concon Inc. (headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Fumiko Takahashi) is opening a store for TOKYO LOLLIPOP, a notable brand selected for Forbes JAPAN's 2024 "Culture-Preneurs 30," on the B2F of Ginza Station.
The store features an over 180cm tall giant vending machine focused on providing a unique purchasing experience. As a launch pad for TOKYO LOLLIPOP content, attractive items are packed into large 10cm capsules.
The brand has reinterpreted Takasaki daruma, a traditional Japanese craft, with a pop aesthetic and transformed it into a cultural item loved worldwide. The new Ginza store will communicate "Japanese craft × pop culture" to the world through experiential retail.
Ginza Flagship Store Overview
Store Name: TOKYO LOLLIPOP Ginza Station Store
- Opening Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Opening Event:
- Saturday, November 29, 2025: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Sunday, November 30, 2025: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Regular Operation: From Monday, December 1, 2025
- Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Address: 7-3-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (next to Cafe "Machiaishitsu")
- Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyolollipop_official
- Website: https://tokyolollipop.com/
The store normally operates as an unmanned store with a giant vending machine. On weekends, limited exhibition sales of eight colors of "TOKYO LOLLIPOP daruma" will be held, along with a workshop space where visitors can experience traditional "daruma painting" (reservation required).
Why Ginza, Why Now?
The opening comes just two years after the brand launch, reflecting growing attention to Japanese Pop Culture both domestically and internationally, as well as the brand's philosophy of "updating tradition with a pop twist." Ginza is "Japan's cultural showcase" that all inbound tourists visit. At the heart of this district, a new challenge begins to deliver Japanese traditional crafts to the world.
What is an "Experiential" Flagship Store?
The store provides an unprecedented purchasing experience centered around an over 180cm tall giant vending machine. The interior features a space packed with TOKYO LOLLIPOP's unique playfulness, serving as a base for transmitting Tokyo-born POP culture to the world.
The store normally operates as an unmanned store with the giant vending machine, while on weekends, it offers limited in-store exhibition sales of eight colors of the "TOKYO LOLLIPOP daruma" series.
Additionally, a workshop space has been opened where visitors can experience traditional "daruma painting" with their own hands, operating as an "experiential store where you can enjoy Japanese culture in a pop way."
(Reservation required - please contact for details.)
Tokyo to the World! The Launch Pad for Trendy "Gacha" Arrives!
The interior features an over 180cm tall giant vending machine packed with TOKYO LOLLIPOP's unique playfulness. It will expand to the world as a launch pad for Tokyo-born POP culture.
Giant Vending Machine Product Lineup:
GOURD CHARMS (Hyotan Charm)
What is Gourd378?:
Sales of world-unique handmade gourd art pieces created by Arapon, the entertainment industry's only "gourd entertainer." The gourd material is grown from seeds by Arapon himself.
This is a handmade gourd brand by gourd artist Arapon.
Arapon Profile:
Formed the comedy duo "ANZEN Manzai" with childhood friend Miyazon, active until March 31, 2024. He grows gourds from seeds, decorates them with boring art, and creates unique works. He disseminates culture that brings good luck with "Sanagoko (3)," "Musomusai (6)," and "Suehirogari (8)" through art and workshops.
MARBLE DARUMA (Marble Daruma)
TOKYO LOLLIPOP DARUMA with marble paint applied one by one by hand, making each a world-unique bicolor daruma. Popular as an interior accent and as a support item for activities like wishing for lottery wins or divine seats. Seven colors are available, including six types plus a secret color.
TOKYO MACHA LOLLIPOP (Matcha Candy)
Candy generously infused with authentic Japanese matcha. The caffeine and L-theanine in matcha work gently, making it perfect for conveniently incorporating caffeine as a nutritional supplement.
The candy flavors include rich matcha, using generously added authentic Japanese matcha for a deep taste, and vanilla matcha, where mellow vanilla sweetness and matcha flavor create an exquisite harmony.
nonono (coming soon…)
Limited items will continue to appear. Details will be announced sequentially.
Opening Event
To commemorate the opening of the Ginza store, the following events will be held.
Opening Event: Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
In the store, three types of "daruma gacha" - "Marble," "Matcha," and "Hyotan" from the popular series - will start operating. Limited items available only here will also appear.
About TOKYO LOLLIPOP
Launched in November 2023, this brand realizes collaboration between Japanese Pop Culture and traditional crafts. The brand has boldly rebranded Takasaki daruma, a traditional Japanese craft, and currently offers eight colors. Since launch, it has gained popularity especially among overseas customers.
Production background: Partnership with a production factory in CEO Takahashi's hometown, Toyooka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Toyooka-cho is Japan's largest producer, accounting for 80% of national papier-mâché daruma production, where many processes such as eyebrow and mouth painting and lettering are still done by hand.
Awards: Selected for Forbes JAPAN's 2024 "Culture-Preneurs 30," recognized as one of 30 culture entrepreneurs moving the world. The rebranding of Takasaki daruma, a traditional Japanese craft, and its global expansion has attracted significant attention.
