A popular event that has attracted a total of 2 million visitors! Nekoyasumi Exhibition" to be held from January 23rd, featuring new works and limited-edition goods for the first time.

BACON, Inc. will hold "Neko Vacation Exhibition Winter 2026," a joint photo exhibition and sales event featuring popular cat creators who have attracted more than 2 million visitors in total, from January 23 (Fri) to February 23 (Mon), 2026, at TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. (Asakusabashi, Tokyo) from February 23 (Friday) to February 23 (holiday).

The "Neko Vacation" exhibition, which started in 2015, is a popular event that will celebrate its 11th year in 2026, and has always been well received for its composition combining photo exhibitions, product sales, and hands-on projects. The exhibition will feature new exhibits, all created especially for this exhibition, as well as venue-limited merchandise, star cats making their first appearance, and collaborative projects to commemorate the anniversary. In addition, limited-edition events and workshops will be held in conjunction with "Cat Day," February 22, which attracts much attention every year. The exhibition will be held in winter, with special content that will allow visitors to fully enjoy the appeal of cats.

Exhibited works: Al and Jill

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

Neko Vacation Exhibition Winter 2026 special page: http://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break

Neko Vacation Exhibition" is now in its 11th year! A must-see event for cat lovers, full of new works on display for the first time and limited-edition goods!

This exhibition will bring together a variety of unique works by popular cat creators. All of the works on display are new works created especially for this exhibition, and many of them will be exhibited for the first time on social networking sites.

We hope you will take the time to enjoy the expressions and worldviews of these cats that you can only encounter here.

<Al and Jill" & "Nikka and Kakuni" will make their first appearance as new star cat friends! ＞

Al and Jiru (@arujiru_cats)," who are popular on Instagram, will make their first appearance at the photo exhibition. The exhibition will gently envelop the venue with soothing works that capture the daily lives of these two snuggling cats and their unintentionally smile-inducing interactions. In addition, "Nikka and Kakuni (@nikka.2231)," who have attracted attention as a unique duo, will make their first appearance. The two expressive and lovable cats will showcase their works, which are sure to appeal to all visitors. Please watch out for the debut of these new star cats.

Al and Jill : https://www.instagram.com/arujiru_cats/

Nikka and Kakuni : https://www.instagram.com/nikka.2231/

Other popular cats will also exhibit their latest works, including "Muu (@muu_daybyday)" with 320,000 followers, "Mugimeshi (@mugimeshi323)" with over 500,000 followers, and "Uni-chan (@unicouniuni3)" with 560,000 followers on X. Please come and experience the "Nekoyasumi Exhibition" in 2026, where new works will be gathered only for this exhibition.

Exhibitor profile: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/563852/att_563852_1.pdf

Only at the exhibition site! A special POP UP EVENT featuring a collection of popular creators will be held in a "kitten-filled" atmosphere!

A special POP UP EVENT will be held at the venue, featuring popular cat creators of different genres and expressions. Visitors can enjoy one-of-a-kind and rare items that can only be found at the venue, including works and limited edition goods created especially for this exhibition. This is a project that cat lovers as well as art and handmade fans should pay attention to.

Participating creators (partial list)

●"maoo" (Instagram: @mayam.s)

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

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

A creator who has garnered high support for her ceramic works. His new ceramic works with the theme of "World Kitten Expo" will be exhibited for the first time at this exhibition.

Kedamastudio (Instagram: @kedamastudio)

Kedamastudio is a creator with many fans for his warm and welcoming style. This will be a rare opportunity to directly obtain rare works, which are usually only sold by lottery, at the exhibition venue.

Nekotake (Instagram: @nekotake.cat)

The popular item "Cat's whisker bag" will be joined by a design limited to the Nekoyasumi exhibition. The new items include a cat that loves to kick around and a cat in a navel-top pose, all of which are one-of-a-kind and do not have the same pattern.

All items are tentative and prices are yet to be determined.

■Mashimaro 15th anniversary collaboration booth set up and exclusive events

At a special space in the venue, a collaboration project with the popular character "Masyumaro," which will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026, will be developed. Through the collaboration with the "Nekoyasumi Exhibition," a special space will be created to commemorate Mashimaro's 15th anniversary, and the venue will be enlivened.

In addition, limited-edition Mashimaro goods commemorating the 15th anniversary will be available for purchase.

Original postage stamps, die-cut cards, acrylic key holders, mini cushions, and a variety of other special anniversary items will be available. These special items will be available not only as collectibles but also as gifts.

All the contents are tentative.

The artist, Sakasu Tou, will visit the store and hold a 15th anniversary latte art event!

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we will hold a limited time only latte art event with an original mug.

At this special event, the creator of "Mashima-ro", Mr. Sakasu Tou himself will draw a latte art and serve it to visitors. The 15th anniversary commemorative mug will be specially designed and personalized with a message from the artist and a serial number. This is a one-of-a-kind event that is highly commemorative for fans.

Participation fee: 2,500 yen (tax included, with original 15th anniversary mug)

Date: Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25

Time : 11:30 - 16:30

Contents and time are subject to change.

Advance reservations are required. For details and reservations, please see below.

https://airrsv.net/tgstokyo-workshop/calendar

In addition, a variety of other events are planned, including the unveiling of a large-scale original artwork commemorating the 15th anniversary, the exhibition and sale of new artworks based on the motif of "Meisho Edo Hyakkei (One Hundred Famous Views of Edo)," and a Mashi's shop, which will be open only to Mashi Marou customers.

A commemorative special offer for visitors only and a SNS posting campaign will also be conducted!

Commemorative postcards will be distributed as a special offer to visitors. In addition, "Nekoyasumi Exhibition" original goods will be given away to visitors who post photos of their visit on SNS. All of these novelties are limited to the exhibition venue, and will allow visitors to enjoy the unique world view of the exhibition even more.

How to participate

Take photos of the exhibition and post them on Instagram or X with the hashtag #Nekoyasumi Exhibition. Show the post screen to the reception staff to participate in the campaign.

*Following the official SNS is required.

*Because of the limited quantity of each prize, distribution will end when all the prizes are gone.

■February 22, 2026 (Meow Meow Meow) "Cat's Day" limited event and present project will also be held!

●Cat's Day limited project! Handmade goods only available at the venue!

On February 22 (Sun.), Cat's Day, a lottery will be held exclusively for those who purchase goods at the venue. The first 22 people to win will receive handmade goods with cat motifs that are only available here. (One entry per person, one time only)

Cooperating creators

Kedama Kobo / Nyanke no Danjo / Apple Coco / Mamepro

Special workshops by creators not usually held

In commemoration of Cat's Day on February 22 (Sun.), special workshops for adults and children alike will be held for two days only! Creators who do not usually hold workshops will gather and prepare special contents for this day. Enjoy a memorable experience for cat lovers!

<You can make miniature kitten bread! Sakura Kakkodo workshop will be held! >

Miniature special collaboration project! This workshop will be a place where you can make cat chigiri bread key chains!

Instructor : Sakura Chikyudo (Instagram: @oh_nendo)

Work: "Cat Chigiri Bread Key Chain

Fee: 1,500 yen (tax included)

Date : February 21 (Saturday)

Time: 11:10-16:00

＜You too can experience "Spo-Nyan" production! Wool felt workshop will be held! ＞Workshop

A hands-on workshop will be held to create a "Spo-Nyan," a.k.a. a cat that sits in a bag and points its cute buttocks out, using wool felt. Even first-timers can enjoy making their own unique "Spo-nyan".

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

Creation: "Spo-Nyan" experience

Participation fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)

Date : February 22 (Sun.)

Time: 11:30-16:50

The "Spo-Nyan" you can make will be either a brown-and-white or a tortoiseshell cat.

Please note that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

*Advance reservations required. For more information, please visit https://airrsv.net/tgstokyo-workshop/calendar

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

A wide variety of cat goods will decorate the venue! A preview of the lineup of items to look out for!

＜Uta to ito

Nyaroo cake: 3,700 yen

MONSUNYARU SAKURAMOCHI: 3,400 yen

Cherry blossoms at night 4,000 yen

Creamsonya 4,300 yen

＜Kedama Kobo

Kedama-dama (S size) 3,630 yen

Kedama-Dama (M size) 4,180 yen

Kedama-Dama (L size): 5,280 yen

Self-painting 1,980 yen

＜Ankosha

A cat with cherries on top (small): 2,860 yen

Cherry cat with cherries on top (large) 8,360 yen

Cat with bread on top (small) 2,750 yen

Bread cat (large) 8,360 yen

＜Original Futoneko-do

Postcards 220 yen

Can badges: 550 yen

＜nyaigs＞

Key rings with embroidered cats that you can feel all the way down to the hairline: 2,980 yen

Cat embroidered socks for women: 836 yen and up

＜Wildcat Honpo

Wild boar and deer leather hybrid fishing rod type: from 3,700 yen

＜Atelier Runon

Basic kitten brooch: 2,200 yen

Kitten strap with reel: 3,520 yen

<Kitten Kitamura

Big face towel like in Italy: 2,750 yen

＜OKAYU FACTORY＞

DECO animals: from 3,850 yen

Scarves and headgear: 550 yen

<MANOYA

Kicker orchestonia with a tassel saxophone 1,650 yen

Manokko felt brooch: 4,950 yen and up

Felt brooch: 3,850 yen

＜Yokunelco

Postcards 250 yen

Flake stickers: Cats everywhere, 700 yen

Pottery: from 900 yen

＜nemunoki paper item

Labeler stickers (in a case) 990 yen

Refill memo: 20 sheets, 330 yen

<Neko bamboo

Cat's whisker bag: 2,000 yen

Glasses and smartphone cleaner: 660 yen

<SUIMIN

Sakosh: 1,980 yen

Mesh pouch: 2,090 yen

Towel handkerchief: 1,210 yen

＜Cats in the room.

Black cat pouch: 1,650 yen

Acrylic key holder: 770 yen

＜wokasinaiwo

Key holder with mini bag: 2,530 yen

Hand-painted acrylic miniature frames: 1,100 yen

Miniature frame (cloth version): 3,300 yen

Nekononarikake Drawstring 2,530 yen

Some works will be sold by lottery, please check the official page for details.

All prices are tentative and include tax.

Outline of the exhibition

Exhibition name: "Neko Vacation Exhibition Winter 2026," a joint cat photo exhibition and product sales event

Date & Time: January 23 (Fri.) - February 23 (Mon.), 2026

Hours of operation: Weekdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-17:00, Saturdays 11:00-18:00

Closed: Mondays (Open on Monday, February 23, 2026 (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 : 56 groups

Sponsor : BACON Co.

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

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 have gathered together to showcase their works for sale. 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.

About BACON Inc.

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

URL: https://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," his signature project, has attracted more than 2 million visitors in total, including local events, making him the most talked-about event gallery in Tokyo. Permanent galleries have opened in Tokyo and Nagoya.

URL: https://tgs.jp.net