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The Yusuke Nakamura Exhibition 2026 in Kanazawa is currently being held at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Citizen's Gallery B, from April 25 through May 23, 2026. Organized to commemorate the March 2026 release of READ — a comprehensive collection of book cover illustrations — the large-scale exhibition covers nearly the entire body of work by illustrator Yusuke Nakamura. Completed illustrations, uncolored line art, and idea sketches are all on display, offering a rare look at works that can only be seen here.
Exhibition Highlights
The exhibition's standout feature is its side-by-side presentation of "line art" (uncolored sketches) alongside "finished works" — a format unique to this show. More than 320 original pieces are on display, over 100 more than when the exhibition last visited Kanazawa five years ago. Visitors can compare the intricate details of each piece up close and feel the creative process behind each work — an experience only possible at an original art exhibition.
In addition to over 300 finished-work panels, the show includes more than 100 video displays and physical materials. CD jacket art, high school music textbook covers, and confectionery packaging are all featured, tracing the evolution of Nakamura's work and its broad influence across various cultural fields.
SNS Campaign
Visitors to the Kanazawa exhibition are invited to post a photo and impressions related to the exhibition or venue on X using the hashtag #中村佑介展 by May 23. Ten winners selected from eligible entries will receive autographed merchandise by Yusuke Nakamura.
Venue-Limited Merchandise
Exclusive goods created specifically for this exhibition are available in the merchandise area. The merchandise area is open to all visitors free of charge — no ticket required.
Admission Ticket with Goods
Ticket holders can choose between two multi-case options: an original multi-case designed exclusively by Yusuke Nakamura for the Kanazawa exhibition, or a multi-case featuring the "20th Anniversary Design (Sorufa)." Quantities are limited.
Survey Completion Bonus (Trading Cards)
QR codes for a visitor survey are posted on posters near the venue entrance and exit. After completing the survey and showing the confirmation screen to staff, visitors can choose one trading card from two available designs.
One card features a self-remake of The Night is Short, Walk On Girl — the key visual for the Kanazawa exhibition and the cover of the new book READ — with a comment from Nakamura about the work printed on the back.
The other card features Nippon, an original illustration created for the 2021 exhibition held at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
New Merchandise Debuting at This Exhibition
① Yusuke Nakamura Collection Cards Vol. 2 — 60 designs / 5 cards per pack / ¥550 (tax included)
- Each pack is guaranteed to include at least one foil card
- A complete set of all 60 designs is also available: 12 packs (60 cards) / ¥6,600 (tax included)
② TV Anime "Bocchi the Rock!" Collaboration Illustration Mug — ¥2,640 (tax included)
This ceramic mug features illustrations on four sides, applied using a fired-on process that means the pigment will not dissolve even when hot beverages are added. The mug is also dishwasher safe.
About Yusuke Nakamura
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1978, Yusuke Nakamura graduated from the Department of Design at Osaka University of the Arts before embarking on a career as a freelance illustrator. He is known for his CD jacket artwork for ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION and Masashi Sada, as well as illustrations for the novels The Night is Short, Walk On Girl and The After-Dinner Mysteries, music textbook covers, and packaging for Asada Ame candies. His creative output spans apparel collaborations with Graniph, anime character design, streaming content, and writing. His art books Blue and NOW (Asuka Shinsha) and other publications have sold a combined 240,000 copies. His latest release is the book cover collection READ (Asuka Shinsha).
Official SNS:
- X (Twitter): @kazekissa
- Instagram: Yusuke_Nakamura_jp
Ticket Information
All prices include tax.
| Category | Standard Admission | Admission with Goods |
|---|---|---|
| General / University student | ¥1,600 | ¥1,900 |
| Junior high / High school student | ¥1,000 | ¥1,300 |
| Elementary school student | ¥500 | ¥800 |
- Preschool children: free admission (must be accompanied by an adult)
- One accompanying caregiver for a person with a disability certificate: free (person with disability: regular admission fee applies)
- Student ID may be required at time of purchase or entry
- Re-entry is not permitted
- The merchandise area is free to enter without a ticket
Exhibition Information
| Exhibition Name | Yusuke Nakamura Exhibition 2026 in Kanazawa |
| Dates | April 25, 2026 (Sat) – May 23, 2026 (Sat) [29 days] |
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM) / Open every day during the exhibition period |
| Venue | Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Citizen's Gallery B (B1F), 1-2-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Organizers | Yusuke Nakamura Exhibition Executive Committee, Television Kanazawa |
| Planned by | Osaka University of the Arts |
| Supported by | Asuka Shinsha, Ogaki Shoten, Maple Order |
| Endorsed by | Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Kanazawa City Board of Education, Hokkoku Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun Hokuriku Branch |
| Official Website | https://www.yn-ex.com/ |
| Official Info (X) | https://x.com/ynexjp |
