Star Wars Exhibition at Nippon Television, situated the Nittele Tower in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, is open now, allowing Japanese and visiting Star Wars fans the chance to get into the Mando mood ahead of the arrival of The Mandalorian and Grogu on 22nd May. It opened on Saturday 21st March and runs through to Sunday 29th with free admission, and Star Wars Japan were there to capture a flavour of the exhibition and the activities within.
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■ Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Booth
Exhibits related to the latest film, photo locations, etc.
– Giant Nebuta floats of the Mandalorian and Grogu –
Giant Grogu balloon
– Live chalk art
– Stamp corner
– Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu art collection featuring “Our Way” created by famous Japanese figures■ “Star Wars” Booth
Photo locations, life-size statue displays, etc.
– X-wing
– Life-size statues (Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, R2-D2, C-3PO, BB-8, Chewbacca)[Hideaki Ito (Actor)]
I’m a huge Star Wars fan. Jango Fett and Boba Fett are very special to me. Something that is passed down from father to son. The feelings behind their strength. I wanted to express that “father-son love” through color, so I created this piece. This helmet is a tribute to the fans and my own interpretation.[Inugami Korone (VTuber)]
My love for “Star Wars” started with the Boba Fett drama. The armor looked the same, even though the customization was slightly different, so I thought, “If it looks like Boba’s, there’s no way I won’t like The Mandalorian!” and started watching it. Din, who fights to love and protect Grogu despite his clumsiness, was so cool, and I couldn’t help but find his transformation into a father endearing and adorable… I was completely hooked. I think it’s a truly wonderful thing to be able to see The Mandalorian in a movie theater. I also became a fan of “Star Wars” because I was attracted to the coolness of the armor, so I hope this movie will increase the number of Mandalorian and “Star Wars” fans! More comrades! Our way![OZ WORKS (Art Rug Brand)]
The “Star Wars” series is a work that I have watched for a long time. I have always been overwhelmed by the story, the characters, and the magnificent worldview and connections that the entire series creates. That powerful worldview has had a great influence on our way of thinking and sensibilities, and I feel that I am receiving a considerable amount of that energy when creating my own work.[Kumi Sasaki (Talent)]
My whole family loves the “Star Wars” series, and I myself grew up with “Star Wars”! I love all the characters; they’re all so charming! The relationship between the Mandalorian and Grogu has a kind of endearing quality that wasn’t present in previous “Star Wars” series. I’ll never forget the shock I felt when I first met Grogu. He’s so endearing that he’s my favorite character in the “Star Wars” series! The Mandalorian has been in the “Star Wars” series before, but they were a mysterious species, so I’m so happy to be living in an era where I can share the unraveling of that mystery in real time with all the other “Star Wars” fans![Tadaomi Shibuya (Artist)]
“Star Wars” is a wonderful work that has continued to have a great influence on me, from my childhood when I loved science fiction and superhero stories, to my current life as an artist. I am very honored to be able to participate in this project again. I hope that “Star Wars” will continue for a long time to come, and that it will continue to give us great dreams and hope across generations and eras. I am really looking forward to the release of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu”!!![Fuku Suzuki (Actor)]
This work has given dreams and hope to so many people since long before I was born, and for me, it’s something that always sharpens my childlike spirit whenever I watch it. When I was in elementary school, “The Force Awakens (Episode VII)” was released, and I was the kind of boy who would wear a Kylo Ren mask, swing a lightsaber, and wear a Kylo Ren cap to school. Even now, when I look at the night sky, I imagine that there might be a Millennium Falcon or an X-wing somewhere, and I think that if I train hard enough, I might be able to control the Force. Someday, I want to become an actor who can appear in a grand and dream-filled work like “Star Wars”![Shinji Takeda (Actor/Talent/Saxophonist)] My
first Star Wars experience was watching the first film, “A New Hope (Episode IV),” on television. Seeing the Bantha at the beginning, I was amazed that such creatures actually existed in other countries, and I was instantly captivated. When Luke was dragged underwater by the Dianoga in the Death Star’s garbage disposal room, I held my breath and cheered along with him (laughs). I remember as if it were yesterday imitating the scene where Luke trains for the Force inside the Millennium Falcon, blindfolded, holding a toy bat, and having my sister throw rolled-up socks at me, trying to dodge them with my mind’s eye. I truly believe that if it weren’t for “Star Wars,” I wouldn’t have chosen a life of adventure. Thank you, “Star Wars”! Please continue to entertain us!![CHALKBOY (Artist)]
I think the connections between Star Wars fans, the creators, and the characters in the film are truly the Force. I look forward to being driven by this invisible, powerful force in the future.[DRAGON76 (Artist)]
I’ve loved Star Wars since I was a child, and I’ve been particularly drawn to Boba Fett, his father Jango Fett, and the Mandalorians. After moving my base from Japan to New York, and using my skills and values as my weapons, I feel like I’m following the Mandalorian’s path, relying on my own beliefs and style. I see myself in him as someone who, even in solitude, adheres to his own code and ventures into the unknown.[Yuno Nagao (Actress)]
I’ve watched the “Star Wars” series over and over again. What I think is amazing about “Star Wars” is that, of course, the story is interesting, but every time I watch it I discover something new, and it’s a work that I want to watch again and again. Also, director George Lucas’s imagination and ideas are truly wonderful, and as I myself write screenplays, I have a lot of respect for him. And now, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” the first in seven years, will finally be released on May 22nd, 2026 (Friday), so I’m filled with excitement.[Hideyuki Nakayama (Talent)]
I am deeply honored and grateful to be able to participate in the latest Star Wars event with my calligraphy. As it is a historical work, I have entrusted my calligraphy with a fresh perspective, taking into account its history and journey so far. The way of life of the solitary bounty hunter, the Mandalorian. I have tried to express his important spirit, focusing on the intensity within his strength, as well as his delicate heart and kindness. Also, the love between him and Grogu, who possesses the Force, is a relationship that I believe is important in today’s world. I have tried to capture the grandeur of the galaxy in my work. I look forward to seeing you at the venue.
