The Omocha exhibition showcases more than 70 examples of contemporary Japanese toys, including Doraemon-themed ones. (Tourism Perak Instagram pics)TAIPING: For anyone who spent part of childhood feeding a Tamagotchi, launching a Beyblade or watching Doraemon, a new exhibition in Taiping may feel rather familiar.
"Omocha: Japanese Toys Today", now running at Perak Museum, brings together more than 70 types of contemporary Japanese toys, from long-established favourites such as Tomica and Plarail to characters including Ultraman, Mario, Godzilla and Anpanman.
But the exhibition is interested in more than nostalgia: organised by Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL), it looks at how toys reflect wider aspects of Japanese culture.
