The “Pokémon and Art: Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu,” featuring Pokémon art created by students at Tama Art University from everyday unwanted items and scrap materials, will be held from September 18 to September 27, 2026, in the atrium on the first floor of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.
Fifty-three sculptures from the “POKÉMON UPCYCLE SCULPTURE” series—which has been presented annually—will be on display, along with works made from marine plastic waste and an introduction to the project. Admission is free.
・It will be held from September 18 to September 27, 2026
・The venue is the Atrium on the 1st floor of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
・Admission is free, and opening hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
・A lineup of 53 Pokémon figures made from unwanted items and scrap materials will be on display
Overview of the “Pokémon Art & Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu”
A special exhibition organized by Tama Art University and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu will be held from September 18 to September 27, 2026. The exhibition aims to help visitors relate to issues of waste and the environment through Pokémon art created by students.
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| Event Name | Art and Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu: Thinking with Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 18–27, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00 AM–6:30 PM |
| Venue | Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 1st Floor Atrium (2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) |
| Admission | Free |
| Organizers | Tama Art University (TUB, Product Design Laboratory studio3) / Yaesu 2-chome North District Area Management, General Incorporated Association |
| In cooperation with | Pokémon With You Foundation, General Incorporated Foundation |
| Official Website | Tama Art University TUB Exhibition Page |
Exhibition Details for the Pokémon “Art and Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu”
On display are “POKÉMON UPCYCLE SCULPTURE” artworks created by students from Studio 3 in the Product Design Department at Tama Art University. Fifty-three pieces, selected from works presented over the years, are on display, allowing visitors to explore and discover the materials used in each piece as they view the exhibition.
UPCYCLING SCULPTURE Gabrias
UPCYCLING SCULPTURE Cocodra
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| POKÉMON UPCYCLE SCULPTURE | Created by students from Studio 3, Department of Product Design, Tama Art University / 53 sculptures on display in this exhibition |
|---|---|
| Garchomp | Made using a golf bag, rubber boots, records, dumbbells, and a ball |
| Cocodra | Made using a helmet, a mouse, a cup, and miniature zori sandals |
| Artwork made from marine plastic waste | Made using fishing nets and buoys that washed ashore in Saga Prefecture / The creative process is also introduced |
studio3 is a research lab engaged in “Discard Design,” which aims to build a circular society and solve waste problems. The exhibition also features works that address environmental changes, including global warming.
Scenes from past “Pokémon Art & Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu”
This special exhibition has been held annually, and at previous venues, Pokémon figures made from everyday objects were on display. You can get a sense of the venue’s atmosphere from the photos below.
Scenes from Past Exhibitions
Scenes from Past Exhibitions
Scenes from past exhibitions
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*The exhibition photos shown are from past events.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pokémon “Art & Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu”
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. The exhibition is open from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
How many Pokémon figures are on display?
53. They were selected from works that have been presented annually as part of the “Art and Environmental Education Exhibition: Thinking with Pokémon.”
What materials are the artworks made of?
They are made from everyday discarded items and scrap materials. Some works utilize marine plastic debris—such as fishing nets and buoys—that washed ashore in Saga Prefecture, and information about these initiatives will also be presented.
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