Korean Lifestyle Shop "NICE WEATHER" to Open Shinsaibashi Store on May 22nd (Friday). Five Types of Collaboration T-shirts with Virtual Artist "Kizuna AI" Also to Be Released Simultaneously.

UNITED ARROWS Ltd. (CEO: Yoshinori Matsuzaki, Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) will open a new "NICE WEATHER" lifestyle select shop, originating from Korea, in Shinsaibashi on Friday, May 22, 2026. To commemorate the opening, five types of limited-edition collaboration T-shirts with "Kizuna AI" will also be released. This is a cross-country and cross-genre collaboration project between the Korean lifestyle shop "NICE WEATHER" and the Japanese virtual artist "Kizuna AI".

■ About "NICE WEATHER Shinsaibashi Store"
Launches a series featuring vintage T-shirts

The Shinsaibashi store will be the fifth store in Japan and the second in the Kansai area, following the Hankyu Umeda Main Store. It will offer a full lineup of wear such as T-shirts and sweatshirts, bags, caps, and cosmetics, along with a convenience store-like counter where customers can easily pick up general goods and confectionery, creating a space where visitors can experience the unique world of "NICE WEATHER".

Furthermore, coinciding with the Shinsaibashi store opening, a series featuring vintage items will be launched. This lineup incorporates graphics created by "NICE WEATHER" overprinted on vintage T-shirts, blending the background and atmosphere of individual archival items with the world view of "NICE WEATHER". These items will be available at all stores starting from Friday, May 22, the opening day of the Shinsaibashi store.

■ Shinsaibashi Store Opening Commemoration: About "Kizuna AI" Collaboration Items

Since its birth as the world's first virtual YouTuber, "Kizuna AI" has spread Japanese digital culture to the world. Currently, she continues her activities beyond the boundaries of virtual and real, focusing on music and visual expression.

To commemorate the opening at Shinsaibashi PARCO, a hub for culture and fashion, "NICE WEATHER" with Korean roots and "Kizuna AI" from Japan have realized fashion expression across countries and genres. For this project, a total of five types of T-shirts will be developed, featuring graphics reconstructed from the perspective of "NICE WEATHER" and two external creators, based on "Kizuna AI"'s icons and worldview. These items will be available for pre-order on the official EC site starting from Saturday, May 2nd, and will be released simultaneously at all stores with the opening of the Shinsaibashi store on Friday, May 22nd.

■ Overview of the Five Types of T-shirts

All T-shirts are priced at 7,920 yen (tax included).

・T-shirts designed by illustrator and artist Momoe (2 types)
*Back design is the same.
Momoe, known for her expressions that transcend the boundaries of two-dimensional and three-dimensional, illustration and art, starting from character illustrations, has uniquely depicted "Kizuna AI" and incorporated the cultural sensibility unique to "NICE WEATHER".

・T-shirts designed by artist and illustrator Face Oka (2 types)
Face Oka is known for his expressions that conceal a quiet sense of unease behind humor, using face icons composed only of eyes and mouth. The designs intentionally hide expressions while using iconic symbols that are immediately recognizable to those familiar with "Kizuna AI".

・"NICE WEATHER" original design T-shirt (1 type)
One original "NICE WEATHER" design combining Kizuna AI's iconic heart and the "NICE" logo.

■ Overview of "NICE WEATHER Shinsaibashi Store"

Opening date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Address: Shinsaibashi PARCO 4F, 1-8-3 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
"NICE WEATHER Shinsaibashi Store" store image

Novelty:
Customers who spend 5,500 yen (tax included) or more will receive a "NICE WEATHER" eco-bag. The color is pink, reminiscent of "Kizuna AI".

■ "NICE WEATHER" 2026 Summer Collection (Partial)

・T-shirt
Price: 7,920 yen

・T-shirt
Price: 8,910 yen

・Shirt
Price: 12,980 yen

・Camisole
Price: 5,940 yen

・Throwket
Price: 8,800 yen

*All prices include tax.
*Product designs, specifications, prices, availability, etc., may change without prior notice.

■ Kizuna AI (Ki