[Osaka Takashimaya] "Kugatsu Hachinichi," a store in Mr. Kuroda's hometown of Sakai, appears to commemorate Kobukuro's 25th anniversary! "Kugatsu Hachinichi POP UP STORE"
Osaka Takashimaya will host a pop-up store for "Kugatsu Hachinichi," a brand initiated by Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, from May 20th. The store will offer limited-edition items like T-shirts and original watches, and an in-store event with Mr. Kuroda himself is planned. This project commemorates Kobukuro's 25th anniversary and is a gesture of gratitude to his hometown, Sakai, marking its first appearance at the Osaka store.
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Osaka Takashimaya will hold the "Kugatsu Hachinichi POP UP STORE" for seven days from Wednesday, May 20th to Tuesday, May 26th. In conjunction with the Osaka store's "Men's Weeks" promotion starting Wednesday, May 13th, new models will be unveiled, including T-shirts, bandanas, multi-cases, key holders, tote bags, flight tags, and turquoise earrings (lottery sale) made from items personally owned by Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, the store owner. Additionally, pre-orders will be taken for original watches (5 colors, 100 units each) specially produced for this event.
Furthermore, an in-store event with Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, the store owner himself, is planned during the period, offering a special time for all fans.
This event was previously held at Takashimaya Sakai Store (closed in January 2026) in 2025, and this will be its first time at the Osaka store.
[What is Kugatsu Hachinichi?]
"Kugatsu Hachinichi" is a project launched by Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, a native of Sakai, to commemorate Kobukuro's 25th anniversary. With a desire to express gratitude for 25 years of support and to give back to his hometown of Sakai, the store is located in the Sakai Higashi Ginza-dori Shopping Street, primarily offering yakiniku sandwiches. Original goods such as T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and caps are also sold in the store. Although initially launched as a one-year limited project, it has continued to operate due to strong local demand, as the many fan visits brought vibrancy to the shopping street.
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[Event Original Watch]
Watches produced for this event (5 colors, 100 units each) *Price to be announced at the event as it is undecided. *Pre-orders will be taken.
[In-store Event] Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, store owner
■ May 22nd (Fri) - 24th (Sun), 2-5 PM each day (reservations prioritized)
■ Reservations will be accepted from 5 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, on the Osaka Takashimaya website.
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Mr. Kuroda's beloved classic motorcycle planned to be exhibited at the venue.
*The title, period, content, etc., may be partially changed or canceled.
*Please note that items are limited in quantity and may sell out.
Furthermore, an in-store event with Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, the store owner himself, is planned during the period, offering a special time for all fans.
This event was previously held at Takashimaya Sakai Store (closed in January 2026) in 2025, and this will be its first time at the Osaka store.
[What is Kugatsu Hachinichi?]
"Kugatsu Hachinichi" is a project launched by Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, a native of Sakai, to commemorate Kobukuro's 25th anniversary. With a desire to express gratitude for 25 years of support and to give back to his hometown of Sakai, the store is located in the Sakai Higashi Ginza-dori Shopping Street, primarily offering yakiniku sandwiches. Original goods such as T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and caps are also sold in the store. Although initially launched as a one-year limited project, it has continued to operate due to strong local demand, as the many fan visits brought vibrancy to the shopping street.
See details
[Event Original Watch]
Watches produced for this event (5 colors, 100 units each) *Price to be announced at the event as it is undecided. *Pre-orders will be taken.
[In-store Event] Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, store owner
■ May 22nd (Fri) - 24th (Sun), 2-5 PM each day (reservations prioritized)
■ Reservations will be accepted from 5 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, on the Osaka Takashimaya website.
See details
Mr. Kuroda's beloved classic motorcycle planned to be exhibited at the venue.
*The title, period, content, etc., may be partially changed or canceled.
*Please note that items are limited in quantity and may sell out.