'San-X Universe x Tokyo Tower Waku Waku Shiba Sanpo': Exclusive Collaboration Goods Pre-sale Starts May 2nd

San-X Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the opening of the 'San-X Universe Pop-up Store' in conjunction with the experiential event 'San-X Universe x Tokyo Tower Waku Waku Shiba Sanpo,' where San-X characters will gather at Tokyo Tower.

The 'San-X Universe Pop-up Store' will sell approximately 260 items from the San-X Universe, including popular characters such as 'Rilakkuma' and 'Sumikko Gurashi.' The store will feature about 44 exclusive goods specially drawn for the Tokyo Tower collaboration, 13 of which will be pre-released on May 2nd (Sat). Additionally, we are announcing information about food trucks where you can enjoy a picnic atmosphere with San-X Universe characters, and details about the story-based treasure hunt event 'San-X Universe: Ricopine and the Sparkling Mystery Tour!' covering a 2km course with a 150m elevation difference around Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park.

### New Event Content

1. **San-X Universe Pop-up Store** Featuring exclusive original collaboration products. Approximately 260 items are planned, including 44 event-exclusive goods such as acrylic keychains, mugs, tote bags, and pin badges featuring the special collaboration visual. Due to high demand, a limited number of original aprons worn by staff at pre-announcement events will also be sold. Experiential content like capsule toys and Rilakkuma meet-and-greets (on select days) are also planned. Customers spending over 3,000 yen (first 1,000 people) will receive one of four original pin badges. - Location: Tokyo Tower Foot Town 3F Gallery - Dates: May 2, 2026 (Sat) – June 25, 2026 (Thu) - Hours: 11:00 – 19:00 - Release Schedule: - Batch 1: May 2 (Sat) – Approx. 13 items - Batch 2: May 31 (Sun) – Approx. 31 additional items

2. **Character-themed Food Trucks** Offering original 'Tomato Food' and more. Enjoy a picnic feel at Tokyo Tower with San-X Universe characters. - Location: Tokyo Tower 1F Front Entrance Event Space - Dates: 11 select days in May and June (weekends starting May 16) - Hours: 11:00 – 19:00

3. **Treasure Hunt Event: 'Ricopine and the Sparkling Mystery Tour!'** Produced by TakaRush, pioneers of treasure hunts. A story-driven mission to find the 'meeting place' of the San-X characters using Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park as the stage. Solve the mystery to receive an original clear file. - Location: Tokyo Tower Main Deck & Shiba Park Area - Dates: May 2, 2026 (Sat) – June 25, 2026 (Thu) - Hours: 10:00 – 19:00