Popular Pop-up Store Transitions to Permanent Location: 'EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas' Opens May 22, 2026
The 2027 International Horticultural Expo Association and Master License Office will open a permanent 'EXPO 2027 Official Store' at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka on May 22, 2026. Upgraded from a limited-time pop-up, the store will host arrival campaigns and mascot greetings to boost awareness in the Kansai region 300 days before the Expo opens.
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The GREEN×EXPO Association (Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027) and the 2027 International Horticultural Expo Master License Office will open the 'EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas' on May 22, 2026, offering official licensed products for GREEN×EXPO 2027, held in Yokohama in 2027.
Previously operating as a pop-up store within the same facility, the store received significant positive feedback from the Kansai area. With less than 300 days until the March 2027 opening and rising nationwide momentum, the store is officially opening as a permanent location to meet public demand.
## Store Information
- Name: EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas
- Opening: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, Wing Building 3F (1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka)
- Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
## Mascot Greeting Event
To commemorate the opening, official mascot 'Tunk-Tunk' will visit. Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Date: Friday, May 22 (10:00, 12:00, 15:00)
- Location: In front of the store
## 300 Days Before Opening Campaign
- Period: Starting Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Content: Purchase official licensed products over 2,027 yen (tax included) for a chance to win Expo entry tickets.
Previously operating as a pop-up store within the same facility, the store received significant positive feedback from the Kansai area. With less than 300 days until the March 2027 opening and rising nationwide momentum, the store is officially opening as a permanent location to meet public demand.
## Store Information
- Name: EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas
- Opening: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, Wing Building 3F (1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka)
- Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
## Mascot Greeting Event
To commemorate the opening, official mascot 'Tunk-Tunk' will visit. Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Date: Friday, May 22 (10:00, 12:00, 15:00)
- Location: In front of the store
## 300 Days Before Opening Campaign
- Period: Starting Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Content: Purchase official licensed products over 2,027 yen (tax included) for a chance to win Expo entry tickets.
FAQ
When does the Abeno Harukas official store open?
It opens as a permanent store on May 22, 2026.
Which stores are eligible for the campaign?
The campaign applies to 11 official stores nationwide, including the Abeno Harukas branch.
How can I join the mascot greeting event?
You need a numbered ticket distributed on the day of the event. Check details at the Welcome Galleria on the 2nd floor of Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store.