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Upcoming Pre-Opening of Aruaru City Oita Campus

On June 26, 2026, TKP will unveil the Aruarun City Oita Campus, located within the TKP Oita Building in Oita City. This exciting pop culture hub will be operated by APAMAN Corporation, and the pre-opening will be marked by a special talk show featuring Aya Emori, the official ambassador for Aruaru City, on July 20, 2026.

Aya Emori is well known for her voice role as Nasumi Onizuka in the popular anime Love Live! Super Star!! and has been serving as an Aruaru City ambassador during its 13th anniversary celebration. The upcoming event aims to enhance regional tourism in the Oita area through the vibrant fields of anime, manga, and gaming culture.

Event Details

As part of the pre-opening festivities, the special talk show with Aya Emori will commence on July 20, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at a small space on the second floor of Aruaru City Oita Campus. The event is free for attendees, with standing viewing available.

Ticket Information:

• - Advance lottery ticket sales: June 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM until June 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
• - Results Announcement: July 1, 2026.
• - General ticket sales: From July 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM until July 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

You can find more details and purchase tickets here.

Note: Event details, timings, and guest appearances are subject to change.

Venue Overview

The Aruarun City Oita Campus will serve as a key location for pop culture activities in Oita, leveraging the successful framework from the original Aruarun City in Kitakyushu. Over the years, pop culture, including anime, manga, and games, has gained immense popularity, driving tourism among youth.

The campus will feature various pop culture-themed establishments, including a limited-time ufotable Cafe POP-UP in Oita and spaces for retailers like COSPA and Card Lab, providing a fresh wave of entertainment culture from the Oita station area.

About Aya Emori

Aya Emori, born on February 23, is a talented voice actress and artist. She has made a name for herself in the anime industry as the voice of Nasumi Onizuka in Love Live! Super Star!!. Apart from her voice acting career, she proudly serves as the official ambassador for the 13th anniversary of Aruaru City.

For more on Aya Emori, check her official website: Box Corporation.

Facility Overview

• - Name: Aruaru City Oita Campus
• - Location: 1-1-17 Kanike-machi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture
• - Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• - Closed Days: Open year-round, with potential holiday changes.

What is Aruaru City?

Founded in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and Kitakyushu City, the original Aruarun City opened in 2012 in front of Kokura Station and is considered one of Kyushu's largest pop culture facilities. With seven floors above ground and one basement level, it encompasses the Kitakyushu Manga Museum, along with shops related to manga, anime, games, and event halls.

The venue regularly hosts live performances and talk shows featuring voice actors and artists, becoming a vital hub for pop culture enthusiasts traveling from across the region.

Get more information on Aruarun City here: Aruarun City Official Site

About TKP Corporation

• - CEO: Takaki Kawano
• - Headquarters: 2F TKP Ichigaya Building, Itchome 8, Yakuoi, Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - Founded: August 15, 2005
• - Capital: 16.4 billion yen (as of February 2026)
• - Fiscal Year: February
• - Consolidated Sales: 114.3 billion yen (fiscal year ending February 2026)
• - Business Areas: Flexible office management, hotel and accommodation services, event production, food and banquet services, BPO services
• - Website: TKP Official Site

The information in this press release is current as of the date of announcement and is subject to change due to the passage of time or various future incidents.