Shinkansen Akabeko Painting Experience to be Held at JR Fukushima Station!
A 'Shinkansen Akabeko Painting Experience' will be held at JR Fukushima Station in April and May 2026.
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JR East Tohoku Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Representative Director: Toshinori Mima) will jointly hold a 'Shinkansen Akabeko Painting Experience' with Akabeko Land in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, at the Power City Pivot, West Exit of JR Fukushima Station. This event will be held on weekends from April to May 2026, and on Children's Day, May 5th. In conjunction with the 'Fukushima Destination Campaign' starting in April, we hope that visitors to Fukushima will experience the charm of Fukushima through the painting experience of Akabeko, a traditional craft of Fukushima Prefecture.
Participation in this workshop requires advance registration via JRE MALL Ticket 'Tohoku MONO WEB SHOP'. We sincerely look forward to your participation.
1. Workshop Overview
Dates: Weekends in April and May 2026, May 5th (Children's Day)
Session Times: 4 sessions per day, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes per session *Capacity: 20 people per session
1st Session: 10:00-11:30 2nd Session: 11:30-13:00 3rd Session: 13:00-14:30 4th Session: 14:30-16:00
Location: Power City Pivot, West Exit of JR Fukushima Station
What to bring: Nothing (brushes and paints will be provided by the organizer)
※Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting paint on.
※Dates may be subject to change.
<Painting Process>
① Paint the Shinkansen colors on the Akabeko's face and body in that order.
② Paint the sides of the neck.
③ Draw the eyes and nose.
④ Draw the train car patterns on the body.
〇You can take your painted Akabeko home on the same day!
<Notes>
※As paint will be used, it may not come off if it gets on clothing.
※The duration is an estimate.
2. How to Purchase JRE MALL Tickets
Ticket Purchase Page: https://event.jreast.co.jp/activity/detail/a060/a060-26akabeko-fukushima
Ticket Sales Start Date: March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) from 16:00
Purchase Deadline: 2 days before each weekend event at 23:59 (For Children's Day on May 5th, the deadline is April 30th)
Ticket Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
※Please check the event schedule in the image above for ticket purchase details.
※Please read the notes on the purchase page carefully before participating.
※Cancellation fees will apply from 3 days before the workshop.
※Cancellations due to customer convenience can be made from the 'My Page' purchase history.
※For cancellations due to customer convenience on the day of the event, procedures can be completed from 'My Page' before the workshop start time.
3. About Akabeko Land
Akabeko Land is a tourist facility where you can 'see, learn, and enjoy' Akabeko, with two locations in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture: the Iimoriyama store and the Nanukamachi store. It allows visitors to review the origins and history of Akabeko for a deeper understanding, and also incorporates the traditional character of Akabeko into new designs, exploring ways to engage with it in modern life.
※All images are for illustrative purposes only.
FAQ
When will the Shinkansen Akabeko Painting Experience be held?
It will be held on weekends from April to May 2026, and on May 5th (Children's Day).
What is the participation fee?
The ticket price is 2,000 yen (tax included).
What should I bring?
No special items are required. Brushes and paints will be provided by the organizer. However, please wear clothes that you don't mind getting paint on.
Can I take the painted Akabeko home?
Yes, you can take your painted Akabeko home on the same day.
How can I purchase tickets?
Advance registration will be conducted via JRE MALL Ticket 'Tohoku MONO WEB SHOP'. Sales will begin on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) at 16:00.