nankaiine studio and Balloon Friends to host collaborative pop-up in Tokyo

Japanese character brand nankaiine studio and South Korean brand Balloon Friends will host a collaborative pop-up store in Tokyo. The event, titled ‘nankaiine studio × Balloon Friends COLLABORATION POPUP STORE in TOKYO’, is scheduled to take place from September 25 to September 27, 2026, at Shibutena Space Daikanyama Address in Daikanyama.

The collaboration is centered around the theme ‘LOST A LITTLE, FOUND A LOT.’, which uses five original short stories to present a positive perspective on wandering and pausing. The venue will be divided into an exhibition area, featuring the illustrated stories, and a goods area.

Visitors can purchase exclusive collaboration merchandise, including apparel, bags, stationery, and accessories, as well as standard products from both brands. The event will also include special activities, such as a lottery for customers spending over 3,300 yen and novelty gifts for visitors who follow the brands on social media.