What kind of character is Skate John?

He is a character of a New York dog who loves skateboarding, surfing, and hip-hop, and is very popular with women.

Where will the pop-up shops be held?

They will be held sequentially at three stores: Takashimaya Osaka, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. (department store), and Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C.

What types of products will be sold?

Apparel, keychains, bags, art items, cookies, and venue-limited giclee art and MLB collaboration products will be sold.

How can I get the freebies?

You can get an 'Original Shopper' (first 1,000 customers) with a purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included), and an 'Original Pin Badge' (first 300 customers) by taking a photo at the venue.

What MLB collaboration items will be available?

Items such as the 'T-SHIRT JOHN×OHTANI Blue' and 'T-SHIRT YAMAMOTO White' will be available (each 7,700 yen).

[Takashimaya] MLB Collaboration Items Included! 'SKATER JOHN' Pop-up Shops to Open in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nihombashi

Published May 27, 2026 12:37 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 9:09 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Takashimaya will hold a series of pop-up shops for the internationally popular character 'SKATER JOHN' in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nihombashi, featuring MLB collaboration items and limited-edition art.

Takashimaya will host pop-up shops for the character 'SKATER JOHN,' which is gaining popularity overseas, at its Osaka, Kyoto, and Nihombashi stores.

'Skater John' is a dog character who lives as a cool New Yorker—loving skateboarding, surfing, and HIP-HOP, and surrounded by admirers. The pop-up shops are designed as spaces where visitors can feel the character's 'freedom' and imagine their own stories.

The shops will sell apparel, keychains, bags, art products, and cookies. Venue-exclusive giclee art will also be available.

Event Overview: SKATER JOHN Pop-up Shop - Takashimaya Osaka Store: June 3–15, 2026, 7F Event Hall - Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. (Department Store): August 4–25, 2026, 7F Special Venue in front of Gift Salon - Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C.: September 23–28, 2026, Main Building 8F Event Hall

[MLB Collaboration Items (Examples)] - T-SHIRT JOHN×OHTANI Blue: 7,700 yen - T-SHIRT YAMAMOTO White: 7,700 yen

[Novelty Information] - Purchase Gift: Receive an 'Original Shopper' with a purchase of 5,000 yen (tax included) or more in a single receipt (first 1,000 customers). - Photo Gift: Receive an 'Original Tin Badge' by taking a photo at the venue's photo spot (first 300 customers).

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[Takashimaya] MLB Collaboration Items Included! 'SKATER JOHN' Pop-up Shops to Open in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nihombashi

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