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Magazine House Exhibition: From Ginza to the World

Introduction

Key visual of “MAGAZINE HOUSE Expo: From Ginza to the World.” 2025.10.10 - 10.25.

"From Ginza to the World" Delivering 80 Years of Passion and Curiosity.

"Shall we make a magazine together?"

In 1945, just after the end of the war, the magazine 'Heibon' was born in the rubble-strewn city of Ginza.

It is the beginning of the "two becoming one story" with Tatsuo Shimizu, who received a telegram from Kinosuke Iwahori.

"Cherish people, cherish creativity, cherish our readers. "

'Magazine House' has delivered various cultures, lifestyles, and entertainment to readers through magazines, books, manga, and digital media editing over 80 years under three company mottos driven by passion and curiosity.

To commemorate this 80th anniversary, we will hold the 80th Anniversary Magazine House Exhibition in collaboration with Ginza Sony Park. Known for its unique space, Ginza Sony Park is an "urban park" with "Openness" that visitors can freely enjoy.

Magazine making is also a "confrontation with openness."

How meticulously can we fill the openness, and how boldly can we strip away information?

"Openness" is human "potential", creative "aesthetics", and "dialogue" with readers.

From Ginza to readers around the world, we hope you will fully enjoy the 80-year journey of "Magazine House", the diverse challenges expanding into the future, and the "openness" and "experience" that could only be realized at Ginza Sony Park.

Program

Magazine House Kicks Off 80th Anniversary Year. Delivering Culture from Ginza to the World.

At this special event commemorating Magazine House's 80th anniversary, all ten editorial teams, including those for 'anan', 'POPEYE', and 'BRUTUS'—have come together to create an immersive space where visitors can experience the distinctive world of their magazines through the five senses. More than just a retrospective, this event invites visitors to take part, have fun, and share in anticipation for the future.

15 logo images. Logo of “anan.”, Logo of “POPEYE.”, Logo of “croissant.”, Logo of “BRUTUS.”, Logo of “Tarzan.”, Logo of “Hanako.”, Logo of “GINZA.”, Logo of “Casa BRUTUS.”, Logo of “ku:nel.”, Logo of “&Premium.”, Logo of “Books from MAGAZINE HOUSE.”, Logo of “SHURO.”, Logo of “colocal.”, Logo of “co-coco.”, Logo of “MAGAZINE HOUSE Creative Studio.”

Casa BRUTUS Special Exhibition "Takashi Murakami and Murakami House"

Renowned international artist Takashi Murakami will join the project, creating a "Murakami House" on the 3F in the spirit of the publisher name, Magazine House. The space is designed by the architecture startup VUILD. Just what kind of house will Takashi Murakami build with the power of digital fabrication!? There will also be a gallery that offers an exciting experience of his latest creations, including prints based on Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e woodblock prints, which were previously only displayed overseas. Exhibit that ties in with the special feature of the October 9th issue of 'Casa BRUTUS.'

*"Takashi Murakami and the Murakami House" is a paid event. Advance tickets for specific dates and times can be bought here (external site)

  • Icon of “MURAKAMI HOUSE.”

    Icon of "MURAKAMI HOUSE."

  • Illustration of “Magahouse-kun.”

    "MagaHouse-Kun," a character created by Takashi Murakami as a personification of Magazine House

Magazine House A to Z

Magazine House's A to Z, held on the B2 directly connected from Ginza Station concourse, introduces the history of Magazine House's founding, epoch-making events, and initiatives for the future through keywords from "A" to "Z." It is a project where you can enjoy the "past" and "future" of Magazine House in various ways, including exhibitions of valuable materials, exclusive video screenings, and audio content.

Magazine House 80th Anniversary Cover Exhibition

The "Magazine House 80-Year Cover Exhibition" will transform the "Vertical Promenade" that connects the B2 to the 5F into a gallery, where visitors can view rare and iconic covers from the publisher's many iconic magazines, such as 'Heibon' and 'POPEYE'. Let the covers, which recall the atmosphere of each era, take you back in time, and reflect on how culture has shifted through the years.

  • Cover of “POPEYE.”
  • Cover of “anan.”
  • Cover of “Hanako.”

Magazine House Store

A pop-up store on the B1 will showcase popular magazines like 'Croissant' and 'Hanako', alongside much-loved manga such as Kyoko Okazaki's 'pink' and Yoriko Hoshi's 'Kyo no Nekomura-san ("Today's Cat Village")'. The store will also sell original goods, exclusive sweets handpicked by the editorial teams, and even English-language editions of our Tokyo features for overseas visitors.

'POPEYE' 'BRUTUS' 'anan' Project

The 1F entrance will become a fun space displaying projects produced by the editorial teams. Visitors can experience the dedication and creativity of the editorial teams through highlights such as the ever-popular original 'POPEYE' merchandise; a new project from 'BRUTUS' in collaboration with the Google AI, Gemini; a special corner for the anan mascot character, "anan Panda"; the "BRUTUS COFFEE KIOSK"; the "Magazine House Used Book Fair"; and more.

Event

On the 4F, where a distribution stage was set up, various events were held, including the popular educational manga "Rika Daman" experiment show, talk shows by Hiroyuki Ehara and Mariko Hayashi, and a rakugo performance by the 'POPEYE' editorial department.

*For details and tickets to paid events, please visit the "Magazine House 80-Year Cover Exhibition" special website.

  • Photo of Hiroyuki Ehara.
  • Photo of Mariko Hayashi.
  • Key visual of “RIKA（science）DAMAN: Exciting Experiment Show.”
  • Key visual of “City Boy Yose (A yose is a traditional Japanese theater where comedic storytelling, known as rakugo, is performed.).”Photo of Shouyou Shunputei, Ryutei Kochiraku and Kunoichi Katsura.

Floor Map

Floor map of “MAGAZINE HOUSE Expo: From Ginza to the World.”

Collaborator

Logo of “MAGAZINE HOUSE.”

Magazine House Co

Founded in 1945. Publishes and produces a wide range of media, including magazine, books, mooks (Japanese magazine-book hybrid), and websites. With titles like 'anan', 'POPEYE', and 'BRUTUS', they continue to deliver distinctive magazines and content that enrich people's lifestyles.

Web: magazine WORLD

X: @magazinehouse

Overview

Title
80th Anniversary Magazine House Exhibition: From Ginza to the World
Date
October 10 (Fri.) - October 25 (Sat.)

*Closed: October 15 (Wed.)

Opening Hours
Weekdays: 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. (Last entry at 7:30 P.M.)
Weekends and Holidays: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (Last entry at 7:30 P.M.)

*On October 10 (Fri.), hours will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Please note that hours are subject to change.)

Venue
Ginza Sony Park: B2 - 5F
Admission
Free

*Some events, including "Takashi Murakami and Murakami House," are paid
*For details and tickets to paid events, please visit the "Magazine House 80-Year Cover Exhibition" special website.

Organizer
Magazine House Co, Ginza Sony Park Project
Planning
Magazine House Co, Sony Enterprise, Sony PCL
Production
Magazine House Co, Sony PCL
Cooperation
Rights Apartment Inc, Antil Inc