An exhibition titled “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity: 5th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 5th anniversary of the serialization of “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity” by author Saka Mikami, is being held!
Starting Friday, October 16, 2026, the exhibition will kick off in Tokyo before touring to Osaka and Fukuoka. Visitors will be able to view numerous original illustrations, and a signing event with Saka Mikami will also be held at the Tokyo venue.
・Tokyo Venue: October 16 (Fri) – November 9 (Mon), 2026, Space Galleria (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, 8th Floor)
・Osaka Venue: Friday, December 11, 2026 – Monday, January 11, 2027, Space Gratus (Animate Osaka Nipponbashi Annex, 3F)
・Fukuoka Venue: January 29, 2027 (Fri) – March 1, 2027 (Mon), Space Galleria FUKUOKA (Lachic Fukuoka Tenjin, 8F)
・Signing sessions with Saka Mikami will be held at the Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka venues (advance lottery via eplus)
It has been confirmed that Saka Mikami-sensei’s autograph sessions will be held at the Osaka and Fukuoka venues. Please check this article for details on how to apply.
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★Addendum to the original article (added at the end of the section titled “Ms. Saka Mikami Signing Event” in the original article)
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Signing Events in Osaka and Fukuoka (Announced on October 1, 2026)
Signing events featuring Ms. Saka Mikami will also be held in Osaka and Fukuoka. Lottery registration for tickets including the autograph session at the Osaka venue will begin on Eplus at 10:00 AM on October 31, 2026.
| Osaka | December 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (tentative) Near Animate Osaka Nipponbashi Annex |
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| Fukuoka | January 28, 2027, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (tentative) Near LaCitta Fukuoka Tenjin |
| Osaka Application Period | October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – November 15, 2026, 11:59 PM (Results to be announced on November 18) |
| Fukuoka Applications | To be announced at a later date |
| Details | Additional Article on the Signing Event |
Details of the “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity: 5th Anniversary Exhibition”
“I’m going to meet that moment—the moment my finger stopped turning the page.” ――To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the serialization of Ms. Sakami Mika’s “Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity,” the first large-scale exhibition of her work has been scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Visitors will be able to enjoy a collection of original artwork featuring dignified beauty and heartwarming scenes at the exhibition venues.
Event Information: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka
Starting with the Tokyo venue, the exhibition will tour to Osaka and Fukuoka.
Tokyo Venue
| Event Dates | October 16, 2026 (Fri) – November 9, 2026 (Mon) |
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| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. *Closes at 5:00 p.m. on the final day, November 9 (last admission at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Venue | Space Galleria (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, 8F) 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 |
| Directions | Approx. 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit |
| Official Website | Space Galleria (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store) |
Osaka Venue
| Event Dates | December 11, 2026 (Fri) – January 11, 2027 (Mon) |
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| Hours | Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–8:00 PM / Sat, Sun, and Holidays 10:00 AM–8:00 PM *Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day, January 11 (last admission at 4:30 PM) |
| Venue | Space Gratus (Animate Osaka Nipponbashi Annex, 3F) 4-15-17 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 556-0005 |
| Directions | Approx. 10-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station (Subway Sakaisuji Line, Kintetsu Line) or Namba Station (Subway Midosuji Line, Nankai Line) |
| Official Website | Space Gratus (Animate Osaka Nipponbashi Annex) |
Fukuoka Venue
| Event Dates | January 29, 2027 (Fri) – March 1, 2027 (Mon) |
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| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. *Closes at 5:00 p.m. on the final day, March 1 (last admission at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Venue | Space Galleria FUKUOKA (LACHIC Fukuoka Tenjin, 8F) 2-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-8544 |
| Access | Directly connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station / A short walk from Tenjin Station on the Subway Kuko Line / A short walk from Tenjin-Minami Station on the Subway Nanakuma Line |
| Official Website | Space Galleria FUKUOKA |
*Last admission at all venues is 30 minutes before closing. Admission is not on a rotation basis. Operating hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. Updates on operations will be posted on the official website and official X (formerly Twitter). The year-end and New Year’s operating days and hours for the Osaka venue will follow those of Animate Osaka Nihonbashi Store.
Saka Mikami Signing Event
Two signing events featuring Saka Mikami will be held at the Tokyo venue. Participation requires applying for a lottery in advance via e+.
| Event Date and Time |
First Half: Monday, October 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (tentative) Second Half: Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (tentative) |
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| Venue | Near Animate Ikebukuro Main Store |
| How to Participate | Advance lottery via e+ Select the ticket type “Admission Ticket with Mikami Saka Signing Event Participation Ticket” to apply |
| Application Period | August 22, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 AM – September 6, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 PM |
| Lottery Results Announcement | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Ticket Sales | e+ “Fragrant Flowers Bloom Gracefully: 5th Anniversary Exhibition” |
*Admission tickets that include a signing event participation ticket consist of one “Signing Event Participation Ticket” and one “Ticket Valid During the Designated Period,” and include the cost of the pamphlet (2,200 yen, tax included). Signatures will be provided only on the pamphlet handed out on the day of the event; signatures on personal items or autograph cards are not permitted. If your application is not selected, no ticket will be issued. On the day of the event, proof of identity (presentation of a government-issued ID) is required, and the transfer or resale of winning rights is prohibited. Photography, audio recording, and video recording are prohibited inside the venue. If a child wishes to participate, they must register and apply on Eplus under their own name; children cannot participate if the winning entry is registered under a parent’s name.
“Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity: 5th Anniversary Exhibition” opens on October 16!
| Tokyo Venue | October 16, 2026 (Fri) – November 9, 2026 (Mon) Space Galleria (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, 8F) |
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| Osaka Venue | December 11, 2026 (Fri) – January 11, 2027 (Mon) Space Gratus (Animate Osaka Nipponbashi Annex, 3F) |
| Fukuoka Venue | January 29, 2027 (Fri) – March 1, 2027 (Mon) Space Galleria FUKUOKA (LACHIC Fukuoka Tenjin, 8F) |
| Signing Event | Tokyo Venue: October 19 and November 9, 2026 / Osaka Venue: December 10, 2026 / Fukuoka Venue: January 28, 2027 (Eplus Advance Lottery) |
| Official X | @kaoruhana_5thex |
| Official Website | “Fragrant Flowers Bloom Gracefully: 5th Anniversary Exhibition” Special Site |
Frequently Asked Questions about “Fragrant Flowers Bloom Gracefully: 5th Anniversary Exhibition”
When is the exhibition held?
The Tokyo venue will be open from Friday, October 16, 2026, to Monday, November 9, 2026; the Osaka venue will be open from Friday, December 11, 2026, to Monday, January 11, 2027; and the Fukuoka venue will be held from Friday, January 29, 2027, to Monday, March 1, 2027.
Where can I purchase tickets?
Tickets will be sold on eplus (https://eplus.jp/kaoruhana-ex/). If you wish to enter the lottery for the autograph session, you must select the “Admission Ticket with Sakami Mika Autograph Session Participation Voucher.”
How do I participate in the autograph session?
You must apply for the advance lottery on e+ (https://eplus.jp/kaoruhana-ex/). The application period is from 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and the results will be announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Only the winner themselves may attend, and identity verification will be conducted on the day of the event using a valid ID.
Is re-entry allowed?
Re-entry is not permitted at any venue. Additionally, admission is not on a rotation basis; the last admission will be 30 minutes before closing.
Please check the official website for details.
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