Encounter Legendary Pokémon: Legend Research in Nihonbashi & Yaesu

From September 9 through November 29, 2026, the Nihonbashi and Yaesu districts of Tokyo will host “Legend Research: Meet Legendary Pokémon in Nihonbashi & Yaesu,” an urban-scale Pokémon event spanning multiple buildings, plazas, and streets in the area. With more than 100 Pokémon on display, the event invites visitors to encounter both familiar and Legendary Pokémon as they walk through a district where historic streetscapes and cutting-edge urban functions coexist.

Over 100 Pokémon on Public Display

The core of the event is a free, city-wide exhibition. Nineteen Pokémon, including Legendary Pokémon, will appear as statues at facilities managed and operated by the Mitsui Fudosan Group, such as Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, COREDO Muromachi Terrace, and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. In addition, a total of over 100 Pokémon will be placed both inside and outside buildings throughout the area. Since the city-displayed Pokémon can be viewed by anyone free of charge, visitors can experience encounters with Pokémon simply by taking a stroll through the neighborhood. The event effectively turns the entire district into a walkable Pokémon habitat, making it a notable destination for families, fans, and visitors interested in seeing the area from a new perspective.

Paid Puzzle-Solving Experience

For those who want a more structured activity, the event offers “Pokémon Legend Research ~Awaken the Legendary Research Report!~,” a puzzle-solving experience in which participants search for Pokémon while walking through the city and solve mysteries based on clues hidden at each spot. Participants receive a dedicated kit and tour the area while researching the Legendary Pokémon that have appeared in the Nihonbashi and Yaesu region.

The production of the puzzle experience was handled by RIDDLER, a group of puzzle creators led by Ryogo Matsumaru, who is known as a devoted Pokémon fan. The puzzle-solving kit exchange ticket is priced at 3,300 yen (tax included). The operating hours for the puzzle-solving activity are 11:00–19:00 on weekdays and 10:00–20:00 on weekends and holidays. The reception point is located on the 1st floor of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower.

Original Event Goods

Original merchandise featuring newly drawn key visuals created for the event will also be on sale. The lineup includes drawstring bags, folding fans, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, mugs, and T-shirts. With this variety of goods, visitors can take home a tangible reminder of the event and relive the experience after the event period has ended.

An Autumn Stroll with Pokémon

The event offers a seasonal experience available only this autumn, combining a walk through Pokémon installations with the urban charms of Nihonbashi and Yaesu. The encounter with Pokémon becomes an opportunity to discover new aspects of the city itself, from its historical atmosphere to its modern commercial spaces.

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Basic Info

Locations / Nearest Stations

Location	Nearest Stations
Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
COREDO Muromachi 3	Mitsukoshimae Station
COREDO Muromachi 1	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
COREDO Muromachi 2	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
COREDO Muromachi Terrace	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu	Tokyo Station / Kyobashi (Tokyo) Station / Nihonbashi (Tokyo) Station

Venue: Nihonbashi and Yaesu Area. Puzzle-solving reception: Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 1F.

Event Period: Wednesday, 2026/09/09 – Sunday, 2026/11/29

Hours: Weekdays 11:00–19:00 / Weekends & Holidays 10:00–20:00. These are the operating hours for the puzzle-solving.

Price / Cost: Puzzle-solving kit exchange ticket: 3,300 yen (tax included). The Pokémon appearing in the city are free to view.

Official Site: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/urban/legend-research

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What are Nihonbashi and Yaesu?

Nihonbashi and Yaesu are adjacent districts in central Tokyo. Nihonbashi is in Chūō Ward, Yaesu in Chiyoda Ward; the Nihonbashi River and the tracks approaching Tokyo Station roughly form their boundary.

Nihonbashi was a commercial center from the early Edo period. The first bridge, completed in 1603, was the starting point of the five highways, and the present bridge, rebuilt in 1911, still crosses the river under an expressway. The district retains its financial role: the Bank of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange are located here, alongside old department stores and specialist shops.

Yaesu lies on the east side of Tokyo Station. The name is often traced to Jan Joosten, a Dutch trader with land in Edo in the early 1600s. The area was rebuilt after the Second World War and has since served as the station’s bus and taxi terminus, with underground passages connecting to the Shinkansen and major commuter lines. Older shopping arcades and new high-rise buildings stand within the same blocks.

Because the two districts are about a ten-minute walk apart, the area offers enough room and transport access for a Pokémon event that involves moving participants between indoor and outdoor locations.

Tachikawa Oktoberfest 2026

A 13-day “German Beer Festival” to drink, eat, sing, and dance.

A 13-day “German Beer Festival” to drink, eat, sing, and dance.

“Tachikawa Oktoberfest 2026” will be held at the Showa Kinen National Government Park (Hana-Midori Culture Center Yume Hiroba). Set against the nature-rich, lush green environment stretching to the north of JR Tachikawa Station, the event will unfold as a large-scale beer festival coloring autumn in Tachikawa, featuring ice-cold German beers, authentic foods, a music stage that unites the venue, and participatory projects that families and friends can enjoy together.

Leveraging Tachikawa’s location—which combines a nature-rich environment with the convenience of an urban event—Tachikawa Oktoberfest is a comprehensive event where you can enjoy authentic German beers, a variety of dishes, stage performances, participatory projects, and exhibition content. Five famous German beer brands will open booths at the venue, offering a diverse range of ice-cold beers that allow you to taste each brand’s unique character. The food menu is also extensive, featuring a wide lineup including classic premium sausages, steaks, and pizzas, allowing guests to enjoy various pairings with their beer. Furthermore, the event is full of attractions beyond eating and drinking, such as stage performances centered around musical groups active at Oktoberfests across various regions, the “Beer Challenge”—a participatory competition for visitors—and a classic car exhibition featuring famous German automobiles.

Set within the open location of Showa Kinen National Government Park, which is unique to national parks, the event is structured so that you can enjoy drinking, eating, singing, and experiencing, making it enjoyable for beer fans, solo visitors, friends, and families alike.

◆ Five brands that Germany is proud of gather to provide a diverse range of glasses from tradition to innovation

“Camba Bavaria,” which was born in 2008 as a showroom brewery based on the brewing equipment manufacturer BrauKon and has led the Bavarian craft beer scene with various styles; “Carmeliten,” founded in 1367 by Carmelite monks and continuing monastery-derived brewing culture to this day; “Kronbach,” known as the best-selling premium pilsner in Germany and attractive for its clear and refreshing taste; “Schneider Weisse,” a prestigious wheat beer brewery that embodies the “harmony of tradition and innovation” after becoming the first private citizen to acquire the right to brew Weissbier in 1872; and “Hofbräu München,” a representative brewery of Munich founded in 1589, which continues to convey the Bavarian spirit and royal presence, will all gather in Tachikawa. Why not luxuriously compare and taste glasses that highlight their respective personalities, from royal traditions to cutting-edge craft?

◆ Stage performances that bring the venue’s voltage to a climax

A variety of stages will be held daily, featuring musical groups active at Oktoberfests in various regions as the main acts, performances by music club students from Chuo University and Kunitachi College of Music in the Tama area, anime song artists, dance, magic, and more. Lively live music and personality-filled performances will envelop the venue, and no matter when you come or how long you stay, the voltage of the venue will be at its peak. Whether you are alone, with friends, with family, or with people you meet on the spot, why not enjoy the ultimate “Kanpai” (toast) unique to Tachikawa together with everyone at the venue?

◆ “Beer Challenge”: A participatory project that people of all ages and genders can enjoy together

The “Beer Challenge,” a project for visitor participation, will be held within the venue. Through unique beer-themed competitions—such as races to compete for the best time rolling a beer barrel or endurance races to keep holding a mug filled with water with arms extended—this project is designed to excite everyone from children to adults. Prizes are prepared for participants who achieve good records, making this a content that supports the creation of memories for visitors as an Oktoberfest that can be enjoyed by participating, not just watching.

◆ Classic Car Exhibition: See, feel, and enjoy German culture

As content to further expand the world view of German beer, a “Classic Car Exhibition” will also be conducted. Rare models of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz from enthusiasts and legendary cars from various generations are planned to gather at the venue. With a beer or gourmet snack in hand, why not spend a special moment as if visiting a street corner in Germany, while enjoying the beautiful body lines and the presence of legendary cars from yesteryear?

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Basic Info

• Location/Nearest Station:
  Showa Kinen National Government Park
  Nishi-Tachikawa Station / Tachikawa Station / Tachikawa-Kita Station
• Address:
  3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo 190-0014
  MAP
• Venue:
  Hana-Midori Culture Center Yume Hiroba
• Event Period:
  2026/09/11 (Fri) ～ 2026/09/23 (Wed/Holiday)
• Hours:
  Weekdays: 15:00–21:00 (Last order 20:30)
  Weekends/Holidays: 11:00–21:00 (Last order 20:30)
• Fees/Costs:
  Admission: Free (Food and drinks are paid)
• Inquiry:
  Tachikawa Oktoberfest Executive Committee
  [email protected]
• Official Website:
  https://beer-fest.jp/tachikawa/
• Official SNS:
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beer_fest_tck/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/beer_fest_tck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1237324578426998

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Showa Kinen National Government Park is a public park in western Tokyo, covering about 180 hectares in Tachikawa and Akishima. It opened in 1983 to mark the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa’s reign. The park includes open lawns, a Japanese garden, cycling paths, sports fields, barbecue areas, and forested walking trails. Seasonal plantings draw visitors throughout the year, including cherry blossoms and tulips in spring and colored leaves in autumn. A terraced fountain called the Water Plaza is a common place for families and photographers to gather.

The park is also used for large events. Tachikawa Oktoberfest is held on its festival grounds, where visitors can buy German beer and food. The setting is more open than a typical city festival, with grass and sky rather than pavement and buildings. The park is accessible from Tachikawa Station and has enough space for a multi-day event, which makes it a practical venue for the Oktoberfest.

LISA × MINISO POP UP STORE

The “LISA × MINISO POP UP STORE,” a fusion of LISA’s world view and MINISO’s unique playfulness, appears at Omotesando Hills for a limited time!

The “LISA × MINISO POP UP STORE” will be held for a limited time at Omotesando Hills in Tokyo. This special collaboration brings together global artist LISA, whose influence continues to fascinate fans worldwide, and lifestyle brand MINISO. The event runs from September 11 to October 5, 2026, at the Main Building B3F Space O.

At this POP UP STORE, special items from the “LISA ALTEREGO Collection” will be sold, and a special space with photo spots exclusive to the venue will be set up. Fan-participation projects linked with SNS are also planned, so visitors can experience LISA’s world view not only through products but also through the event space itself. LISA’s influence extends across music, fashion, and culture, and this limited-time store offers a way to encounter that world view through MINISO’s playful take on “cuteness,” “fun,” and “surprise.”

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■ “LISA ALTEREGO Collection” Special Items Now Available

Special items from the “LISA ALTEREGO Collection” will be sold at this POP UP STORE. The lineup is diverse, including collectible items such as figures, plushies, and keychains, as well as accessories, bags, fashion items, and lifestyle goods.

Since products are available in limited quantity, they may sell out as soon as they run out. Purchase quantity limits have also been set for some products so that more people can enjoy them. Please check the details at the venue. Products, prices, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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■ Limited Novelties Based on Purchase Amount

At the POP UP STORE, limited novelties will be given to customers on a first-come, first-served basis according to the purchase amount.

• Only the novelties listed for each price range will be distributed.
• Up to one of each novelty per transaction.
• Multiple distributions by splitting transactions are not permitted.
• Each novelty is first-come, first-served and will end as soon as they run out.

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■ Visit Reservations Begin Friday, September 4th at 12:00

To alleviate congestion and for safety management, a prior reservation system will be implemented for the initial open period.

• For visits from Friday, September 11th to Sunday, September 13th: Reservations begin Friday, September 4th at 12:00
• For visits from Monday, September 14th to Friday, September 18th: Reservations begin Saturday, September 5th at 12:00

Reservation acceptance and entry methods for visits from Saturday, September 19th onwards are scheduled to be announced periodically on the reservation page and MINISO JAPAN’s official SNS.

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■ How to Reserve

After registering for a MINISO membership and logging in, select your desired date and time from the reservation page to apply. Reservation slots are limited. For details and precautions regarding reservations and entry, please check the reservation page on the official website below.

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■ Basic Information

• Location / Nearest Station: Omotesando Hills — Omotesando Station (2 min walk) / Harajuku Station / Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station
• Address: 〒150-0001 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo — MAP
• Venue: Main Building B3F Space O
• Period: 2026/09/11 (Fri) ～ 2026/10/05 (Mon)
• Hours:
  • September 11 (Fri) ～ September 17 (Thu): 11:00 ～ 21:00
  • September 18 (Fri) ～ October 5 (Mon): 11:00 ～ 20:00
• Inquiry: MINISO LAND JAPAN Co., Ltd. — [email protected]
• Official Website: https://jp-h5.miniso.com/actb/jp/?activityCode=YYG%5Ff03a4f34-32d4-4b21-b335-3e98b76c542f
• Official SNS:
  • Instagram
  • X (formerly Twitter)
  • Facebook

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ALTEREGO is a character line created by LISA in collaboration with MINISO, based on her solo album Alter Ego. It includes a set of original characters, each with a distinct personality and visual style, drawn from the different sides LISA explores on the record. The product range covers plushies, keychains, bags, stationery, and lifestyle accessories, with designs that vary from cute and soft to more bold and graphic. The line is intended as a way for fans to engage with the album’s themes, particularly the idea of presenting different versions of oneself.

The 2026 pop-up at Omotesando Hills will feature ALTEREGO items that are not part of MINISO’s regular lineup. These pieces will be available only at that location, and stock is expected to be limited.

Mirai Link 2026: Traditional Crafts and the Future – Rinku 9th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition

From Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 27, 2026, Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER will host Mirai Link 2026: Traditional Crafts and the Future – Rinku 9th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition. The show, held in Tower Space A on the tower’s 3rd floor, brings together Rinku, a group of nine female artisans who carry on Japanese traditional crafts and work primarily in the Tokai region.

About Rinku

Rinku was established in 2017. The group’s nine members have each refined their own skills within the world of traditional crafts, and through exhibitions and workshops they have continued to communicate new possibilities for traditional crafts. One of Rinku’s central aims is to convey the beauty of handwork to a wider audience.

Exhibition Theme: “Mirai” (Future)

For this exhibition, Rinku has chosen the theme “Mirai” (Future). In addition to conventional works, each member has created new works that represent the future as she imagines it. The result is a look at both established craft techniques and the directions in which the artisans see their work moving.

Visitors can see the charm of crafts nurtured in this region, along with the joy, beauty, and new challenges of craftsmanship.

Event Details

Item	Details
Dates	Friday, September 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Closed	None
Time	11:00 – 16:00
Venue	Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, 3F Tower Space A
Admission	Free, no reservation required
Contact	Rinku website: link-kougei.com<br>Rinku swipe-style site: link.tokify.shop<br>Homepage URL: nagoya-tv-tower.co.jp/event/mirai-link2026/

Access

• From “Sakae” Station on the Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama and Meijo Lines: leave via Exit 3 or Exit 4 and walk for 3 minutes.
• From “Hisaya-odori” Station on the Nagoya City Subway Sakura-dori and Meijo Lines: the venue is immediately upon going up the South Ticket Gate/Exit 4B.

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What is Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER?

Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER is a 180-meter observation tower in Nagoya’s Sakae district. It opened in 1954 as Nagoya TV Tower, one of Japan’s first broadcast towers. After a major renovation, it was renamed Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER; “MIRAI” means “future” in Japanese.

The tower has an observation deck with views over the city. Its lower floors are used for exhibitions and public events. The central location places it near Oasis 21, Hisaya-Ōdori Park, and the main shopping streets of Sakae.

The tower will serve as one of the venues for Mirai Link 2026, an event centered on traditional Japanese crafts. The program will include displays, demonstrations, and workshops by craft practitioners from different regions. The tower’s role in the event comes from its position in central Nagoya and its history as a public gathering place; there is no direct connection between the building and the crafts themselves.

Tokyo Curry Expo 2026

The common sense of curry will be rewritten in 27 days, as 48 stores from across the country gather at Shinjuku Okubo Park.

The Tokyo Curry Expo returns for its second edition with an event period more than double the previous run: 27 days, up from 13. A total of 48 stores and 9 ambassadors will be on site, and the event marks the opening of the “Shinjuku Gourmet Park Great Strategy,” a program of four consecutive food festivals spanning approximately 100 days.

This is not a curry festival where you simply eat and leave. Visitors can choose the flavors they are curious about, layer them, and assemble their own unique plate. There are as many possibilities as there are stores, and as many discoveries as there are combinations. Across these 27 days, the 48 stores and their visitors together create a new kind of curry experience.

Making curry more free, making it more interesting

The first event in 2025 introduced a way of enjoying curry that went beyond ordering a single signature menu item from each store. By combining curries from different stalls on a single serving of rice, visitors created their own personal “aigake” (side-by-side serving). Throughout the venue, as many different curry plates were born as there were visitors.

The 2026 edition expands the format from 13 days to 27. In Shinjuku in September, where the late-summer heat still lingers, people gather around chilled drinks and spice-scented curry. Comparing tastes during the day and getting excited with friends at night—these 27 days will spread the heat of curry throughout the streets of Shinjuku.

Five gimmicks to rewrite the common sense of curry

1. Transcending store boundaries, compare 48 stores from across the country

European-style, Japanese-style, spice-based, South Indian, and West Indian curries will all be represented. Furthermore, businesses from different industries, such as ramen shops and Italian restaurants, will also participate. The seriousness of store against store clashes on a single plate, creating combinations that cannot be reproduced even if intended.

2. Biryani and Dosa too: beyond “curry roux and white rice”

Indian mixed rice “Biryani” and South Indian crepe-like dishes “Dosa” are also scheduled to appear. At one venue, you can experience the current state of curry culture as it spreads across the globe.

3. Beyond a single plate: taste the background of the owner

Not only specialty stores, but shops that have honed their skills in different fields, such as ramen shops and Italian restaurants, will participate. Why does this store make curry? Tasting the answer to that is the essence of the Tokyo Curry Expo.

4. Food tickets in 200-yen increments: a little bit of the flavors you are curious about

A food ticket system is adopted where 200-yen tickets are purchased in combinations. Instead of deciding on just one, you can choose multiple flavors you are curious about and search for your own answer.

5. Ramen shop soup becomes curry: “Ra-Curry”

A new genre called “Ra-Curry,” where spices are combined with the soups that ramen shops have perfected and eaten with rice, is scheduled to be deployed at the venue. Not curry ramen, but a new fusion of two great national foods, where the individuality of each store’s broth becomes curry rice.

*”Ra-Curry” is a registered trademark of House Foods Group Head Quarters Co., Ltd.

48 stores from across the country: the “now” of curry gathers in Shinjuku

Curry specialty stores, biryani specialty stores, ramen shops, Italian restaurants, and more. The 48 stores gathering in Shinjuku have honed their skills in different fields, crossing the walls of genre. Each is a protagonist on its own. When layered, they become a plate that does not yet have a name. Visitors are invited to come and compare the seriousness of these 48 stores at the venue.

Confirmed participating stores (alphabetical/Japanese order)

Amma Shokudo / Iwashi Tornado / India Tokidoki Takokuseki Hona Mata / Oiwa Shokudo / Kanio / Curry Anderson / Curry The Hardcore / Curry Dashit! / Kyo Yabai Yatsu ni Atta / Sake to Meshi / THE CIRCLE / Chef no Kimagure Sakaba H / Jagura Koenji / Shunka To / Johnny’s Biryani / Jindagi Spice / Spice Post / SONA HALAL HOME MADE FOOD / Takanome / Tattutaga / Daruma Shokudo / Darumat West Azabu Main Store / Ebisu Ra-menya Tsunagi / TRUNK CAFE / West India Spice Gayabaji / Noukou Tori Soba Aoi / Patta Nakameguro / Biryani Specialty Store INDIA GATE / MAGALIE / Magic Hour Kyodo / MUGHAL Halal Indian Restaurant / Menya Sou / Romanchak hotel / wacca / and others

*Please check the official website for detailed information.

Basic information

• Location / nearest station: Okubo Park — Seibu-Shinjuku Station (2 min walk), Higashi-Shinjuku Station (7 min walk), Okubo (Tokyo) Station (7 min walk), Shinjuku Station (8 min walk)
• Address: 〒160-0021 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Kabukicho 2-43 (MAP)
• Venue: Shinjuku Municipal Okubo Park Special Venue
• Period: 2026/09/11 (Fri) – 2026/10/07 (Wed)
• Time: 11:00 – 21:00
• Fees/costs: Admission free (food and drink costs separate); food ticket system in 200-yen increments
• Official SNS: X (formerly Twitter) · Instagram

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Shinjuku Okubo Park is a small public park in the Okubo area of Shinjuku Ward. It has open lawns, shaded benches, and paths lined with trees, and it functions mainly as a neighborhood gathering point. The park’s flat, open layout is also used for bigger events: its central plaza and grass areas host community festivals, outdoor markets, and food events such as the Tokyo Curry Expo. For the 2026 expo, the park will be set up as a temporary curry village. Food stalls and communal tables will be placed around the existing lawns and trees, and visitors will be able to eat their curry on-site. The park is within walking distance of Okubo Station, in an area of small shops, restaurants, and apartment buildings.

Tenshiba Oktoberfest 2026 feat. World Wine Fest

Tenshiba Oktoberfest event photo

An authentic German beer festival will be held at Tenshiba, the lush, open lawn plaza in the entrance area of Tennoji Park, for a 24-day run from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, October 4, 2026. The event brings together a lineup of draft beer brands imported directly from Germany and, through the concurrently held “World Wine Fest,” famous wines from several European countries.

Tenshiba Oktoberfest food and drink photo

The drinks go beyond beer and wine, with a range of cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages also available. Food includes authentic German-style dishes and desserts, so visitors of all generations can enjoy the event.

On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the music act MARIA&Alpenbuam, popular both domestically and internationally, will make special appearances, livening up the toasts with powerful vocals and stage presence.

Prost (Cheers)!!

Event details

• Event period: Friday, September 11, 2026 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Hours: Weekdays 15:00–20:30 (last order 20:00) / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00–20:30 (last order 20:00)
• Venue: Tennoji Park Entrance Area “Tenshiba” (5-55 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City)
• Admission: Free. Food and drink costs are separate.
• Payment: Food and drink purchases are cash or food/drink vouchers only. Cashless payments are not available. Visitors without cash can buy food/drink vouchers at the venue using credit cards or PiTaPa. The vouchers can be used together with cash, but cannot be used for deposits.
• Inquiries: 06-6308-5710 (Tenshiba Oktoberfest Executive Committee Secretariat, 10:00–17:30 on weekdays; daily during the event period)
• Website: tenshiba-oktoberfest.com

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What is Tenshiba?

Tenshiba is an open lawn area inside Osaka Castle Park, one of Osaka’s larger public green spaces. The name combines “Tenshu,” the castle’s main tower, and “shiba,” meaning lawn or grass. The plaza sits close to the castle keep, and its open layout provides a clear view of the structure from across the grass.

The lawn is used regularly as an outdoor event venue. Its size allows room for tents, stalls, and long rows of tables, and in cooler months it hosts festivals and food events in the evening. Tenshiba Oktoberfest is one of these: German beer, European wine, and live music occupy the space while the illuminated castle remains visible in the background.

For visitors, Tenshiba functions as a simple urban commons. You can walk across it, sit on the grass, or join an event without much separation between the park and the occasion. The setting is what makes it distinct: it is a lawn used for public gatherings, placed directly beside one of Osaka’s most recognizable landmarks.

The Mori Higashi, Inc. – Shinsaibashi Branch

An immersive exhibition centered on The Mori Higashi Co., Ltd.—the private agency representing the comedy duo “Saraba Seishun no Hikari”—is scheduled to take place at PARCO HALL within Shinsaibashi PARCO. Rather than a traditional gallery display, the event operates under the concept of opening a “Shinsaibashi Branch” where visitors are treated as recruits undergoing “employee training.” For fans, this provides a rare opportunity to comprehensively experience the agency’s idiosyncratic corporate culture and chronological history through interactive activities, beginning with the symbolic act of punching a time card to enter the company history exhibition and participating in simulated work experiences within the branch office.

■ Traditional “Duct Tape Kicking” Experience and Security Guard’s Room Appear

The venue is designed to mirror the internal dynamics of the agency, featuring a dedicated area where visitors can trace the professional progress of The Mori Higashi after their initial clock-in. A primary highlight is the inclusion of experiential content based on the office’s traditional “duct tape kicking”—a unique ritual that distinguishes this exhibition from standard celebrity showcases. To further immerse the audience in the daily life and philosophy of the office, various exhibits have been deployed, including a section that allows guests to peek into “Hyoroku the Security Guard’s Room.”

■ Mid-career Recruitment Exam with President and Vice President, and Hyoroku’s Facility Patrol

The exhibition schedule includes two high-profile special events. On Saturday, September 5, the venue will host a “Mid-career Recruitment Exam,” an event requiring a separate ticket where President Morita and Vice President Higashibukuro will personally appear to lead a series of quizzes and a Q&A session. Subsequently, on Saturday, September 19, a whimsical special project will be implemented in which Hyoroku the security guard conducts “patrol security” throughout the Shinsaibashi PARCO building.

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Event Details

• Event Period: 2026/9/4 (Fri) – 20 (Sun)
• Event Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (Last entry is 30 minutes before closing; please note that the event closes early at 18:00 on the final day, 9/20)
• Event Location: Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F PARCO HALL (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
• Fee: General 1,400 yen (This price includes an audio guide and an admission bonus; elementary school students and younger enter for free; separate tickets are required for each special event)
• Website: Official Event Page

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Saraba Seishun no Hikari is a Japanese comedy duo formed in 2006 by Morita Tetsuya and Higashibukuro. The name roughly translates to “Farewell, Light of Youth,” and it matches the pair’s tendency toward nostalgic, self-deprecating comedy with a slightly tragicomic edge.

The two were originally with Yoshimoto Kogyo, Japan’s largest entertainment company, before leaving to run their own agency. They now handle their own bookings, merchandise, events, and administrative work from a small independent office. The setup is practical rather than glamorous: the two do most of the work themselves, and the operation functions less as a traditional talent agency than as a shared project between longtime collaborators.

Their comedy is based on conversation and confrontation. Morita tends to speak quickly and push situations forward; Higashibukuro reacts with a drier, more flustered manner. Much of their material comes from their own histories, mistakes, and self-described bad habits. They have built an audience through radio, live shows, and streaming content rather than through heavy mainstream television exposure.

The exhibition title “Mori Higashi” combines the first parts of their surnames, Morita and Higashibukuro. The 2026 Shinsaibashi Branch Exhibition presents their independent office as the setting: a modest workspace shaped by the two comedians’ own choices, and the place where they produce much of their work.