Pompompurin x Bonobono Pop-Up Shop to Open in Tokyo Station

25.August.2018 | SPOT

Star of the ongoing hit anime series Bonobono and popular Sanrio character Pompompurin are joining hands in a new themed pop-up shop that will open in Tokyo Station from September 5 to November 26.

Both characters are dressed up as stationmasters for the main visual. You can get your hands on exclusive merchandise at the pop-up shop with this image on them!

 

Pompompurin
Pompompurin is a male golden retriever pup whose trademark is his brown hat. He’s an easy-going dog who hates staying indoors.

 

Bonobono
Bonobono is a hugely popular manga series in Japan by Mikio Igarashimi which was first serialized in 1986 and has gone on to sell over 9 million copies. An anime adaptation began airing in April 2016. It follows Bono Bono, a baby sea otter who shows an interest in strange and mysterious things. The characters in the series are cute, laid-back and show the real way to enjoy life.

 

Don’t miss this special shop if you’re passing through Tokyo Station from next month!

 

■Information
Pompompurin x Bono Bono Pop-Up Shop
Running: September 5, 2018 – November 26, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:00am-11:00pm
Location: B1F Tokyo Station Ichibangai, North Area
Website: http://www.tokyoeki-1bangai.co.jp

 

©CMIKIO IGARASHI/TAKE SHOBO・FUJI TELEVISION・EIKEN
©1996, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD.TOKYO, JAPAN

 

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