Mikan, the beloved mascot, to host Summer Festival POP UP in Ariake Garden!
The vibrant Summer Festival POP UP featuring Mikan, the official mascot of Ehime Prefecture, is set to take place from August 27 to 29, 2026, at Ariake Garden in Koto City, Tokyo. Aiming to maximize regional value through humor, Ace Creative Co., Ltd. of Ehime is organizing this exciting event.
Throughout the festival, visitors can meet Mikan daily! The event will feature a variety of engaging activities including sales of Mikan merchandise and products from Ehime, the 'Mikan Lottery' where participants can win various items created in Ehime, and a social media campaign that encourages visitors to share their experiences. This makes for an enjoyable event where guests can see, buy, and participate in fun activities.
Event Name: Mikan Summer Festival POP UP in Ariake Garden
Date: August 27 (Thursday) - August 29 (Saturday), 2026
Operating Hours:
Venue: Ariake Garden Mall 2F, Grandir Special Venue
Address: 2-1-8 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo
Mikan will greet guests every day during the festival! In addition to appearances at the POP UP venue, Mikan will also visit the Kids’ Ariake Garden on the 4th floor on August 27 and 28.
August 27 and 28:
During the meet and greet, Mikan will welcome guests with designated photo opportunities available for capturing memorable moments.
A variety of Mikan Summer Festival goods featuring limited-edition visuals from Ehime will be sold at the event:
Also, the exciting 'Mikan Lottery' will be available, offering a range of items including Imabari towels and exclusive Mikan Summer Festival merchandise.
On the first day of the festival, August 27, a concert titled 'Chieko Mizutani’s Join Concert 2026' will be held next door at the Tokyo Garden Theater. Mikan will also appear there alongside a life-sized panel for fans to enjoy, creating synergy between the concert and the festival through a social media campaign, #MikanSummerFestival.
Concert Details:
Venue: Tokyo Garden Theater
Date: August 27, 2026 (Doors Open 5:30 PM, Starts 6:30 PM)
Artists: Chieko Mizutani and special guests, including Masahiko Kondo.
Established on November 11, 2011, Mikan is designed as a puppy with ears resembling mandarin tree leaves and a tail shaped like the flower of the mandarin fruit. As the honorary vice-governor for promoting Ehime, Mikan spreads smiles and promotes the beauty of the prefecture across Japan.
Get to know Mikan better through our official social media channels:
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate summer while embracing the delight of Ehime at the Mikan Summer Festival POP UP!
Throughout the festival, visitors can meet Mikan daily! The event will feature a variety of engaging activities including sales of Mikan merchandise and products from Ehime, the 'Mikan Lottery' where participants can win various items created in Ehime, and a social media campaign that encourages visitors to share their experiences. This makes for an enjoyable event where guests can see, buy, and participate in fun activities.
Event Overview
Event Name: Mikan Summer Festival POP UP in Ariake Garden
Date: August 27 (Thursday) - August 29 (Saturday), 2026
Operating Hours:
- - August 27 (Thursday): 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- - August 28 (Friday): 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- - August 29 (Saturday): 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Venue: Ariake Garden Mall 2F, Grandir Special Venue
Address: 2-1-8 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo
Main Activities
- - Mikan Meet & Greet
- - Mikan merchandise and Ehime products for sale
- - Mikan Lottery
- - Ehime Election Campaign
Mikan will greet guests every day during the festival! In addition to appearances at the POP UP venue, Mikan will also visit the Kids’ Ariake Garden on the 4th floor on August 27 and 28.
Appearance Schedule
August 27 and 28:
- - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: POP UP Venue (2F)
- - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Kids’ Ariake Garden (4F)
- - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: POP UP Venue (2F)
- - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: POP UP Venue (2F)
- - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: POP UP Venue (2F)
During the meet and greet, Mikan will welcome guests with designated photo opportunities available for capturing memorable moments.
Exclusive Mikan Summer Festival Goods
A variety of Mikan Summer Festival goods featuring limited-edition visuals from Ehime will be sold at the event:
- - Mikan Summer Festival Kan-sui Mikan Jelly (Two visual designs): 500 yen (tax included)
- - Mikan Summer Festival Japanese umami stock, 20 packs: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- - Mikan Summer Festival T-shirt: 3,800 yen (tax included)
Also, the exciting 'Mikan Lottery' will be available, offering a range of items including Imabari towels and exclusive Mikan Summer Festival merchandise.
Special Collaboration Concert
On the first day of the festival, August 27, a concert titled 'Chieko Mizutani’s Join Concert 2026' will be held next door at the Tokyo Garden Theater. Mikan will also appear there alongside a life-sized panel for fans to enjoy, creating synergy between the concert and the festival through a social media campaign, #MikanSummerFestival.
Concert Details:
Venue: Tokyo Garden Theater
Date: August 27, 2026 (Doors Open 5:30 PM, Starts 6:30 PM)
Artists: Chieko Mizutani and special guests, including Masahiko Kondo.
Meet Mikan, the Official Mascot of Ehime Prefecture
Established on November 11, 2011, Mikan is designed as a puppy with ears resembling mandarin tree leaves and a tail shaped like the flower of the mandarin fruit. As the honorary vice-governor for promoting Ehime, Mikan spreads smiles and promotes the beauty of the prefecture across Japan.
Get to know Mikan better through our official social media channels:
- - Instagram: @mican_ehime
- - TikTok: MikanTikTok
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate summer while embracing the delight of Ehime at the Mikan Summer Festival POP UP!
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