CHUNICHI BUILDING 2nd ANNIVERSARY [Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Sunday, May 31]

Chunichi Building is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a series of events from April 23 to May 31, 2026. The celebration includes a special ceremony with Chunichi Dragons mascot Doala, various Chunichi Dragons-related events, special anniversary items and menus from shops and restaurants, and the opening of three new permanent stores. This year also marks the 90th anniversary of the Chunichi Dragons baseball team.
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Chunichi Building (operated by Chubu Nippon Building Co., Ltd. / 4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, President Nobuyuki Usuda) will celebrate its 2nd anniversary on Thursday, April 23. To commemorate this milestone, a splendid 'Anniversary Ceremony' will be held on the day, featuring Doala, the official mascot of the Chunichi Dragons, as a special guest.
In addition, this year marks the 90th anniversary of the Chunichi Dragons baseball team. To celebrate this memorable anniversary year, Chunichi Building will host numerous Chunichi Dragons-related events, including talk shows with former Chunichi Dragons players, a grand lottery, Cheer Dragons stage performances, speed gun challenges, and workshops.
This year, we will liven up Chunichi Building together with the Chunichi Dragons.

▶Chunichi Building 2nd Anniversary Special Website (released April 16): https://chunichi-building.jp/2nd-anniversary/
▶Chunichi Building "NEWS & EVENT": https://chunichi-building.jp/event-news/p4795/

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[CHUNICHI BUILDING 2nd ANNIVERSARY]

POINT 1: Visuals & Interior Decorations

Doala takes over Chunichi Building for its 2nd anniversary!?

The building will be decorated with original visuals of Chunichi Building x Doala.

Doala's decorations will welcome everyone.

■Period: Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30

■Wrapping decoration locations:

/ Northwest Entrance (1F/B1F)

/ West Entrance (1F/2 locations)

/ North Escalator (B1F-3F/around the atrium)

/ South Escalator (B1F-3F/around the atrium)

*South escalator decoration is year-round


<Atrium Decoration>

Balloons designed with Doala's various expressions and poses will be displayed in the atrium space from B1F. Based on a vibrant "Dragons Blue," these pop-art style Doala balloons will float in the air, creating a space where you can feel the excitement and playfulness of the celebration, and "smiles."

■Period / Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30

B1F Atrium Decoration

<Dragons Support Message Board>

A "Dragons Support Message Board" will be set up to convey messages to the Chunichi Dragons players.

You can freely write your passionate cheers for the players fighting this season.

Experience an inspiring project where fans and the Chunichi Dragons become one.

■Period / Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30


<Photo Panels>

Photo panels of 5 players will appear, including pitcher Hiroto Takahashi, who serves as captain this season, Yūki Okabayashi, Seiya Hosokawa, pitcher Yuto Kanemaru, and Seiji Uebayashi.

Enjoy commemorative photos alongside your favorite players with powerful visuals.

■Period / Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30

POINT 2: Opening Event

Chunichi Dragons Official Mascot "Doala" to appear!

"Chunichi Building 2nd Anniversary Ceremony"

Chunichi Building is celebrating its 2nd anniversary. To commemorate this, we will hold a "2nd Anniversary Ceremony" to express our gratitude for your continued patronage. At this ceremony, President Nobuyuki Usuda will give a greeting to everyone. In addition, Doala, the official mascot of the Chunichi Dragons, will appear as a special guest.

We will deliver a special day to celebrate the new beginning of Chunichi Building, which has been rooted in the community and walked together with everyone.

■Date/Time / Thursday, April 23, 18:00-18:30

■Location / B1F Event Space

■Greeting / President Nobuyuki Usuda

■Appearance / Chunichi Dragons Official Mascot "Doala"

■Contents /

・Opening Ceremony

・Greeting from President Nobuyuki Usuda

・Doala Talk

・Two-shot photo session with Doala (pre-application required)

■Participation Fee / Free

■Viewing Method / Free viewing

■Special viewing seats for 10 pairs (20 people) (participants in the two-shot photo session)

*Admission may be restricted during crowded times.

*Changes or cancellations may occur suddenly.

Chunichi Dragons Official Mascot "Doala"

<How to apply for "Two-shot photo session with Doala">

From Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, April 12 at 18:00, take a photo with your smartphone of a receipt for purchases of 5,000 yen (tax included) or more (cannot be combined), and send the receipt photo via the Chunichi Building official LINE to complete your application.

10 pairs (20 people) will be invited by lottery to the two-shot photo session with Doala.

*Applications are limited to one per person.

Chunichi Building Official LINE QR Code

POINT 3: 2nd Anniversary Campaign (1)

"Cheer Dragons Kids & Cheer Dragons Stage"

The Chunichi Dragons official performance team

"Cheer Dragons" and "Cheer Dragons Kids" will hold a splendid dance stage.

■Date/Time / Saturday, May 2 (1) 11:30~, (2) 14:00~

■Location / B1F Event Space

■Performers / Cheer Dragons Kids & Cheer Dragons

■Contents /

・Dance Performance

■Participation Fee / Free

■Viewing Method / Free viewing

*Each session is scheduled for 30 minutes.

*5 members are scheduled to appear.

*Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the Cheer Dragons dance.

Cheer Dragons

POINT 3: 2nd Anniversary Campaign (2)

"Speed Gun Challenge & Original Support Goods Workshop"

An experience event will be held where you can measure bat speed and pitching speed and challenge professional records. An original support goods workshop will also be held simultaneously.

■Date/Time / Sunday, May 3 (holiday) 11:00-17:00

■Location / B1F Event Space

■Contents /

・Bat Speed Challenge

・Speed Gun Challenge

・Original Support Goods Workshop

■Participation Fee / Free

Bat Speed Challenge

POINT 3: 2nd Anniversary Campaign (3)

"2nd Anniversary Grand Lottery" with luxurious prizes

To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of its opening, a "Grand Lottery" with no losing tickets will be held. This is a chance to win luxurious prizes such as hotel pair accommodation tickets, meal vouchers, and baseball game tickets. Those who meet the usage conditions within the building can participate, and as a highlight of the anniversary event, it will bring even more excitement and enthusiasm to the venue.

2nd Anniversary Grand Lottery

■Date / Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24

■Time / 11:00-20:00 each day

■Location / B1F Event Space

■Voucher distribution period / Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, May 24

*Distribution on the last day is until 19:30

■Voucher distribution target tenants / 63 stores on B1F-4F, and offices eligible for distribution at the National Products and Tourism Center

*For details, please see the Chunichi Building official website

*Excludes FamilyMart, medical, hotel, and national center facilities

■Voucher distribution conditions /

One voucher will be given for every 1,000 yen (tax included) spent or eaten at eligible stores.

⇒ 3 vouchers for one lottery entry

Chunichi Building Official Instagram followers can get an additional lottery entry.

*Following on the day of the lottery is also acceptable.

■Lottery participation conditions / 3 vouchers for one lottery entry

■Prizes /

・Special Prize: The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya Pair Accommodation Ticket (2 people)

・1st Prize: Chunichi Building Shopping Voucher 10,000 yen (2 people)

・Gourmet Prize: Pair Meal Voucher (2 people)

・Special Prize: Vantelin Dome Nagoya Infield A Seat Pair Game Ticket (5 pairs, 10 people)

・Shop Prize A: 2nd Anniversary Select Product (20 people)

・Shop Prize B: 2nd Anniversary Select Product (120 people)

・Shop Prize C: Carnero Castella 1 piece (considerable number)

・Participation Prize: 100 yen voucher usable at shops & restaurants

POINT 4: Anniversary Special Items & Menus

Shops and restaurants within the building will offer specially designed items. Limited edition goods only available at Chunichi Building will appear, including original menus that celebrate the 2nd anniversary, such as gourmet dishes, sweets, and drinks.

■Period / Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, May 31

■Target Tenants / B1F-4F Chunichi Building Shops & Restaurants (63 stores)

■Reference / Chunichi Building Official HP


[3F] Butasute

2nd Anniversary Butasute Special Gozen / 5,000 yen

A special gozen that allows you to enjoy half-size Ise beef sukiyaki don and gyudon, two types of croquettes (Wagyu cream croquette and specialty croquette), okara salad, finely sliced sea bream, and even a sweet. This luxurious meal, unique to the 2nd anniversary, allows you to taste a little bit of each popular menu item.

2nd Anniversary Butasute Special Gozen

Two-curry plate

[2F] SAKAeL KITCHEN

Two-curry plate / 1,200 yen

The signature "two-curry plate" is now available in a 2nd-anniversary version. You can enjoy two types of curry at once: an original curry and a local curry.

The local curry changes weekly, making it attractive to encounter flavors from various regions.


[3F] La Maison Ensoleille Table

Yumenoka and Cassis Fromage Cream Tart / 1,280 yen

Made with "Yumenoka" strawberries from Aichi Prefecture. It features a gorgeous aroma and a refreshing taste with a balanced sweetness and sourness. This spring-like tart combines smooth cassis fromage cream and cassis jam for a sweet and sour harmony.

Yumenoka and Cassis Fromage Cream Tart

2nd Anniversary Sweets Assortment Set

[1F] Okashina Daichi from farm to spoon by Enakawakamiya

2nd Anniversary Sweets Assortment Set / 2,900 yen

*Limited quantity sales

A special set filled with chestnut sweets, including the popular "Ena Tomato" and "Batadora" from the Okashina Daichi series, in an "Okashina Daichi" tote bag with an illustration of chestnut picking. All of them offer a gentle sweetness of chestnuts, allowing you to enjoy various types.


[1F] TWG Tea

Saturn Tea Tin 2-bottle set / 14,628 yen

TWG Tea's representative popular blends. "1837 Black Tea" has a gorgeous flavor with ripe berries, caramel, and anise. "French Earl Grey" is a classic Earl Grey with a refreshing citrus aroma and beautiful cornflower colors.

Saturn Tea Tin 2-bottle set

Wingtip Shoes (#379KS)

[1F] HARUTA

Wingtip Shoes (#379KS) / 15,400 yen

Wingtip shoes with a modest sheen for an elegant impression. They are soft to the touch and surprisingly light to wear. While having a classical design, they naturally blend into casual styles and elevate your coordination to a more sophisticated impression.

POINT 5: STARCAT SAKAE FAN SQUARE EVENT

(Starcat Sakae Fan Square)

<Great deals with Instagram Roulette>

Challenge the Chunichi Building official Instagram roulette!

A chance to get up to 500 yen off your bill.

■Period / Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, May 31

■How to participate / For details, please see the Chunichi Building official website

■Target / 5 stores at 3F STARCAT SAKAE FAN SQUARE

・Charcoal-grilled Yakitori Mundo

・Umai Sakana ga Tabetakute (Want to eat delicious fish)

・Nagoya Cochin Teppan Sakaba Torishige

・Butasute

・Schmatz

Roulette Campaign

<Great deals with game tickets! Ticket benefits>

Present your Chunichi Dragons (home game) ticket to receive special benefits!

■Period / Wednesday, April 1 - Wednesday, October 21

■Benefit details / For details, please see the Chunichi Building official website

■Target / 5 stores at 3F STARCAT SAKAE FAN SQUARE

・Charcoal-grilled Yakitori Mundo

・Umai Sakana ga Tabetakute (Want to eat delicious fish)

・Nagoya Cochin Teppan Sakaba Torishige

・Butasute

・Schmatz

Ticket Benefits

POINT 6: New Store Openings - 3 Permanent Stores making their first appearance in Nagoya

<Opened Wednesday, March 18>

Donut specialty store "YORKYS Creperie/PIECE OF BAKE"

A specialty store for fluffy and juicy raw donuts.

With the concept of "piece of bake you full of happiness,"

we deliver happiness with a piece of confectionery.

■Business hours / 11:00-20:00 (L.O. 19:45)

■Location / B1F

Official Instagram

YORKYS Creperie/PICE OF BAKE


<Opened Thursday, April 23>

Croissant and pudding specialty store "Kuropuri Nagoya"

"Kuropuri Nagoya" is a specialty store for croissants and puddings, born from "Pan Karato Boulangerie Cafe" led by owner-chef Yasushi Karato, who has earned Michelin stars for 12 consecutive years. The concept is "a small luxury in everyday life." Because it is something you eat every day, we prioritize safety and focus on ingredients, delivering uncompromising deliciousness.

■Business hours / 10:00-20:00

■Location / B1F

Official Instagram

Kuropuri Nagoya

<Opened late April>

Smartwatch and sports accessory brand

"Garmin Store Nagoya"

Garmin's directly managed store, founded in the United States in 1989, makes its first appearance in Nagoya. Leveraging high-precision positioning information and navigation using multiple GPS, as well as diverse measurement technologies, it offers unparalleled specialized GPS devices, wearable watches, and applications.

■Business hours / 10:00-20:00

■Location / 1F

Official Website

Garmin Store Nagoya

Event Calendar

*Some of the images shown are for illustrative purposes only.

*Events and content described in this release are subject to sudden changes or cancellations. Please be aware of this in advance.