Nagano Market UMEDA, an official shop for goods featuring "Chiikawa," "Nagano Characters," and other works by illustrator Nagano, has its grand opening on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, on the 11th floor of LUCUA SOUTH, the new building of LUCUA osaka in Osaka.
Alongside a merchandise area with a wide range of items, the shop has a permanent photo spot where visitors can enjoy the world of Nagano's works, offering a space for both shopping and commemorative photos.
About Nagano Market UMEDA
Nagano Market UMEDA, the official shop of illustrator Nagano, is being established as a permanent store in LUCUA SOUTH, the new building of LUCUA osaka.
The store carries a large lineup of items that capture the charm of Nagano's works, including plush toys, stationery, and household goods featuring popular characters such as Chiikawa, Kuma (くま), and Mogura Korokke (もぐらコロッケ). It also has a photo spot where fans can experience the world of the works up close.
Store decorations, photo spots, and other details may change without notice.
Store Information
- Facility: LUCUA SOUTH
- Address: 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka 530-8373
- Access: Directly connected to JR Osaka Station
- Store name: Nagano Market UMEDA
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Floor: 11th floor
Important Notice on Entering LUCUA Characters World
For the time being after opening, entry to "LUCUA Characters World" on the 10th to 13th floors requires an advance lottery or first-come admission ticket. Admission to Nagano Market UMEDA itself is free of charge.
Visitors without an advance lottery or first-come admission ticket cannot enter the 10th to 13th floors of LUCUA Characters World.
Details are announced from time to time on the LUCUA SOUTH special site and the official Nagano Market SHOP account. Visitors are advised to check the special site before heading to the store.
- LUCUA SOUTH special site: https://www.lucua.jp/special/south-open/
- Nagano Market SHOP official X: https://x.com/nagano_mkt_shop
Product Lineup
Here is a selection of the items sold at Nagano Market UMEDA.
Nagano Characters Holiday Wreath Kuma Plush
The Nagano Characters Holiday Wreath Kuma Plush (ナガノキャラクターズ ホリデーリースなくまぬいぐるみ) is priced at ¥3,520 (tax included).
Nagano Characters Black Santa Kuma Mascot
The Nagano Characters Black Santa Kuma Mascot (ナガノキャラクターズ ブラックサンタなくまマスコット) is priced at ¥1,870 (tax included).
Nagano Characters Let's Eat Cake Mogura Korokke Mascot Set of 2
The Nagano Characters Let's Eat Cake Mogura Korokke Mascot Set of 2, in Santa and たこつき versions (ナガノキャラクターズ ケーキを食べよう もぐらコロッケのマスコット２個セット（サンタとたこつき）), is priced at ¥2,860 (tax included).
Nagano Characters Kiramekko Kuma Color Collection (8 Types in Total)
The Nagano Characters Kiramekko Kuma Color Collection comes in 8 types in total. A single item is ¥2,090 and a box is ¥16,720 (both tax included).
This product is a trading item (packed at random), so the type cannot be chosen.
Grand Opening Purchase Gifts: Long Sticker and Gusseted Tote Bag
To celebrate the grand opening on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, customers who purchase items at Nagano Market UMEDA receive an original novelty on a first-come basis.
Gift 1: Long Sticker
Given to customers who spend ¥2,200 or more (tax included). One per transaction.
Gift 2: Gusseted Tote Bag
Given to customers who spend ¥6,600 or more (tax included). One per transaction.
- Each gift is limited to one per customer per transaction.
- Receipts cannot be combined.
- Items sold in dedicated machines, such as capsule toys, are not eligible.
- Both gifts are in limited quantities and will end once they run out.
About LUCUA SOUTH
LUCUA SOUTH is the new building of LUCUA osaka, the fashion building directly connected to JR Osaka Station, and had its first-phase opening on April 5, 2026. While the existing LUCUA and LUCUA 1100 have won wide support in fashion and lifestyle, LUCUA SOUTH was conceived as the third building of LUCUA osaka, responding to the growing demand in recent years for characters and pop culture.
With characters and gourmet as its two pillars, it creates a place that gives people "a reason to visit LUCUA for the first time" and offers a mix of experiences enjoyable across generations.
About Nagano Market
Nagano Market is a shop where visitors can enjoy the world of the characters drawn by illustrator Nagano. It stocks a wide range of goods featuring the humorous characters unique to Nagano's works, including the representative works "Nagano no Kuma" (ナガノのくま) and Mogura Korokke (もぐらコロッケ).
Its stores carry a wide range of items, including plush toys, mascots, household goods, and stationery. It is a permanent store that fans of the works can enjoy, as can people encountering Nagano's works for the first time.
