August 8 is celebrated internationally as World Cat Day, a day set aside to deepen understanding of cats and reflect on their welfare and protection.
The event space on the 7th floor of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku is hosting "Shinjuku Nyaa Haku" from Wednesday, August 5 through Monday, August 10. More than 20 artists will take part, selling art pieces, miscellaneous goods, accessories, and apparel overflowing with love for cats. As a festival by cat lovers, for cat lovers, the event brings together an array of cat-themed art. During the event, a purchase gift campaign will also be held, offering an original hand fan and sticker to shoppers.
Over 20 Artists Take Part: Cat Goods Gather at Shinjuku Odakyu
Three-Dimensional Works & Illustrated Goods: midonos.
A sculptor who handles the prototypes for capsule toys such as "Neko Kaburu."
- Nyanko: ¥7,700 each
Apparel: FUKUMOTO EMI
Drawings of a not-so-cute cat named "Neko." The designs have a way of growing on you, and can be worn by anyone regardless of gender or age.
- Long-sleeve T-shirt for summer vacation (double-sided print): ¥7,920
Ceramics: Umineko Kobo Kuminegama, Yui Imahayashi
Trained for 12 years in Hasami and Arita before going independent in 2019. Works are created at Umineko Kobo (Shikanoshima, Fukuoka) with the hope of bringing more smiles into everyday life.
- Cat mug: ¥3,850
- Order dates: August 5 (Wed) and 8 (Sat) through 10 (Mon) / August 5 (Wed) until 5:00 PM, August 8 (Sat) from 12:00 PM
Sculpted Goods: Kyaneko
An animal sculpture artist who kneads resin clay into all kinds of animal figures. Enjoy realistic yet whimsical works.
- Animal daruma: ¥4,400 each
Bags: Haludal
Cat-motif bags made from denim produced in Okayama Prefecture.
- Zippered pouch: ¥3,300 each
- Order dates: August 5 (Wed), 6 (Thu), and 8 (Sat) through 10 (Mon)
Embroidered Goods: Atelier Rijitta
Created under the theme of "an illustrated encyclopedia of animals made with embroidery," covering everything from familiar animals to more unusual creatures. Custom orders such as T-shirts and bags can be made using a patch of your choice.
- Smartphone pouch (custom example): ¥9,790
Purchase Gift Campaign
During the event, the first 100 customers each day who spend ¥3,000 (tax included) or more on a single receipt will receive an original hand fan illustrated by Maiko Kawakami (one per person). In addition, the first 2,000 customers who make a purchase during the event will receive an original sticker illustrated by Maiko Kawakami (one per person).
Prices listed include tax.
Event Details
- Name: Shinjuku Nyaa Haku
- Dates: Wednesday, August 5 – Monday, August 10, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last day closes at 5:00 PM)
- Venue: Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, 7th Floor Event Space
- Address: 1-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Right from Shinjuku Station West Exit
- TEL: 0570-025-888 (NaviDial)
- Website: https://www.odakyu-dept.co.jp/shinjuku/index.html
