Celebrating Hachiko's 101st anniversary! Experience the charm of Hachiko at Taipei 101 POP-UP store "SHIBUYA meets AKITA

This year marks the 101st anniversary of the birth of Hachitaro, the well-known symbol of Shibuya. In this special commemorative year, the concept store "SHIBUYA meets AKITA (Hachifuru)" will hold a POP-UP store at "Taipei 101", which is associated with the number "101", to convey the charm of Hachitaro!

Taipei 101 is a skyscraper symbolizing Taipei with 101 floors above ground + 5 floors below. It is used for multiple purposes, including office space, tourist attractions, shopping malls, and restaurants, and as a famous tourist spot, it attracts many tourists from home and abroad.

To celebrate the 101st anniversary of Hachitaro's birth this year, Taipei 101 will hold Hachitaro's first POP-UP in Taiwan from November 1 (Fri.) to November 30 (Sat.), 2024.

Taipei 101 POP-UP Visual Design

The visual design was created for this POP-UP, expressing the connection between the number "101" and the streets of Shibuya and Taiwan. The elegant coloring and luxurious feel, unified by gold, create a special feeling of being in Taiwan.

A number of products exclusive to this POP-UP store are also available. The lineup is as follows

Collaboration plush toys

(Hachifuru plush toy: NT$770)

Collaboration mascot

(Hachifuru mascot: NT$550)

Collaboration T-shirt

(T-shirt: NT$777)

Kendama

(Kendama: NT$980)

Sake collaboration label

(Sake : NT$888)

Collaboration Akita Sugi Masu

(Sake + Akita cedar masu set: NT$1,200)

In addition to the above, we have prepared a variety of other exciting events, such as a chance to try your hand at the Gacha-Gacha (Japanese pinball machine) with a purchase of NT$1,000 or more or by presenting your Taipei 101 Observation Deck ticket stub.

Store and Company Profile

Hachitaro SHIBUYA meets AKITA" is located on the 14th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square. As a concept store for local development that connects Shibuya and Akita with the loyal dog Hachiko, it offers a wide variety of Hachi-style souvenirs (Shibuya souvenirs) planned and manufactured using raw materials from Akita Prefecture, the hometown of Hachitaro, and is developing activities that contribute to regional revitalization in Akita Prefecture.