Junji Ito POP-UP STORE “Zankyo” at Hands Omiya Opens October 20!

Period: Oct 20, 2026〜Nov 24 2026/10/09 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

The “Junji Ito POP UP STORE ‘Zankyo’,” themed around the world of Junji Ito’s works, will be held on the 5th floor of the Hands Omiya store from October 20 to November 24, 2026! Limited-edition merchandise will be available, including T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring special illustrations drawn by Junji Ito exclusively for Hakaba Gallery, as well as the Tomie mascot, the “Most Terrifying All-Star” lamp, and blind-box pin badges. An event-exclusive sticker will also be given out with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).

M-Mass “Knick-Knacks Vol. 2” Event Starts November 13 at 15 Hands Stores Nationwide!

Period: Nov 13, 2026〜Nov 13 2026/10/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

To commemorate Hands’ 50th anniversary, the “The Idolmaster SideM” x Hands collaboration project, “The Idolmaster SideM knick-knacks Vol. 2,” will be held as a pop-up store at 15 Hands locations nationwide starting November 13, 2026! In this second installment, the idols appear in newly drawn illustrations dressed as store clerks from different floors—a departure from the first installment—and attention is also focused on the various ways they style their original aprons.

HANDS × HANGYODON Store Event at All HANDS Locations Starts October 10!

Period: Oct 10, 2026〜Nov 12 2026/10/07 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A special collaboration, “HANDS × HANGYODON,” celebrating Sanrio’s popular character “Hangyodon” and HANDS’ 50th anniversary, will take place from October 10 to November 12, 2026, at all HANDS stores and the online store! Hands-exclusive merchandise, such as plush mascots and die-cut drawstring pouches featuring original artwork, will be available. Additionally, customers who spend 2,000 yen or more (including tax) will receive a free sticker, and a Hangyodon photo session (by prior lottery) will be held at the Hands Shinjuku store.

Identity V POP-UP SHOP at Hands Opens October 15!

Period: Oct 15, 2026〜Jan 27 2026/09/29 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A “Identity V” pop-up shop will be held sequentially starting October 15, 2026, at Hands stores in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yokohama, and Shinsaibashi! The first phase will feature a “Halloween”-themed “Night Festival Vol. 2,” and the second phase will feature new merchandise from “Identity V Kindergarten ~Naptime~” Vol. 2, available for pre-sale. Customers who purchase eligible merchandise will also receive a Cheki-style photo card as a bonus.

“Saiki Kusuo’s Ψ-Trouble: School Time POPUP” at Hands Starts September 18!

Period: Sep 18, 2026〜Oct 4 2026/09/05 コラボカフェ編集部イベント班

A “School Time” pop-up shop for the anime *Saiki Kusuo’s Ψ-Trouble* will be held at 10 Hands stores nationwide from September 18 to October 4, 2026. A total of eight items—including character badges and acrylic stands featuring the newly drawn “School Time” illustrations depicting daily life at PK Academy—will be available, and customers will receive an original sticker with every 3,300 yen spent.

New Pantyhose × Hands: Pop-Up Event at 6 Stores Starting September 16!

September 16, 2026– 2026/09/04 コラボカフェ編集部イベント班

A pop-up store for the anime “New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT” will open sequentially at all six Hands locations starting September 16, 2026. A total of 11 merchandise items featuring original illustrations with a gingham check theme will be available, and customers will receive a special card with every purchase of 2,500 yen or more (including tax).