Official Chiikawa Store Opens on Tokyo Character Street

12.September.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

The official Chiikawa store, Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station, will open on September 16, 2022 on Tokyo Character Street beneath Tokyo Station!



Chiikawa is a popular character created by Japanese illustrator Nagano on Twitter. In December 2020, the character’s official online store, Chiikawa Market, was opened, and the many comics featuring the character posted on Twitter were compiled into a book. Now with a massive fanbase, Nagano’s follower count on social media has reached 1.3 million, and a number of collaboration cafes and exhibitions featuring his characters have popped up around Japan. Chiikawa even has his own anime series broadcast on Mezamashi TV!

 

Purchase Bonus

One Hologram Sticker included with each purchase.

Manmaru Bottled Water with each purchase of ¥3,300 (Tax Included) or more

Small Plushie Friends (6 varieties) with each purchase of ¥8,800 (Tax Included) or more

Not for Sale / Limited Quantities Available

Chiikawa Land Shopping Bag (4 varieties)

 

 

 

Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station Exclusive Items


Layered Acrylic Stand / Smartphone Ring

Square Magnet

Clear Folder

Washi Paper Sticker in Smartphone Size

Printed Card

Large Face Towel / Bath Towel

Towel (Set of 3)

Large Tote Bag

Cookie Set in Cube Box

Salt (Set of 5)

Japanese Paper-style Pin in Capsule (12 varieties)

Commemorative Opening Stamp

 

The Harajuku and Umeda, Osaka Chiikawa Land stores, which opened last August, have seen massive success. In June 2022, the Fukuoka PARCO store opened, followed by the Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi store in July. In August, the limited-time Magical Chiikawa store opened on Tokyo Character Street, and due to its massive popularity, it will now be permanent.

 

The Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station store features special commemorative products using newly-drawn illustrations, including exclusive purchase bonuses and exclusive shopping bags.

 

©nagano / chiikawa committee

Information

Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station

Opening Day: September 16, 2022

Details: https://chiikawa-info.jp/chiikawaland/tokyo/

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