Suikoden: Water Margin - Outlaws of the Marsh

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Chinese and Japanese art that bring the world of *Water Margin* to life come together in a spectacular showcase!
A complete exhibition of Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s breakthrough series, *The Popular Water Margin*!

　 *Water Margin*, one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels, is a novel based on historical events from the Northern Song Dynasty that depicts the rebellion of a group of heroes. Set in the 12th century during the reign of Emperor Huizong, the story follows 108 heroes led by Song Jiang, who, dissatisfied with the corrupt government, gather at Liangshan Marsh.
*Water Margin* became a massive craze in Japan during the Edo period, giving rise to new narratives and artistic expressions through the works of artists such as Kyokutei Bakin, Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Even today, it remains widely beloved across a diverse range of media, including novels, manga, movies, TV dramas, and video games.
This exhibition introduces Chinese and Japanese art and historical materials related to *Water Margin*. It also traces how the heroes’ lifestyles and values have been depicted and perceived over time, exploring why *Water Margin* continues to captivate people to this day.


Dates: Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
*Some works will be rotated during the exhibition period.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *Last admission at 4:30 p.m.
Closed: Mondays (except July 20 and August 10), Tuesday, July 21

Organizers: Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, The Yomiuri Shimbun, WOWOW
Sponsors: Iwatani Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, Suga Industries, Daiwa House Industry, Non-Destructive Testing
In cooperation with: Gallery Beniya, The University of Tokyo Library of Asian Studies
Inquiries: Osaka City General Call Center Naniwa Call 06-4301-7285 (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, open year-round)
Official Exhibition X: @suikoden2026


*Admission is free for preschool-aged children.
*Admission is free for individuals with a disability certificate (including one caregiver; proof required). However, only disability certificates issued in accordance with Japanese law are accepted.
*Admission to this exhibition also grants access to the special exhibition (valid only on the day of visit).

Website

https://www.yomiuri-osaka.com/lp/suikoden/

Appearance

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Schedule

2026.7.11. (Sat) 〜2026.9.6. (Sun)

Sales period

Until 4:00 p.m. on September 6

Price

Same-Day Ticket (General) / Same-Day Ticket (High School and College Students) / Same-Day Ticket (Elementary and Middle School Students) (no extra charge)

［Price List］
￥2,000／￥1,400／￥500

Event code

16454

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*Due to popular demand, ticket availability may vary per day. We apologize for any inconvenience.