Hankyu Railway and Hankyu Hanshin Properties to Host 'STAR WARS GALAXY in OSAKA' to Commemorate New Movie Release
To celebrate the release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' on May 22, a massive promotion featuring two types of stamp rallies, decorations, and exclusive giveaways will take place in the Osaka Umeda area starting in late April.
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■ Collect stamps to receive original prizes!
Two stamp rallies, the 'Hankyu Railway Course' and the 'Umeda Area Course,' will be held.
Event Periods:
- 'Hankyu Railway Course': April 24 (Fri) – June 22 (Mon)
- 'Umeda Area Course': April 29 (Wed/Holiday) – May 31 (Sun)
■ Various events in the Umeda area to commemorate the film release
Star Wars-themed decorations and photo spots will be installed across the area.
Event Period: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) – May 31 (Sun)
Hankyu Railway and Hankyu Hanshin Properties will host the special project 'STAR WARS GALAXY in OSAKA' to commemorate the simultaneous release of the film 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' in Japan and the US on May 22 (Fri).
In this project, participants can enjoy two stamp rallies: the 'Hankyu Railway Course,' which visits four locations along the railway lines and at stations, and the 'Umeda Area Course,' covering five points at commercial facilities in the Umeda area. Additionally, photo spots will be set up, and thematic decorations will adorn 'Hankyu Sanban Gai,' 'NU Chayamachi,' and 'Hankyu Sun Hiroba.' A 'must-buy' campaign at Hankyu Sanban Gai and other diverse activities will also be conducted throughout the area.
Details of 'STAR WARS GALAXY in OSAKA' are as follows:
1. Stamp Rallies: 'Hankyu Railway Course' & 'Umeda Area Course'
(1) Hankyu Railway Course
Collect stamps at four locations at Hankyu stations and commercial facilities along the line to receive a prize.
- Period: April 24 (Fri) – June 22 (Mon), 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fee: Free *Participants must cover their own transportation costs.
- How to participate:
1. Pick up a stamp sheet (distributed from April 24 at Hankyu Railway Information Counters, etc.). The sheet is common to both courses.
2. Visit the four locations (Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens, Toyonaka Station, Takarazuka Station, Emil Takatsuki) and collect all stamps.
3. Present the completed sheet at the goal point (TOHO Cinemas Umeda) to receive an original 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' acrylic key holder (not for sale).
(2) Umeda Area Course
Collect stamps at five locations at commercial facilities in the Umeda area to receive a prize.
- Period: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) – May 31 (Sun), 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fee: Free
- How to participate:
1. Pick up a stamp sheet (available from April 29 at each stamp location).
2. Visit the five locations (MBS Headquarters, Hankyu Sanban Gai (2 points), NU Chayamachi, Applause Tower) and collect all stamps.
3. Present the sheet at the goal point (TOHO Cinemas Umeda) to receive an original movie sticker (not for sale, 3 random types).
(3) W Chance Prize
Participants who complete both courses (9 stamps in total) can enter a lottery for a chance to win original movie merchandise (not for sale) for 50 winners.
2. Photo Spot Installation
During the event, Star Wars decorations and photo spots will be installed at all nine locations across both courses.
Two stamp rallies, the 'Hankyu Railway Course' and the 'Umeda Area Course,' will be held.
Event Periods:
- 'Hankyu Railway Course': April 24 (Fri) – June 22 (Mon)
- 'Umeda Area Course': April 29 (Wed/Holiday) – May 31 (Sun)
■ Various events in the Umeda area to commemorate the film release
Star Wars-themed decorations and photo spots will be installed across the area.
Event Period: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) – May 31 (Sun)
Hankyu Railway and Hankyu Hanshin Properties will host the special project 'STAR WARS GALAXY in OSAKA' to commemorate the simultaneous release of the film 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' in Japan and the US on May 22 (Fri).
In this project, participants can enjoy two stamp rallies: the 'Hankyu Railway Course,' which visits four locations along the railway lines and at stations, and the 'Umeda Area Course,' covering five points at commercial facilities in the Umeda area. Additionally, photo spots will be set up, and thematic decorations will adorn 'Hankyu Sanban Gai,' 'NU Chayamachi,' and 'Hankyu Sun Hiroba.' A 'must-buy' campaign at Hankyu Sanban Gai and other diverse activities will also be conducted throughout the area.
Details of 'STAR WARS GALAXY in OSAKA' are as follows:
1. Stamp Rallies: 'Hankyu Railway Course' & 'Umeda Area Course'
(1) Hankyu Railway Course
Collect stamps at four locations at Hankyu stations and commercial facilities along the line to receive a prize.
- Period: April 24 (Fri) – June 22 (Mon), 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fee: Free *Participants must cover their own transportation costs.
- How to participate:
1. Pick up a stamp sheet (distributed from April 24 at Hankyu Railway Information Counters, etc.). The sheet is common to both courses.
2. Visit the four locations (Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens, Toyonaka Station, Takarazuka Station, Emil Takatsuki) and collect all stamps.
3. Present the completed sheet at the goal point (TOHO Cinemas Umeda) to receive an original 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' acrylic key holder (not for sale).
(2) Umeda Area Course
Collect stamps at five locations at commercial facilities in the Umeda area to receive a prize.
- Period: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) – May 31 (Sun), 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fee: Free
- How to participate:
1. Pick up a stamp sheet (available from April 29 at each stamp location).
2. Visit the five locations (MBS Headquarters, Hankyu Sanban Gai (2 points), NU Chayamachi, Applause Tower) and collect all stamps.
3. Present the sheet at the goal point (TOHO Cinemas Umeda) to receive an original movie sticker (not for sale, 3 random types).
(3) W Chance Prize
Participants who complete both courses (9 stamps in total) can enter a lottery for a chance to win original movie merchandise (not for sale) for 50 winners.
2. Photo Spot Installation
During the event, Star Wars decorations and photo spots will be installed at all nine locations across both courses.