Japan's First K-POP Card Shop 'POCA SPOT by K Village' to Open in Shibuya! Open to Everyone
K Village, the operator of Japan's largest Korean language school, will open the first Japanese branch of the popular Korean K-POP card shop 'POCA SPOT'. Opening May 20, 2026, in Shibuya, it features authenticated official cards sold via vending machines. The shop is open to the public.
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K Village Co., Ltd. (HQ: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Motonari Kuwahara), the operator of Japan's largest Korean language school network 'K Village Korean', is launching 'POCA SPOT by K Village', a K-POP photo card specialty shop, for the first time in Japan. The shop is scheduled to open on May 20, 2026, at the K Village Shibuya Ekimae school.
'POCA SPOT by K Village' is available to everyone, not just K Village students. It aims to provide K-POP fans with a new way to enjoy their hobby by offering random photo cards in Shibuya without needing to travel to Korea.
### What is POCA SPOT?
POCA SPOT is a popular destination for K-POP fans in major Korean districts like Hongdae and Myeongdong. The upcoming Shibuya branch marks the brand's first entry into the Japanese market.
### System and Features
K-POP photo cards are highly collectible items that fans often receive randomly with album purchases. POCA SPOT offers a unique offline experience through 'Lucky Draw' vending machines, where fans can enjoy the thrill of drawing cards on the spot.
### Guaranteed Quality and Authenticity
All products are selected based on data verified by POCAMARKET. The shop only provides official (authentic) items that have passed a rigorous inspection process. By utilizing unique appraisal expertise, the store ensures a safe and secure environment for fans to collect rare cards.
### Background
K Village has traditionally focused on language learning and study abroad services. With this launch, the company aims to expand opportunities for people to not just 'learn' but 'experience and enjoy' Korean culture. By recreating the aesthetic of the Korean shops, K Village provides a vibrant space where fans can experience the excitement of collecting cards in a real-world setting.
'POCA SPOT by K Village' is available to everyone, not just K Village students. It aims to provide K-POP fans with a new way to enjoy their hobby by offering random photo cards in Shibuya without needing to travel to Korea.
### What is POCA SPOT?
POCA SPOT is a popular destination for K-POP fans in major Korean districts like Hongdae and Myeongdong. The upcoming Shibuya branch marks the brand's first entry into the Japanese market.
### System and Features
K-POP photo cards are highly collectible items that fans often receive randomly with album purchases. POCA SPOT offers a unique offline experience through 'Lucky Draw' vending machines, where fans can enjoy the thrill of drawing cards on the spot.
### Guaranteed Quality and Authenticity
All products are selected based on data verified by POCAMARKET. The shop only provides official (authentic) items that have passed a rigorous inspection process. By utilizing unique appraisal expertise, the store ensures a safe and secure environment for fans to collect rare cards.
### Background
K Village has traditionally focused on language learning and study abroad services. With this launch, the company aims to expand opportunities for people to not just 'learn' but 'experience and enjoy' Korean culture. By recreating the aesthetic of the Korean shops, K Village provides a vibrant space where fans can experience the excitement of collecting cards in a real-world setting.
FAQ
POCA SPOT by K Villageは誰でも利用できますか？
はい、K Villageの生徒に限らず、一般の方もどなたでも利用可能です。
どのような商品を取り扱っていますか？
POCAMARKETのデータに基づき選定された、真贋判定済みの公式K-POPフォトカード（トレカ）を専門に取り扱っています。
購入方法に特徴はありますか？
「ラッキードロー」と呼ばれる専用自販機を通じて、ランダムでトレカを購入する体験型スタイルを採用しています。
店舗はどこにありますか？
K Village 韓国語 渋谷駅前校内（東京都渋谷区）に設置されます。
なぜK Villageがこの事業を開始したのですか？
韓国語学習にとどまらず、K-POPなどの韓国文化をより身近に楽しめる機会を日本国内で提供するためです。