The “Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 100th anniversary of the launch of “Meiji Milk Chocolate,” will be held at Tokyo International Forum Hall E(2) from December 23 to December 30, 2026!
“NANA” The exhibition will feature celebratory illustrations created exclusively for the event by 40 manga artists—including those behind *NANA* and *Freiren: The Funeral*—as well as works by 21 artists.
・ The exhibition will feature original celebratory illustrations by 40 manga artists, including creators of *NANA* and *Freiren: The Funeral*
・Also on display will be works by 21 artists, as well as a 100-year timeline, historical packaging, and advertisements
・Advance tickets: 500 yen (tax included); same-day tickets: 700 yen (tax included); free for preschoolers
・Visitors will receive one piece of Meiji Milk Chocolate per ticket
Details of the Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition
This limited-time special exhibition looks back on the history of “Meiji Milk Chocolate,” which celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 13, 2026, since its launch in 1926.
At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a “giant Milchi Block wall” printed with images of real chocolate blocks, and the exhibition hall features a 100-year timeline, historic packaging, and iconic advertising visuals from each era!
The exhibition will also feature people and publications related to Meiji Milk Chocolate, including Taku Izumi, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music for “Meiji Chocolate Theme,” and will include photo spots and a merchandise area.
Exclusive celebratory illustrations by 40 manga artists
In the “Manga Corner,” the exhibition features celebratory illustrations and messages created exclusively for the 100th anniversary of Meiji Milk Chocolate by 40 manga artists who symbolize Japanese culture from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras!
This is a collaboration exclusive to this exhibition, where characters from classic manga series appear alongside Meiji Milk Chocolate.
Chieko Hosokawa and Fumin, *The Royal Crest*
©H. Chieko & Fumin (AKITASHOTEN) 1977
Minako Narita, “Alien Street”
© Minako Narita/Hakusensha
Yoichi Takahashi’s *Captain Tsubasa*
©Yoichi Takahashi
Mitsuru Adachi’s *Touch*
© Mitsuru Adachi/Shogakukan
Tsukasa Hojo’s *City Hunter*
© Tsukasa Hojo/Core Mix 1985
Eriko Ono, “Look This Way, Miko!”
©Eriko Ono/Shogakukan
Keisuke Itagaki “Baki-rahen”
© Keisuke Itagaki (Akita Shoten) 1992
Yoko Kamio, *Hana Yori Dango*
© Yoko Kamio/Shueisha
Wataru Yoshizumi, *Marmalade Boy*
©Wataru Yoshizumi/Shueisha
Kaori Yuki, “Angel No-Hunting Zone”
© Kaori Yuki/Hakusensha
Takuya Mitsuda, *MAJOR*
© Takuya Mitsuda/ Shogakukan
Masayuki Qusumi, *Solitary Gourmet*
© 2026—Masayuki Kusumi, PAPIER / Jiro Taniguchi, FUSOSHA. All rights reserved.
Nampei Yamada, “The Tea Prince”
© Nampei Yamada/Hakusensha
Reiko Shimizu, “Secret -Top Secret-”
©Reiko Shimizu/Hakusensha
Ai Yazawa’s ‘NANA’
© Yazawa Manga Production Studio/Shueisha
Tomoko Ninomiya, “Nodame Cantabile”
© Tomoko Ninomiya / Kodansha
Hiromu Shinozuka, “Milmo de Pon!”
© Hiromu Shinozuka/Shogakukan
Yoshiki Nakamura, “Skip Beat!”
©Yoshiki Nakamura/Hakusensha
Yuki Obata, *We Were There*
© Yuki Obata/Shogakukan
Asa Higuchi’s *Swinging for the Fences*
©Asa Higuchi/Kodansha
An Nakahara, “Kira-rin☆Revolution”
©An Nakahara/Shogakukan
Aya Ikuemi, “Pure and Gentle”
©Aya Ikuemi/Shueisha
Yuji Terashima, “Diamond no A”
© Yuji Terashima/Kodansha
Karuho Shiina, “Kimi ni Todoke”
© Karuho Shiina/Shueisha
Yana Toboso, *Black Butler*
©Yana Toboso/SQUARE ENIX
Yuki Suetsugu, *Chihayafuru*
© Yuki Suetsugu/Kodansha
Wataru Watanabe, *Yowamushi Pedal*
© Wataru Watanabe (Akita Shoten) 2008
Rino Mizuho, *The Magic of Chocolate*
© Rino Mizuho/Shogakukan
Kotomi Aoki, *She Loves Lies Too Much*
© Kotomi Aoki/Shogakukan
Mizuho Kusanagi, *Yona of the Dawn*
© Mizuho Kusanagi/Hakusensha
Naho Maita, “12-Year-Old.”
© Naho Maita/Shogakukan
Shinichi Ishizuka, “BLUE GIANT MOMENTUM”
© Shinichi Ishizuka, NUMBER 8 / Shogakukan
Yugo Kobayashi’s *Aoashi*
© Yugo Kobayashi/Shogakukan
Tsubasa Yamaguchi’s *Blue Period*
© Tsubasa Yamaguchi/Kodansha
Shuichi Shigeno’s “MF Ghost”
© Shuichi Shigeno/Kodansha
Norio Sakurai, “The Crazy Guy in My Heart”
©Norio Sakurai (Akita Shoten) 2018
Morishita suu “Fingertips and Love”
©Morishita suu/Kodansha
Koto Yamada & Tsukasa Abe “Freiren: The Funeral”
© Kaneto Yamada, Tsukasa Abe / Shogakukan
Yuki Shiwari, “Tamun-kun, Which Way Now!?”
©Yuki Shiwari/Hakusensha
Yuki Fujimoto, “Suzuki-kun’s Careful Life”
© Yuki Fujimoto/Hakusensha
*Manga artists are listed in the order their series began (or, for some works, based on the release date of the first volume). Honorifics omitted.
*Collaborative works and messages are also available on the official Meiji Milk Chocolate brand website.
Works by 21 Artists
The “Artists” section showcases works and messages created by 21 artists from various genres to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Meiji Milk Chocolate.
From paintings to three-dimensional works and art created with unique materials, the exhibition features a rich variety of styles and individuality!
| Artist | Takeru Amano, Yukino Omura, Shinji Kanda, Yuki Sugano, Daichi Kukita, Yasuhide Kunimoto, Hisashi Tenmyoya, Erika Naka, Shota Nakatsugawa, Yuka Numata, Yutaka Hashimoto, Ayame Higuchi , Toshiyuki Maeda, Tetsuya Mishima, AKI TSUKAMOTO, Geoffrey Bouillot, Lotta, SOMETA, YEKA HASKI, Yuki Matsueda, Fuyu |
|---|
* Listed in Japanese syllabary order → alphabetical order; honorifics omitted.
Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition Opens December 23!
| Official Website | Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Special Project: “Meiji Milk Chocolate and Me” |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tokyo International Forum Hall E(2) |
| Address | 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 |
| Dates | December 23 (Wed) – December 30 (Wed), 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Last admission at 7:30 p.m.) |
| Admission | Advance tickets: 500 yen (tax included) Same-day tickets: 700 yen (tax included) *Free for preschoolers |
| Visitor Perk | Meiji Milk Chocolate (one bar per ticket) |
| Ticket Sales | Starting at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Ticket Sales | Lawson Ticket, e+ *Same-day tickets are sold at the venue entrance |
| Organizer | Meiji Co., Ltd. |
| Inquiries | Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition Secretariat TEL: 0120-826-192 * Before the event (October 28–December 22): Weekdays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays); During the event (December 23–December 30): 9:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Official X | @MeijiCoLtd |
* Date changes, cancellations, or refunds are not permitted after purchase.
*A ticket issuance fee, separate from the ticket price, applies to advance tickets.
*Talk events featuring guest speakers are also scheduled during the exhibition period. Guests and details will be announced in due course.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition
When is the exhibition held?
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through December 30 (Wed). The exhibition is open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 PM).
Where is the venue?
Tokyo International Forum, Hall E(2) (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).
How much is admission?
Advance tickets are 500 yen (tax included), same-day tickets are 700 yen (tax included), and admission is free for preschoolers.
Where can I buy tickets?
Starting Thursday, October 2, 2026 9 (Thu) at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Same-day tickets will be sold at the venue entrance gates.
Are there any special perks for attendees?
You’ll receive one Meiji Milk Chocolate bar per ticket.
Please check the official website.
*Please note that the information in these articles may be outdated; we ask that you check the official website for the latest details.
©Meiji Co., Ltd.
Copyright notices for the manga artists’ celebratory illustrations are listed in the captions of each image.
