KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS 10周年記念展 BEYOND THE STRAND キービジュアル
OUTLINE Outline

To commemorate the studio’s 10th anniversary, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS will present “10th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION BEYOND THE STRAND: The Odyssey of Creation and Endeavor”.

The exhibition traces the decade-long path of creation and challenge that KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS has walked, through a wide range of content — including never-before-seen production materials, immersive installations recreating the worlds of its works, and video installations exclusive to this exhibition.

In addition, original merchandise available only at the venue and a special collaboration with Azabudai Hills are also planned.

Dates
2026.10.31 – 12.20
Venue
Azabudai Hills Gallery
ABOUT About Kojima Productions
LUDENS STATUE

Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned game creator and auteur known for pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. Widely considered the father of the stealth genre, he is also credited with innovating both story-telling and cinematic presentation in video games at large. On December 16, 2015, Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of “From Sapiens to Ludens”. On November 8, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, for PlayStation® 4. Since its original release, DEATH STRANDING has launched on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation®5, PC, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, received numerous game awards. The sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launched on PlayStation®5 in 2025, followed by the PC version in 2026, with the DEATH STRANDING series reaching a cumulative player base of over 27 million worldwide in June 2026. In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of exceptional contribution to film, games or television. In 2023, in partnership with XBOX GAME STUDIOS, the studio officially announced OD, an experience that will explore the concept of testing your fear threshold – while blurring the boundaries of gaming and film. In 2024, in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment, the studio confirmed PHYSINT, a new action-espionage game is in development.

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS also recently celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary via a BEYOND THE STRAND live-stream event that included updates on future projects, new partnerships, panel discussions and highlighted DEATH STRANDING franchise expansion plans including the animated film project DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO, an animated TV series announced for Disney+ titled DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS, and a live-action feature film adaptation of the world of DEATH STRANDING from the independent entertainment production company A24.

Please visit the official website below for more information.

Kojima Productions Official Site
HIGHLIGHT Highlights

Tracing Hideo Kojima's Creative Origins to the Birth of DEATH STRANDING

See for the first time a book report Hideo Kojima wrote in high school and footage from the earliest prototype of DEATH STRANDING, along with original design artwork by Yoji Shinkawa and many other never-before-seen production materials.

The Evolution of Technology and Development Through DEATH STRANDING 2

Throughout the exhibition, the venue will be connected around the clock to the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS office via "MADO," the telepresence system that supported production during the pandemic. Early ending concepts and location-scouting materials will also be on display.

A Glimpse of What Comes Next Through OD - KNOCK, Currently in Development

Featuring a full-scale recreation of the iconic red door seen in the teaser trailer, as well as filming props and other materials being shown for the first time.

Never-Before-Seen Statues and a 360° Video Installation

Three statues created for this exhibition make their public debut. A 360° DEATH STRANDING video is projected onto a screen 6 meters in diameter, and a life-size "10th Anniversary Ludens" greets visitors at the entrance.

TICKET Tickets

Preview admission ticket

with [Limited Reissue] KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Original Goods Set

¥18,000 (tax included)

*Admission period: October 31st (Sat) – November 3rd (Tue/Holiday)

*Valid for the first four days of the exhibition

*Now on sale, first-come, first-served (Lawson Ticket / Klook / Trip.com)

Preview admission ticket

with Tote bag

¥5,000 (tax included)

*Admission period: October 31st (Sat) – November 3rd (Tue/Holiday)

*Valid for the first four days of the exhibition

*Now on sale, first-come, first-served (Lawson Ticket / Klook / Trip.com)

Admission ticket with Lawson-exclusive merchandise

"Yoji Shinkawa / BEYOND THE STRAND" Reproduction of original artwork: Ludens (signed by the artist)

¥57,600 (tax included)

*Admission dates: Valid for one entry between November 4th (Wed) and December 20th (Sun)

*Now on sale, limited to 300 units (First-come, first-served / Exclusive to Lawson Ticket)

*Payment at LAWSON stores only

For information on purchasing admission tickets with Lawson-exclusive merchandise and item pickup, check here.

Admission ticket with Lawson-exclusive merchandise

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × SEIKO Collaboration Watch Ludens (White)

¥57,600 (tax included)

*Admission dates: Valid for one entry between November 4th (Wed) and December 20th (Sun)

*Now on sale, limited to 300 units (First-come, first-served / Exclusive to Lawson Ticket)

*Payment at LAWSON stores only

For information on purchasing admission tickets with Lawson-exclusive merchandise and item pickup, check here.

Advance

¥2,600 (tax included)

*Admission dates: Specified dates between November 4th (Wed) and December 20th (Sun)

*Now on sale (Lawson Ticket / Klook / Trip.com)

Same-day

¥2,800 (tax included)

*On sale from November 4th (Wed) (Trip.com / On-site ticket window)

Choose a ticket agent (Lawson Ticket / Klook / Trip.com) from the button above.

OVERVIEW Overview
Dates

2026.10.31 (Sat) – 12.20 (Sun)

Venue

Azabudai Hills Gallery

Organizer

BEYOND THE STRAND Committee

Sponsors

Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS Co., Ltd.

Republic of Gamers

LEGS Co., Ltd.

Lawson Entertainment, Inc.

In cooperation with

Sony Marketing Inc.

MUSVI Inc.

Hours

Mon–Fri: 12:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30)

Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30)

* December 16 (Wed) closes at 17:00 (last entry 16:30)

Note: Opening hours are subject to change.

Closed

Open every day during the exhibition period (planned)

COLLABORATION Collaboration

During the exhibition, special collaborations will be held with several shops at Azabudai Hills, home to the exhibition venue.

Azabudai Hills Gallery Café

Order an eligible menu item to receive an original coaster.

Seafood Pizza by Pizza ATAMI

  • ¥2,420

Raspberry Cake from That Special Day

*Limited quantity

  • ¥1,480

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS "BEYOND THE STRAND" Latte (Hideo Kojima / Ludens Duck)

  • ¥990

Parlor Yazawa

YAZAWA MEAT PREMIUM CARGO

  • ¥6,800

SODDEN FROG

ROOTS OF THE FUTURE produced by YOSHIMITSU KOJIMA

  • ¥2,000

SLow Page

Timefall Reverse

  • Alcoholic ¥1,200
  • Non-alcoholic ¥1,000

books ogaki

Yoji Shinkawa Solo Exhibition

  • Admission Free
GOODS Goods

Original exhibition merchandise will be sold at the special shop inside the venue. The lineup includes acrylic dioramas featuring DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH concept art, 3D stickers of in-game icons, a suitcase band inspired by Higgs’s guitar strap, Ludens clear cards, and much more.

*An exhibition ticket is required to enter the shop.

*Some items are available exclusively at the venue.

ACCESS Access

Azabudai Hills Gallery

Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A MBF, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

  • Directly connected to Exit 5, Kamiyacho Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
  • 7 min. walk from Exit 4, Roppongi-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
Azabudai Hills Gallery Official Site
CONTACTS Contacts

Exhibition Inquiries

Azabudai Hills Gallery

E-mail： azabudaihillsgallery@mori.co.jp

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