Special Exhibition "Photo Exhibition Michio Hoshino: Traveling Through Eternal Time"

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Michio Hoshino, who yearned for the nature of the north since his boyhood and lived in the Arctic land of Alaska.

He died in an accident while on assignment, and even 30 years later, he continues to fascinate many fans with his moving photographs of nature and animals and his beautiful writing. The vast nature of the Arctic, the wildlife and people who live there, and the myths that have been passed down through generations...

Through many "encounters," Hoshino deepened his thoughts and grew as a photographer.

This exhibition offers a comprehensive view, from records of the Alaskan village he first set foot in at the age of 20 to photographs taken on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia just before his death. It also traces the footsteps of Michio Hoshino, who passed away suddenly without completing his journey, with valuable exhibits including his first letter written at the age of 20 to the village chief of Shishmaref.

We hope you will contemplate Hoshino's new journey, in which he pursued "the relationship between nature and people" through his unfinished body of work.

Exhibition PR Video

Overview

[Exhibition Dates] July 17, 2026 (Fri) - August 30, 2026 (Sun)

[Hours] 10:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)

[Closed] Mondays (except when Monday is a public holiday, in which case it will be open and closed the following day). July 20 (Mon, holiday) will be open, and July 21 (Tue) will be closed.

[Venue] Higashiosaka City Museum of Art, Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, and 3

(6-7-22 Yoshida, Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

[Organizer] Higashiosaka City Museum of Art

(Management Contractor: Higashiosaka Hanazono Revitalization Management Consortium, Representative Company: HOS Co., Ltd.)

[Cooperation] Michio Hoshino Office

[Planning Cooperation] Clevis

[Inquiries] Higashiosaka City Museum of Art Tel: 072-964-1313

[Official Website] https://hos-higashiosaka-art.com/

*This project is implemented based on "Higashiosaka City's 3rd Cultural Policy Vision: (2) Thoroughly fulfilling the public role of cultural facilities (Article 8 of the Higashiosaka City Cultural Promotion Ordinance)."

Michio Hoshino (1952-1996)

Born in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, in 1952. Fascinated by an aerial photograph of an indigenous village in Alaska he saw at the age of 19, he wrote a letter to the village chief. He stayed in Alaska for about three months during his summer vacation at the age of 20. After returning to Japan, his longing for Alaska grew, and he chose the path of a photographer. After graduating from Keio University, he worked as an assistant to animal photographer Mitsutsune Tanaka for two years. In 1978, he enrolled in the University of Alaska, Department of Wildlife Management. Since then, he has documented and published photographs and writings on the theme of Alaska's nature and people. In August 1996, he was suddenly killed by a brown bear attack while on assignment in the Kamchatka Peninsula. He received the Anima Award and the Kimura Ihei Photography Award.

Admission Fees

General Admission

1,000 yen

65 years and older residing in Higashiosaka City

500 yen

Proof of address and age required

High School Students, etc.

500 yen

Student ID, student handbook, etc. required

Junior High School Students and younger

Free

Proof of age required for junior high school students

Persons with disability certificates, etc. (including one caregiver)

Free

Disability certificate, etc. required

Discounted Touring Ticket

This is a great value ticket that allows you to enjoy three facilities within Hanazono Central Park, including this museum, at a discount.

Photo Exhibition

Michio Hoshino

Dream 21

Planetarium

Hitotsunagi Cafe

Soft Drink Ticket

Touring Ticket

Regular Price

1000 yen

Regular Price

600 yen

Regular Price

400 yen

1400 yen

*The total regular price for the three facilities is 2000 yen.

Sales Location: Dream 21 (2-7-21 Matsubara Minami, Higashiosaka City) Ticket Vending Machine within the facility.

*Not sold at Higashiosaka City Museum of Art or Hitotsunagi Cafe.

Sales Period: Tuesdays to Sundays during the exhibition period (Not sold on Mondays and July 21 (Tue) due to closure).

Sales Hours: 9:30 - 16:30

[Notes on Touring Ticket]

- Tickets are valid during the sales period (exhibition period).

- Refunds and exchanges are not possible after purchase.

- Hitotsunagi Cafe is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other temporary closures may occur.

- Please check Hitotsunagi Cafe's Instagram for operating hours.

- Please note that there may be days when the touring ticket cannot be used at Hitotsunagi Cafe during the period.

Related Events

Gallery Talk by Curator

Date and Time: July 25 (Sat) 14:00 - 15:00

Venue: Higashiosaka City Museum of Art Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, and 3

Participation Fee: Free (Exhibition admission fee required)

Application: Not required

Workshop: "Leather Craft Experience: Make a Paw Print Cord Holder"

Make a paw-print-shaped cord holder inspired by polar bears using leather.

Date and Time: August 1 (Sat) (1) 10:00-12:00 (2) 14:00-16:00

Venue: Higashiosaka City Museum of Art Meeting Room

Capacity: 10 people per session (up to 4 people per application group)

Target Audience: Those who can use a hammer without assistance (from 3rd grade of elementary school onwards)

*For elementary school students and younger, accompanying guardians must also apply.

Participation Fee: 500 yen (tax included) for materials

Application: Please apply from this dedicated form.

Deadline: July 22 (Wed)

Notes: If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held.

Accompanying guardians of children will also participate in the workshop.

(Participation only as an accompanying person is not permitted)

Left: Production image Right: Finished image Finished image *Colors may vary.

Slide Talk: "Traveling Through Eternal Time: Following the Landscapes Michio Hoshino Continued to See"

Date and Time: August 22 (Sat) 14:00 - 15:30

Lecturer: Naoko Hoshino (Representative, Michio Hoshino Office)

Venue: Higashiosaka City Museum of Art Special Room

Participation Fee: Free (Exhibition admission fee required)

Application: Not required

Dream 21 Related Event

Planetarium Program "Aurora Story: Michio Hoshino's Dialogue with the Sky"

A planetarium program about Michio Hoshino will be screened at the planetarium of "Dream 21" (2-7-21 Matsubara Minami, Higashiosaka City), a facility within Hanazono Central Park.

Please take advantage of the discounted touring ticket and enjoy it along with the exhibition.

Content: A story that reads auroras from both scientific and mythological perspectives, centered on the life of photographer Michio Hoshino.

Period: August 1 (Sat) - August 30 (Sun)

Time: 15:15 - 16:00 (Starry Sky Explanation approx. 20 minutes, Program approx. 25 minutes)