From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
- 17.4.2024–22.3.2026
Anime, manga, cosplay, J-rock…! A special exhibition at Leikki – the Museum of Play delves into the hobbyist culture surrounding Japanese popular culture in Finland.

Japanese popular culture particularly became a significant interest and part of identity for many young people in the early 2000s. Nowadays, there are several generations of hobbyists, and interest in the subject shows no signs of waning. The exhibition features Japanese comics, animation, games, fashion, music, and fan art.
In the "From Tokyo to Tapiola" exhibition, you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at drawing manga, play Japanese arcade game, explore a hobbyist's room, and play in a miniature world of anime characters. The exhibition has been developed in close collaboration with the hobbyist community and is aimed at anyone interested in the subject, starting from school-age children.
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20.11.2025 - Legorakentelupaja
21.11.2025 - Queer -opastus
26.11.2025 - Plus-plus-paja
27.11.2025 - Legorakentelupaja
28.11.2025 - Aikamatka leikkiin -opastus
3.12.2025 - Plus-plus-paja
4.12.2025 - 4.11.2025 - Legorakentelupaja
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10.12.2025 - Plus-plus-paja
11.12.2025 - Legorakentelupaja
12.12.2025 - Aikamatka leikkiin -opastus
17.12.2025 - Plus-plus-paja
18.12.2025 - Legorakentelupaja
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Museum contact details
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play
Ahertajantie 3, Tapiola, 02100 Espoo
050-5900137
Yhteydet julkisilla
Näytä reitti museolle Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Katso reitti Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Päämäärä:
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Ahertajantie 3, Tapiola, 02100 Espoo
Lähtöpiste:
Admission fees
14/7/3/0 €
Payment methods
Meille käy käteinen, pankkikortit, yleisimmät luottokortit (ei Amex), MobilePay, SmartumPay ja -setelit, ePassi -mobiilisovellus, Edenred Pay ja Edenred-maksukortti (ei setelit).
Ilmainen sisäänpääsy:
alle 2-vuotiaat, henkilökohtaiset avustajat, sekä Museokortilla, ICOM-kortilla, Kaikukortilla Talentian kortilla, Ukrainan passilla, OAJ-kortilla ja Pressikortilla.
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 12:00-17:00 |
| Wed | 11:00-19:00 |
| Thu | 11:00-19:00 |
| Fri | 09:00-19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00-17:00 |
Ticket sales end 30 minutes before the museum’s closing time.

