Popular Pop-up Becomes Permanent: EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas Opens May 22
The Japan Association for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo and the Master License Office will officially open the EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas as a permanent location on May 22, 2026, following its success as a temporary pop-up.
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## Popular Pop-up Store Becomes a Long-Awaited Permanent Location
The Japan Association for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (Chairman: Yoshinobu Tsutsui; Location: Naka-ku, Yokohama) and the Master License Office (Representative: Hiroaki Shimizu; Location: Nishi-ku, Yokohama) announced that the "EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas" will officially open as a permanent store on May 22, 2026, featuring official licensed goods for GREEN×EXPO 2027, held in Yokohama in 2027.
Previously operating as a temporary pop-up store, the location received significant interest from the Kansai area. With only 300 days remaining until the opening in March 2027 and momentum building nationwide, the store is now established as a permanent venue to meet demand.
## About EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas
- Store Name: EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas
- Opening Date: May 22, 2026 (Fri)
- Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, Wing Building 3F
- Business Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
## Tunk Tunk Greeting Event
The official mascot "Tunk Tunk" will visit the store.
- Date/Time: May 22 (Fri), 10:00, 12:00, 15:00
- Capacity: 30 groups per session
- Participation: Numbered tickets distributed at the Welcome Galleria, 2F Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, 9:15-9:45.
## "300 Days to Opening" Commemorative Campaign
To commemorate the 300-day countdown, customers who purchase over 2,027 JPY (incl. tax) in licensed goods can enter a lottery to win prizes including admission tickets.
- Period: Starts May 23, 2026 (Sat)
- Participating Stores: 11 official stores nationwide.
The Japan Association for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (Chairman: Yoshinobu Tsutsui; Location: Naka-ku, Yokohama) and the Master License Office (Representative: Hiroaki Shimizu; Location: Nishi-ku, Yokohama) announced that the "EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas" will officially open as a permanent store on May 22, 2026, featuring official licensed goods for GREEN×EXPO 2027, held in Yokohama in 2027.
Previously operating as a temporary pop-up store, the location received significant interest from the Kansai area. With only 300 days remaining until the opening in March 2027 and momentum building nationwide, the store is now established as a permanent venue to meet demand.
## About EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas
- Store Name: EXPO 2027 Official Store Abeno Harukas
- Opening Date: May 22, 2026 (Fri)
- Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, Wing Building 3F
- Business Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
## Tunk Tunk Greeting Event
The official mascot "Tunk Tunk" will visit the store.
- Date/Time: May 22 (Fri), 10:00, 12:00, 15:00
- Capacity: 30 groups per session
- Participation: Numbered tickets distributed at the Welcome Galleria, 2F Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, 9:15-9:45.
## "300 Days to Opening" Commemorative Campaign
To commemorate the 300-day countdown, customers who purchase over 2,027 JPY (incl. tax) in licensed goods can enter a lottery to win prizes including admission tickets.
- Period: Starts May 23, 2026 (Sat)
- Participating Stores: 11 official stores nationwide.
FAQ
Is the Abeno Harukas store temporary?
No, following its time as a pop-up store, it will officially operate as a permanent store starting May 22, 2026.
Where are the campaign participating stores?
The campaign is held at 11 official stores nationwide, including the Abeno Harukas store.
Where are the numbered tickets distributed?
They are distributed at the Welcome Galleria on the 2nd floor of the Abeno Harukas Kintetsu main store.