New Year starts in 2024 in a space "covered with cats"! 　The "Neko Vacation" Winter Festival will be held from 1/26 (Fri.) to 2/25 (Sun.) in Tokyo! New exhibits, Cat's Day event, and cat x sweets collaboration goods sales!

BACON Corporation (BACON) will hold the main winter festival of "Neko Vacation Exhibition," a joint photo exhibition and sales exhibition of popular cat creators that has attracted more than 1 million visitors, at TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.(Asakusabashi, Tokyo) from January 26 (Fri.) to February 25 (Sun.), 2024. In addition to the appearance of new star cats and limited POP UP EVENT, there will be a special cat day-only project. We hope you will enjoy this "healing cat festival" to the fullest!

Exhibit 1

Neko Vacation Exhibition official page: http://tgs.jp.net/neko-break-official

Neko Vacation Exhibition Winter 2024 Special Page: http://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break

The cold weather will blow away! Full of cuteness! The "Festival of Cat Events" presented by the most popular star cats on SNS is about to begin!

The total number of SNS followers is an astonishing 3 million. Participating creators will exhibit their wintery and healing works. Almost all of the works on display will be new works, including many never-before-seen works that have not been publicized on SNS.

<Mugimeshiya" will be exhibited for the first time and "Niboshira" will be exhibited for the first time at this festival as a new star cat companion! ＞

Mugimeshi House (@mugimeshi323), which has over 480,000 followers on Instagram and is known for the daily lives of its three cats, "Komugi, Komaru, and Kokoha," will be making its first appearance at the photo exhibition! Their healing works will be exhibited for the first time. In addition, "Niboshira (@shirasu_nya)", a cute munchkin duo with over 320,000 followers on Instagram, will make their first appearance at the Tokyo Main Festival!

Mugimeshi (@mugimeshi323): https://www.instagram.com/mugimeshi323/

Niboshira (@shirasu_nya): https://www.instagram.com/shirasu_nya/

In addition, Uni-chan (@unicouniuni3), a star cat with over 470,000 followers on X, and Hoyi-chan (@hoippu_0722), with over 330,000 followers, will also exhibit their new works, and Tora-chan (@torachanthecat), who wears an original fake collar, will show her latest Tora Collection! Tora-chan (@torachanthecat), who wears an original collar, will showcase her latest Tora Collection! In addition, island cat photographer Aitori (@bluebirdjourney) will be showing archival works from the past, so don't miss this opportunity to see his work!

■A special New Year's mini solo exhibition inviting you into the world of artist Goronari Fukushima will also be held!

In a special space within the venue, artist Goronari Fukushima will hold a mini-solo exhibition "cats,cats,cats! In addition, there will be a surprise for those who purchase goods at the venue to have their beloved cats painted as an exclusive event!

The drawing of a beloved cat will be limited to 5 people, A4 size + framed (one whole body) Price: 33,000 yen (tentative)

Profile of Goronari Fukushima

Asari Fukushima became fascinated with cats when she started living with a stray cat named "Oi-chan" and began painting. Since that time, cats have always been the main motif of her work. In her search for ways to maximize the appeal of cats, she now mainly creates collages using photographs she has taken herself, as well as mixed media paintings using various materials such as acrylic paint and mineral pigments. She currently lives in Shiga Prefecture with her many cats.

Exhibitor profile: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/378730/att_378730_1.pdf

■Sweet aroma and cuteness are in full bloom! A dream collaboration of cats and sweets has been realized!

Collaboration with popular creators of the popular "The World of Sweets Art Exhibition" including "Mi-mi* (@mimi_fakesweets)" and "nominn (@nominn_nh)"! We are planning to sell a limited number of collaborative goods with a sweet aroma, featuring cats and sweets.

＜nominn

HUG ME constellation soda drink charm: 2,200 yen

＜Mi-mi

Stuffed kitten macarons: 4,510 yen

Nyan macarons: 4,730 yen

＜chotto

Nekocho's sweet potato strap: 1,320 yen

＜Ayari and Azuku's Tea Time

Chocolate banana key chains: 990 yen

Hair elastic: ¥880

Nyan cat key chain: 1,210 yen

＜Prima Torte - Clay Confectionery Shop

Cat cookie key chain: 2,600 yen

Neko-chan gingerbread cookie key chain: 2,500 yen

Neko-chan present box key ring: 2,600 yen

Ribbon cat cookie key chain: 3,300 yen

The "." in Mi-mi is a white heart.

The above collaboration goods are just one example, there are many other types of goods available.

The charm of handmade goods bursts forth! The second "Neko Souvenirs" featuring the charms of Tokyo will be held!

At a special booth in the venue, we will hold the second POP UP EVENT in collaboration with "Nyan Family Happy Home (@nyan___q)," a popular creator of handmade ceramic works. In addition to the new Tokyo cat souvenirs proposed in the previous event, limited-edition goods produced in limited quantities will be available for sale, including a work based on the motif of the Year of the Dragon, appropriate for the start of the year 2024.

■"Neko Vacation Exhibition" is celebrating its ninth anniversary! Limited original commemorative trekkers will be distributed!

To commemorate the 9th anniversary of "Neko Vacation Exhibition," a cat festival, since its opening in 2015, we will distribute a limited number of commemorative original trekkers as a special gift to visitors. The limited edition trekkies of "Tsuna, Mayo, Goma" and "Ponmochi Diary," which were added as new star cats from last year, will be available! In addition, those who take photos of the event and post them on SNS will receive a limited edition postcard!

How to apply

Simply take a picture of what you see at the venue, tag it with the hashtag #Nekoyasumi Exhibition, and show the screen of your post to Instagram or X to the reception staff.

*Following the official SNS is also required.

One copy will be distributed per visitor, and you cannot choose the type of trekker.

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

■February 22, 2024 (Meow Meow Meow) "Cat's Day" limited event and gift program will also be held!

＜You can make your own original "Spo-Nyan"! ?YUKARI'n GALLERY workshop will be held! ＞YUKARI'n GALLERY

In commemoration of Cat's Day on February 22 (Thursday), a one-day limited workshop will be held for adults and children alike!

You can experience making a cat (*also known as "Spo-nyan") with cute buttocks pointing in a bag, which you can create with wool felt. The workshop itself will be held for the first time, so don't miss this rare opportunity!

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

Creation: "Spo-Nyan Experience

Participation fee: 2,500 yen

Date : Thursday, February 22

Time ：11:30-15:00

*This is a schedule and is subject to change.

Advance reservation required.

If there is space available on the day, you can experience the event without a reservation.

Cats, cats, and kitten! The first news of "cat-covered" healing cat goods!

<FUKUSHIMA GORONYOU

A limited mini exhibition "cats,cats,cats!

Drawing series cards: 275 yen

Drawing series cards: 275 yen

A5 cards 330 yen

Framed mini prints: 3,520 yen

Original drawings: 38,500 yen and up

In addition to the above, there will be a number of other mini exhibition goods available separately.

＜Happy New Year!

New items for the Year of the Dragon are now available!

2024 Chinese Zodiac Kigurumi Dragon: 6,600 yen

Fukufuku Manmaru Neko-san - Onigiri Hobari no Maki - 400 yen

In addition to the above, there are many other POPUP EVENT goods available separately.

＜POPUP EVENT goods

New items will make their first appearance at the "Nekoyasumi Exhibition" and will also be unveiled for the first time!

Acrylic clip: 1,300 yen

Acrylic key holder 1,000 yen

Embroidered pouch 1,600 yen

Smartphone grip: 1,100 yen

＜Hachinoco

Omochineko price undecided

Cat with flower objet d'art price undecided

Cat objet d'art with flowers: price undecided

The images above are of works for sale.

＜Pigta

Stationery special can set: 2,500 yen

Neko-tachi no Tea Time" clear file: 880 yen

Neko-tachi no Tea Time" postcards: 200 yen

Biscuit" stickers 550 yen and up

Biscuit" acrylic key chain 770 yen

Hand towel 880 yen and up

＜Yuka Minemura

Cats sitting in a barrel figurine and chopstick rests: 2,200 yen each

A cat sitting on a box and chopstick rests: 2,200 yen each

Rinning cat figurines: 5,500 yen each

＜Minakawa Cat

Small cat dishes: 3,080 yen each

Chopstick rests, set of 2: 1,760 yen

Cat and octopus, cat and ladybug papier-mache dolls: 3,080 yen each

＜Apple coco

Small cat dolls: 2,970 yen

＜YUKARI'n GALLERY

Cat trying to get in 4,200 yen and up

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

<unicouniuni3> Uni-chan Original Calendar

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

＜Uni earrings with original sticker 2,500 yen

Nyoroyanma: 970 yen

The shape and price of each handmade wool and other handmade works are different.

Please check the official page for details.

All prices are tentative and include tax.

Outline of the exhibition

Exhibition name: "Neko Vacation Exhibition Winter 2024," a joint exhibition of cat photos and goods for sale

Date & Time: January 26 (Fri.) - February 25 (Sun.), 2024

Hours of operation: 11:00-18:00

Closed: Mondays (Open on Monday, February 12, 2024 (national holiday))

Venue ： TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

　　　　　 5F, 5-27-6 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053, Japan

Admission: 700 yen / children under 3 years old are admitted free

Exhibitors : 57 groups

Sponsor : BACON Co.

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

The above is a schedule and subject to change.

What is "Neko Vacation Exhibition"?

Nekoyasumi is a joint exhibition of cat creators, both professionals and amateurs, who have gathered together to create a joint exhibition of photographs and sales of goods, featuring many famous cats that are popular on Twitter and Instagram. The exhibition is filled with handmade goods that 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 overseas, increasing the number of visitors, and enhancing the image of the exhibition. BACON produces planning 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