September 3 is Gummy Day: Experience the Tsubu Gummy Festival in Harakado!
Overview of the Event
Kasugai Seika Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, Aichi, is thrilled to announce the Tsubu Gummy Festival in Harakado, which will take place from August 30 (Saturday) to September 3 (Wednesday), 2025, at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku. Admission is free, but prior online reservation is required.
The theme of the festival is "Cultural Festival," resulting from a collaborative project called "Tsubu Gummy University," where university students studying marketing partnered with the popular gummy brand. After three months of lectures and group work, the students have created their own event concepts to showcase their ideas and skills.
What to Expect at the Tsubu Gummy Festival
Visitors will have the chance to engage in various hands-on activities over the five-day event. Not only will participants be able to create their own personalized gummy mixes in the fun and interactive segment “Let’s Make My Tsubu Gummy!” but there will also be exciting challenge initiatives to explore.
On September 2 at 19:00, the festival will feature an exclusive online event titled
Tsubu Gummy Fashion & Talk Show. Guests will include a renowned sweets influencer, Richi, colorful drag queen performer Lyra-h.Grail, the university student planning team, and fashion designer Natsuko Shiokawa, who crafted the costumes for the show. The host will be Keisuke Musha, Honorary Chairman of the Japan Gummy Association, setting the stage for a unique blend of brand storytelling and generational creativity.
As an added treat, during the festival, Big Echo’s Shiny Yurakucho Store will offer a limited-edition drink inspired by the Tsubu Gummy brand, providing an exciting visual and taste experience.
Event Details
- - Name: Tsubu Gummy Festival in Harakado
- - Dates: August 30 (Saturday) - September 3 (Wednesday), 2025
- - Time: 11:00 - 18:00
- - Location: 6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo, 3F STEAM STUDIO, Tokyu Plaza Harajuku
- Near Meiji-Jingumae (Harajuku) Station, Exit 4 & 7 (1-minute walk)
- Near Omotesando Station, Exit A1 (9-minute walk)
- - Participation: Free entry; Online reservation required (same-day applications possible if space available)
- - Organizer: Tsubu Gummy University
- - Collaboration: Kasugai Seika Co., Ltd.; Japan Gummy Association
Interactive Activities
1.
Let’s Make My Tsubu Gummy!
Participants can choose from seven flavors of Tsubu Gummy (grape, apple, muscat, peach, grapefruit, soda, cola) to create their unique mix. The completed gummies can be taken home in decorated cups.
2.
Tsubu Gummy Art
A display of colorful and unique artwork crafted by students from Tsubu Gummy University using the product will be showcased.
3.
Tsubu Gummy Transport King
Test your skills in this challenge to move Tsubu Gummies into a container using chopsticks while racing against the clock.
4.
Tsubu Gummy Precision King
Using a spoon, attempt to transfer Tsubu Gummies to match an exact weight of 93 grams, with prizes for the most accurate scores!
5.
Tsubu Gummy Quiz Master
Challenge yourself with quizzes related to Tsubu Gummy, with prizes rewarded for correct answers!
Special Event: Fashion & Talk Show
On the night of September 2, guests can join an engaging online fashion show discussing Tsubu Gummy’s impact on style.
- - Date: September 2, 2025
- - Time: 19:00
- - Location: Online Only
- - Each guest will delve into unique perspectives about Tsubu Gummy and fashion, creating a thrilling discussion for all attendees. This event will be streamed live on YouTube, offering an accessible way for viewers to join.