Experience a POPUP SHOP by Utabo at Kinko's: 'My First Day Off' — A Creative Event Enjoying Exhibits and Crafting
Kinko's Japan will host a POPUP SHOP event titled 'My First Day Off' by illustrator Utabo at its Tsukuru Work Shinjuku Center Building store from April 4 to April 19, 2026. The event features an art exhibit, original merchandise sales, and hands-on workshops where attendees can experience the creative process by making their own mini art books.
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Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroki Watanabe; hereafter Kinko's) will hold a POPUP SHOP event by illustrator Utabo titled 'My First Day Off' from April 4 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun), 2026, at the Tsukuru Work Shinjuku Center Building store (hereafter Tsukuru). In addition to exhibiting creative works and selling original merchandise, this event will feature programs where visitors can experience the creative process, such as a 'Create Your Own Mini Art Book' workshop where they can select their favorite illustrations and have them bound.
'My First Day Off' is a POPUP event where visitors can experience the joy of craftsmanship through illustrator Utabo's works and workshops. We aim to provide a 'special moment' to face creativity in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the busy daily grind.
At the venue, Utabo's works, characterized by soft colors and a warm worldview, will be exhibited, focusing on tapestries and canvas pieces. Visitors can immerse themselves in this space surrounded by art, deeply savoring the worldview while feeling the fun of free-thinking and creation.
As a participatory project, we are offering a production experience where visitors can choose their favorite illustrations and bind their own mini art book. By turning selected illustrations into a booklet, visitors can not only appreciate the art but also easily experience the process of craftsmanship.
Original merchandise to enjoy Utabo's work will be sold at the venue, including small items like postcards and stickers, as well as tote bags, canvas mounts, and tapestries. Event-exclusive merchandise will also be available for a limited time on Kinko's online shop, 'Kinko's fab'.
Creator Profile:
Utabo
Active as a professional illustrator since 2021 while working as a UI/3D background designer at a game company.
Specializes in story-driven illustrative expression where characters and backgrounds harmonize.
Works broadly in fields such as book cover art, corporate advertising, and writing technique books. Major publications include 'How to Draw Character Illustrations with Story-Driven Backgrounds' (Shoeisha).
Official Site: https://chickenuuutk.wixsite.com/utaka-portfolio
X: @chicken_utk Instagram: chicken_utk
Event Overview:
Event Name: Utabo POPUP SHOP 'My First Day Off'
Dates: April 4 (Sat) - April 19 (Sun), 2026. Weekdays 9:00-20:00 / Weekends and Holidays 11:00-19:00
Location: Tsukuru Work Shinjuku Center Building, B1F Shinjuku Center Building, 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
X: @Tsukuru_kinkos
Admission: Free
Online Shop 'Kinko's fab': https://kinkosfab.official.ec/p/00020 *Available from April 4 (Sat) - April 30 (Thu)
Special Project: Creator Birthday Party held in the exhibit space on April 12 (Sun)
Original Merchandise:
[Table included in original with items like postcards (330 yen), stickers (440 yen), bookmarks (550 yen), rulers (660 yen), clear files (880 yen), desktop calendars (1,100 yen), tote bags (2,750 yen), keychains (1,320 yen), 8-page art books (880 yen), 16-page art books (1,650 yen), canvas mounts (4,400 yen), and tapestries (4,400 yen).]
Customer Inquiries:
Tsukuru Work Shinjuku Center Building
TEL: 03-5325-1371
Website: https://tsukuru.kinkos.co.jp
Coworking Space Tsukuru Work Overview:
At Tsukuru Work, we want to provide users of the 'Tsukuru' coworking space—often used for telework and creating business opportunities—with a space where they can have accidental encounters with artists' work and experience 'emotions' beyond just working. Furthermore, we hope participating artists use Tsukuru to express企画 exhibitions that are particular about the thoughts and worldviews behind their works. We will continue to pursue the possibilities of what a workspace can be through such planned exhibitions.
Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. Company Overview:
We aim to be recognized by diverse customers as a partner and supplier of on-demand solution services that support our customers' lives and businesses while realizing a sustainable society. We deploy a wide range of services, including store operation businesses like Kinko's (staff-assisted print services) and Tsukuru Work (coworking spaces); a digital solutions business that develops and supports the operation of platforms helping clients improve business operations; a marketing services business ranging from large-format inkjet output/processing/installation for indoor/outdoor decorations and exhibition displays, to operating sales promotion offices in shopping malls and planning/designing sales promotions; and collaborations with IP content.
'My First Day Off' is a POPUP event where visitors can experience the joy of craftsmanship through illustrator Utabo's works and workshops. We aim to provide a 'special moment' to face creativity in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the busy daily grind.
At the venue, Utabo's works, characterized by soft colors and a warm worldview, will be exhibited, focusing on tapestries and canvas pieces. Visitors can immerse themselves in this space surrounded by art, deeply savoring the worldview while feeling the fun of free-thinking and creation.
As a participatory project, we are offering a production experience where visitors can choose their favorite illustrations and bind their own mini art book. By turning selected illustrations into a booklet, visitors can not only appreciate the art but also easily experience the process of craftsmanship.
Original merchandise to enjoy Utabo's work will be sold at the venue, including small items like postcards and stickers, as well as tote bags, canvas mounts, and tapestries. Event-exclusive merchandise will also be available for a limited time on Kinko's online shop, 'Kinko's fab'.
Creator Profile:
Utabo
Active as a professional illustrator since 2021 while working as a UI/3D background designer at a game company.
Specializes in story-driven illustrative expression where characters and backgrounds harmonize.
Works broadly in fields such as book cover art, corporate advertising, and writing technique books. Major publications include 'How to Draw Character Illustrations with Story-Driven Backgrounds' (Shoeisha).
Official Site: https://chickenuuutk.wixsite.com/utaka-portfolio
X: @chicken_utk Instagram: chicken_utk
Event Overview:
Event Name: Utabo POPUP SHOP 'My First Day Off'
Dates: April 4 (Sat) - April 19 (Sun), 2026. Weekdays 9:00-20:00 / Weekends and Holidays 11:00-19:00
Location: Tsukuru Work Shinjuku Center Building, B1F Shinjuku Center Building, 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
X: @Tsukuru_kinkos
Admission: Free
Online Shop 'Kinko's fab': https://kinkosfab.official.ec/p/00020 *Available from April 4 (Sat) - April 30 (Thu)
Special Project: Creator Birthday Party held in the exhibit space on April 12 (Sun)
Original Merchandise:
[Table included in original with items like postcards (330 yen), stickers (440 yen), bookmarks (550 yen), rulers (660 yen), clear files (880 yen), desktop calendars (1,100 yen), tote bags (2,750 yen), keychains (1,320 yen), 8-page art books (880 yen), 16-page art books (1,650 yen), canvas mounts (4,400 yen), and tapestries (4,400 yen).]
Customer Inquiries:
Tsukuru Work Shinjuku Center Building
TEL: 03-5325-1371
Website: https://tsukuru.kinkos.co.jp
Coworking Space Tsukuru Work Overview:
At Tsukuru Work, we want to provide users of the 'Tsukuru' coworking space—often used for telework and creating business opportunities—with a space where they can have accidental encounters with artists' work and experience 'emotions' beyond just working. Furthermore, we hope participating artists use Tsukuru to express企画 exhibitions that are particular about the thoughts and worldviews behind their works. We will continue to pursue the possibilities of what a workspace can be through such planned exhibitions.
Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. Company Overview:
We aim to be recognized by diverse customers as a partner and supplier of on-demand solution services that support our customers' lives and businesses while realizing a sustainable society. We deploy a wide range of services, including store operation businesses like Kinko's (staff-assisted print services) and Tsukuru Work (coworking spaces); a digital solutions business that develops and supports the operation of platforms helping clients improve business operations; a marketing services business ranging from large-format inkjet output/processing/installation for indoor/outdoor decorations and exhibition displays, to operating sales promotion offices in shopping malls and planning/designing sales promotions; and collaborations with IP content.