PANDORA Jewelry Japan (Pandora Jewelry Japan Co., Ltd., headquarters: 6-3-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as PANDORA) hosted a media and industry press preview and opening reception for its limited-time pop-up event 'Summer Stories by PANDORA' on Friday, July 10, 2026, at WeWork Iceberg 1F in Harajuku, Tokyo.
The event welcomed a diverse lineup of prominent guests including Cocomi, Shoya Kigen (JO1), Mariya Tani, LANA, Mayumi Sada, Lin Wang, and MONAKO. Each guest wore unique jewelry styling inspired by their individuality, cherished values, music, family, and hometowns, showcasing PANDORA’s new summer collection 'ESSENCE OF SUMMER' and its vision of a free-spirited, vibrant summer.
The media and industry press preview featured photo calls and individual interviews with the star-studded guests. In the evening, an opening reception was held for creators, artists, influencers, and brand representatives, creating a special day where each person’s 'Summer Story' was discovered through jewelry, words, music, taste, and photography.
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URL: https://jp.pandora.net/ja/collections/summer-jewellery/
Star-Studded Guests Express Their Unique 'Summer Story' Through Jewelry
The seven guests who appeared at the press preview expressed their personal stories and individuality through PANDORA jewelry.
Cocomi
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' Cocomi
Depicting 'Treasures Sleeping Beneath the Sea' with Deep Blue Charms
Cocomi stacked rings from Pandora ESSENCE, known for their organic forms, featuring asymmetrical zirconia that evoke summer rain. She also paired silver earrings adorned with freshwater pearls on one ear as an accent, creating a mixed-material coordination.
From Pandora Moments, she incorporated a deep blue charm reminiscent of lapis lazuli as an accent, presenting a refreshing styling inspired by 'treasures sleeping beneath the sea.' The delicate sparkle and vivid blue enhanced her transparent and elegant look.
Shoya Kigen (JO1)
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' Shoya Kigen (JO1)
A Special Styling Infused with JO1's Music and Cherished Bonds
Shoya Kigen (JO1) styled the Pandora ME chain bracelet as a necklace. He combined charms inspired by celestial motifs like stars, moons, and planets featured in JO1’s songs, including 'Meteor Shower' and 'Aqua,' along with the infinity symbol reminiscent of JO1’s debut song 'Infinity (Muteki Da).'
Additionally, he included a bracelet engraved with the group’s catchphrase 'Go to the TOP!', a light purple heart representing the member color, and motifs inspired by his beloved pet cat, expressing both his musical journey and personal narrative through a single jewelry styling.
Mariya Tani
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' Mariya Tani
An Elegant Adult Jewelry Style Layering Hearts That Evoke the Sparkle of Summer Rain
Mariya Tani selected new jewelry from Pandora ESSENCE inspired by summer rain, featuring organic forms, along with beautifully curved heart-shaped jewelry.
Layering the sparkle of zirconia asymmetrically scattered like raindrops, she presented a sophisticated adult layered style that balanced lightness and elegance.
LANA
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' LANA
A Layered Style Inspired by a Sea Adventure, Combining Boldness and Delicacy
LANA boldly layered chain bracelets from Pandora ME. She styled her look around the theme of 'treasures sleeping beneath the sea' and the adventure of setting sail across vast oceans to find them, creating a powerful and playful aesthetic.
She added new freshwater pearl jewelry from Pandora ESSENCE to her necklace and ring. The styling beautifully contrasted LANA’s bold, one-of-a-kind presence with delicate femininity, creating a striking visual harmony.
Mayumi Sada
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' Mayumi Sada
Expressing Playfulness and Deep Love for Family in Gold and Blue
Mayumi Sada styled sun and fish charms from Pandora Moments with 14k gold plating, along with a pave ring from Pandora ESSENCE inspired by summer rain, using them as pendant tops on a necklace.
On her bracelet, she combined a lapis lazuli-colored charm inspired by 'treasures sleeping in the deep sea' and layered a gold 'Be Love' heart charm to express her deep love for family. Her styling, based on gold and blue tones, exuded both elegance and playfulness.
Lin Wang
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' Lin Wang
'What Sea Creatures Dream of at Night' – A Tribute to Hometown and Family
Lin Wang wore a necklace and bracelet boldly combining charms from Pandora Moments.
Inspired by the theme 'what sea creatures dream of at night,' she selected charms of orcas, sea turtles, and shells sleeping beside stars and the moon. Her unwavering affection for her hometown, Aomori, was symbolized by the 'Family Tree' charm, while the sea turtle and shell motifs conveyed the importance of moving forward at one’s own pace.
MONAKO
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' MONAKO
A Colorful Vacation Vibe Depicted with Vibrant Jewelry
MONAKO layered necklaces, tennis bracelets, and rings from Pandora Timeless, featuring summer-inspired colors like mint, watermelon, and lemon.
She creatively connected two chunky Cuban chain bracelets to wear as a thick necklace, and added a hibiscus charm to her Pandora ME chain bracelet. The result was a colorful, sweet, and cheerful styling reminiscent of a joyful summer vacation.
PANDORA (Pandora) 2026 'Summer Stories' Event Highlights
An Opening Reception to Enjoy with Music – A One-Night-Only Celebration
Starting at 6:00 PM on the same day, an opening reception was held, inviting creators, artists, influencers, and brand representatives.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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- Products / services: Pandora ESSENCE / Pandora ME