[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Nara National Museum
The Nara National Museum showcases unique museum merchandise inspired by its Buddhist art collections at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.Summary
Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, featuring 27 exhibiting facilities—the highest number ever—will be held on September 29 at the Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall in Tokyo's Otemachi district, showcasing museum goods, exhibition catalogs, and books. This article highlights recommended merchandise from the Nara National Museum (Nara City), which houses numerous cultural properties centered on Buddhist art. Featured items include "zanmaizu" plush toys (¥1,485 each) inspired by the museum's animal sculpture "Shishi" (Lion, Kamakura period) and the Important Cultural Property "Fugen Bosatsu statue" (Heian period) with its elephant, making their debut on the museum's online store. The palm-sized plushies are noted for their cute tails and forms from behind and can be attached to bags. Other recommended items include an "energizing Buddha statue" mug (¥1,521), a traditional dyeing tenugui featuring the Shosoin's 《鹿草木夾纈屏風／瑠璃づくし》 motif (¥1,650–¥1,870), and Nara Hakubutsukan × mont-bell collaboration items: a water bottle (¥2,200) and a shadow T-shirt (¥4,500). Most items are scheduled to go on sale starting at noon on September 29, 2026.
(Source：artexhibition.jp)