"ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE HARAJUKU" opens! Long lines for limited edition goods

The official store for the popular manga and anime "ONE PIECE", "ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE HARAJUKU", opened in Harajuku, Tokyo on Friday, August 23, 2024. Many fans flocked to the store from the first day of opening, and it has been a huge success.

## Store Overview

- Location: 1F LA PORTE AOYAMA, 1-8-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

- Business Hours: 11:00-20:00

- Area: Approximately 330 m2

## Store Features

1. Thematic Areas

- Areas divided according to the setting of the story, such as "East Blue" and "Grand Line"

- Interior design that matches the atmosphere of each area

2. Photo Spot

- Life-size figure that reproduces Luffy's "Gear 5" pose

- Interactive display that mimics part of the "Thousand Sunny"

3. Cafe Corner

- Menu inspired by Sanji's cooking

- Drinks with character motifs

## Limited Items

- Harajuku Store Limited T-shirts (5 types in total)

- Bag with Luffy's straw hat motif

- Macarons (food) with character face design

- Stationery using art inspired by Harajuku

## Entry system

To reduce congestion, a reservation system is in place. Reservations are accepted on the official website, and customers are rotated every 30 minutes. It is possible to enter the store without a reservation, but the wait time may be long.

## First day of opening

About 500 people lined up before the store opened, and the store was filled with the excitement of fans. Among the customers were fans who had come from far away and cosplayers.

## Customer comments

- "It was like I had entered the world of 'One Piece'" (woman in her 20s)

- "I was surprised at the high quality of the limited edition goods" (man in his 30s)

- "The cafe menu was really delicious and I was moved" (woman in her 40s)

## Future developments

The store plans to hold regular events and release new products. It is also planning talk shows with voice actors and anime staff.

## Comment from Eiichiro Oda

Original author Eiichiro Oda commented, "I hope it will be a space that fans can enjoy. I hope it will become a new landmark in Harajuku."

"ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE HARAJUKU" is more than just a merchandise shop; it is attracting attention as a new spot where you can experience the world of "ONE PIECE." It looks like it will be a must-see for fans.

News source: https://one-piece.com/news/67895/index.html