What this is
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island Collaboration Café is a themed pop-up dining experience tied to the theatrical release of the Chiikawa film, running across three PARCO locations in Shibuya, Shinsaibashi, and Nagoya through summer 2026. Chiikawa — the wildly popular Japanese character franchise created by manga artist Nagano — has amassed a massive fanbase through its cute yet emotionally resonant characters, and this café brings the film's 'Island Arc' storyline to life through food and décor. The menu features 16 collaboration items inspired by meals and scenes from the movie, including playfully named dishes like 'Rakko's Island Fruit Parfait Worth Lining Up For' and 'Simmered Mermaid.' Beyond the food, guests receive exclusive collectibles including a spot-the-difference placemat with entry and a random coaster from 14 designs with each drink order. The attached merchandise shop sells café-original goods and movie merchandise, with a free shopper bag for purchases over ¥4,400.
Who should go
This event is tailor-made for Chiikawa fans of all ages, from children who adore the characters to adult collectors eager to snap up limited-edition merchandise. The atmosphere will be cheerful and immersive, with themed décor and food presentation that rewards fans familiar with the film's storyline. Casual anime and kawaii culture enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy, even without deep knowledge of the franchise. Be aware that collaboration cafés in Japan — especially Chiikawa events — tend to attract long queues, so reservations (if available) are strongly recommended and arriving early on weekdays is advisable.
Good to know
THE GUEST CAFE BY PARCO is a well-established collaboration café space within Shibuya PARCO (8F), known for hosting high-demand anime and character IP events — reservations are typically required and open on the official event website, often weeks in advance. Foreign credit cards are generally accepted at PARCO venues, making payment straightforward for visitors. Each table order comes with collectible bonuses (placemat and random coasters), so groups should coordinate orders to maximise variety across the 14 coaster designs. The merchandise shop is separate from the dining area and can usually be visited without a café reservation, though stock on popular items sells out quickly — arrive at opening time if merchandise is your priority. Show duration is flexible as it is a café experience, but expect to spend 60–90 minutes including queuing, dining, and shopping.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.