The Mechanic Designer Okawara Kunio Exhibition opens in Shiga on April 17th! Panels and signings are planned!

The works of mechanical designer Kunio Okawara, featured in Mobile Suit Gundam and many other series, will be on display in the “Mechanic Designer Okawara Kunio Exhibition” at the Sagawa Art Museum in Moriyama, Shiga.

Experience the four-decade breadth of Okawara’s works, from material for local civic organizations to avant-garde industrial design, in his own illustrations and production reference material. The exhibition will also include new works being shown in Japan for the first time.
An official shop will feature exclusive Gunpla and other merchandise.

Advance tickets are available at 7-Eleven locations across Japan beginning April 11th for ¥800 (adults) and ¥400 (high school students). Admission at the museum will be ¥1,000 for adults or ¥600 for high school students, with middle school students and younger admitted free when accompanied by a guardian.

Mechanic Designer Okawara Kunio Exhibition
Dates	April 17th–June 16th, 2016 9:30 AM–5:00 PM (admission closes at 4:30)
Closed	Mondays
Venue	Sagawa Art Museum (2891 Kitagawa, Mizuho-cho, Moriyama-shi, Shiga)
Admission	Advance tickets: ¥800 for adults, ¥400 for high school students Advance tickets: ¥1,000 for adults, ¥600 for high school students Middle school students and younger admitted free (when accompanied by a guardian) * For admissions purposes, technical school and junior college students are considered college students. * Companion admitted free with handicapped visitors. Please have your identification booklet.
Advance tickets	At 7-Elevem stores nationwide beginning April 11th
Official site:	http://www.okawara-ten.com/

■ Live appearance and signing by Mr. Okawara scheduled!

Mr. Okawara will appear for a panel discussion and signing session. A ticket included in the exhibition catalog is required for an autograph, so don’t forget to pick yours up!

Panel and signing details

[April 17th panel and signing]
10:30 AM: Panel
11:00: Signing (limited to 50 participants)
1:30 PM: Panel
2:00: Signing (limited to 50 participants)

[May 28th panel]
2:00 PM: Panel

[May 29th signing]
10:30 AM: Signing (limited to 100 participants)

* Free admission, entry by queue.
* Signings require purchase of the exhibition catalog from the shop, which opens at 9:30 AM. Please request ticket while purchasing. Ticket only valid on date of issue.
* One ticket per person.
* Tickets cannot be reissued if lost, stolen, or damaged. The purchaser assumes all responsibility for the ticket.
* Event subject to cancellation due to unforseen circumstances.
* Ticket not intended for resale.
* Please bring only the exhibition catalog for signing.
* Obey all instructions from event staff.
* Photography and audiovisual recording are prohibited.

■ Buy the exclusive Gunpla and get a Sagawa Art Museum foil sticker!

MG STRIKE FREEDOM GUNDAM MECHANIC DESIGNER OKAWARA KUNIO EXHIBITION VER. Price: ¥6,480

Purchase the exclusive "MG Strike Freedom Gundam Mechanic Designer Okawara Kunio Exhibition Ver." Gunpla in the gift shop, and you’ll also receive a Sagawa Art Museum foil sticker! Don't miss out!

▲ The Mechanic Designer Kunio Okawara Exhibition/Sagawa Art Museum sticker