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"Nijigen no Mori" Makes its Niigata Debut! Pop-up Store at "Gata Fes vol.16" to Feature "Dragon Quest Island" Original Goods & Lottery

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Published May 20, 2026 8:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:01 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Awaji Island's anime park, "Nijigen no Mori," will open its first-ever pop-up store in Niigata at the Gata Fes vol.16 event.
The store will feature exclusive merchandise from its popular "Dragon Quest Island" attraction and a special "Fukubiki" lottery game.
Awaji Island's anime park, Nijigen no Mori, will open its first-ever pop-up store in Niigata at the Gata Fes vol.16 event, selling exclusive merchandise from its popular "Dragon Quest Island" attraction.

Awaji Island's anime park, "Nijigen no Mori," will open its first-ever pop-up store in Niigata at the Gata Fes vol.16 event. The store will feature exclusive merchandise from its popular "Dragon Quest Island" attraction and a special "Fukubiki" lottery game.

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Published: May 20, 2026

The Awaji Island anime park "Nijigen no Mori" has announced it will open a pop-up store at "Gata Fes vol.16," one of the largest manga and anime festivals in the Hokuriku region, held in Niigata City. Located in the Furumachi 5-bancho Shopping Street Arcade, the store will sell original merchandise from the park's popular "Dragon Quest Island" attraction and offer the "Dragon Quest Fukubiki Special" lottery. This marks the park's first venture into Niigata, providing a rare opportunity for fans in the region to purchase exclusive goods. The event will take place on May 23rd and 24th, 2026.

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Announced　May 20, 2026 8:30 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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What is this announcement about?

The anime park Nijigen no Mori is opening a pop-up store at the Gata Fes vol.16 manga and anime festival in Niigata.

When and where will the pop-up store be open?

It will be open on May 23rd and 24th, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00, within the Furumachi 5-bancho Shopping Street Arcade in Niigata City.

What will be available at the store?

The store will sell original merchandise from the "Dragon Quest Island" attraction and a lottery product called "Dragon Quest Fukubiki Special ~Great Demon Lord Zoma and the Island of Beginnings! Edition~".

What is Nijigen no Mori?

It is a large anime park in Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park, featuring attractions based on popular franchises like Dragon Quest, Godzilla, Naruto, and Crayon Shin-chan.

What is Gata Fes?

Gata Fes is one of the largest manga and anime festivals in the Hokuriku region, held annually in Niigata City to celebrate the city's contribution to the industry.

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