The animated character Rascal the Raccoon is a beloved figure in Japan. Based on the 1963 novel Rascal, A Memoir of a Better Era by Sterling North, Nippon Animation created the adorable character that fans know today. Now, a Rascal pop-up store will be open at Abeno Q’s Mall in Osaka from December 1 until December 14, 2021.
Merchandise
Bonuses
Paper Bag for those who spend ¥2,000 or more (Including Tax)
Take-Out Tumblers for those who spend ¥6,000 or more (Including Tax)
More than ten new products featuring Rascal will be available at the pop-up store, as well as the above bonus gifts for those spending certain amounts.
Information
Rascal’s Tail in Abeno Q’s Mall
Running: December 1 – December 14, 2021
Address: Abeno Q’s Mall 1F, in front of Sketchers (1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka)
Hours: 10:00-21:00
Official Site: https://www.araiguma-rascal.com/
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HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE, a Collaboration Between Hot Topic & Studio Ghibli, Gets Pop-Up Store at Shinsaibashi PARCO
Last year, the HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE collaboration appeared at AF Gallery in Harajuku from August 10 until August 28, garnering massive acclaim from fans. The collection is now being sold at Shinsaibashi PARCO until March 12, 2023.
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE is a Studio Ghibli-inspired apparel collection by the popular American counterculture chain Hot Topic. Bringing more Japanese culture to the ongoing Studio Ghibli collaboration launched in 2014, Hot Topic stores began selling original items produced by nine Japanese creators and brands, as well as some original American items produced by Hot Topic’s executive designers.
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Details on the Previous HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Pop-Up Store: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/625747
Information
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE
Running: February 23 – March 12, 2023
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Venue: Shinsaibashi PARCO B1F Pop-Up Space (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Official Site: https://ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
Online Store (Open until March 31, 2023): https://ec.ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Official SNS:
Instagram: @harajuku_collective
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Twitter: @harajuku_collect (https://twitter.com/harajukucollect)
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Atarashii Gakko! will hold solo concerts at Zepp venues in Tokyo and Osaka in April and May of 2023. These performances will be held almost a year after the girls held their solo concert at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo last May. This year’s events will be held at Zepp Osaka Bayside on April 30 and Zepp Shinjuku in Tokyo on May 2. ATARASHII GAKKO! - HANAKO (Official Music Video)
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Fan’s Presale Tickets (Starting January 1)
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A pop-up store for the popular anime series Chainsaw Man will open at baseyard tokyo from December 9, 2022 until February 15, 2023. The pop-up store will feature goods with new illustrations of Denji, Aki Hayakawa, Power, and Makima. In addition to limited-edition merch, exclusive materials from behind the scenes of the Chainsaw Man anime series will be on display. The space itself is also worth seeing, with figures on sale and a huge monitor showing off the series. Round 1: December 9, 2022~
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Limited Time Shop Inspired by Legendary Anime Series Heidi, Girl of the Alps Opens at EKIHAKO at Eki Marché Shin-Osaka
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Pullover Hoodie
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Lottery
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Heidi, Girl of the Alps aired in Japan in 1974 and has remained popular to this day, largely due to the show’s characters often appearing in TV commercials. The goods available at this shop are only available for a short time, and visitors can also participate in a raffle to win some rare items! ©︎ZUIYOInformation
Heidi, Girl of the Alps Shop at EKIHAKO, Eki Marché Shin-Osaka
Running: November 19 – December 6, 2022
Hours: 9:00-21:30
*Hours of operation are subject to change. The shop will close at 21:00 on December 6.
Venue: EKIHAKO, Eki Marché Shin-Osaka
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The 13th iteration of the BT21 Cafe will open at six venues in five cities around Japan. Fans in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Sapporo will want to visit this exclusive event titled ~MAGICAL TIME~. The first cafe opens in Shibuya on November 3. In celebration of BT21’s 5th anniversary, this special cafe is filled with joy and excitement and aims to give fans the best possible experience.
Cafe Menu
Magical Tea Time Set
Food Plate
Food Plate (7 varieties)
Dessert Plate
Dessert Plate (7 varieties)
Drinks
Magical Milk Tea
Black Tea
Iced Coffee / Hot Coffee
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[Online Store Exclusive] Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)
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BT21 Cafe #13 ~MAGICAL TIME~
Venue/Dates
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Running: November 3 – December 10, 2022
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Running: January 13 – February 19, 2023
Address: Tokyo Skytree Town, Solamachi 1F (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
■Yokohama, Kanagawa:Collabo_Index Lumine Yokohama
Running: January 13 – February 5, 2023
Address: Lumine Yokohama 6F (2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
■Nagoya, Aichi:BOX cafe&space Nagoya LACHIC #1
Running: December 2, 2022 – February 5, 2023
Address: LACHIC B1F (3-6-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi)
■Shinsaibashi, Osaka:
Shinsaibashi contact
Running: November 11 – December 18, 2022
Address: 1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
■Sapporo, Hokkaido:
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Address: 18-chome 3-jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo
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Harry Potter: An Invitation to the Wizarding World of Christmas
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Details: https://www.grandfront-osaka.jp/xmas2022/