Anime Classic Heidi, Girl of the Alps Gets Pop-Up Shop at Shin-Osaka Station
In 1974, Johanna Spyri‘s classic novel Heidi got the anime treatment thanks to World Masterpiece Theater. The resulting series, Heidi, Girl of the Alps, lives on as a beloved contribution to the franchise’s library of literary adaptations. And for a limited time, commuters to and throughout Osaka can take home a souvenir of the series.
EKIHAKO at Eki Marché Shin-Osaka will be teaming up with the series to sell DVDs, Blu-rays, stuffed animals, stationery, and a selection of exclusive goods. The event, HEIDI marché, is already underway:
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The usual collab goods will be available, including acrylic stands, clearfiles, tote bags, and keyrings:
There will also be wearables like hoodies, lanyards, and masks:
Sweet treats like cookies, pudding cups, and chocolates:
And more unusual items, like this line of Kutani ware dishes:
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There will also be a lottery with prizes including cutting boards, smartphone stands, and other housewares:
And “HEIDI meets OSAKA” stickers will be handed out as a purchase bonus to shoppers who spend at least 2,200 yen:
The shop will be open until December 6.
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