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Popular Cats Gather at "Neko Vacation Exhibition" and Buhi-Cute "Nose Petting Exhibition  First simultaneous exhibition at Kashiwa Takashimaya from March 26! New goods from popular creators will also be on display!

Various contents such as POP UP EVENTS and special weekend-only workshops

株式会社BACON

BACON Co., Ltd. will simultaneously hold the "Neko Vacation Exhibition," a cat event featuring popular cat creators with a cumulative total of more than 2 million visitors, and the "Nose Flattening Exhibition," featuring short-headed breeds such as French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, and Shih Tzu, from March 26 (Thursday) to April 6 (Monday), 2026, at Kashiwa Takashimaya Department Store (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture) from March 26 (Thursday) to April 6 (Monday), 2026. This exhibition, the first to be held simultaneously, will be a special opportunity to enjoy the charms of both cats and snot-nosed dogs at once. We hope you will enjoy a heartwarming time at the Kashiwa Takashimaya venue with a variety of contents ranging from exhibited works to limited-edition goods and visitor-participation projects.


ねこ休み展 展示作品:torachanthecat

Cat Holiday Exhibition: torachanthecat


鼻ぺちゃ展 展示作品:ぬたろう

Nose Flattening Exhibition: Nutaro


Neko Vacation Exhibition 2026 in Kashiwa Takashimaya" special site

https://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break-takashimaya/


Nose Flap Exhibition 2026 in Kashiwa Takashimaya" special site

https://tgs.jp.net/event/hanapecha-kasiwa-takasimaya/



Nekoyasumi Exhibition 2026 in Kashiwa Takashimaya -Outline

<The 11th year of "Neko Vacation Exhibition" will be held. <The 11th year of the "Neko Vacation Exhibition," a cat event featuring new exhibits and limited-edition goods at Kashiwa Takashimaya>.

This exhibition will feature a variety of works by popular cat creators. In addition to the new works created for this exhibition, there will also be works that have not yet been shown on SNS. The unique exhibition configuration will allow visitors to see the various expressions of cats and the world of their works.


Neko Vacation Exhibition Exhibitor List: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/575514/att_575514_1.pdf


<The works of "Al and Jill," who capture their daily lives, and "Nikka and Kakuni," who stand out for their individuality, will be exhibited at the Kashiwa venue for the first time.

The works of "Al and Jiru (@arujiru_cats)," who are popular on Instagram, will be exhibited for the first time at the Kashiwa venue. The exhibition will feature photographs of the two animals spending their daily lives cuddled up together and exchanges that bring a smile to your face. In addition, the works of "Nikka and Kakuni (@nikka.2231)," who have attracted attention as a duo with rich personalities, will also be exhibited at the Kashiwa venue. The works of "Nikka and Kakuni (@nikka.2231)," who have attracted attention as a unique duo, will also be exhibited at the Kashiwa venue.


In addition, the latest works of popular cats such as "Muu (@muu_daybyday)" with 320,000 followers, "Mugimeshi (@mugimeshi323)" with over 500,000 followers, and "Uni-chan (@unicouniuni3)" with 560,000 followers on X will also be exhibited. You can see the "Neko Vacation Exhibition" at the venue.



POP UP EVENT by popular cat creators will be held at the venue, offering limited edition works and new goods!

POP UP EVENTS by cat creators of different genres and expressions will be held at the venue. The event will focus on works and limited-edition goods created for this exhibition, with plans to sell venue-limited items and one-of-a-kind works. As a project to introduce a wide range of fascinating cat works, this event is also suitable for those who are interested in art and handmade products.


Participating creators (partial list)

●"maoo" (Instagram: @mayam.s)

A creator who has gained support for her soft touch and unique world view. For her first POP UP EVENT, she is planning to present a special development under the theme of "toe beans," exclusive to the Neko Vacation Exhibition.


●"Nyan Family Reunion" (Instagram: @nyan___q)

Creator of mainly ceramic works. New ceramic works themed on the "World Kitten Expo" will be exhibited and sold at the exhibition. Also, a country exclusive to Kashiwa Takashimaya will be available, so don't miss it!

*Sales details and prices are subject to change.



■Venue-specific posters & 15th anniversary limited edition goods will also be available! Mashimaro 15th anniversary collaboration booth will be set up!

At a special space in the venue, a collaboration booth with the character "Mashimaro," which will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026, will be set up. In conjunction with the "Neko Vacation" exhibition, the booth will feature an exhibition staged in conjunction with the 15th anniversary. In addition to the display of original drawings by the artist, a limited edition of the "Edo Hyakkei" series, in which Mashimaro travels to famous landmarks, will be on sale.


In addition, 15th anniversary commemorative goods will be on sale. In addition to original postage stamps, die-cut cards, and mini cushions, commemorative series such as acrylic key chains (770 yen), large can badges (330 yen), and sparkling aurora borealis large stickers (330 yen) are also planned.


The contents are subject to change.

All prices include tax.



Visitors can leave messages for their favorite cats on the "Nekoyasumi Wall," a visitor-participation project!

At the entrance of the venue, there will be a "Nekoyasumi Wall" where visitors can freely participate.

Visitors can freely paste their favorite part of their cat, a love letter to their favorite cat, or a photo of their cat, etc. Not only can they write messages, but they can also draw illustrations or paste photos.

Visitors can fill the "Nekoyasumi Wall" with their own feelings for cats, and enjoy this participatory project as a way to share their love of cats with the entire venue.



Outline of "Nose Flap Exhibition 2026 in Kashiwa Takashimaya

<Creators of dogs with floppy noses that have attracted attention on SNS and their new goods will gather at Kashiwa Takashimaya.

The "Nose Flattening Exhibition," an event featuring short-headed dogs such as Pugs and French Bulldogs, will be held at Kashiwa Takashimaya. The event features French Bulldog and English Bulldog "Shikamaru & Dali (@shikamaruno365)," Pekinese duo "Mamekomu (@mame.mugistagram)," Shih Tzu "Uni (@unigram0127)," and Boston Terrier "Goro-chan (@gogo goro), a Boston Terrier, will be exhibited.


At the goods corner, new stickers and tote bags by "AUNITEM (@auntempo)" will be on sale. In addition, "K.factory tom & willy (@k.factory_tom.willy)" will be selling goods made with woven fabric by Fujizakura Kobo, and "chikuchichiku. Itonojikan (@chikuchiku_itonojikan)" embroidered brooches, and "hanachobiko (@hanachobiko.m)" glass mugs with original designs.

In addition, new goods by "Seiko Sensei (@seiko.sensei)" and "maru miki (@maru_miki_)" will be sold at the Kashiwa Takashimaya venue. In addition, original dog clothes and other petty goods that can only be purchased here will be available!


Nose Petya Exhibition Exhibitor List: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/575514/att_575514_2.pdf


<First time on the island! Shigeki Kouike of the Shih Tzu manga "Aun no Tempo" will be holding an event at the venue.

A special event by popular illustrator Shigeki Koike will be held at the venue. On the day of the event, customers who spend 5,000 yen or more on AUNITEM merchandise will receive one of three kinds of AUNITEM Actor gacha as a free gift. This limited-time event is a unique opportunity to meet Mr. Koike in person. Don't miss it!


●Date

April 4, 2026 (Sat) 11:00-17:00

   April 5 (Sun) 11:00-17:00

Numbered tickets will be distributed depending on how crowded the event is. Please check the official page for details.



Postcards commemorating the Kashiwa Takashimaya event will be distributed, and a SNS posting campaign will be held!

A limited number of originally designed postcards commemorating the Kashiwa Takashimaya event will be distributed as a special offer to visitors. In addition, a campaign will be held to present original goods to those who take photos of the event and post them on SNS with the specified hashtag.


How to apply

Simply take a picture of the event and post it on Instagram or X with the hashtag #Neko Vacation Exhibition and show the screen to the reception staff.


You must also follow the official SNS.

*One copy will be distributed per visitor.

*Because of the limited quantity, distribution will end as soon as they are gone.



Weekend only|Special workshops that can also be enjoyed during spring break will be held in Kashiwa!

On weekends during the exhibition period, special workshops will be held for both adults and children to enjoy.

Popular creators who do not usually hold workshops will participate, offering a rare opportunity to experience special content prepared just for this occasion. Please enjoy creating fun memories for cat lovers and the whole family during your spring break outing.


Instructor : Espoir (Instagram: @espoir804)

Creation: "Cat ice cream or cat crepe

Participation fee: 1,400 yen (tax included)

Dates : March 28 (Sat), March 29 (Sun), April 4 (Sat), April 5 (Sun)

Time: 11:00-16:50


Instructor : Minichuubouan (Instagram: @minichuubouan_tyakitchen)

What to make: (1)Resin made Animaru charms

    (2) Animaru key chain

Fee: (1) 1,300 yen (tax included), (2) 1,800 yen (tax included)

Dates: March 28 (Sat), March 29 (Sun), April 4 (Sat), April 5 (Sun)

Time: 11:00-16:50


Instructor :YUKARI'n GALLERY(Instagram:@yukarin3351)

work : "Spo-Nyan experience

Participation fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)

Date : Saturday, March 28

Time :11:00~16:30


Instructor :Sakura Bokudo (Instagram:@oh_nendo)

work : "Making cat pancake key chains

Fee : 2,200 yen (tax included)

Date : April 4 (Saturday)

Time :11:10~16:00


Instructor : Runasweets (Instagram: @haachan.runasweets)

What to make : "Doggie Decorated Pancakes

Fee: 2,500 yen (tax included)

Dates: April 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun)

Time :11:00~16:45


Instructor : Atelier-mii (Instagram: @atelier_mii_mini)

work: "Let's paint it 'my child's color! Let's make a badge of a dog with a flat nose.

Fee: 1,500 yen (tax included)

Date : April 5 (Sun.)

Time: 11:00-17:00


Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Advance reservations required.

Please check the official page for details.



Examples of "Nekoyasumi Exhibition" goods

<Fukusima Goronari Yu

Multi cleaner: 660 yen

Mirror charm: 1,760 yen

Sticker 250 yen

Miniature print frames 3,850 yen

New works (collage) 2,420 yen

New works (doodles) 2,750 yen


<Maoo> <Maoo

Acrylic key chain: 880 yen

Umbrella marker: 770 yen

Key ring: 1,320 yen

Flat pouch: 3,300 yen

Cork coaster: 440 yen

Magnets 550 yen

Original paintings 8,800 yen and up


<Lamps and other objects

15th Anniversary Series

Acrylic key holder: 770 yen

Large can badge: 330 yen

Sparkling aurora borealis stickers: 330 yen


<Wokasinaiwo

Key holder with mini bag: 2,530 yen

Hand-painted acrylic mini-frames: 1,100 yen

Miniature frames (cloth version): 3,300 yen

Nekononarikake purse: 2,530 yen


<nemunoki paper item

Hologram badge (sold blind): 440 yen

Square can badge (sold blind): 440 yen

Labeler-style stickers (in a case): 1.100 yen

Mini stamps: 660 yen

Pochibukuro (5-pack) 440 yen

Wrapping paper: 10 sheets, 550 yen


<Cat Bamboo

Cat's whisker bag: 2,400 yen

Cat's bottom brooch: 4,200 yen


<torachanthecat

Cherry false collar: 2,750 yen

Woolen puff flower false collar: 2,750 yen


<JiJi&R>

Cat butt brooch: ¥3,300

Cat embroidery earrings and pierced earrings: 3,600 yen


<Tara

Cat and Flowers" A5 clear file: 600 yen

Felt bookmarks: 500 yen

Pochibukuro (with stickers): 300 yen


<SUIMIN>

Sakosh 1,980 yen

Mesh pouch: 2,090 yen

Towel handkerchief: 1,210 yen

Large towel handkerchief: 1,100 yen


<Cats in the room.

Black cat pouch: 1,650 yen

Acrylic key chain: 770 yen


The above are just some of the items that will be on sale.

All prices include tax.



Examples of "Nose Flattening Exhibition" goods

<AUNITEM> <AUNITEM

Season rubber sticker: 770 yen

OJI & Fluffy Nose Tote Bag 2,750 yen

Fluffy Shihtzu sticker: ¥440


<Seiko Sensei

Masking tape: 660 yen

Acrylic charm: 990 yen

Mini bags: 1,650 yen


<hanachobiko> Glass mugs

Glass mug 1,500 yen

Frable towel: 1,500 yen

Frable pink tote bag: 1,600 yen


<vie kitahara> <vie kitahara

Wool felt key chains: 3,300 yen


<WAN LIFE

Embroidered drawstring pouch: 3,000 yen


<UCHIKO SANKO KOUBOU

Fuchiinu Hanko: 1,650 yen


<K.factory tom & willy> <FUJIZAKURA KOUBOU

Pocket tissue cases made of woven fabric from Fuji-Zakura Kobo: 650 yen

Fujizakura Koubou woven fabrics: Mamaru Chakumu: 1,600 yen

Fujizakurakobo woven fabric Sakoshu: 2,200 yen

Fuji-Zakura Studio woven tissue case: 1,890 yen


<Tikuchi-Tikuchiku. Thread time

Embroidery brooch: 3,800 yen

Embroidered key chains: 3,800 yen


<ABCDOGS>

Nui charms: 1,760 yen

Edge leather brooch: 1,870 yen

Fluffy toys: 2,530 yen and up


<Yurie Kato>

Flat nose dog cloth strap: 980 yen

Pug stickers (pink/blue) price undecided

Pug stickers (pink/blue): price undecided


Maru miki> <maru miki

Can badge of Mr. Snubby Nose 350 yen

Embroidery badge: 500 yen

Mini pouch 2,300 yen


<i_am_ikura

Can badge: 500 yen

Sticker: 300 yen


<shishimaru-gmen> <shishimaru-gmen

Handkerchief towel: 800 yen

Mug cup 2,000 yen


<hanahana

Dog clothes 2,000 yen and up

Bags 2,300 yen


The above are just some of the items scheduled to go on sale.

All prices include tax.



Outline of the exhibition

Name of Exhibition: "Neko Vacation & Nose Pet Exhibition 2026 in Kashiwa Takashimaya

Dates: March 26 (Thursday) - April 6 (Monday), 2026

Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (closing time)

      Last admission 30 minutes before closing on each day.

      Last admission 30 minutes before closing on each day.

Closed: No holidays

Venue: Kashiwa Takashimaya, B2F, Main Building

      3-16 Suehiro-cho, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba

Admission: 800 yen for adults and university students, 500 yen for junior high and high school students, free for elementary school students and younger

Exhibitors: 58 groups at Cat Vacation Exhibition, 42 groups at Nose Peppers Exhibition

Sponsor : Executive Committee of Cat Holiday Exhibition & Nose Pecha Exhibition

Planning : BACON Co.

URL : "Nekoyasumi Exhibition 2026 in Kashiwa Takashimaya" Special Site

      https://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break-takashimaya/

      Special site of "Nose Peppers Exhibition 2026 in Kashiwa Takashimaya

      https://tgs.jp.net/event/hanapecha-kasiwa-takasimaya/



What is "Neko Vacation Exhibition"?

A joint exhibition of cat creators, both professionals and amateurs, who have gathered together to sell products and photos of cats. The exhibition is filled with handmade goods that will make you feel relaxed just by looking at them. TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO." (Asakusabashi, Tokyo), a gallery organized by BACON Corporation, has recorded more than 2 million visitors since the summer of 2015. Many of the exhibitors are creators active mainly on the Internet, and the exhibition has attracted attention as a rare opportunity to see their works in person.



What is the Nose Flattening Exhibition?

Naspecha Exhibition is a joint photo and product sales exhibition specializing in dogs with short noses, such as French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, and Shih Tzus. STUDIO." (Fall 2015), "Kashiwa Takashimaya" (Summer 2016), and "Namba Parks" (Winter 2016), attracting over 100,000 visitors in total. This is a rare opportunity to see up-close the works of artists who until now have only had the opportunity to showcase their work on the Internet. Visitors can enjoy to their heart's content the intense "buhit cuteness" that can only be conveyed through live photographs.



About BACON Co.

BACON is an exhibition planning company that organizes, proposes, and promotes high-quality exhibitions in Japan and abroad, and offers proposals for exhibition planning with the aim of increasing the number of visitors and improving the image of the exhibitions. BACON produces exhibitions from negotiations with artists to interior design, exhibition layout, printing of artworks, advertising, and publicity.

URL: https://bacon.in.net



About TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. opened in Asakusabashi, Tokyo in July 2014. With the goal of transmitting art, the gallery has organized numerous exhibitions, including "The World of Miniature Photography," "Changing Ruins vs. The "Neko Vacation" exhibition is the most talked-about event gallery in Tokyo, with a total of more than 2 million visitors, including those in regional areas. The gallery has opened permanent galleries in Tokyo and Nagoya.

URL: https://tgs.jp.net