Top 10 things to buy at 'The 500 Arhats' exhibition

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Time Out Tokyo Editors
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Takashi Murakami is the man of the moment. His first solo show in 14 years is currently on at Mori Art Museum and it's spawned a number of related events including a Flower Café and a concurrent exhbition showing off his Superflat Collection. If you haven't yet read up on 'The 500 Arhats' exhibition, check out our five top reasons to visit. Then, when you've finished browsing the artworks, stop by the Mori Art Museum Shop for these cool Arhat goodies...

1. Postcard set (20 pieces), ¥1,944

Send a mini artwork in the post to your friends or you could try recreating the exhibition by piecing postcards together into one big image!

2. Masking tape, ¥756 each

Whether for wrapping gifts or decorating notebooks, these colourful masking tapes will liven things up.

3. iPhone 6 case, ¥2,592

Featuring Hanataka-san and the white tiger, these rubber cases will make your iPhone the most interesting one on the table. 

4. Adzuki bean treats by Eitaro Sohonpo with pouch, ¥1,512

Snack on four delicious adzuki bean treats by Eitaro Sohonpo, one of Japan's top confectioneries. Each one comes wrapped in its own '500 Arhats' package and they're all neatly presented in a pretty pouch that can be used afterwards too.  

5. Jigsaw puzzle, ¥3,780

Keep the kids busy for days and give them a little art history lesson at the same time with this 1,000-piece puzzle. Or complete it yourself and frame it for your entrance hall.

6. Playing cards, ¥1,490

Kings and Queens are so last century. Monks and ghouls make for a far more stimulating game of poker.

7. Magnet set, ¥2,160

Decorate your fridge with grumpy old holy men.

8. Miniature book, ¥1,296

Like a picture book for grown-ups, this pocket-sized memento lets you review the entire exhibition over and over.

 

9. T-shirts, ¥3,456

Start a new trend? Choose between Hanataka-san or the white tiger drawing.

10. Official figurines, ¥500

Bored of your Kubrick toy collection? Liven up your bookcase decor with the '500 Arhats' official figurines set. 10 different characters available, packaged in individual capsules. 

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