Cardcaptor Sakura made its debut on Japanese television on April 7, 1998. To celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary, a number of exciting events are underway!
CLAMP’s Cardcaptor Sakura manga series was serialized in the monthly manga magazine Nakayoshi from June 1996 until August 2000 and remains a massive hit to this day.
The series celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2016 with the announcement of a new anime series, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc, which aired in 2018. The manga has sold over 19 million copies worldwide and its popularity has spread around the world to fans of all ages.
Sanrio Collaboration Capsule Toys – Minifigure Series 2 / Cardcaptor Sakura 25th Anniversary Lunch Mat
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the anime’s original broadcast, a series of new goods, collaboration cafes, and events are planned for 2022. Those who grew up with the show should be sure to grab some cute items perfect for adults!
Collaboration Room
A collaboration room inspired by Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc will also be available to book soon! Aside from Sakura, Kero, Syaoran, and Tomoyo voice lines that will play in the room, guests can also enjoy a full dinner course using concepts and designs from the Cardcaptor Sakura world.
Those who stay at the hotel will also receive a number of special take-home goods featuring illustrations drawn exclusively for the collaboration. Other original goods will also be available for purchase through the room’s catalog and on the official website.
Collaboration Cafe
The Cardcaptor Sakura collaboration cafe that ran until February 6, 2022 at Shibuya PARCO in Tokyo will also head to Nagoya and Osaka! Don’t miss the special menu and exclusive goods.
Information
Cardcaptor Sakura Anime Series 25th Anniversary Project
Collaboration Cafe
Nagoya Venue
Running until April 25, 2022
Address: Nagoya PARCO West Building 8F ‘THE GUEST Cafe & Diner’
Official Site: http://the-guest.com/ccsakuracafe_nagoya/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/cc_parco
Shinsaibashi Venue
Running until May 15, 2022
Address: Shinsaibashi PARCO 6F ‘THE GUEST Cafe & Diner’
Official Site: http://the-guest.com/ccsakuracafe_osaka/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/theguestosaka
Collaboration Room:https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/hotel/produce.html
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Sanrio Inspired Touken Ranbu Collaboration Cafes to Open in Shibuya and Nagoya PARCO
08.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT
Touken Ranbu has become a worldwide phenomenon over the past decade. The handsome characters are a hit with female fans, and now, PARCO is teaming up with Sanrio to reimagine everyone’s favorite swords-turned-dudes into chibi, pastel versions of themselves. Fans can enjoy seeing the kawaii form of their favorite characters at a special collaboration cafe coming to Shibuya and Nagoya soon.
Lineup at a Glance
Menu
Kogitsunemaru’s Lunch Plate for Kids
Oodenta Mitsuyo and Sohayanotsurugi’s Mini Burger Plate
Izuminokami Kanesada and Horikawa Kunihiro’s Berry Pancakes
Konnosuke’s Fruit Parfait
Goods
Acrylic Pick A (20 varieties): ¥440 each
Acrylic Pick B (20 varieties): ¥440 each
Acrylic Magnet Round 2, Set A (Random, 20 varieties): ¥550 each
Acrylic Magnet Round 2, Set B (Random, 20 varieties): ¥550 each
The cafe will offer an original menu inspired by the characters from the free-to-play video game and anime series. A shop attached to the collaboration cafe will also be selling original merchandise, so fans won’t want to miss stocking up.
Information
Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu Cafe #2
Tokyo
Venue: Shibuya TOKYO PARADE Goods & Cafe (Shibuya PARCO 6F)
Running: May 21 – July 11, 2022
Official Site: https://cafe.parco.jp/parade/Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOKYO_PARADE_
Aichi
Venue: Nagoya THE GUEST Cafe & Diner (Nagoya PARCO West Building 8F)
Running: June 10 – July 19, 2022Official Site: http://www.parco.co.jp
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Mickey Mouse Merchandise Appears at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka
Mickey Mouse is beloved by people all over the world. To liven up the Golden Week holiday, Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka is showing off the ‘Mickey Mouse Osaka Collection’ for a limited time, This collection, available until May 8, is the first Disney collection featured at Shinsaibashi PARCO.
A number of Mickey Mouse-inspired products created by numerous designers will be featured, all of which already have shops in Shinsaibashi PARCO. A Mickey Mouse Collection pop-up shop is also open for a limited time at THE WINDOW SHINSAIBASHI on the first floor.©Disney
©Disney Artwork by Yoshirotten
©Disney Designed by Javier Calleja
©Disney Designed by Keiichi Tanaami
©Disney Designed by Tetsuya Nakamura
Visitors can also enjoy the ‘Mickey Mouse Now and Future’ exhibition at the PARCO GALLERY on the 14th floor. The exhibition is a collaborative art project by artists from around the world who love Mickey! Curated by Shibuya’s contemporary art gallery NANZUKA, fans won’t want to miss this unique collection of art.
Information
Mickey Mouse Osaka Collection
Running: April 22 – May 8, 2022
Location: 1F THE WINDOW SHINSAIBASHIMickey Mouse Now and Future
Running: April 23 – May 16, 2022
Location: 14F PARCO GALLERY
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Popular Tokyo Revengers Exhibition to Reopen for a Limited Time at Nagoya PARCO
28.April.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
The popular manga series Tokyo Revengers began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2017 and has sold over 50 million copies. The traveling Tokyo Revengers exhibition previously held in Tokyo and Osaka will now be coming to Nagoya PARCO from April 29 until May 22, 2022!
Sticker (6 varieties, random)
※Admission bonus will be available while supplies last.※Only those showing proof of paid admission will receive a sticker.
The name of the exhibition has been changed to Tokyo Revengers Exhibition Return to commemorate its reopening. Visitors will be able to stroll around the packed event space, which also includes rare original drawings by series author Ken Wakui.Why not stop by this popular exhibition to spend some time with your favorite characters?
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Tokyo Revengers Exhibition Return
Running: April 29 – May 22, 2022
Venue: Nagoya PARCO South Building 7F / Event Space
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Sneakers and Art Come Together at artrA Season 2 in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto
Street culture is ever-evolving, and sneakers play a big part in street fashion. Combining sneakers and art, the artrA project finished up its first 7-city tour last year, and is now ready to start Season 2!
Season 2 will also be sponsored by ASOBISYSTEM. The shoe store atmos, on a mission to promote Tokyo’s sneaker scene to the world, and the news app SmartNews are also contributing to the project as content partners to bring the event to Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto.
A total of 16 up-and-coming creators are participating in the exhibition. Illustrators, graphic designers, and painters will display their unique artwork based on the simple theme of one famous pair of sneakers. The original art will be sold and also transformed into artrA original merchandise. A sneaker lottery will be held, and 10 pairs of sneakers (100 pairs in total during the event) will be given away at the venues each day.
Participating Creators
an / Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/aooooo1995/
BEY / Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/beytaro_0912/
BANBU / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/banbu.daishi/
hitotsume / Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/hitotsume/
Jeremy Yamamura / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_yamamura/
KENTOO / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/k2rocker/
kousuke Shimizu / Artist, Art Director
https://www.instagram.com/kousuke_kou/
KRAP / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/krap_sae/
Morita Manabu by WOOD / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/wood_dw/
MOYA / Painter
https://www.instagram.com/moya_mk16/
SHIOTSU (Cartoon Mafia) / DJ, Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/djshiotsu/
tarou2 / Animator, Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/tarou2/
T.D BRUDER / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/t.d.bruder/
TM paint / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/tmpaint/
itui / Illustrator
https://twitter.com/it_ui
Shouko Nagamine / Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/sn___illust/Information
artrA -SEASON 2-
atmos KYOTO
Running: March 18 – March 21, 2022
Address: 420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
atmos Sendagaya
Running: March 25 – March 27, 2022
Address: 3-16-9 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
atmos Nagoya
Running: April 1 – April 3, 2022
Address: Nagoya PARCO West Building 1F (3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya)Official Site: https://www.atmos-tokyo.com
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Third Installment of Popular ‘cookpadLive Attack on Titan’ Collaboration to Open in Tokyo and Osaka
22.February.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT
CookpadTV is continuing to hold AniCook events, using anime and manga to make cooking more fun. A new collaboration with Attack on Titan is here, following two very successful tie-ups in the past. The cookpadLive Titan Festival Vol. 3 event will begin on March 17, 2022, and will be based on the theme of the character’s memories. A lottery for entry is now open, and guests can look forward to tons of exclusive items only on sale at each venue and online during the event period.
Food
That Day’s Determination…Carbonara Hamburger / That Day’s Vow…Genoa Chicken Fricassee/Unyielding Will…Risotto Rice Croquettes
Desserts
The Courage to Believe…Mont Blanc Roll/Qualities of a Leader…Brownie Parfait/That Day’s Sunset…Orange Cream Pancake
Drinks
Menu Order Bonus
Titan Festival Vol.3 Exclusive Goods
B-SIDE LABEL Collaboration Exclusive Goods
The event will take place in Omotesando in Tokyo and Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka. The collaboration menu expresses the character’s worldview during The Final Season, and the limited-edition merchandise will feature newly drawn illustrations of Eren and his friends as they march towards the series’ highly-anticipated end.
Along with newly-drawn illustrations, the collaboration project will also include goods made along with B-SIDE LABEL, a pop art group. Look forward to it!
©諫山創・講談社/「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会
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cookpadLive Titan Festival Vol. 3
Location:
cookpadLive cafe Omotesando
Address: Ao Building 3F (3-11-7 Kitaaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Running: March 17 – April 17, 2022
Hours: 11:00-21:00cookpadLivecafe Shinsaibashi
Address: Shinsaibashi PARCO 5F (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Running: March 17 – April 17, 2022
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ART SHINSAIBASHI Event to Display Over 300 Pieces of Contemporary Art
08.January.2022 | FASHION
ART SHINSAIBASHI, previously held twice in 2021, will return for its biggest showing ever from January 15 until January 22, 2022. 300 unique works of contemporary art will be on display, with some created by up-and-coming creators and others from seasoned masters of their craft. Three locations will house the art, with Space 14 at Shinsaibashi PARCO will serve as the main venue. Some of the most notable artists include Banksy, KAWS, and Jean-Michael Basquiat. Featured domestic artists include Hiroko Koshino and Youhei Sugita, the latter holding a live painting stream on January 15 and 16.
Main Venue (PARCO 14F Space 14)
‘Contemporary Art Collection’
Running: January 15 – January 22, 2022
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Admission until 30 minutes prior to closing / Closing at 16:00 on January 22)Youhei Sugita Live Painting Stream / January 15, 16 from 14:00-15:00
Selected Works on Display
URGE1 – KAWS
Flying Copper – Banksy
WORK#1790 – Koshino Hiroko
pith series yellow – Youhei Sugita
Anime Cel Art Collection
Pokemon
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Second Venue: Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building 8F Artglorieux
Nick Walker Contemporary Art Collection
Running: January 12 – January 18, 2022 / 10:00-20:00 (Closing at 16:00 on January 18)
VANDAL vs LOUVRE
Yukyo Yamamoto Solo Exhibition
Running: January 19 – January 25, 2022 / 10:00-20:00 (Closing at 16:00 on January 18)
Bit Coins on the Dollars第三会場 大丸心斎橋店本館1F 御堂筋側イベントスペース Third Venue: Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building 1F Event Space
Contemporary Art Pop-Up Store
Running: January 14 – January 25, 2022How Fun! – Takashi Murakami
Information
ART SHINSAIBASHI
Running: January 15 – January 22, 2022
Location: Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F Space 14
Work Details: https://www.daimaru.co.jp/shinsaibashi/art_shinsaibashi/
Live Painting Stream by Youhei Sugita
Date: January 15, 2022 at 14:00
Where to Watch: Daimaru Shinsaibashi Official Instagram Account (@daimarushinsaibashi)
*The completed works will be sold by lottery at the venue.
A lottery box will be set up at the venue, and winners will be contacted on or after January 17, 2022. -
Chiikawa & Hanshin Tigers Collaboration Goods on Sale at Shinsaibashi PARCO
A collaborative pop-up shop between the character Chiikawa and the Hanshin Tigers baseball team will open at Shinsaibashi PARCO for a limited time, from December 23, 2021 until January 5, 2022.
Goods
A5-size Sticker Sheet
Face Towel
Tote Bag
Pin & Acrylic Stand in Capsules (6 varieties)
Pin & Acrylic Stand in Capsules (6 varieties)
Baseball Cap
T-shirt
T-shirt
PARCO Online Store Limited Edition T-shirt
PARCO Online Store Limited Edition T-shirt
Restaurant Bonus Campaign
Holographic Sticker
Holographic Sticker
Holographic Sticker
Instagram Present Campaign: B2 Poster (Not for Sale)Limited-Time Items
Happy Chiikawa Bag 2022 (Year of the Tiger)
Purchase Bonus: A5-size Clear Folder (Soba)
Illustrations featured in this collection were drawn by original Chiikawa creator nagano, and these items will only be available at the pop-up store and the PARCO Online Store.
Information
Chiikawa Pop-up Store
Running: December 23, 2021 – January 5, 2022
Hours: 10:00-21:00
※Closing at 18:00 on December 31, 2021※Closed on January 1, 2022
※Opening at 9:30 on January 2, 2022
※Closing at 18:00 on January 5, 2022
Address: Shinsaibashi PARCO B1F Pop Up Space (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka)Admission: Free
PARCO ONLINE STORE
Running Until January 2, 2022 at 21:00
Restaurant Bonus Campaign
Running: December 23, 2021 – January 5, 2022
Exchange Hours: 11:00-21:00
Where to Exchange: B2F Special Site
Location: Restaurants inside Shinsaibashi PARCOInstagram Present Campaign
Application Period: December 23, 2021 – January 5, 2022 at 23:59
Items
Sales Period: January 2 – January 5, 2022
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Gundam World Contrast Touring Event Starts at Nagoya PARCO
03.December.2021 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
Nagoya PARCO will host the Gundam World Contrast event from December 24, 2021 until January 16, 2022. The event will feature a deep-dive of Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED from various perspectives and will show the contrasts between the two popular series. The event will then travel nationwide after finishing in Nagoya.
Plastic Model for Advanced Ticket Holders
Bonus: Gundam World Contrast Limited Design Special Promo Card
Story Wall
Special Photo Spot
Exhibition of Katsumi Kawaguchi’s Contrast Diorama
Conceptual Exhibitions
Limited-Edition Merchandise
Only at Gundam World Contrast
MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver 3.0 (Event Exclusive)
1/100 Aile Strike Gundam Ver.RM (Event Exclusive)
ENTRY GRADE 1/144 Strike Gundam (Event Presale)
Clear Folder (Set of 2, Gundam World Contrast Exclusive)
Pop Socket (Gundam World Contrast Exclusive)
Acrylic Stand (10 varieties, Gundam World Contrast Exclusive)
Choco Crunch (Gundam World Contrast Exclusive)
Mug (Gundam World Contrast Exclusive)
Visitors can enjoy the exhibition corner, which shows the history of both works including famous scenes and the emotional growth of the main characters. The merchandise corner will feature a number of goods only available at the event including Gunpla. Fans of the franchise shouldn’t miss this, as visitors will get a promo card to use for Bandai’s latest arcade card game Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base, scheduled to release in spring 2021.
©創通・サンライズ
Information
Gundam World Contrast in Nagoya
Running: December 24, 2021 – January 16, 2022
Address: Nagoya PARCO West Building 6F, PARCO Gallery (3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya)
Tickets: https://eplus.jp/gundamworld-contrast/
Details/Official Site: https://gundamworld-contrast.com
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Art Group Mirrorbowler to Hold Mindblowing Exhibition at Shinsaibashi PARCO
Mirrorbowler will hold their first large-scale indoor solo exhibition at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka from December 19, 2021, until February 13, 2022.
Along with some truly massive pieces of artwork, the artists behind the creations will also hold workshops and release limited-edition goods at the venue to commemorate the event. Mirrorbowler is known for their expert use of light and reflection, and have participated in creating artwork for outdoor events, fashion shows, and CD jackets in the past.
Past Works
Past Works
Beginner Origami Art (Star)
Intermediate Origami Art (Sphere)
Mockel
Space Plant
Original Merchandise
Mirrorbowler 2022 Calendar
Mirrorbowler Journey to the Stars Mirror
Mirror Ball Caricature Book
The theme for the exhibition is “to create something that does not exist anywhere, that has no proper name, that will never be the same twice, and that will never look the same to different people.”
Mirrorbowler’s work features light and shadow as central themes, and guests are invited to look beyond what is in front of their eyes to find something deeper and more hidden. This imagery will be blended with sounds, scents, and hidden items just asking to be found.
While there is no set route to experience the exhibition, the creators hope visitors will wander back in forth to see things from different angles. Tickets are available to preorder now, so don’t miss this memorable event!
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Mirrorbowler Journey to the Stars – PLANET OF MIRRORBOWLER by ELEMENTS
Running: December 19, 2021 – February 13, 2022
Location: Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F PARCO Event Hall
Details: http://mirrowbowler.elements-t.jp/
Official Site: http://www.parco.co.jp
Presale Tickets:
e+: https://eplus.jp/planetofmirrorbowler/
Available for direct purchase at FamiPort in FamilyMart stores.
Lawson Ticket: https://l-tike.com/mirrorbowler
Tickets can also be purchased from Loppi at Lawson or Ministop stores.
L Code: 59200 (For Admission from 12/19 – 1/16) / 59300 (For Admission from 1/17-2/13)
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Gyoza Festival 2021 Opens at Nagoya PARCO
Pan-fried dumplings, or gyoza, can be found all over Japan from fine restaurants to convenience stores. They’re cheap, easy to consume, and incredibly tasty. Those able to make it to Nagoya PARCO by December 26 can experience this year’s Gyoza Festival, bringing together some of the best examples of creative and mouthwatering gyoza in the country.
A number of participating restaurants within Nagoya PARCO have developed unique gyoza-centric menus, including Kimchi Gyoza from Yansando, Chicken Wing Gyoza with spicy tartar sauce from Kyoto Shijo Kuon, and Spicy Gyoza from ANDY CURRY, participating in the event for the first time. Yummy Hawaiian Barbeque is also offering nine new menu items only found at Nagoya PARCO, including Gyoza Pie.
Participating Shops
Yansando Ueno Honten
ANDY CURRY
Nagoya Chicken Noodle Shop
Longhu Patio
Kyoto Shijo Kuon
FUJIYAMA55 RAMEN STAND
Okuyama Yasuzou Himonoterasu
Yummy Hawaiian Barbeque
Information
Gyoza Festival 2021
Running: November 26 – December 26, 2021
Location: Nagoya PARCO West Building 7F
Official Site: http://www.parco.co.jp
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Cardcaptor Sakura and Sanrio Collaborate on New Collection
26.November.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
A new collection of goods featuring Sakura Kinomoto and popular Sanrio characters is here! The collection features everyone’s favorite magical girl combined with beloved characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi.
The Cardcaptor Sakura manga series was serialized from 1996 until 2000 in the monthly girls’ manga magazine Nakayoshi. In 2016, a new version of the series was released titled Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card and the magical girl series is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2021. An anime series aired from 1998 to 2000, with a Clear Card adaptation airing in 2018.
Costume Design
This is the second collaboration between Sanrio and Cardcaptor Sakura, with the first coming in 2018 with Little Twin Stars. In these collaboration designs, each Sanrio character wears costumes made by Sakura’s best friend Tomoyo, and Sakura wears a special costume with Hello Kitty and My Melody ears. One of these designs is only available at official Sanrio stores.
Sanrio Store Designs
The Sanrio Characters x Cardcaptor Sakura series will be available starting November 26 at Sanrio stores and November 25 at the Sanrio online shop.
Drawstring Bag Set: ¥1,980
Secret Acrylic Keychains (6 varieties): ¥715 each
Acrylic keychains and charms will come in blind packaging. Five of the designs have been revealed, but there is a sixth secret one to find!
Fluffy Designs
Square Tags (5 varieties): ¥660 each / A5 Clear Folder (6 varieties): ¥385 each
Special Rubber Mascot Keychains
These keychains will be available in capsule machines nationwide, and in March 2022, Cardcaptor Sakura x Sanrio plushies will also be available!
©️C,ST/K,EP,N ©️’21 SANRIO 著作(株)サンリオ
Information
Sanrio Characters x Cardcaptor Sakura
Details: https://www.sanrio.co.jp/goodsinfo/mx-ccsakura-202111/
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Massive Life of Hamster Sukeroku Exhibition to Open at Nagoya PARCO
26.November.2021 | SPOT
A huge exhibition featuring artwork and goods from Life of Hamster Sukeroku is coming to Nagoya PARCO from December 3 until December 20, 2021. The series is popular throughout Asia, and this exhibition is set to be the largest ever showing of related goods.
Exhibition of Original Artwork
Reproduction of Sukeroku’s Room
Entrance Bonus: Art Card
Purchase Bonus: Sticker
Merchandise Available at Nagoya Venue
Candy Tin
Block Memo Pad
Cushion
This will be the first major Hamster Sukeroku exhibition held in Japan. The hilarious and relatable series is drawn by illustrator GOTTE, who has become incredibly popular across social media. Over 300 pieces of art will be on display, including pieces drawn exclusively for the event. Guests can visit Sukeroku’s room and can see videos of the artist at work. The venue’s store will be selling a number of adorable hamster goods, with a limited number of reproduction paintings on sale.
Information
Life of Hamster Sukeroku
Running: December 3 – December 20, 2021
Hours: 11:00-20:00
Location: Nagoya PARCO South Building 7F Event Space
General Admission: ¥500 / Students: ¥400 *Free for pre-schoolers
Official Site: https://nagoya.parco.jp/