Hankyu Umeda Main Store is holding its Christmas campaign "Warmest White Christmas" from November 18 (Wed) to December 25 (Fri), 2026. Throughout the store, the campaign brings a wide range of hands-on events meant to deliver "WOW!" surprise and delight to all generations, including light and sound displays, concerts, special workshops by an artist, experience programs for children, and a capsule toy more than 2 meters tall. They offer families and friends a special, exciting Christmas time together.
Event Overview
Event: Warmest White Christmas
Dates: November 18 (Wed) to December 25 (Fri), 2026
Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 1st-floor Concourse Windows and various floors
The dates differ depending on the location.
Heartwarming Events for Children
Christmas Live Under the Sparkling Tree by the Popular Junior and Senior High School Instrumental Band Zα SAVAGE
Zα SAVAGE OPENING CHRISTMAS LIVE
- Date and time: November 21 (Sat), 10:15 AM (about 20 minutes)
- Location: 9th floor, stage at the foot of the stairs in Festival Plaza (祝祭広場)
- Performers: Zα SAVAGE (虎成, 龍成, タツル, Kengo, LINKSTONE)
- Admission: Free to watch
Zα SAVAGE (ザ・サベージ) started out with improvised playing in a tatami room and has drawn attention on social media and at music festivals. The band presents a special Christmas live that moves the hearts of listeners from children to adults.
Entry may be restricted depending on how crowded it gets.
Special Concert by Children and Professional Singers
Christmas Kids Gospel Concert with THE SOULMATICS
- Date and time: November 28 (Sat), 10:10 AM (about 35 minutes)
- Location: 9th floor, stage at the foot of the stairs in Festival Plaza (祝祭広場)
Children who have practiced hard for the performance show off their energetic singing voices. The first half is a live set by THE SOULMATICS, and in the second half the children join in for warm, heartwarming harmonies.
Entry may be restricted depending on how crowded it gets.
村山大明 Christmas Special POP UP EVENT: Enjoy the World of the Artist Behind the Main Art of "Hankyu's Christmas" and One-of-a-Kind Christmas Ornaments
- Dates: December 2 (Wed) to 25 (Fri)
- Location: 8th floor, "GREEN AGE" Community Park
A pop-up is held by 村山大明, the artist behind the main art of this year's Hankyu Christmas. In addition to an exhibition and sale of newly drawn original works and a sale of original goods, workshops let visitors experience making artwork.
Workshop: Draw a Squirrel on a 3D Ornament With a Pen
Participants draw with a pen on a white three-dimensional squirrel ornament to finish an original piece.
- Dates and times: December 13 (Sun), 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:00 PM; December 14 (Mon), 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 6:00 PM (about 90 minutes per session)
- Fee: ¥6,600
- Recommended for: Ages 10 and up
- Reservations and details: Hankyu Department Store event page
Workshop: Coloring Paper Ornaments
Participants color in monochrome paper ornaments of creatures (a set of 3) with bright colors and take them home.
- Dates and times: December 13 (Sun) and 14 (Mon), 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day
- Fee: ¥1,980
- Reservations: Not required. Participants are accepted at any time, while supplies last.
About the Artist 村山大明
Born in 1989 in Kyoto Prefecture.
Raised in satoyama countryside, the artist became interested in nature and took up farming. After attending a design vocational school, the artist began working as a painter. On the theme of "harmony with nature," the artist paints groups of animals and plants in fine detail. The artist also creates installations that combine three-dimensional and flat works.
First 500 Visitors Only: A Giant Capsule Toy Over 2 Meters Tall
Illustrative image
- Dates: December 18 (Fri) and 19 (Sat), 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day
- Capacity: First 250 people each day, while supplies last
- Location: 9th floor, Umeda Hall foyer (うめだホール ホワイエ)
- Eligibility: Customers aged 29 or younger who spend ¥3,000 or more (tax included, combined purchases count) in the store on the day
Inside the capsules are Christmas presents from Hankyu Umeda Main Store, including a variety of exciting products and special experiences. What you win, and which sales floor you head to, stays a surprise until you open the capsule. Visitors can enjoy the thrill of turning the giant capsule toy, and the excitement of touring the store to receive their present.
For details, see the Hankyu Department Store event page (scheduled to be published in early December).
Santa Claus Greeting Event
A special greeting event lets participants take a commemorative photo with Santa Claus.
- Date and time: December 13 (Sun), 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM (30 minutes each)
- Location: 11th floor, in front of the JR-side elevator hall
- Eligibility: Selected by lottery from customers who spend ¥30,000 or more (tax included) with an 外商お得意様カード or a Persona Card (ペルソナカード) between November 25 (Wed) and December 2 (Tue)
For details, see the Hankyu Department Store event page.
