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Landing in Osaka for the first time in a year! The new exhibition of the popular event "Neko Vacation Exhibition" will be a festival you won't want to miss! Osaka limited photo spot & POP UP EVENT, etc., a festival you can't miss! 10/26(Thu) - 11/5(Sun) at LUCUA Osaka

株式会社BACON

BACON, Inc. will hold a new exhibition of "Neko Vacation," a joint photo exhibition and sales exhibition of popular cat creators that has attracted more than 1 million visitors to date, at LUCUA Osaka (Umeda, Osaka) from October 26 (Thursday) to November 5 (Sunday), 2023. This will be the first time in a year that the exhibition will be held in Osaka, and with the addition of limited photo spots and limited events that can only be seen in Osaka, cat lovers will be able to enjoy a festival in Osaka that they should not miss.


Exhibit 1


<Nekoyasumi Exhibition official page

URL: http://tgs.jp.net/neko-break-official

<Nekoyasumi Exhibition 2023 in Osaka

URL: https://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break-lucua/



Osaka is a festival of cat creators! Nekoyasumi Exhibition 2023 opens with a new exhibition!

The "Cat Festival" where star cats gather in one place has an astonishing total of more than 3 million SNS followers. The exhibited works have been renewed with new works that have landed in Osaka for the first time! In these times, the participating creators will exhibit healing works that will allow visitors to take a breather.

More than 300 works on display and 2,000 items for sale will fill the venue, creating a "cat-covered" healing space. The "kitten Halloween" and winter-inspired works will also be on display!


<The cute star cats, who will be making their first appearance in Osaka, will be sure to soothe your soul! <Star Cats

The star cats making their first appearance in Osaka include "Tsuna Mayo Goma (@tunamayo_1124)," whose twin munchkins and sister Goma are popular, "Kokomofu (@ami____5)," "Ponmochi Diary (@ponponz0315)," "Apollot and Juno (@apollon_114)" who are popular for their fluffy feeling, and many more. (@apollon_114), and "Niboshira (@shirasu_nya)", who has over 320,000 followers on Instagram, will also exhibit their healing works.


In addition, "Uni-chan (@unicouniuni3)" with over 350,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter) and "Hoyi-chan (@HOIPPU_0722)", a pioneer of star cats, will be exhibiting their works for the first time to liven up the venue!


Exhibitor profile: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/370005/att_370005_1.pdf



A photo spot will be set up to commemorate the Osaka event, and limited edition Star Cat Trekkies will also be distributed!

At a special space in the venue, a photo spot with star cats in the image of Osaka will be set up. Visitors will be greeted with a photo spot featuring Osaka-inspired star cats in a special space at the venue. In addition, a limited number of original trekkers commemorating the Osaka event will be distributed as a special gift to visitors. In addition, a giveaway of original goods will be offered to those who take photos of the event and post them on social networking sites after tagging them!


How to apply

Simply take a picture of what you see at the venue, add the hashtag #Neko Vacation Exhibition, and show the screen of your post to Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) to the reception staff.

*Following official SNS is also required.

*One copy will be distributed per visitor, and the type of Trekkie cannot be selected.

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



■Cat works produced in ceramics & the world of small and cute cats! POP UP EVENT limited to Osaka venue will be held at the same time!

●Art works of art expressing Osaka in ceramics!

Nyanke no Danjo", a popular creator of handmade cat ceramic works, will exhibit cat works that want to be devoured exclusively at the Osaka venue, and will also sell goods produced in limited quantities.


●Wool art works attracting attention from the media will be on display in Osaka!

The landmark works of "YUKARI'n GALLERY," known for its wool art, have been attracting attention, and among them, a cat that turns its butt to enter a wall and a work that captures the moment it tries to spot and enter a bag attracts visitors' attention. In addition to these works, a large three-dimensional work will be exhibited and sold for the first time in Osaka.


The world of small and cute cats will be here? A miniature collaboration event will also be held!

There will be a special booth featuring miniature cat works created in collaboration with "Chip2007 (@chipchip2007)," creator of the popular "World of Miniature Photography Exhibition," and "Chineri Kobo* Tsunamayon (@57tunamayon)" and others.


Please check the official page for details.



New and limited-edition goods will be available only at the Osaka venue, which are sure to be sold out!

<unicouniuni3

The "Nekoyasumi Exhibition" limited edition original calendar for 2024 is now available!

Uni-chan original calendar with special postcard 1,430 yen

Uni earrings with original sticker: 2,500 yen

Uni earrings with original sticker: 2,500 yen


<The Magic of Afternoon Tea!

The magic of afternoon tea! The magic of afternoon tea!

Sweets acrylic key ring: 660 yen

Candy acrylic key chain: 990 yen

Cookie tin sticker set: 1,210 yen

Sweets cushion strap: 1,100 yen

Riri-chan and Poppo-chan mini cushion 2,200 yen

Mini handkerchief: 660 yen


<Nyan Family Reunion

Limited to Osaka venue! Nyanko who want to eat up!

Nyan Cat: 4,400 yen and up

Takoyaki 4,400 yen and up


<YUKARI'n GALLERY

Cute cat's hips!

A cat trying to get in 4,200 yen and up

A cute kitty cat with a cute pouch! Cute kitten in a bag: 2,800 yen and up


<Morita

Cute wool works with a cute standing posture appear for the first time!

My cat (Gasu): 25,000 yen


<FUKUSHIMA Goronari Yu

The one-and-only tile paintings must be sold out!

IC card case: 2,420 yen

Tenshi no ichibutsu-jipen (Angel's writing pad): 770 yen

Flat pouch: 2,530 yen

Triangular pouch: 2,750 yen

Drawstring pouch: 3,300 yen

Tile painting: from 15,400 yen


<Apple Coco

Limited to Osaka! Kushikatsu (Shishito, lotus root, shrimp) charms are now available in limited quantities!

Osaka Kushikatsu (Shishito, lotus root, shrimp) 2,420 yen each

Hand-painted key ring: 1,980 yen


<Damyan.

Original accessories also make great gifts!

Oil-filled key ring: 3,300 yen


<torachanthecat

Enjoy Halloween with kitten accessories!

Bat collar: 3,080 yen


<Yotsu Pottery Worker omu

Oversized diaper cat fly plush toy: ¥19,000

Diaper Cat Fly Reel Strap: 2,800 yen

Diaper cat fly brooch: 1,800 yen


<Mai

Xavier collars: 1,870 yen each


<Keitoya pompomwool

Amigurumi 13,860 yen


<tick-tack>

Nyan cat ice cream parfait (tortoiseshell & kiji tiger cats): 4,950 yen


<Wa-Nekoji

Pre-packaged cat magnets: 880 yen

Fukuyoshi figurines: 8,800 yen each


<Sayuri Kobayashi

Glass mug: 2,090 yen

Plastic platter: 2,530 yen

Pass case: 1,320 yen


<SUIMIN>

Corduroy pouch: 1,650 yen

Nekorogoro" frosted glass mug: 2,310 yen

Tote bag: 2,640 yen


<nemunoki paper items

Midnight Window Memo Paper Set, 10 sheets, 275 yen

Whip Cats letter set, 715 yen

Whip Cats wrapping paper - 550 yen

Whip Cats cleaning cloth: 715 yen


<kiyochan

Drawstring pouch 1,500 yen

Rubber coasters - 320 yen per coaster

Blood pressure notebook: 400 yen

Blood pressure notebook: 400 yen


<Manatsu & Mafuyu

Acrylic key holder 1,870 yen

Can badge L 550 yen

Magnets 660 yen

IC card stickers: 330 yen


<e-kinoko> <e-kinoko

Hanging kitten 38,000 yen

Box with a cat in it 38,000 yen


The above is an example of original goods. All prices include tax.



Outline of the exhibition

Exhibition name: "Nekoyasumi Exhibition 2023 in Osaka," a joint exhibition of cat photos and goods for sale

Date & Time: October 26 (Thu) - November 5 (Sun), 2023 10:30 - 20:30 (closing time)

      Closes at 19:00 on the last day.

Closed: None

Venue: LUCUA Hall, 9th floor, LUCUA

      3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8558, Japan

Admission: 600 yen, free for children under 3 years old

Exhibitors : 69 groups (tentative)

Sponsor : BACON Co.

URL : https://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break-lucua/


The above is a schedule and is subject to change.



What is "Neko Vacation Exhibition"?

A joint exhibition of cat creators, both professionals and amateurs, who are popular among cat lovers, including many famous cats that are popular on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. There are many handmade goods on display and for sale that will make you feel relaxed just by looking at them. The gallery "TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO." (Asakusabashi, Tokyo), organized by BACON Corporation, has recorded more than 1 million visitors in just six years 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.



About BACON Inc.

BACON offers proposals for exhibition planning with the aim of organizing, proposing, and promoting high-quality exhibitions in Japan and abroad, increasing the number of visitors, and enhancing the image of the exhibition. BACON produces planning and events, from negotiations with artists to interior design, exhibition layout, printing of artworks, advertising, and publicity.

URL: http://bacon.in.net



What is TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. opened in Asakusabashi in July 2014. The "World of Thighs Photography" exhibition held in GW 2016 attracted more than 20,000 visitors. The "Neko Vacation Exhibition," one of his representative projects, has received more than 1 million visitors in total, including those in regional areas, making him the most talked-about event gallery in Tokyo. Permanent galleries have opened in Tokyo and Nagoya.

URL: http://tgs.jp.net