Hello! Project Official Shop Pop-Up at Morning Musume ’26 Maria Makino Graduation Concert

Hello! Project Official Shop Pop-Up at Morning Musume ’26 Maria Makino Graduation Concert

June 20, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom Entertainment

The Hello! Project Official Shop will open a temporary store at the Nippon Budokan on June 24, 2026, for the “Morning Musume ’26 Concert Tour Spring – Rays Of Light – Final ~Maria Makino Graduation Special~.” According to the official announcement, the booth will operate from 11:00 to 18:00, offering pre-sale and standard merchandise via oral orders.

Where and when can fans buy merchandise?

The temporary store will be located in a special tent in the plaza in front of the Nakadojo building at the Nippon Budokan. Sales are scheduled for June 24, 2026, starting at 11:00 and ending at 18:00.

The announcement explicitly states that no sales will occur after the concert ends. Sales hours may be subject to change without prior notice.

Did You Know? The temporary store accepts multiple digital payment methods, including Rakuten Edy and transportation IC, but will not provide shopping bags for purchases.

How will the sales process work?

Customers must place orders orally at the sales counter. The “UF Goods Order” application software will not be available for use at this location.

How will the sales process work?

Accepted payment methods include cash, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB), iD, transportation IC, and Rakuten Edy. Returns or refunds are not permitted except in the case of defective products.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the decision to exclude the “UF Goods Order” app in favor of oral orders suggests a traditional sales approach for this specific event. The absence of post-concert sales further emphasizes the necessity for fans to arrive early to secure limited-edition items.

What are the purchase restrictions?

Merchandise is available in limited quantities. The shop may set or change purchase limits based on the volume of customers on the day of the event.

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The Hello! Project Official Shop point card cannot be used at this temporary location. Additionally, the shop will not provide shopping bags to customers.

What happens next?

Specific details regarding the product lineup are expected to be released at a later date. Because sales times could change, fans may need to monitor the shop’s official X account and on-site signage for emergency updates.

Staff may require individuals to leave the waiting lines or the sales area if they do not follow instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours for the pop-up shop?
The shop is open from 11:00 to 18:00 on June 24, 2026.

Can I use the UF Goods Order app to buy items?
No, the app is not available; orders must be placed orally at the booth.

Will there be merchandise sales after the concert?
According to the announcement, there will be no sales after the show ends.

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