Opened in 1996, Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. As a commemorative event for the 25th anniversary, this exhibition displays a wide variety of pieces collected and produced by Mr. Miura Jun over many years. Renowned as the coiner of the terms “my boom” (what the speaker is into) and “yuru-chara” (a mascot with an adorable but unsophisticated design), and also as a professional in an extensive range of fields, such as illustration, comic creation, essay writing, and music, he calls these pieces “MY RELICS.” We are delighted to exhibit these items in Kyoto, where Mr. Miura was born.
What I have drawn, written, recorded, patched, created, compiled, collected, etc...
I don’t remember when I started to call this jumble of items “MY RELICS.”
I never intended to leave them for posterity. I’ve just given them this name as a mere excuse, in the anticipation that my collection will probably continue to expand in the future (for my “great” remaining years).
So I ask you not to expect that the exhibition will display a usual collection. Please peruse the exhibition, inspiring yourself to enjoy imagining the history of each exhibit, all while thinking, “I didn’t know much about Miura Jun.” Of course, you can just pretend to do so.
Born and bred in Kyoto, I lived there until the summer when I was 18, and since then, I’ve lived in Tokyo. Although this exhibition doesn’t display all the items of MY RELICS, I hope you will in some way appreciate the persistence of this man who needs to express himself in some form to escape from life’s frustrations.
Miura Jun
| Date |
Dec 18,2021 – Mar 6,2022 |
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| Closed |
Mondays （except Jan.10), Jan.11 |
| Organizers |
Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art |
| Admission |
We are not accepting large-group visitors (groups with 20 or more members) for the time being.
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| Supporting Groups |
Kyoto Prefecture, OYAMAZAKI TOWN, Oyamazaki Town Board of Education, |
| Cooperation |
MIURAJUN OFFICE |
| Supervision |
Miura Jun |
| Production Cooperation |
ARK |
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We will offer a dorayaki branded with an illustration drawn by Mr. Miura Jun.
Special Dorayaki
Dorayaki, also called mikasa in Kyoto, is a simple but popular Japanese sweet comprising a red bean filling between two slices of sweet pancakes. In commemration of the exibition “Miura Jun: MY RELICS,” we have prepared special dorayaki branded with an illustration drawn by Mr. Miura. Using tsubu-an (mashed red bean paste) for its filling, our seasoned confectioners bake this sweet with great care.
(Limited quantity only)
Specially Selected Uji Hojicha
Uji tea has developed as part of the history and culture of Kyoto. This is our original Uji hojicha (roasted green tea) made by blending several types of carefully selected high-quality ingredients. With the cooperation of Kyoto Tea Cooperative, we will serve this tea featuring elegant flavor and pleasant aroma, specially for this exhibition. Uji hojicha also goes perfectly with dorayaki.
(Limited quantity only)
| Dates available | Dec 18,2021 – Mar 6,2022 |
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| Cooperation | In cooperation with Kyoto Tea Cooperative |
| Price | Sweet with drink ¥770 Dorayaki and a choice of drink from Uji hojicha, coffee, and black tea *We do not accept orders for the dorayaki only. *Need museum admission |