Ginza Loft to Host Popular Event 'Traveling Aquarium 2026' Showcasing Japan's Aquarium Charm

Ginza Loft will host the popular event 'Traveling Aquarium 2026' from Saturday, June 20, 2026, to Thursday, July 30, 2026, showcasing the charm of Japanese aquariums. This year marks the seventh edition, with nine aquariums from across Japan participating. The event will feature original merchandise such as plush toys and bookmarks. Additionally, exclusive goods from NHK's popular program 'Darwin ga Kita!' and ocean-themed items created by various independent artists will be available. During the event, customers who make a purchase will receive a 'Traveling Aquarium Original Sticker' on a first-come, first-served basis.

※ Participating aquariums will change between the early and late periods

designed by Maeda Tokushu Insatsu

<Overview of Ginza Loft's 'Traveling Aquarium 2026'>

Period: Early phase: June 20 (Sat) – July 9 (Thu), Late phase: July 10 (Fri) – July 30 (Thu)

※ The final day will close at 6:00 PM

Venue: 1st Floor Special Exhibition Space and 5th Floor Stationery Section, Ginza Loft

Number of Items: Approximately 1,000 types (combined early and late phases)

Sample Products:

[Original Items from 9 Aquariums Nationwide] ※ All prices include tax; prices may vary by facility

{Full Period Participation}

1) Miyajima Aquarium (Hiroshima Prefecture)

● Die-cut Otter Bookmark: ¥681 ● 15th Anniversary A4 Tote Bag: ¥2,500

Left: Die-cut Otter Bookmark, Right: 15th Anniversary A4 Tote Bag

2) Marine World Uminonakamichi (Fukuoka Prefecture)

● Marine World Uminonakamichi × NAMIKO Illustrated Notebook: ¥770 ● Marine World Uminonakamichi × Nikoyama Pocket Always Together Rirō-kun Plush: ¥3,960

Left: Illustrated Notebook, Right: Rirō-kun Plush

3) Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (Okinawa Prefecture)

● Clear Acrylic Whale Shark Charm: ¥759 ● Soft Whale Shark (Sizes M–LL): from ¥2,200

Left: Whale Shark Charm, Right: Soft Whale Shark

{Early Phase Participation}

4) Oga Aquarium GAO (Akita Prefecture)

● Original Karuta Cards: ¥3,003 ● Polar Bear × Namahage Mascot: ¥3,100

Left: Original Karuta, Right: Polar Bear × Namahage Mascot

5) Shimane Aquarium AQUAS (Shimane Prefecture)

● Hoaho Beluga S: ¥1,370 ● Beluga Parent-Child Clips: ¥2,200

Left: Hoaho Beluga S, Right: Beluga Parent-Child Clips

{Late Phase Participation}

6) Tsuruoka City Kamamo Aquarium (Yamagata Prefecture)

● Outing Jellyfish Lantern: ¥2,049 ● Self-Praise T-shirt (Food Chain): ¥2,550

Left: Outing Jellyfish Lantern, Right: Self-Praise T-shirt

7) Kobe Suma Sea World (Hyogo Prefecture)

● Orsee Sagara Pouch: ¥2,801 ● Cotton Cloudy Orca Extra Large: ¥7,156

Left: Sagara Pouch, Right: Extra Large Orca

8) Taiji Whale Museum (Wakayama Prefecture)

● Masking Tape (Round Whale): ¥440 ● Full-Color Tote Bag: ¥2,640

Left: Masking Tape, Right: Full-Color Tote Bag (Image)

9) Iō World Kagoshima Aquarium (Kagoshima Prefecture)

● Original T-shirt (Adult Size): ¥3,300 ● Cuddly Seal: ¥3,850

Left: Original T-shirt, Right: Cuddly Seal

[STICKER & DESIGN STORE – A Brand by a Tokyo Printing Workshop]

A sticker and design brand launched by Maeda Tokushu Insatsu, a letterpress sticker printing workshop located in Fukagawa, Tokyo. Known for its print-like designs unique to letterpress printing. New stickers and T-shirts will be released.

● Stickers: ¥500 each

Sticker

● T-shirts: ¥6,600 each

T-shirt

[Ocean Creature Items by Various Creators]

A wide range of unique items by creators from the community 'Creators Rush!!'.

Additionally, the exhibition 'Shark Fever: Don’t Wake Me If This Is a Dream' returns, showcasing works by shark-loving creators.

● Atelier Shark Watson the Shark Leather Multi-tool: ¥5,830

Atelier Shark Watson the Shark Leather Multi-tool

Participating Creators: Komachi, 3DSolutioner, Aonoya, Atelier Shark, orca.creation, Same no Yoru, Gulling, Nagikoara (in no particular order, titles omitted)

[Original Goods from 'Darwin ga Kita!']

NHK's nature documentary series that brings stories of wonder and emotion by closely following creatures from remote wilderness to urban neighborhoods. To commemorate its 20th anniversary since its April broadcast debut, special merchandise will be released.

● Clear File 'Darwin ga Kita!': ¥550

Clear File 'Darwin ga Kita!'

● Acrylic Charm 'Manul’s Evening': ¥605

Acrylic Charm 'Manul’s Evening'

[Handcrafted Ocean Creature Items]

A collection of candies and accessories shaped like sea creatures, crafted with meticulous handwork.

● ODOLOOP POP (Odoroppoppu) Candy Art – Dolphin: ¥972 each

ODOLOOP POP Candy Art – Dolphin

● coucou suzette Hair Accessory: from ¥1,650

coucou suzette Hair Accessory

● elio Nautilus and Ammonite Earrings: ¥2,530

elio Nautilus and Ammonite Earrings

[Items by One-Stroke Artist minaco sakamoto] 5th Floor Stationery Section

Goods by minaco sakamoto, an artist known for drawing adorable animals and sea creatures in a single continuous stroke.

● Sea Creature Stickers: ¥440 each

Sea Creature Stickers

● Foil-Stamped Ring Notebook: ¥770

Foil-Stamped Ring Notebook

[Loft Print × Traveling Aquarium: Create Your Own Original Goods] 5th Floor Stationery Section

Customize the placement and background color of sea creature illustrations drawn by one-stroke artist minaco sakamoto, and print them onto coasters, PVC pouches, and more.

Price: from ¥1,540

Coaster (Image)

[Embroidered Ocean World Brooches by 'ga.la'] 5th Floor Stationery Section

Brooches featuring sea creatures from 'ga.la', an embroidery brand by embroidery artist Noriko Nagano.

● Brooches: ¥3,300 each

Brooch

[Traveling Aquarium Original Sticker Giveaway]

Customers who spend a total of ¥4,000 or more (tax included) on 'Traveling Aquarium' items during the event will receive, on a first-come, first-served basis, an original sticker designed by 'STICKER & DESIGN STORE' (Maeda Tokushu Insatsu), the creator of this year's main visual.

Traveling Aquarium Original Sticker

※ Designs differ between early and late phases ※ Offer ends when supplies run out