Tokyo LABUBU Exhibition: Inside MONSTERS BY MONSTERS

MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN

POP MART JAPAN brings the Tokyo edition of the 10th anniversary exhibition MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN to Azabudai Hills Gallery from June 11 to July 5, 2026.

The show is part of a global tour that began in Shanghai and has already traveled to Taipei, Hong Kong, and Paris.

At the center of the exhibition is LABUBU, Kasing Lung’s signature character, whose roots can be found in the picture book trilogy THE MONSTERS TRILOGY: The Story of Puca, Pato and the Girl, and Miró’s Requiem.

Kasing Lung first became interested in picture books after moving to the Netherlands as a child, and that early experience led him to explore European fairy tales and folklore.

Through those influences, he created the whimsical cast of THE MONSTERS, turning LABUBU and its companions into cultural icons with fans around the world.

A New Immersive Area

One of the exhibition’s highlights is the Immersive Video Theater, a newly unveiled space that brings the first chapter of The Story of Puca to life with five-sided projection and surround sound.

The exhibition is organized into eight themed areas, including painting and sculpture, art toys, picture books, mirrors, and sketches. Visitors can trace the evolution of THE MONSTERS over the past decade while moving through a fantasy-like forest setting.

The Themed Zones Inside the Exhibition

The exhibition is divided into several themed zones that guide visitors through Kasing Lung’s creative world.

The Painting and Sculptural Works Zone features oil paintings and sculptural works that reflect his artistic worldview, while the Experience Area offers a photogenic space filled with LABUBU plush toys created in collaboration with POP MART.

In the Art Toy Exhibition Zone, visitors can explore the history of LABUBU figures and collaboration pieces.

The Mirror Room uses reflective installation to create the feeling of an infinite art universe.

The Picture Book Area focuses on Pato and the Girl and the theme of love.

The Creative Journey and Sketch Zone present a timeline of Kasing Lung’s work with HOW2WORK and the inspirations behind his creations.

Limited-Edition Merchandise

A shop area inside the venue will offer exhibition-exclusive goods, including lottery-based items and 10th anniversary products.

A limited-time POP MART Azabudai Hills POP UP will also open on the basement level, where visitors can shop select anniversary items and other popular POP MART character goods.

MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN

Venue: Azabudai Hills Gallery
Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A, B1F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo
Dates: June 11–July 5, 2026
Hours: 10:00–19:00 (last admission 18:00)
Ticket price: 2,500 yen (tax included), with bonus item
Ticket sales: See the official POP MART website
Official site: https://www.popmart.com/jp/activities/540B1EC6

POP MART Azabudai Hills POP UP

Venue: Azabudai Hills Gallery Space
Dates: June 11–July 5, 2026
Hours: 10:00–20:00
Information and photo source: PR Times