Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store to Hold "Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair" During Summer Vacation!

Tokyu Department Store Co., Ltd. will hold the "Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair" at Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store from Thursday, July 23 to Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

This is the fourth "Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair." This year, 12 bus companies and bureaus will gather. (First-time participant: Kanto Bus) The event will feature a diverse lineup of products, including bus and character goods from each company, the popular sale of used parts, and live demonstrations of "hand-painted miniature signs" by a sign craftsman. In addition to popular hands-on activities for children, new this year is the Yokohama City Transportation Bureau's "Let's Ride the Bayside Blue Mini Bus" and other fun content. Joining the character appearance corner, which has been popular in previous years with "Notte-chan (Tokyu Bus)" and "Ange (Seibu Bus)," will be "Kanaminn (Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu)" for the first time.

Furthermore, new outdoor events include bus tours organized by each company. A total of 5 companies and bureaus will aim for the final destination, the 3rd-floor event hall of Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store (Bus Goods Fair venue), via their own unique routes.

During the event, the first 150 customers who spend 5,500 yen (tax included) or more at the venue will receive a Dalloyau macaron set (Notte-chan original design). (Used parts are not eligible).

The preparation for the event and workshop instruction, as well as customer service, will be handled by "Team Enchika," formed by members who graduated from special needs schools in Kanagawa and Tokyo prefectures. Staff from "Tokyu Will" will also participate as workshop instructors, working together to liven up the event.

[Event Overview]

Event Name: Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair

Location: Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store, 3rd Floor Event Hall (1-7 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

Participating Bus Companies: Enoden Bus, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu, Keio Bus, Keikyu Bus, Kanto Bus, JR Tokai Bus, JR Bus Kanto, Seibu Bus, Sotetsu Bus, Tokyu Bus, Hato Bus, Yokohama City Transportation Bureau/Yokohama City Transportation Bureau Cooperation Association (in Japanese syllabary order)

[New Event] Bus Tours by Each Company

A total of 5 companies and bureaus will aim for the 3rd-floor Bus Goods Fair venue at Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store, the final destination, via their own unique routes. Tour participants will receive an "Original Mini Pennant (not for sale)" as a tour commemorative gift at the Bus Goods Fair venue. Please check each bus company's website for details.

[Schedule]

Saturday, July 25: JR Tokai Bus Bus Tour "Two Brother Swallows Perform Together!! @ Tsukuba Circuit"

*Applications have been accepted since Friday, June 26, on the "Inquiries/Applications" page of the JR Tokai Bus website for the Tsubame Tour (first-come, first-served basis, closes when capacity is reached).

Sunday, July 26: Bus Tour by 4 Companies/Bureaus (Tokyu Bus, Seibu Bus, Yokohama City Transportation Bureau, Sotetsu Bus) "Bus Lovers Love It! 4 Companies/Bureaus Dream Collaboration Tour ~Going by Bus! Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair~"

*Applications have been accepted since Wednesday, July 1, on the "Seibu Green Tour" page of the Seibu Bus website (first-come, first-served basis, closes when capacity is reached).

[New Event] "Let's Ride the Bayside Blue Mini Bus"

You can drive a mini-sized version of Bayside Blue (battery-powered car for children).

Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Tama Plaza Store, 1st Floor Center Court

Capacity: 30 people per session, approximately 3 minutes per person (including boarding and alighting)

*Numbered tickets will be distributed from 10:00 AM in the 1st Floor Center Court.

[BAYSIDE BLUE Overview]

"BAYSIDE BLUE," which has been popular with customers since its launch in 2020, runs on a route from Yokohama Station East Exit, passing by Yamashita Park, Chinatown, and the Red Brick Warehouse. It features a distinctive body, approximately 18 meters long, with a seating capacity of 113 people.

Bus Goods on Sale

"Tokyu Bus" Notte-chan Keychain (New Release)

330 yen per item

Notte-chan, who has become a daruma for traffic safety, is now available as a rubber keychain. It has a great feel and is recommended as an accent for your bag.

<Kotogame> x "Tokyu Bus" Notte-chan Chanko (Made-to-Order) [Delivery Only] 1 set (serves 3-4) 8,640 yen

A collaboration project between "Rikishi Ryori <Kotogame>," the restaurant of former ozeki Kotogame, and Tokyu Bus. This is a special chanko with added pork and Notte-chan fried tofu. In addition to their signature "salt chanko," they also offer "curry flavor" and "soy sauce flavor." Includes "Notte-chan Sumo Keychain" and "Notte-chan Chanko Seal."

Order Period: Thursday, July 23 - Tuesday, July 28

Reception Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM daily *Last day until 4:30 PM

*Separate shipping fees apply.

*Delivery may take up to 1 month.

D-CAN Hand-painted Miniature Sign Live Sale

Sign craftsman Mr. Kanazawa will visit and conduct live sales of charming Showa retro-style signs, unique to hand-painting.

Period: Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26

Reception Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily *Last day until 6:00 PM

"Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair" Events

Stop Button, Door Open/Close Switch (Switch Operation/Sound Only) Experience

You can enjoy pressing the stop button and operating the door open/close switch.

Photo Booth (Children's Uniforms Provided)

You can take photos with Tokyu Bus's "face-in-hole" panel and Yokohama City Transportation Bureau's "Mini Bus." Hats and uniforms for children will be provided.

Character Appearances

Tokyu Bus's "Notte-chan," Seibu Bus's "Ange," and Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu's "Kanaminn" will appear at the venue.

Period: Saturday, July 25 ("Notte-chan" & "Ange"), Sunday, July 26 ("Notte-chan" & "Kanaminn") *1:00 PM and 3:00 PM daily (approx. 15 minutes each)

▲ Tokyu Bus "Notte-chan" ▲ Seibu Bus "Ange" ▲ Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu "Kanaminn"

Bus Fishing

Catch a bus and exchange it for a prize.

Period: Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Participation Fee: 300 yen

*Ends when prizes run out.

Color and Create Original Goods

You can create original goods by coloring balloons and acrylic stands.

Period: Thursday, July 23 - Tuesday, July 28

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM daily *Last day until 4:00 PM

Participation Fee: Balloons 330 yen, Acrylic Stands 550 yen

Capacity: Balloons First 30 people each day, Acrylic Stands First 5 people each day.

Create Your Own Unique Button Badge

You can create button badges using Notte-chan coloring pages and bus stop sign illustrations.

Period: Friday, July 24 - Monday, July 27

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM daily

Participation Fee: 330 yen

Capacity: First 50 people each day.

Notte-chan Stamp Rally

Those who collect three Notte-chan stamps placed within the store can participate in a "grab-a-bag of sweets."

[Stamp Card Distribution]

Period: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily *Last day until 3:00 PM

Location: Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store, 3rd Floor Event Hall "Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair" Venue, Cashier Counter

Capacity: First 150 people each day *One per person.

[Participation Prize] Grab-a-bag of sweets

Period: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily *Last day until 4:00 PM

Location: Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store, 3rd Floor Event Hall "Tama Plaza Origin Bus Goods Fair" Venue, Cashier Counter

What is "Tokyu Will"?

Tokyu Will is a special subsidiary of Tokyu Corporation, established in 2004. It creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities who wish to work and supports their independence as members of society. They are responsible for cleaning business facilities within the Tokyu Group, linen supply, business card creation, and administrative support tasks. For this event, they will assist with the "Create Your Own Unique Button Badge" activity.

What is "Team Enchika"?

Launched in April 2013, "Team Enchika" is composed of members who have graduated from special needs schools in Kanagawa and Tokyo prefectures. They perform various light tasks and support duties for Tokyu Department Store as "unsung heroes." For this event, they will participate in pre-event preparations, venue operations, and customer service to help make the event a success.

Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store

Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store, which opened in 1982, has grown alongside the town of Tama Plaza. Spanning from the basement to the 5th floor, it covers approximately 32,500 square meters and comprises about 280 shops. With the concept of "Effortless Third Place," it functions as a department store like a third place that blends into daily life, proposing a "mindful lifestyle" unique to Tama Plaza.

▲ Tokyu Department Store Tama Plaza Store