A limited-time pop-up shop dedicated to Sun Hoseki's beloved original character "Hoppe-chan" is coming to Village Vanguard: "Hoppe-chan POP UP SHOP by VILLAGE VANGUARD."
The pop-up shop brings together goods that feel nostalgic to those who grew up with Hoppe-chan during the Heisei era, while offering a fresh look for a new generation of fans. The lineup includes collectible items such as keychains, mirrors, stickers, and a sticker lottery.
A Blast from the Past: Hoppe-chan Returns as a Pop-Up Shop for Millennial Fans
"Hoppe-chan" is a hugely popular original character born from Sun Hoseki.
With a soft, rounded shape, round eyes, and a colorful, cute design, Hoppe-chan has been cherished by many fans, especially elementary and middle schoolers during the Heisei era.
This pop-up shop is designed for the generation who once enjoyed Sun Hoseki as children, offering a chance to feel both nostalgia and freshness at the same time.
The excitement of flipping through magazines and catalogs or browsing the online shop trying to decide "which one to get" can now be experienced again in person at the pop-up shop.
Pop-Up Shop Highlights
1. Limited-Edition Hoppe-chan × Village Vanguard Design
This set features Hoppe-chan styled after the handwritten POP signs familiar to Village Vanguard stores. It's a limited design available only here.
VV Limited Edition Hoppe-chan (4 designs): ¥770 each (tax included)
2. Venue-Exclusive Wobbly Acrylic Keychain
Enjoy the gentle sway of Hoppe-chan's cute wobble by attaching this keychain to a bag or elsewhere.
Wobbly Acrylic Keychain: ¥880 (tax included)
3. Hoppe-chan Acrylic Hair Tie
Keep Hoppe-chan close by wherever you go. Whether worn in your hair, pinned to your top, or attached to a bag, it's a cute item to have on hand.
Hoppe-chan Acrylic Hair Tie: ¥770 (tax included)
4. Hoppe-chan Tile-Style Sticker
The nostalgic tile-style stickers are back, now featuring Hoppe-chan.
Hoppe-chan Tile-Style Sticker: ¥1,000 (tax included)
5. Meru Puchi × Hoppe-chan Collaboration Puffy Sticker
A collaboration puffy sticker with Meru Puchi, a group of influencers made up of elementary, middle, and high school students, finished in an adorable design.
Meru Puchi × Hoppe-chan Collaboration Puffy Sticker: ¥880 (tax included)
6. Sticker Lottery
Try the sticker lottery, where a trendy sticker or cute sticker item is guaranteed with every draw.
Sticker Lottery: ¥500 per draw (tax included)
Event Overview
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*Business hours follow the facility's operating hours. Please check the official website for details.
*Business hours may change, or the shop may temporarily close, without notice.
For more details on the event, please check Village Vanguard's official website:
https://www.village-v.co.jp/popup/031196/
