Jun 10th
Mar 28th
Connect with Carle's work through play at this fun event (Photo: Public Domain )
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Eric Carle: Book to Play 2020-2021

Explore Eric Carle's works through play activities

Venue
PLAY! Museum, Tachikawa
When
Jun 10th 2020 - Mar 28th 2021

One of the most iconic children's books of all time is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Carle wrote and illustrated the book which was first published back in 1969, and it has been translated into various languages and loved across the globe since then. Tachikawa's Play! Museum is hosting an exhibition titled "Eric Carle: Book to Play", where visitors can connect with Carle's works through fun activities.

The on-site cafe also has a range of themed eats and drinks on offer, including a "Very Hungry Caterpillar" chocolate gateaux cake, fruit parfait, and pizza toast.

Getting there

The Play! Museum in Tachikawa is located 5 minutes on foot from the JR Tachikawa Station's North Exit, or 5 minutes on foot from the Tachikawa Kita Station's North Exit.

There is no dedicated parking lot for the Play! Museum, so visitors who are traveling by private vehicle are advised to park at the neighboring Green Springs lot. There are 180 car spaces, and parking is charged at 250 yen for each 30 minutes on weekdays, and 300 yen for each 30 minutes on weekends.

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Elizabeth S 4 years ago
Japanese people know the Very Hungry Caterpillar as Hara Peko Aomushi. It looks like the chefs at the cafe are really into playing with the food!
Elizabeth S 4 years ago
It’s just as charming in Japanese, and great for learning language.

I taught a children’s program here using the English version. Kids loved it! They memorized it without prompting, it’s that compelling.
Kim Bergström Author 4 years ago
I loved his book when I was a kid, and now my kids love it too!
Sherilyn Siy 4 years ago
That pizza toast is edible art
Kim Bergström Author 4 years ago
I love how creative they are with the food ideas!

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