Yokoyama Memorial Manga Museum, Comics and biographical museum in Kochi, Japan

The Yokoyama Memorial Manga Museum in Kochi displays original artwork and recreated artist studios alongside interactive exhibits explaining the craft of manga creation. The collection shows different tools, techniques, and processes that artists use when bringing stories to life on the page.

The museum opened in 2002 to honor Ryuichi Yokoyama, a manga artist recognized for his exceptional cultural contributions to Japan. His body of work helped establish manga as a serious art form worthy of national recognition.

The museum centres on Ryuichi Yokoyama's characters, especially Fuku-chan, with displays, objects and documents devoted to the strip. Its manga library holds works by other Kochi-born artists such as Takashi Yanase and Taira Hara, and can be read freely. The venue also serves as the main exhibition hall of the national high-school manga championship, the Manga Koshien.

The museum operates during standard daytime hours and offers reduced or free admission for students, making it accessible for school groups. Checking ahead for any special exhibitions or closures helps you plan your visit more effectively.

A dedicated corner features optical illusions and trick arts with peepholes where visitors can experience the visual tricks and illusions that manga artists use. This hands-on section reveals how artists play with perspective and perception on the page.