Tokyo is home to many video game pop up shops, limited events, and themed collaborations that are difficult to keep track of. I often talk about many of them on my podcast, Tokyo Game Life, but I wanted to create a page to highlight limited time gaming events in Tokyo. For a list of more permanent gaming hotspots, please check this guide.
Last updated: April 29, 2026
Square Enix Pop Up Store in Ikebukuro
Parco in Ikebukuro will host a Square Enix pop up shop featuring merch from their iconic game franchises like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest.
April 27 - May 10
Hunter's Bar X Okami
Hunter's Bar, the Monster Hunter cafe in Akihabara, will have a special Okami themed menu to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary.
April 20 - June 1
Mirai no Lemon Sour Bar with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Roppongi Hills will host a pop up bar themed after the Seventh Heaven bar from Final Fantasy VII to promote Rebirth's release on Switch 2. You can try Asahi's new lemon sour drink with real lemon slices inside.
April 29 - May 3
PlayStation x GRAPHT Pop Up Store
Merch brand GRAPHT is hosting yet another PlayStation themed pop up shop, this time at JR Hachioji Station. It will feature merch from franchises like Ape Escape, Bloodborne, and Astro Bot.
May 5 - May 12
Sonic the Hedgehog Pop Up Shop
Atre Ueno will hold a Sonic the Hedgehog pop up shop selling merchandise from the franchise.
May 9 - June 3
Sega 65th The Limited Shop
Miyashita Park in Shibuya will be home to a Sega pop up shop celebrating the company's 65th anniversary. It will feature collabs with Japanese artists and merch from Sega's franchises, including obscure ones like Nights and Roommania #203.
May 21 - May 28
Dragon Quest Dive
Tokyu Plaza in Harajuku will hold Dragon Quest Dive, a 40th anniversary exhibit celebrating the series. It will feature interactive exhibits like a VR ride, along with photo ops and exclusive merch.
July 17 - September 9
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