Namba Walk, the underground shopping street in Osaka Minami operated by Osaka Chikagai Co., Ltd., is hosting a collaboration event called "Namba Walk Summer Wakuwaku Operation!" with San-X Universe characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi. The event runs from June 24 (Wed) to September 24 (Thu), 2026.
In addition, photo spots where visitors can take photos with popular characters will be set up at Kujira Park from July 1 (Wed) to September 24 (Thu). From July 31 (Fri) to September 24 (Thu), seasonal flower decorations themed around the popular characters will also be on display.
Event Overview: "Namba Walk Summer Wakuwaku Operation!"
- Period: June 24, 2026 (Wed) – September 24, 2026 (Thu)
- Venue: Namba Walk (1-chome, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
- Official website: https://nambawalk-event2026.com
Photo Spots Featuring Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and More at Kujira Park
From July 1 (Wed), sunflower-themed photo spots where visitors can take photos with popular San-X characters such as Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and Afro Dog will appear at Kujira Park. Families, children, and friends can all enjoy taking photos together.
From July 31 (Fri), Kujira Park will transform into a Sunflower Garden. The photo spots will remain in place, and visitors can take summer-style photos with stuffed toys and panels of the popular characters set against a backdrop of blooming sunflowers. Forest Park will also be transformed into a charming sunflower garden complete with a windmill house.
From September 1 (Tue), both Kujira Park and Forest Park will take on an autumn look. While the characters remain, the parks will feature beautiful seasonal flowers including pampas grass, cosmos, pampas, and chrysanthemum.
Also, a San-X Universe POPUP STORE will be held from August 5 (Wed) to September 23 (Wed), featuring a lineup of goods featuring the San-X Universe characters.
Decorations
1) Photo Spot Featuring San-X Universe Characters
- Period: July 1 (Wed) – July 30 (Thu)
- Location: Kujira Park
- A photo spot where visitors can pose alongside San-X Universe characters.
2) Decoration Event: Sunflower Garden with a Treehouse and Windmill
- Period: July 31 (Fri) – August 31 (Mon)
- Location: Forest Park, Kujira Park
- A sunflower garden featuring a charming treehouse and windmill. Photo spots will continue to be available. Visitors can take photos with San-X characters.
3) Decoration Event: Autumn Garden Filled with Pampas Grass and Cosmos
- Period: September 1 (Tue) – September 24 (Thu)
- Location: Forest Park, Kujira Park
- A beautiful autumn garden with pampas grass, cosmos, pampas, and chrysanthemum. Photo spots will continue to be available. Visitors can take photos with San-X characters.
San-X Universe POPUP STORE
- Period: August 5 (Wed) – September 23 (Wed), 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Location: 2nd Street South Passage, POP UP SHOP Area
- A gathering of San-X Universe character goods.
Gift Campaigns
1) Win a Set of San-X Universe Goods and a Digital Gift Card (3,000 yen) for Namba Walk Stores — 10 Winners Selected
- Period: June 24 (Wed) – July 7 (Tue)
- How to enter: Follow Namba Walk's official X account (https://x.com/OsakaNambaWalk) and repost the "Namba Walk Summer Wakuwaku Operation!" post. 10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a set of a Scene Stuffed Toy (San-X Town · Korilakkuma & Ebi-ten's Tail) and a Mini Pouch (San-X Town), plus a digital gift card (3,000 yen) valid at Namba Walk stores.
2) Collaboration Uchiwa Fan Gift
- Period: July 1 (Wed) – July 31 (Fri), 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Customers who spend 2,000 yen or more (tax included) at clothing and sundry stores and bargain sale participating stores will receive a collaboration illustration uchiwa fan at the register. One per person, while supplies last.
3) Collaboration Sticker Gift
- Period: August 1 (Sat) – August 31 (Mon)
- Retail stores: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM / Dining stores: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Customers who spend 1,000 yen or more (tax included) at any Namba Walk store will receive one sticker chosen randomly from three designs at the register. One per person, while supplies last (some stores excluded).
4) Connected Acrylic Keychain Gift — 50 Winners Selected
- Period: July 31 (Fri) – August 14 (Fri)
- Follow Namba Walk's official X account (https://x.com/OsakaNambaWalk) and repost the official "Namba Walk Summer Wakuwaku Operation!" post to enter. 50 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a connected acrylic keychain.
