Perfect for Summer Vacation! 'Touchable, Educational, Fun Insect Exhibition' - '2nd Summer Vacation! Fureai Insect Land' July 29 (Wed) - August 17 (Mon) at Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi
Me-tele and Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi will host the '2nd Summer Vacation! Fureai Insect Land' from July 29, 2026. This hands-on exhibition, where visitors can interact with beetles and stag beetles, aims to attract families with children and provide a learning opportunity during the summer break.
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Me-tele (Nagoya Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd.) will hold the "2nd Summer Vacation! Fureai Insect Land," a "touchable, educational, and fun insect exhibition," at Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi.
Come and meet rare beetles and stag beetles from around the world! It's a chance to encounter unique insects from across the globe! We will exhibit approximately 24 types of beetles and stag beetles.
In the first half (7/29-8/10), you can enjoy close-up observation and interaction in the "Fureai Beetle Dome," where about 200 beetles roam freely. In the second half (8/11-8/17), the "Fureai! Stag Beetle Dome" will feature about 100 impressive large stag beetles. Additionally, a "Hercules Beetle Interaction Corner" will be available where you can play with the coveted Hercules beetle! (*Separate participation fee required) *The types and numbers of insects may change depending on the situation.
The event also offers surprising and discovery-filled experiences, such as "scorpions that glow in the dark," "find the stick insect!," and "a beetle that smells like peaches."
At the sales corner, we offer a wide variety of products, including live insects, insect breeding kits for beginners, specimens, stuffed animals, and original insect goods.
For those who are not fond of live insects or for children, we will also hold workshops perfect for summer vacation research projects.
*The sales and workshop corner areas are free to enter. Participation fees apply.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
[Event Overview]
■ Event Name: 2nd Summer Vacation! Fureai Insect Land
■ Dates: July 29 (Wed) - August 17 (Mon), 2026 (20 days)
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM [Until 4:00 PM on the final day] *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
■ Venue: Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi, 8th Floor Event Hall (14-14 Hoshigaoka-motomachi, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8661)
■ Admission Fee:
At-the-door: Adult (Junior high school student and above): ¥1,000 / Child (3 years old to 6th grade): ¥700
Advance: Adult (Junior high school student and above): ¥800 / Child (3 years old to 6th grade): ¥600
*Children under 3 are free (must be accompanied by a guardian).
*Visitors with a disability certificate can enter at half the at-the-door price (proof required / applicable to the person and up to two caregivers). Please purchase tickets at the venue window.
*Same-day re-entry is permitted.
*Some of the insects available for interaction are scheduled to change between the first half (7/29-8/10) and the second half (8/11-8/17) of the event.
*Advance tickets are on sale until July 28 (Tue).
■ Sale Date: May 16 (Sat) from 10:00 AM
Advance tickets go on sale at the Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi 5th floor children's clothing counter and various ticket agencies!
■ Organizer: Summer Vacation! Fureai Insect Land Executive Committee
■ Co-organizer: Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi
■ Support: Nagoya City Board of Education, Nagakute City Board of Education, Owariasahi City Board of Education, Aichi Private Kindergarten Federation, Aichi Private Nursery Federation
■ Cooperation: Insect Shop Colors
■ Inquiries: Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi (052-783-1111)
■ HP: https://www.nagoyatv.com/event/entry-47625.html
Come and meet rare beetles and stag beetles from around the world! It's a chance to encounter unique insects from across the globe! We will exhibit approximately 24 types of beetles and stag beetles.
In the first half (7/29-8/10), you can enjoy close-up observation and interaction in the "Fureai Beetle Dome," where about 200 beetles roam freely. In the second half (8/11-8/17), the "Fureai! Stag Beetle Dome" will feature about 100 impressive large stag beetles. Additionally, a "Hercules Beetle Interaction Corner" will be available where you can play with the coveted Hercules beetle! (*Separate participation fee required) *The types and numbers of insects may change depending on the situation.
The event also offers surprising and discovery-filled experiences, such as "scorpions that glow in the dark," "find the stick insect!," and "a beetle that smells like peaches."
At the sales corner, we offer a wide variety of products, including live insects, insect breeding kits for beginners, specimens, stuffed animals, and original insect goods.
For those who are not fond of live insects or for children, we will also hold workshops perfect for summer vacation research projects.
*The sales and workshop corner areas are free to enter. Participation fees apply.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
[Event Overview]
■ Event Name: 2nd Summer Vacation! Fureai Insect Land
■ Dates: July 29 (Wed) - August 17 (Mon), 2026 (20 days)
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM [Until 4:00 PM on the final day] *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
■ Venue: Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi, 8th Floor Event Hall (14-14 Hoshigaoka-motomachi, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8661)
■ Admission Fee:
At-the-door: Adult (Junior high school student and above): ¥1,000 / Child (3 years old to 6th grade): ¥700
Advance: Adult (Junior high school student and above): ¥800 / Child (3 years old to 6th grade): ¥600
*Children under 3 are free (must be accompanied by a guardian).
*Visitors with a disability certificate can enter at half the at-the-door price (proof required / applicable to the person and up to two caregivers). Please purchase tickets at the venue window.
*Same-day re-entry is permitted.
*Some of the insects available for interaction are scheduled to change between the first half (7/29-8/10) and the second half (8/11-8/17) of the event.
*Advance tickets are on sale until July 28 (Tue).
■ Sale Date: May 16 (Sat) from 10:00 AM
Advance tickets go on sale at the Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi 5th floor children's clothing counter and various ticket agencies!
■ Organizer: Summer Vacation! Fureai Insect Land Executive Committee
■ Co-organizer: Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi
■ Support: Nagoya City Board of Education, Nagakute City Board of Education, Owariasahi City Board of Education, Aichi Private Kindergarten Federation, Aichi Private Nursery Federation
■ Cooperation: Insect Shop Colors
■ Inquiries: Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi (052-783-1111)
■ HP: https://www.nagoyatv.com/event/entry-47625.html