The “Pokémon and Art: Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu,” featuring Pokémon art created by Tama Art University students from everyday discarded 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.
・Fifty-three 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 | Thinking with Pokémon: Art and Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 18–27, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
| 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 |
| 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 SCULPTURES,” Pokémon artworks created by students in Studio 3 of the Product Design Department at Tama Art University. Fifty-three sculptures, selected from works presented over the years, are on display, allowing visitors to explore and discover the materials used to create each piece.
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, a record, dumbbells, and a ball |
| Cocodra | Made using a helmet, a mouse, a cup, and miniature zori sandals |
| Artworks made from marine plastic waste | Made using fishing nets and buoys that washed ashore in Saga Prefecture / The creative process behind these works 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” exhibitions
This special exhibition has been held annually, and previous venues have featured Pokémon created from everyday objects. 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 and Environmental Education Exhibition in Yaesu”
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. The museum is open from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
How many Pokémon figures will be on display?
53 figures. They have been 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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