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The world of Ryohei Yanagihara, an illustrator who loves ships, is expanding!

船を愛したイラストレーター、柳原良平の世界が広がる!

Sneak into an artistic space!
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Near the sea, experience the works of an author who loves ships and Yokohama.
Ryohei Yanagihara Art Museum

Ryohei Yanagihara Art Museum opened on March 27, 2018 (Tuesday) inside the Yokohama Minato Museum, where the Nippon Maru, a symbol of Minato Mirai, is preserved and exhibited. This is the only museum in Japan that permanently displays the works of Ryohei Yanagihara (1931-2015), an illustrator and painter who created Uncle Toris, the popular mascot character of Suntory's Toris Whiskey, which is representative of the Showa era. Mr. Yanagihara was a close friend of Mr. Yanagihara, and his family wanted the 4,848 works donated to Yokohama City in 2016 to be enjoyed by as many people as possible. Apparently it has been decided to open a new location.


The sailing ship Nippon Maru is moored in front of the museum. By the way, ``Souhan Tenpan'', in which all the sails of the sailing ship Nippon Maru are unfurled, is held regularly at this location to show the sailing ship Nippon Maru as it was when it was in operation, and is a sight to behold! Click here for details! )

Now let's go to the Ryohei Yanagihara Art Museum.


From the entrance of the permanent exhibition room, you can see the ``Yokohama Port Museum''! It is advantageous to purchase a ``common ticket'' that allows you to see all of the ``Sailing Ship Nippon Maru,'' ``Yokohama Port Museum,'' and ``Ryohei Yanagihara Art Museum.'' .
[Single ticket] General ¥400, ¥250 for those over 65 years old, ¥200 for elementary, junior high and high school students [Common ticket] ¥600 for general, ¥400 for ages 65 and over, ¥300 for elementary, junior high and high school students (Only for elementary, junior high and high school students, there is a special price on Saturdays. Both the hall ticket and common ticket are ¥100)

The exhibition room is divided into four themes: ``Ryo. and Ship Paintings,'' ``Illustration and Design,'' ``Uncle Triss and Advertising,'' and ``Special Exhibitions.''


"Ryo. and ship paintings" zone. "Ryo." is the signature Mr. Yanagihara wrote on his work. The exhibition focuses on papercuts created using an original method of cutting and pasting colored paper, as well as ship paintings created using oil paintings, watercolors, and lithographs.

There is also an exhibit that recreates Mr. Yanagihara's atelier so that he can be surrounded by his children (works).

"Illustration and Design" zone. Here you can learn about the diverse activities of illustrators and graphic designers, including graphic design, illustrations, animation, manga, book bindings, and picture books.

Items that Mr. Yanagihara loved. The jacket, turtleneck knit, and hat...it's fashionable. Other items such as cameras and glasses...Just like the artwork, I can't help but take a close look at them.

Uncle Tris's animation is also wonderful!! (If I had to be greedy, I'd want to watch it while drinking alcohol...♡)


This is an exhibition of "How to make monochromatic paper-cutting." The paper cutouts used for monochrome printing such as newspapers and magazines were made of black, dark gray (actually moss green), and light gray (actually dull light yellow-green) paper. Take a look at the secrets by stacking three sheets, sketching them with a pencil, cutting them out with a single-edged razor, etc., while reading the captions of the works at the venue.


"Uncle Toris and the Advertising Zone" introduces his work during his time in the Advertising Department of Kotobukiya (currently Suntory), which served as his starting point as an illustrator and graphic designer, through Uncle Toris' advertisements, illustrations, posters, novelties, etc. .

(Showa era dads!! Don't you feel nostalgic about this advertisement?)

The "Special Exhibition" zone that was being held on the day of the interview was titled "60 Years of the Birth of Uncle Triss", and in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the birth of "Uncle Triss" in July 2018, illustrations and novelties were lined up. I was there. Currently, ``Yokohama Ships and Ports'' is being held instead.


Uncle Toris' toothpick holder (1970s)...I want it!!

After viewing the impressive exhibition room, the next thing to enjoy after viewing the art is the ``Museum Shop.'' You will be greeted by Uncle Tris holding a flag.As soon as you enter, you will see a new Ryohei Yanagihara goods corner.

In addition to lithographs, there are original framed stamp sets, postcards, mobile cleaners, mugs, picture books, and more based on Yanagihara's works!


Purchasing a postcard is a must to commemorate your visit to the museum!
Ryohei Museum Postcard ¥108 each (tax included)

This is what I was personally interested in. A pin badge featuring Uncle Tris dressed as various people. Sailor, Shinsengumi, Daikoku, and Western Uncle Tris too! (LOL)
Pin badge each ¥648 (tax included)

The works of Ryohei Yanagihara, who loved ships, were being featured in a place where ships were moored right in front of them...As I looked at each work one by one, I realized that it was a really smart move. When you visit Minato Mirai, take a walk towards the sailing ship Nippon Maru. There, a cute, fashionable, and extremely cool "Uncle Tris" is waiting.

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