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A Special Screening and Talk Show Event

On July 17, 2026, a special event will be held at the Shibuya Cultural Center Ohwada, showcasing the award-winning short animation, 'The Lost Thing', created by the renowned Australian author and artist, Shaun Tan. This screening marks the first time the mesmerizing animation will be displayed on a large screen in Japan.

Event Details

The screening of ‘The Lost Thing’ will feature the 16-minute animation, followed by an insightful talk show with three guest speakers:

• - Sachiko Kishimoto (Translator)
• - Takeshi Matsumoto (Art and Picture Book Critic)
• - Megumi Harashima (Chief Curator at Chihiro Art Museum)

Date and Time: July 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM (doors open) to 9:00 PM (scheduled start at 7:30 PM)

Location:
Sakura Hall, Shibuya Cultural Center Ohwada
23-21 Sakuracho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0031

Contact Information:
Kyuryudo, Hirazawa
Tel: 03-3239-3381
E-mail: [email protected]

Ticket Prices:

• - Advance Tickets: ¥2,000
• - Same-day Tickets: ¥2,500

Purchase Tickets:
Tickets are available for purchase online. In addition to the screening, attendees will have the chance to buy various items, including the 'Lost Thing DVD Box Set', original merchandise, and prints at the venue.

About 'The Lost Thing'

In 'The Lost Thing', a boy stumbles upon a strange, lost creature by the sea. This peculiar creature is a charming amalgamation of a daruma doll, a hermit crab, and an octopus, yet it goes unnoticed by everyone in the dismal gray city. The boy embarks on a magical journey to help the creature find its way home. This poignant tale reflects the themes of belonging, connection, and the beauty of the unseen.

About Shaun Tan

Born in 1974 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Shaun Tan is not only a distinguished picture book author but also a stage director and concept artist for films. His adaptation of 'The Lost Thing' took nine years and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011. Tan has produced several notable works, including the wordless graphic novel 'The Arrival', which received the top prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, and other works like 'Tales from Outer Suburbia', 'Eric', and 'The Red Tree'. He currently resides in Melbourne and will be releasing his first art book, titled 'Creature', in 2025.

Guest Speakers

The event will also feature a talk session with three experts deeply connected with Shaun Tan's works:

• - Sachiko Kishimoto is a well-known translator who has translated numerous literary works, including those by Shaun Tan. Her recent works include 'What Was That?' and she was awarded the Kodansha Essay Prize in 2007.

• - Takeshi Matsumoto, born in 1951, is an art critic, writer, and guest professor at Yokohama University of Art. He has contributed significantly to the field of art and children’s literature, and he founded the Chihiro Art Museum in Tokyo.

• - Megumi Harashima serves as the Chief Curator at the Chihiro Art Museum in both Tokyo and Azumino, and she was responsible for curating ‘The World of Shaun Tan Exhibition’, which traveled across Japan in 2019.

About Kyuryudo

Kyuryudo, established in 1923, celebrates its centenary in 2023 as a notable publisher of art books. The company, which emphasizes artistic and intellectual curiosity, strives to publish an array of literature from traditional beauty to contemporary art books.

Headquarters: 3-23 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Kinya Adachi
Website: Kyuryudo