Thursdays and Fridays only, it will be permitted in all areas of the venue. Be sure to visit this exhibition over the winter holidays, which you can enjoy with your family and friends.