What this is
Newly illustrated seasonal artwork of Hojo Tokiyuki — the protagonist of manga and anime series 'The Elusive Samurai' — is the centrepiece of this limited-run pop-up merchandise shop appearing at Marui department stores in Tokyo and Osaka. The collection leans into traditional Japanese aesthetics, with items like omamori-style charms, Japanese paper-style badges, and acrylic stands depicting the character in four-seasons-themed attire alongside chibi illustrations. Spend ¥3,000 or more in a single purchase and you're entered into a prize lottery for a large acrylic stand or a full set of 12 mini cards — EPOS Card holders get a bonus entry.
Who should go
Fans of 'The Elusive Samurai' manga or anime who want exclusive merchandise not available through standard retail. Collectors drawn to traditional Japanese-aesthetic anime goods will find the omamori and washi-style items particularly distinctive.
Good to know
Entry to browse the shop is free, but merchandise purchases are required to participate in the prize lottery. Yurakucho Marui is a short walk from Yurakucho Station and directly connected to the Hibiya area — easy to combine with other sightseeing. Namba Marui is centrally located in Osaka's Namba district, steps from Namba Station. Payment at Marui stores typically accepts major credit cards including foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard, as well as IC cards and cash — card payment is generally reliable here. Stock at pop-up shops like this is not replenished once sold out, so visiting on the first or second day of each run gives you the best selection. The lottery prizes are distributed on-site, so you'll find out immediately if you've won.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.