On October 9, Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd. announced that it will hold the "Belgium Fair, Commemorating the 160th Anniversary of Japan-Belgium Friendship" at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store. From October 21 to 27, events introducing Belgian culture will be held on floors throughout the store.
Tintin T-shirts and a Snowy key ring
A limited-time "TINTIN" POP UP SHOP will appear in the event space on the 2nd floor of the Wing Building, next to the Welcome Galleria. It presents characters from the comics through items you can wear or carry.
Examples of products are a Snowy plush key ring for ¥1,980 (tax included) and a "Tintin Basic Pattern T-shirt (Reporter)" for ¥5,390 (tax included). The T-shirt is available in sizes XS to XL.
A Le Chat painting exhibition and a limited-time jewelry store
In the event hall on the 9th floor of the Wing Building, an exhibition of paintings of "Le Chat," the signature work of cartoonist Philippe Geluck, will be held. The store's announcement describes it as his first solo exhibition in Japan. It is an event that lets you experience Belgian comic art different from Tintin.
In the event space on the 2nd floor of the Tower Building, a limited-time POP UP STORE for "Excelco Diamonds" will be set up. A diamond jeweler with roots in Antwerp, Belgium, it introduces the country's culture through ornaments.
At the Welcome Galleria on the 2nd floor, a news photo exhibition tracing exchanges between the Japanese Imperial Family and the Belgian Royal Family will also be held. The period is October 21 to 27. The exhibits differ by venue, so you can tour the floor of the event you want to see.
Belgium Fair: dates, venues and main events
- Name: Belgium Fair, Commemorating the 160th Anniversary of Japan-Belgium Friendship
- Dates: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Tuesday, October 27
- Venue: All floors, Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store
- Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka
- Tintin: Event space, 2nd floor, Wing Building
- Le Chat painting exhibition: Event hall, 9th floor, Wing Building
- Excelco Diamonds: Event space, 2nd floor, Tower Building
- Example prices: key ring ¥1,980, T-shirt ¥5,390 (tax included)
* Details and schedules are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustration. Information on each event is available in the store and on the store's special event page.
Image: courtesy of Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd.
