Numerous “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” events coming to Hokkaido!
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” Animal Crossing: New Horizons “-themed events confirmed for Hokkaido!
A collaboration stamp rally with JR Hokkaido, a pop-up event at New Chitose Airport, and a limited-time Nintendo POP-UP STORE in Sapporo will be held.
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” × JR Hokkaido: Clackety-Clack Train Stamp Rally
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This event involves visiting 13 stations in the Central Hokkaido area, centered around Sapporo Station, to collect stamps featuring the residents of each station.
Panels and posters featuring different residents will be displayed at each participating station.
Stations with Stamps: Sapporo Station, Naebo Station, Shiroishi Station, Shinrin-koen Station, Nopporo Station, Kuwabara Station, Shin-Kotoni Station, Eniwa Station, New Chitose Airport Station, Tomakomai Station, Otaru-Chikko Station, Teine Station, Hassamu Station
Event Period: Friday, July 17, 2026 – Monday, October 12, 2026 (Public Holiday)
Depending on the number of stamps you collect, you can enter a raffle to win original merchandise.
Information on the prizes is scheduled to be released around mid-July 2026.
Trains featuring the “Animal Crossing: Gather ‘Round” design will also be in service
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” themed trainNintendoトピックス
During the stamp rally period, one train set of the “Rapid Airport ” service running between New Chitose Airport and Sapporo will feature a “Gather ‘Round Animal Crossing” design.
Please note that the operating dates and times will not be announced in advance.
“Gather ‘Round Hokkaido Airpo Island” Pop-Up Event at New Chitose Airport
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A pop-up shop will be set up at New Chitose Airport, selling original merchandise themed around the airport.
The venue will feature “Dodo Airlines” and photo spots that make you feel like you’ve visited the island.
Location: Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, New Chitose Airport Domestic Passenger Terminal Building
Dates: Saturday, July 25, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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In addition to New Chitose Airport-exclusive merchandise, “Animal Crossing”-related products sold at Nintendo TOKYO/OSAKA/KYOTO/FUKUOKA will also be available.
A “target practice ” event using pachinko will also be held; if you hit the target, you’ll receive original merchandise.
Participation Fee: 400 yen (tax included) *Includes a soft glider with a venue-exclusive design
Dates: Saturday, July 25, 2026; Sunday, July 26, 2026 / Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (Public Holiday) / Saturday, August 29, 2026, and Sunday, August 30, 2026
Get a limited-edition sticker with “GPS Check-in”
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During the event period, check in via GPS using the “Nintendo Store” smartphone app to receive an event-exclusive sticker.
Nintendo POP-UP STORE in SAPPORO “Gather ‘Round Daimaru Department Store Island”
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The Nintendo POP-UP STORE in SAPPORO will be open for a limited time at Daimaru Sapporo.
Special decorations themed “Gather ‘Round: Daimaru Depa Island ” will be on display, allowing you to enjoy shopping amidst in-store decorations inspired by the world of “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.”
Location: Daimaru Sapporo Store, 7th Floor Event Hall
Dates: Friday, August 14, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
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The 7th-floor Event Hall features decorations such as “Tanuki Store”Nintendoトピックス
At the special venue on the 1st floor of Daimaru Sapporo, you’ll find “Dodo Airlines” airplane balloons and characters from the series.
The 7th-floor event hall will feature decorations inspired by Mamekichi & Tsubukichi’s “Tanuki Store” and the Kappei family’s “Resort Hotel,” as well as a capsule toy corner modeled after the trees in the game.
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At the Nintendo POP-UP STORE in SAPPORO, in addition to a selection of merchandise from the official stores—including “Super Mario,” “The Legend of Zelda,” “Splatoon,” and “Pikmin”— new “Animal Crossing”-related products will also be available for purchase.
Get a Limited-Edition Sticker with a “GPS Check-In”
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During the event period, if you check in via GPS using the “Nintendo Store” smartphone app, you’ll receive an event-exclusive sticker.
Participation Prize for the “Railway Rattle Stamp Rally”
“Railway Rattle Stamp Rally” Participation PrizeNintendoトピックス
There will also be a promotion where you can receive a participation prize by collecting stamps from four stations in the “Railway Rattle Stamp Rally” and visiting “Gather at Daimaru Depa Island.”
Hokkaido-Exclusive Game Purchase Bonuses
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A campaign is also underway at select game retailers in Hokkaido: if you purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 console or “Animal Crossing” related products totaling 3,300 yen (tax included) or more, you’ll receive an acrylic keychain.
The campaign runs from Friday, July 17, 2026, through Monday, October 12, 2026 (a national holiday).
Participating Stores
Aeon / Aeon Style Directly Operated Video Game Sections
Edion
GEO
Edion
Kojima
Toys “R” Us
Don Quijote / MEGA Don Quijote
Bic Camera
Yamada Denki Group
Yodobashi Camera
Furuchi Used Book Market
Game TSUTAYA Affiliated Stores
For details, please see Nintendo Topics.
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