Announcement of Event Ambassador for Summer/Autumn Event "Oppa-ppy! How to Enjoy Kyoto Railway Museum"

The Kyoto Railway Museum will be holding its Summer/Autumn event, "Oppa-ppy! How to Enjoy Kyoto Railway Museum". Comedian Yoshio Kojima, active in the entertainment industry, has been decided as the event ambassador!!

Details of the event will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

▲Event Ambassador Mr. Yoshio Kojima

【Event Period】 Saturday, July 18th - Wednesday, September 23rd (Holiday)

We will introduce ways to enjoy the museum from a slightly humorous and intellectual perspective.

Furthermore! There will also be special exhibitions!

"A Glimpse into the Near Future Exhibition" (Saturday, July 18th - Sunday, August 23rd)

Introducing the "slightly" future of railways and daily life through the initiatives of various companies!

"Tomytec Tomix Model Railroads 50th Anniversary Exhibition in Kyoto Railway Museum" (Saturday, August 29th - Wednesday, September 23rd (Holiday))

"Tomix", the model railroad brand from Takara Tomy Group's Tomytec, celebrates its 50th anniversary of release.

Valuable historical exhibits looking back on its journey so far will be held!

<Profile of Mr. Yoshio Kojima>

Born November 16, 1980, in Okinawa Prefecture. Hobbies include cycling, weight training, English conversation, and cafe hopping. He encountered the comedy circle WAGE during his time at Waseda University and began his career as a comedian. After WAGE went on hiatus, he started working as a solo comedian and achieved great success with catchphrases such as "Sonna no Kankeenee" and "Oppa-ppy".