What this is
Riding the Tokaido Shinkansen between July and October 2026 unlocks exclusive Crayon Shin-chan voice dramas — only audible onboard the train itself, nowhere else. The campaign runs in two parts: Part 1 follows Shinnosuke and Kazama on their journey (July 31–September 13), while Part 2 brings Hiroshi and Ginnosuke into the adventure (September 14–October 31). On top of the audio content, AR photo frames featuring different characters appear at specific Nozomi Shinkansen stations — Shin-chan at Shin-Osaka, Misae at Kyoto, Hiroshi at Nagoya, and Himawari at Tokyo, Shinagawa, and Shin-Yokohama. Listeners who collect a Shinkansen Boarding Certificate after the drama can redeem it at the Action Department Tokyo Station Store or Shinsaibashi Store for a random limited acrylic stand from three designs, while supplies last.
Who should go
Crayon Shin-chan fans travelling the Tokaido Shinkansen corridor will get the most out of this — it rewards people already making the journey rather than requiring a special trip. Collectors chasing the limited acrylic stands should plan their redemption visit to Tokyo Station or Shinsaibashi before October 31.
Good to know
The voice dramas and AR content are accessed via smartphone, so download any required apps and enable location services before you board. The Shinkansen Boarding Certificate needed for acrylic stand redemption is obtained after listening to the drama — keep it safe as it cannot be reissued. Redemption is at the Action Department Tokyo Station Store (conveniently inside Tokyo Station) or the Shinsaibashi Store in Osaka; both are walk-in retail locations with no advance booking needed. Stock on the three acrylic stand designs is limited and first-come, first-served, so redeem as soon as possible after your journey rather than saving it for the end of the campaign period. Foreign visitors should note that the AR experience requires a smartphone with GPS — older devices or those with location permissions disabled will not trigger the frames at station platforms.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.