Open Campus Collaboration Project: Starting April 25, 2026 (Sat)! Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, Daiichi University of Pharmacy × The Apothecary Diaries "Maomao's Pharmacy University Exploration"
The "Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities" (Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, Daiichi University of Pharmacy) are collaborating with the TV anime 'The Apothecary Diaries' for an open campus event titled "Maomao's Pharmacy University Exploration." This initiative, running from March 18 to November 1, 2026, aims to convey the depth and appeal of Kampo medicine through experiential activities, a special video, and original goods, starting April 25.
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The "Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities"—Yokohama University of Pharmacy (President: Akika Tsuzuki, Location: Totsuka-ku, Yokohama City), Nihon Pharmaceutical University (President: Tsugiya Fukui, Location: Ina-machi, Kitaadachi-gun, Saitama Prefecture), and Daiichi University of Pharmacy (President: Hitoshi Tsuzuki, Location: Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)—which boast departments/courses in Kampo medicine, will be collaborating with the TV anime 'The Apothecary Diaries' from March 18 (Wednesday) to November 1 (Sunday), 2026. This collaboration, titled "Maomao's Pharmacy University Exploration," aims to convey the profoundness and fascination of Kampo medicine. A special video will be released from 10:00 AM on April 24 (Friday), and experiential collaboration events will be held at the open campuses of the "Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities."
URL: https://yakuka-tanbou.com
In this project, a special video featuring an original story will be released, in which the protagonist Maomao, who has an insatiable curiosity for medicine and poison, visits a pharmaceutical university to investigate the mysteries of Kampo medical treatment. At the open campuses, a variety of content will be offered, including collaborative exhibits showcasing valuable crude drugs and tools used for dispensing, which also appear in the anime, as well as a riddle-solving event themed around crude drugs. Additionally, original novelty goods will be presented to visitors of the open campuses.
Through "Maomao's Pharmacy University Exploration," we aim to deliver a new experience that makes Kampo pharmacy feel more accessible.
**Implementation Details**
**Key visual using newly drawn illustrations!**
University guides and original novelty goods for the Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities, featuring newly drawn illustrations, will also be available.
**Video with newly recorded voices of Maomao (Aoi Yuuki) & Jinshi (Takeo Otsuka) to be released**
Maomao, commissioned by Jinshi, visits a pharmaceutical university to investigate mysteries related to Kampo medical treatment in a special video with an original story, which will be released on the special website.
**Experiential collaboration events at the open campuses of the Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities**
Experiential collaboration events will be held at the open campuses of Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, and Daiichi University of Pharmacy.
**[Period]** April 25 (Saturday) - November 1 (Sunday), 2026
* The open campus dates during this period vary by university.
**[Locations]**
Yokohama University of Pharmacy (601 Matano-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 245-0066)
Nihon Pharmaceutical University Saitama Campus (10281 Omuro, Ina-machi, Kitaadachi-gun, Saitama 362-0806)
Daiichi University of Pharmacy (22-1 Tamagawa-machi, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 815-8511)
**Collaboration Exhibit: Maomao's Pharmacy University 'Treasure' Exploration**
At the open campuses of each university, special corners will be set up to display valuable materials such as Cordyceps and Ox Gallstone, which appear in the anime, as well as precious tools used for dispensing. Visitors can experience the world of pharmacy with explanatory panels featuring illustrations from the work. A photo spot with original newly drawn life-size panels will also be available in the exhibit booth.
* Exhibit booth image
**Riddle-solving event themed around crude drugs: Maomao's Pharmacy University 'Crude Drug' Search**
A riddle-solving event will be held where participants, together with Maomao, will find medicinal herbs and crude drugs to create an exploration log.
**Original novelty goods giveaway**
Visitors to the open campuses will receive collaboration-exclusive original novelty goods.
* Limited quantities of novelty goods are available.
* Clear file image
**Overview of Implementation**
**[Name]** Maomao's Pharmacy University Exploration
**[Dates]** April 25 (Saturday) - November 1 (Sunday), 2026
**[Official LP]** https://yakuka-tanbou.com
**About the TV Anime 'The Apothecary Diaries'**
A hugely popular work with over 45 million copies sold in the series. The TV anime, which began airing in October 2023, has garnered widespread empathy for Maomao's refreshing heroine qualities, authentic mystery, and human drama woven into an exotic world, making it a beloved work across all generations. On October 22, 2025, it will celebrate its second anniversary, with the announcement of TV anime Season 3 and the first-ever theatrical film adaptation. TV anime Season 3 is scheduled to air in two split cours from October 2026, and the theatrical film is slated for release in December 2026.
**■Background of this initiative**
The "Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities"—Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, and Daiichi University of Pharmacy—possess some of the few Kampo medicine departments/courses in Japan. They aim to train pharmacists proficient in Kampo medicine through a curriculum that covers a wide range of Kampo knowledge.
The TV anime 'The Apothecary Diaries,' with which this collaboration is being implemented, features various crude drugs, medicinal plants, and materials with medicinal effects. The protagonist Maomao's curiosity and insatiable quest for knowledge regarding poisons and medicines perfectly align with the educational and research philosophy of the Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities.
URL: https://yakuka-tanbou.com
In this project, a special video featuring an original story will be released, in which the protagonist Maomao, who has an insatiable curiosity for medicine and poison, visits a pharmaceutical university to investigate the mysteries of Kampo medical treatment. At the open campuses, a variety of content will be offered, including collaborative exhibits showcasing valuable crude drugs and tools used for dispensing, which also appear in the anime, as well as a riddle-solving event themed around crude drugs. Additionally, original novelty goods will be presented to visitors of the open campuses.
Through "Maomao's Pharmacy University Exploration," we aim to deliver a new experience that makes Kampo pharmacy feel more accessible.
**Implementation Details**
**Key visual using newly drawn illustrations!**
University guides and original novelty goods for the Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities, featuring newly drawn illustrations, will also be available.
**Video with newly recorded voices of Maomao (Aoi Yuuki) & Jinshi (Takeo Otsuka) to be released**
Maomao, commissioned by Jinshi, visits a pharmaceutical university to investigate mysteries related to Kampo medical treatment in a special video with an original story, which will be released on the special website.
**Experiential collaboration events at the open campuses of the Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities**
Experiential collaboration events will be held at the open campuses of Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, and Daiichi University of Pharmacy.
**[Period]** April 25 (Saturday) - November 1 (Sunday), 2026
* The open campus dates during this period vary by university.
**[Locations]**
Yokohama University of Pharmacy (601 Matano-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 245-0066)
Nihon Pharmaceutical University Saitama Campus (10281 Omuro, Ina-machi, Kitaadachi-gun, Saitama 362-0806)
Daiichi University of Pharmacy (22-1 Tamagawa-machi, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 815-8511)
**Collaboration Exhibit: Maomao's Pharmacy University 'Treasure' Exploration**
At the open campuses of each university, special corners will be set up to display valuable materials such as Cordyceps and Ox Gallstone, which appear in the anime, as well as precious tools used for dispensing. Visitors can experience the world of pharmacy with explanatory panels featuring illustrations from the work. A photo spot with original newly drawn life-size panels will also be available in the exhibit booth.
* Exhibit booth image
**Riddle-solving event themed around crude drugs: Maomao's Pharmacy University 'Crude Drug' Search**
A riddle-solving event will be held where participants, together with Maomao, will find medicinal herbs and crude drugs to create an exploration log.
**Original novelty goods giveaway**
Visitors to the open campuses will receive collaboration-exclusive original novelty goods.
* Limited quantities of novelty goods are available.
* Clear file image
**Overview of Implementation**
**[Name]** Maomao's Pharmacy University Exploration
**[Dates]** April 25 (Saturday) - November 1 (Sunday), 2026
**[Official LP]** https://yakuka-tanbou.com
**About the TV Anime 'The Apothecary Diaries'**
A hugely popular work with over 45 million copies sold in the series. The TV anime, which began airing in October 2023, has garnered widespread empathy for Maomao's refreshing heroine qualities, authentic mystery, and human drama woven into an exotic world, making it a beloved work across all generations. On October 22, 2025, it will celebrate its second anniversary, with the announcement of TV anime Season 3 and the first-ever theatrical film adaptation. TV anime Season 3 is scheduled to air in two split cours from October 2026, and the theatrical film is slated for release in December 2026.
**■Background of this initiative**
The "Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities"—Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, and Daiichi University of Pharmacy—possess some of the few Kampo medicine departments/courses in Japan. They aim to train pharmacists proficient in Kampo medicine through a curriculum that covers a wide range of Kampo knowledge.
The TV anime 'The Apothecary Diaries,' with which this collaboration is being implemented, features various crude drugs, medicinal plants, and materials with medicinal effects. The protagonist Maomao's curiosity and insatiable quest for knowledge regarding poisons and medicines perfectly align with the educational and research philosophy of the Three Leading Kampo Pharmaceutical Universities.