What this is
A touring pop-up experience built around the anime IP 'Obungu to Issho', hitting three cities across Japan in summer 2026. The Ehime and Niigata stops are full 'Experience Plazas' with hands-on activities — ring toss, catch games, smartphone stand and clear keychain workshops, a 4-metre tower balloon, and an 'Enmusubi Shrine' photo spot. The Osaka stop at AEON MALL Sakai-Kitahanada runs the longest and focuses on a limited-edition goods store, where a 180-cm Obungu Hug Balloon serves as the centrepiece photo opportunity alongside exclusive merchandise like Tattton plush toys, pochette bags, and yunomi cups.
Who should go
Fans of the Obungu to Issho franchise — this is squarely aimed at them, with little to draw in general visitors. Families with young children may enjoy the craft workshops at the Niihama and Niigata stops.
Good to know
Entry to the experience plaza and goods store areas is free, but budget for merchandise purchases — anime pop-up goods at AEON Mall events typically range from a few hundred to a few thousand yen per item. Payment at AEON Mall shops is generally card-friendly, including foreign credit cards, though smaller pop-up stalls sometimes prefer cash. Arrive early in the day, especially on weekends, as limited-edition items and workshop slots tend to go fast. The Osaka location is inside AEON MALL Sakai-Kitahanada on the 3rd floor near Cocokarafine, so the mall's standard opening hours apply — typically 10:00 to 21:00, but confirm via the official website as pop-up hours may differ.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.