What this is
A pop-up shop celebrating the release of a new picture book edition of 'Nangoku Shonen Papuwa-kun,' the beloved early-1990s tropical adventure manga by Ami Shibata. The shop stocks exclusive merchandise featuring manga panel illustrations and colour artwork from the series, with event-limited purchase bonuses for qualifying buyers. It runs for just eleven days on the 8th floor of Kinokuniya's flagship Shinjuku store.
Who should go
Fans of the original 'Papuwa-kun' manga or its anime adaptation, plus collectors of niche 1990s anime merchandise. Casual visitors with no prior knowledge of the series will find little here.
Good to know
No ticket is needed — just walk in during opening hours. Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store is a large, well-staffed bookshop and foreign visitors are welcome; some staff speak basic English. Payment at the merchandise counter typically accepts major credit cards including Visa and Mastercard, though having some cash (yen) as backup is always wise in Japan. Purchase bonuses are usually tied to a minimum spend threshold and are distributed while stocks last, so buying early in the run is advisable. The 8th floor comic section can get crowded on weekends, especially for pop-up events — a weekday morning visit is the most comfortable option.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.