Experience Utabo's POPUP SHOP 'My First Hooky' at Kinko's: A Creative Event Featuring Exhibitions and Crafting

Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroki Watanabe; hereinafter 'Kinko's') will host a pop-up shop titled 'My First Hooky' by illustrator Utabo from April 4 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun), 2026, at the Tsuku-ru Work Shinjuku Center Building store. The event will feature creative-themed art exhibitions, the sale of original merchandise, and interactive activities such as 'Create Your Own Mini Art Book,' where visitors can select their favorite illustrations and bind them into a book, allowing them to experience the creative process firsthand. 'My First Hooky' is a pop-up event designed to help visitors discover the joy of making things through the works and workshops of illustrator Utabo. We offer a 'special moment' to step away from the busy daily grind and immerse yourself in creativity at a relaxed pace. The venue will showcase Utabo's works, characterized by soft colors and a warm worldview, with a focus on tapestries and canvas art. Surrounded by these pieces, visitors can savor the atmosphere while engaging with their own imagination and the joy of creation. As a participatory activity, we will offer a hands-on experience where visitors can select their favorite illustrations to bind into their own personal mini art book. By turning selected illustrations into a booklet, visitors can go beyond just viewing art and easily experience the process of creation. Original merchandise featuring Utabo's work, including postcards, stickers, tote bags, canvas mounts, and tapestries, will be available for purchase. Event-exclusive items will also be sold for a limited time on Kinko's online shop, 'Kinko’s fab'. Creator Profile Utabo While working as a UI/3D background designer at a game company, Utabo has been active as a freelance illustrator since 2021. Specializing in illustrative expressions with a narrative quality where characters and backgrounds harmonize. Utabo works on a wide range of projects, including book cover illustrations, corporate advertisements, and technical writing. Notable works include 'How to Draw Character Illustrations with Backgrounds that Convey a Story' (Shoeisha).