Hunting Down the 2013 Yayoi Kusama x Satoshi Ohno 24HTV Tee

As a vintage collector, there is a distinct thrill in tracking down pieces where world-class fine art collides with Japanese pop culture. The 2013 Yayoi Kusama x Satoshi Ohno 24 Hour Television (24HTV 36) charity tee is easily one of those legendary grails.

The History of "24 Hour Television: Love Saves The Earth"

To understand why these charity shirts carry such immense value among vintage tee enthusiasts, you have to look at the legendary program behind them. Debuting in 1978 on Nippon Television (NTV), "24 Hour Television: Love Saves The Earth" (24時間テレビ 「愛は地球を救う」) is Japan's most famous annual live telethon.

Broadcast live every summer over a continuous 24-hour weekend, the event mobilizes millions of viewers across Japan to raise critical funds for welfare, international aid, disaster relief, and environmental conservation. Over its multi-decade history, the iconic 24HTV Charity T-shirt (Charity T-shirt / チャリTシャツ) evolved into the visual symbol of the entire event—worn live on air by celebrity hosts, musical guests, and supporters nationwide. By inviting iconic artists and designers to create the official annual shirt graphic, NTV turned a broadcast charity item into a celebrated medium for wearable Japanese art and pop culture history.

Front view featuring Kusama's polka dot flower & Ohno's line art

Back view showing the polka-dot heart and "LOVE FOREVER" motif

A Collector’s Discovery: Avant-Garde Fine Art Meets J-Pop

For the 36th annual broadcast in 2013, NTV brought together the queen of avant-garde polka dots, Yayoi Kusama, and Arashi leader Satoshi Ohno. The collaboration resulted in a rich visual dialogue: Kusama’s signature polka-dotted flower and heart motifs seamlessly intertwined with Ohno’s intricate fine-line illustrations. Finding clean, well-preserved pre-owned pieces from this specific 2013 drop remains a ultimate trophy for fans of contemporary fine art and Japanese streetwear archives.

Avant-garde contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama framed by her iconic colorful artwork

Dissecting the Artwork & Details

• Front Graphic Design: Displays a vibrant Yayoi Kusama polka-dot bloom surrounded by floating red spheres and fine black line art by Satoshi Ohno, complete with both artists' signatures printed at the base.
• Back Graphic Branding: Features a massive polka-dot heart containing the words "LOVE FOREVER" spelled out inside individual red dots.
• Vibrant Yellow Colorway: Printed on 24HTV's signature broadcast color, making it an instantly recognizable piece of contemporary art history.

From Our Collection

2013 Yayoi Kusama x Satoshi Ohno 24HTV Charity Tee (Yellow)

We recently curated a 100% authentic Japan-exclusive release for our store archive. This pre-owned vintage graphic tee has been thoroughly inspected and remains in exceptional condition with crisp front and back graphics intact.

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