Sweets themed Sumikko Gurashi pop up shop to tour Japan from November
Last Updated on October 12, 2025
Event Overview
A new pop up shop for Sumikko Gurashi will open between November and May, with a range of exclusive merchandise available to purchase.
A number of brand new illustrations have been created for the event that feature the adorable characters themed around sweets.
Merchandise
Visitors will be able to collect a range of event exclusive goods including tote bags, homeware and accessories.
Meet and Greet
Visitors to the Hiroshima store will have the opportunity to meet Shirokuma.
Three photo sessions will take place per day at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 for a maximum of 20 participants.
Numbered tickets to participate will be distributed on the day from 09:30 and will be available on a first come first served basis.
Entry Cost
Free.
Participating Stores
Hiroshima
- Venue: Sogo Hiroshima Store
- Dates: Friday, November 7th – Thursday, November 20th, 2025
- Venue: Sogo Hiroshima Store, 9th Floor Event Hall
- Address: 6-27 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 730-8501
Nagano
- Venue: Nagano Tokyu Department Store
- Dates: Friday, November 28, 2025 – Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Venue: Nagano Tokyu Department Store, Main Building, 5th Floor Event Hall
- Address: 1-1-1 Minamichitose, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0823
Tokyo
- Venue: Daimaru Tokyo Store
- Dates: Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Venue: Daimaru Tokyo Store, 11th Floor Event Hall
- Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6701
Fukuoka
- Venue: Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store
- Dates: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Monday, April 6, 2026
- Venue: Event Hall, 8th Floor, Main Building, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store
- Address: 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-8717
Aichi
- Venue: Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store
- Dates: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – Monday, April 27, 2026
- Venue: Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, 7th Floor Event Hall
- Address: 1-16-1 Sakae 3-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8430
Osaka
- Venue: Daimaru Umeda Store
- Dates: Wednesday, May 13th – Sunday, May 24th, 2026
- Venue: Daimaru Umeda Store, 8th Floor Event Hall (tentative)
- Address: 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-8202
Event Details
| calendar_month DATE | Nov 07 2025 - May 24 2026 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | 12:00 am - 12:00 am |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Various |
|---|---|
| map Area | Nationwide |
| category CATEGORY | Anime/Manga Pop Up Shop |
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