Zoo Themed Sumikko Gurashi Pop-Up Shop to Open This Spring
San-X, the creators of many iconic Japanese characters, are set to open multiple pop-up shops around Japan on March 20, 2021. The theme of the shops is “animal park,” and fans of the cute corner-dwellers can look forward to getting their hands on lots of exclusive merchandise.
Merchandise Line-Up
Sumikko Gurashi Novelty Stickers
The collection includes plenty of plush toys to keep your company. The full list of pop-up shop locations can be found below, but two of the big venues will include the Sumikko Gurashi Shop in Osaka and KIDDYLAND Harajuku.
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Sumikko Gurashi Collection Pop-Up Shop
Start Date: March 20, 2021
Shop List (Japanese): https://www.san-x.co.jp/blog/sumikko/2021/03/pop-up-shop-2.html
Sumikko Gurashi Official Website: https://www.san-x.co.jp/sumikko/profile/
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