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Unlock the Gigamart Experience: A Unique Shopping Adventure

The much-anticipated Gigamart exhibit, part of the ground-breaking TOH series, is set to open its doors on July 18, 2026, at the Azabudai Hills Gallery, located in the heart of Tokyo. This innovative pop-up event runs until August 16, inviting visitors to indulge in a unique shopping experience where all products can be 'stolen' without being captured on camera.

Event Highlights

On July 16, just two days prior to the grand opening, a live recording session of the popular TBS Radio show Noudou took place, featuring TaiTan, the creative director of the TOH series, alongside guest participant Masayoshi Kotake. This session promises to give fans an insider look at what's in store for the exhibit, airing on July 25 at 2 AM.

As the opening date approaches, the organizers have announced an exciting family-friendly ticket option dubbed the 'Parent-Child Pair Ticket'. This allows one adult and one child under elementary school age to participate together, offering a unique collaborative experience focused on exploration and fun. Families are encouraged to embark on this special journey together this summer.

The Concept Behind Gigamart

Enter the imaginary convenience store Gigamart, where everyday shopping transforms into an artistic experience. By parodying conventional shopping behaviors, the exhibit seeks to dismantle and reconstruct our perceptions of consumption, products, and advertising. This immersive environment features three distinct areas designed for attendees to explore.

One of the standout attractions of the Gigamart experience is the unique ‘Steal Area’. This innovative feature allows visitors to engage in a thrilling game where they must grab items from the shop without being detected by specially positioned cameras within a 60-second timeframe. Each visit promises a refreshing blend of fun and strategy in a captivating setting that challenges traditional retail norms.

The Gigamart exhibit is part of the larger Conveni Alternative project, which seeks to explore the potential of Japan's culturally significant convenience stores as an evolving intellectual property.

Note: The activities promoted during this exhibit do not endorse or condone actual theft in any way.

Ticket Information

Parent-Child Pair Ticket:

• - Price: ¥4,000 on weekdays, ¥4,200 on weekends and holidays.
• - Tickets go on sale starting July 21 at 10 AM, available through Lawson Tickets. Purchase here.
• - Important: Children using a stroller and not participating in the activities can enter under an adult's ticket.

Premium Ticket:
Experience all three ‘steal’ activities along with exhibition entry for ¥7,000.

• - Sales Period: June 25 at 6 PM to July 17 at 11:59 PM.
• - Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

Regular Ticket:
Access to the exhibit and one ‘steal’ activity at a price of ¥3,200 on weekdays, ¥3,400 on weekends.

• - Tickets will be released on June 25 at 6 PM.
• - Available through Lawson Tickets and Trip.com.

Lawson Ticket | Trip.com.

Exhibit Details

• - Event Name: Gigamart Exhibit
• - Dates: July 18 - August 16, 2026
• - Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Hours:

- Weekdays: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:50 PM)
- Weekends: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:50 PM)

• - Organizers: Azabudai Hills Gallery, TBS, PINPIN STUDIO
• - Follow us on social media for updates and news:

- Instagram - Azabudai Hills Gallery
- Instagram - TOH Official

This is your chance to dive into an extraordinary shopping world, challenge the ordinary, and create unforgettable memories with your family this summer!