A character crossover event called "ICON SUMMIT" is coming to two locations this summer: JR Omiya Station and Abeno Q's Mall in Osaka. Produced by Ekinaka LAB and operated by JR East Cross Station Retail Company (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Company President: Toru Takahashi), which operates in-station events at about 250 locations across the JR East network, the event brings together pop-up shops for beloved characters. Come meet your favorite characters, discover new ones, and make some summer memories with someone special, friends, or all on your own at this all-star lineup happening right by the station.
JR Omiya Station Venue — Starting July 22
Through July 31
- Pokémon Peaceful Place POP UP STORE BY FLOWERING — 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (opens at 10:00 AM on the first day; closes at 3:00 PM on the final day)
Through August 3
- Sylvanian Families Pop-Up Park — 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (opens at 10:00 AM on the first day; closes at 1:00 PM on the final day)
- Choigosim x Sanrio Characters POP-UP SHOP — 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (opens at 10:00 AM on the first day; closes at 5:00 PM on the final day)
- PlayStation™ Official Licensed Pop-Up Store by GRAPHT — 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (opens at 10:00 AM on the first day; closes at 1:00 PM on the final day)
Through August 4
- Esther Bunny Pop-Up Store — 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (opens as soon as ready on the first day; closes at 5:00 PM on the final day)
- Pompompurin Pop-Up Store x Munyugurumi Patio — 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (opens as soon as ready on the first day; closes at 5:00 PM on the final day)
Abeno Q's Mall Venue (Osaka) — July 31 to August 13
- Ponkickies Pop-Up Shop
- Hachiemon Summer Party Pop-Up
- I'M DORAEMON Pop-Up Store
- Disney FUN FUN Pop-Up
All shops: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (opens at 10:00 AM on the first day; closes at 5:00 PM on the final day)
JR Omiya Station Venue Highlights
Venue: JR Omiya Station East-West Connecting Passage and West Exit Event Space, 630 Nishikicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama
Pokémon Peaceful Place POP UP STORE BY FLOWERING
Plusle and Minun come out to play in a cute visual of everyone enjoying sports together. New merchandise is also on offer, so be sure to stop by.
Pompompurin POP-UP STORE x Munyugurumi Patio
Choigosim x Sanrio Characters POP-UP SHOP
Sylvanian Families Pop-Up Park
- Item: Sylvanian Families Keychain — Chocolate Rabbit Baby - Princess -
- Price: ¥1,800 (tax included)
PlayStation™ Official Licensed Pop-Up Store by GRAPHT
- Item: Doko Demo Issho Monitor Plush (Toro (Jean) / Toro / Kuro)
- Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
Abeno Q's Mall Venue Highlights (Osaka)
Venue: Abeno Q's Mall B1F Circle Plaza, 1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Ponkickies Pop-Up Shop
Gachapin & Mukku, Konii-chan, P-chan, and other Ponkickies characters loved across generations. The lineup includes goods from the "Gachapin Challenge," in which Gachapin takes on physical stunts, long-awaited live-action-style merchandise, and colorful items featuring P-chan and the Alphabets — plenty to choose from.
Disney FUN FUN POP UP
A limited-time shop offering a range of items, from jigsaw puzzles to general goods, that let visitors enjoy the world of Disney. Come enjoy this summer-only slice of the Disney world with family and friends.
- Example item: Toy Story Gold Badge Vol. 1 — ¥1,100 (tax included)
Hachiemon Summer Party POP UP
Hachiemon is holding an exciting summer party this year! Alongside popular plush toys and other standard items, new products are on the way too. Enjoy a fun summer together with Hachiemon.
- Example item: Hachiemon Plush (S size) — ¥2,530 (tax included)
