"Japanese Toys! From Kokeshi to Kaiju" At SFO

If, by chance or design, you happen to be at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you may want to take a detour (while waiting for your flight or after arriving) over to Terminal 3's Departures - Level 2 - Post-Security area to check out an exhibit of Japanese toys.

The exhibit, Japanese Toys! From Kokeshi to Kaiju will be on display through mid-May. It was originally scheduled to end in April, but was extended due to its popularity, according to CNN.com.

According to the website:

Japanese Toys! From Kokeshi to Kaiju provides a feast for the eyes and the imagination. This exhibition captures the remarkable evolution of Japanese toys. Kokeshi dolls, menko playing cards, and battery-operated robots are among the quintessential toys on display. Vinyl kaiju figures, Ultraman novelties, and a dress made entirely from plush Hello Kitty dolls are some of the unexpected items on view. 

A special thank you to all of the lenders who made this exhibition possible: Boss Robot Hobby, California Academy of Sciences, Chizuko Kuroda, Kalim Winata, Kimono My House, Mark Nagata, Reed Darmon, Rory Yellin, and Sanrio, Inc.

Yes, there will be Godzilla and other kaiju toys, along with Ultraman toys, on display.