First-Ever Pop-Up Store by Gourd Comedian Arapon Opens for a Limited Time at Shibuya Modi!

At Shibuya Modi (Marui Co., Ltd., Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President: Masahiro Aono) 4F Calendarium D02, the first-ever pop-up store by gourd comedian Arapon, 'Arapon's Gourd Shop,' will open for a limited time. This project, which brings together one-of-a-kind gourd works handled from seeding to finishing by the creator's own hands, offers a new experience where art, craft, agriculture, and life intersect in the heart of Shibuya.

What is 'Arapon's Gourd Shop'?

This is a pop-up store where gourd comedian Arapon exhibits and sells unique, one-of-a-kind works made from real gourds that he has handled from seeding to cultivation and harvesting, all finished by hand. All works, which make use of the natural forms created by nature, are one-of-a-kind. We propose a new way to enjoy gourds, which have been cherished as lucky charms since ancient times, by subtly incorporating them into daily life.

Gourds have long been considered 'lucky charms that invite fortune and bring prosperity.' At this pop-up store, works carefully finished by hand—from carving, polishing, coloring, to finishing—using gourds grown by Arapon himself will be on display. Since the natural shape itself is utilized, no two pieces are the same. Whether you display, carry, or use them, you can feel the richness and good fortune that gourds bring close to you.

The lineup is diverse, from interior objects to practical accessories. You will find the perfect item for a gift or as an accent to your life. Please come and experience the charm of these 'one-of-a-kind' items, woven from the creator's passion and the individuality nurtured by nature, at the venue.

All One-of-a-Kind Gourd Works (Product Examples)

Gourd Keyring