The "Junji Ito POP UP STORE ‐Uzumaki & Gyo‐", a pop-up dedicated to the work of horror manga master Junji Ito, opens in Osaka and Fukushima in October 2026. It is run by CRAZY BUMP, the company behind the Nakano Broadway shop Hakaba no Garou (墓場の画廊, "The Graveyard Gallery").
The store sells limited-edition goods based on Ito's signature works, Uzumaki (うずまき) and Gyo (ギョ). This guide walks through the dates, venues, and merchandise, based on the official release.
One thing many fans want to know is how the numbered tickets (整理券) and entry limits will work. As of September 21, 2026, no specific system has been announced.
The Osaka event runs October 2–29, and the Fukushima event October 1–26. Whether numbered tickets or entry limits apply will be posted on each store's website and official X account as the opening date nears.
Entry rules were also the big question at another recent pop-up. For that, see Mighteez Shibuya Pop-Up 2026 (entry method explained).
Dates and Venues for 2026
The pop-up runs at two venues, each for about a month.
Venue | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
Osaka | October 2 (Fri)–29 (Thu), 2026 | Hands Shinsaibashi, 9F (inside Shinsaibashi PARCO) |
Fukushima | October 1 (Thu)–26 (Mon), 2026 | TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE AIZU (Aizuwakamatsu) |
Opening hours were not listed in the official release, so check each store's website for the latest times.
This tour is a traveling version of a special event first held at Hakaba no Garou in Nakano Broadway in late 2025 and early 2026. It has already stopped in Shibuya (Tokyo), Moriguchi (Osaka), and Matsusaka (Mie), among other places.
Uzumaki and Gyo, in Brief
Junji Ito is one of Japan's most celebrated horror manga artists, with a large following overseas. Uzumaki is the story of a town cursed by spirals. Gyo follows fish on mechanical legs that swarm out of the sea and onto land.
The spirals of Uzumaki and the crawling fish of Gyo are striking images that translate especially well to merchandise. This pop-up gathers limited-edition goods based on the two, drawn in the eerie yet slightly playful style that Hakaba no Garou is known for.
Note that there is a separate Junji Ito pop-up series run by Maruzen Junkudo bookstores, centered on "Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu." This article covers the Hakaba no Garou "Uzumaki & Gyo" pop-up, so be careful not to confuse it with the Maruzen Junkudo series.
Merchandise and Prices
Here are the main items and prices from the official release. All prices include tax.
Key Visual T-shirt (¥5,500)
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A shirt featuring the main artwork for Uzumaki and Gyo — arguably the centerpiece of the lineup.
Aloha Shirt (¥14,850)
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The most expensive item in this year's lineup.
Shuichi's Father's Bathtub (¥1,650 / 秀一の父風呂桶)
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A nod to a famously grotesque scene in Uzumaki, in which Shuichi's father is consumed by spirals. It is the kind of cult item that Hakaba no Garou does best.
Other goods include a folding umbrella (¥5,500), a track jacket (¥11,000), and a reversible bucket hat (¥6,600). Small blind-box items — the "Uzumaki Blind Hair Ties" (10 designs) and "Uzumaki & Gyo Blind Acrylic Keychains" (14 designs) — are ¥660 each, with the design chosen at random. Overall, prices run from about ¥660 to ¥14,850.
Numbered Tickets and Entry Limits
As of this writing (September 21, 2026), the specific rules for numbered tickets and entry limits have not been announced. The organizer's only comment so far, translated from the Japanese, is that entry may be limited or numbered tickets handed out if it gets crowded. Further details will be posted on the store website and official X account once they are available.
In other words, it is still unclear whether entry will be first-come or by lottery, whether tickets will be digital or handed out in person, and what time any tickets would be distributed. An earlier Nakano run did require advance booking on some days, but there is no guarantee the same method will be used at the Osaka and Fukushima venues.
To be safe, check the Hakaba no Garou official X account (@hakaba_nakano) and each venue's website as the opening date approaches. We will update this article once the ticket rules are announced.
Whether tickets are handed out depends on how busy the day is. Opening day and weekends tend to be crowded, so consider going on a weekday or at an off-peak time.
Before You Go
The organizer prohibits purchasing goods for resale, as well as lining up overnight or early in the morning. Follow staff directions and keep the noise down out of respect for the neighborhood.
Stock is limited, and popular items can sell out early in the day. If there is something you really want, going early is the safer bet.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.