Euphonium player Yoh Imamura is very interested in the 『Pokemon x Crafts Exhibition』 to be held from March 21 at the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.To his surprise, when he visited Kanazawa before, the Pokemon Center Kanazawa was not there yet, and he couldn’t help but say in his mind, 「I want to go there…」.
Yoh Imamura’s love for Pokemon is amazing.
Yoh Imamura is from Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture.Upon graduating from the Music Department of Saitama Prefectural Art Sogo High School, he performed in the graduation concert for those with excellent grades. After graduating from Nihon University College of Art, she completed the Conservatoire Diploma Course at Shobi Music College.
She received numerous awards, including the highest prize (3rd place without 1st or 2nd place) in the Osaka International Music Competition section. She performed in 『Nico Nico Super Party 2015』. He has also contributed his performance to the development of the Yamaha performance support application “Fukoyo Ensemble ~Welcome to Kita-Uji High School Brass Band~” (Hibikake! Euphonium).
Her tweets about Pokémon seem to have been increasing since around 2020.
He also likes to tour manholes.
What is the Pokemon x Craft Exhibition?
The 『Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition – A Discovery of Beauty and Craftsmanship』 features works finished by craftsmen and up-and-coming artists in collaboration with Pokémon characters.
The exhibition, which will be held at the National Crafts Center from March 21 to June 11, 2023, has attracted much attention.
Not only Yoh Imamura, but fans from outside the prefecture who wish to visit the exhibition tweeted, 「Aren’t you going to do a traveling exhibition~?」 tweeted.
What is Euphonium?
Have you heard of the novel series 『Hibike! Euphonium』 (original story by Ayano Takeda), which has also been made into an animated television series.
Koji Higashino was so hooked on the story that he said, 「If I were reincarnated, I would become a high school girl, join a brass band, and play the euphonium!」 It is such a moving coming-of-age story.
Now, please listen to 『SOUVENIR (BUMP OF CHICKEN)』, the opening theme of the second cool of 『SPY x FAMILY』, performed by Yoh Imamura on the euphonium.
National Crafts Museum Information
| Facility Name | National Crafts Center |
| Location | 3-2 Dewa-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| HP | Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition Overview |
