The Apothecary Diaries pop up shop opens in Tokyo from March 22nd

Last Updated on March 27, 2025

A new pop up shop for the series The Apothecary Diaries will be held at Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store from the 22nd March to the 2nd April 2025.

The Apothecary Diaries began as a web novel by Natsu Hyūga in October 2011, which transitioned into a light novel series in 2014.

The story follows Maomao, an apothecary within the imperial court, where she uses her medical knowledge to solve mysteries.

With two manga adaptations, both starting in 2017 and an anime series that premiered in October 2023, with a second season to air in 2025, the series has gained wide spread popularity due to its engaging plot and interesting main character.

The event will see a range of official merchandise on offer and purchase bonuses for customers.

Merchandise

A wide variety of goods will be on sale, including badges, acrylic stands, art cards and more.

Purchase Bonus

For every 2,200 yen spent at the pop up shop, customers will receive 1 exclusive postcard.

Venue Information

Location: Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Branch, 3 Chome-17-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Dates: 22nd March to 2nd April 2025

Opening Times: 10:00 to 21:00

Event Details

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