A pop-up store for “Chiikawa (that little, cute thing)”—whose endearing spirit, despite being a bit clumsy, shines through as it gives its all to everything and lives strongly alongside its friends—is coming to Aomori and Saga!
From Friday, October 2, 2026, through Monday, October 19, 2026, the “Chiikawa POP UP STORE” will be held simultaneously at two venues: the ELM Hall on the 2nd floor of Aomori ELM and a special event space next to the food court on the 2nd floor of Aeon Mall Saga Yamato. where Halloween-themed items, such as the “Let’s All Dress Up Mascot,” will be on sale.
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・The event runs from Friday, October 2, 2026, to Monday, October 19, (Mon)
・Both venues will be open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (closing at 6:00 PM on the final day)
・A Halloween-themed collection of “Group Costume Mascots (8 varieties total)” will be available
・“Chiikawa Sushi / Chiikawa Baby Bonbon Drop Stickers” are also part of the lineup
Chiikawa Pop-Up Store in Aomori and Saga Event Details
Starting Friday, October 2, 2026, the “Chiikawa POP UP STORE” will be held simultaneously at two venues: the “ELM Hall on the 2nd Floor of Aomori ELM” in Aomori Prefecture and the “Special Event Area next to the Food Court on the 2nd Floor of AEON MALL Saga Yamato” in Saga Prefecture!
Merchandise featuring visuals of Chikawa, Hachiware, the Rabbit, the Flying Squirrel, Kurimanju, the Sea Otter, Shisa, and the Used Bookstore Crew will be on sale. The event period and hours are the same for both venues, running through Monday, October 19.
Please note that admission may be restricted depending on crowd conditions. On the first day, Friday, October 2, numbered tickets may be distributed based on the line situation before opening; the latest information will be posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account as it becomes available.
| Venue | Event Dates & Hours |
|---|---|
| Aomori ELM, 2nd Floor ELM Hall (Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture) |
October 2 (Fri) – October 19 (Mon), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. *Closes at 6:00 p.m. on the final day |
| AEON Mall Saga Yamato 2nd Floor, Special Event Area next to the Food Court (Saga City, Saga Prefecture) |
October 2, 2026 (Fri) – October 19 (Mon), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. *Closes at 6:00 p.m. on the final day |
©naganoChikawa Pop-Up Store in Aomori and Saga: Free Gifts
At the “Chiikawa POP UP STORE,” customers who purchase “Chiikawa”-related merchandise will receive one “original sticker” per transaction. Additionally, customers who spend 2,200 yen (tax included) or more will receive one “shopping bag” as a special gift!
Purchase Bonus – Original Sticker
For each purchase, you’ll receive one 55mm square “original sticker.” These are distributed exclusively at the “Chiikawa POP UP STORE”; purchases made from capsule toy machines are not eligible.
©naganoPurchase Bonus – Shopping Bag
Receive one “POP UP STORE Exclusive Shopping Bag” with any purchase of 2,200 yen (tax included) or more. One bag per person per transaction; the size is determined based on the items purchased and cannot be selected.
©naganoChiikawa Pop-Up Store Merchandise in Aomori and Saga
The highlight is the “Let’s All Dress Up Mascots (8 varieties total),” available starting September 25, 2026. The lineup features Halloween-themed costumes such as Nurse Chikawa, Nurse Hachiware, Doctor Rabbit, Bat Flying Squirrel, Bat Used Bookstore Owner, Edamame Chestnut Manju, Raccoon as Strawberry Daifuku, and Shisa as Baphomet—a lineup of Halloween-themed costumes.
Also debuting on September 25, 2026, are the “Chiikawa Sushi Bonbon Drop Stickers” and “Chiikawa Baby Bonbon Drop Stickers.” These plump, three-dimensional stickers feature designs packed with intricate illustrations.
| Product Name | Price (tax included)/Purchase Limit |
|---|---|
| Chiikawa Sushi Bonbon Drop Sticker | 550 yen / Limit of 2 per transaction |
| Chiikawa Baby Bonbon Drop Sticker | 550 yen / Limit of 2 per transaction |
| Product Name | Price (Tax Included)/Purchase Limit |
|---|---|
| “Let’s All Dress Up” Mascot: Nurse Chikawa | 1,980 yen / 1 item per transaction, limited to 1 per person |
| “Let’s All Dress Up” Mascots: Nurse Hachiware | 1,980 yen / 1 transaction (limit of 1 per item) |
| “Let’s All Dress Up” Mascot: Doctor Rabbit | 1,980 yen per transaction; limit of 1 per item |
| “Let’s All Dress Up” Mascot: Flying Squirrel as a Bat | 1,980 yen per transaction; limit of one per item |
| Group Costume Mascots: Bat-Themed Used Bookstore | 1,980 yen per transaction; limit of one per item |
| “Let’s All Dress Up” Mascot: Edamame Chestnut Manju | 1,980 yen/ transaction; limit of 1 per item |
| “Let’s All Dress Up” Mascot: Strawberry Daifuku Sea Otter | 1,980 yen per transaction; limit of 1 per item |
| “Let’s All Dress Up” Mascot: Baphomet Shisa | 1,980 yen per transaction; limit of one per item |
Please note that purchase limits may change depending on store conditions.
Merchandise Lineup
The Chikawa Pop-Up Store Opens Simultaneously at Two Locations Starting October 2!
©nagano| Event Dates | October 2, 2026 (Fri) – October 19 (Mon) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM *Closes at 6:00 PM on the final day |
| Venue 1 | Aomori ELM, 2nd Floor, ELM Hall (517-1 Karakasayanagi Fujimaki, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture 037-0004) Special Page/Google Maps |
| Venue 2 | Aeon Mall Saga Yamato, 2nd Floor, Special Event Venue next to the Food Court (3535 Oaza Amadera, Yamato-cho, Saga City, Saga Prefecture 840-0201) Special Event Page / Google Maps |
| Admission | Admission may be restricted depending on crowd levels On Friday, October 2, same-day numbered tickets may be distributed |
| Official X (formerly Twitter) | Chiikawa POP UP STORE Official |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chikawa Pop-Up Store in Aomori and Saga
How long will the event run?
Both venues will be open from Friday, October 2, 2026, through Monday, October 19, 2026. Hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with the venue closing at 6:00 PM on the final day.
Where are the venues?
The “Aomori ELM, 2nd Floor ELM Hall” (517-1 Karakasayanagi Fujimaki, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture) and the “Aeon Mall Saga Yamato, 2nd Floor, Special Event Area next to the Food Court” (3535 Oaza Amadera, Yamato-cho, Saga City).
Are there any freebies?
For every purchase of “Chiikawa” merchandise, you’ll receive one original sticker, and for purchases of 2,200 yen (tax included) or more, you’ll receive one POP-UP STORE-exclusive shopping bag. Both offers are available while supplies last, and purchases made from capsule toy machines are not eligible.
How many types of “Everyone’s Dress-Up Mascots” are there?
There are a total of 8 types: Nurse Chikawa, Nurse Hachiware, Doctor Rabbit, Bat-themed Flying Squirrel, Bat-themed Used Bookstore, Edamame Chestnut Manju, Strawberry Daifuku Otter, and Baphomet-themed Shisa. Each costs 1,980 yen (tax included), and you may purchase up to one of each per transaction.
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