A mysterious purple department store has been added to Shibuya’s Halloween itinerary. "KUROMI’S MYSTERIOUS DEPARTMENT STORE" is running at MEDIA DEPARTMENT TOKYO from October 19 to November 1, 2026, using an immersive space to transform Kuromi's dark and cute style into walkable floors, counters and interactive scenes.
&TEAM member K visited before the general opening, and the event video also allowed people to see the display details of this project. However, artist previews are arranged differently from general public visits. Just because K appears in the promotional photos, it does not mean that you can meet them during the exhibition. What is really suitable for travelers to plan is the viewing order of each scene and the on-site admission rules.
Key facts
Exhibition period: October 19 to November 1, 2026.
Venue: Shibuya MEDIA DEPARTMENT TOKYO.
Announced business hours are from 11:00 to 20:00, with last admission at 19:30; admission conditions are confirmed on the event page.
From the secret passage to the beauty cabinet, let the character setting become the space
The event started from the welcome counter and Kuromi silhouette channel, and continued to the photo area with the concept of a cosmetics store and boutique. Super-long eyelashes, dyed headscarves and other overhead product props turn the character's personality into a decent department store with contrasts hidden everywhere.
The fun of watching these scenes lies in the rearrangement of familiar retail language: mirrors, shopping trolleys, display shelves and packaging, which together build a world of recognizable characters. When taking photos, in addition to taking photos with the characters, you can also observe how the words on the props, the color of the counters, and the light form a story.
K’s event photos show pictures of taking photos with Kuromi, walking into secret passages, and visiting different counters. These photos are completed promotional preview records. They are not the fixed performance content of ordinary performances, nor do they mean that characters or artists will appear every day.
If you want to recreate the feeling in the image, you can start with dark purple, black and silver clothing colors, and then adjust the shooting method according to the brightness of the space. This is a suggestion for styling and viewing. Whether flash, tripods or specific equipment can be used on-site shall still be subject to the regulations of the staff and the venue.
How to arrange a limited-time itinerary and how to buy merchandise
The event also plans to sell original styling merchandise in advance, but every prop that appears in the photo may not be a purchasable product. When you are interested in dolls or accessories, you should first check the actual sales items, prices, purchase quantities and remaining inventory to avoid mixing display items with merchandise.
In terms of itinerary, the last admission is half an hour before the store closes, so it is recommended to leave enough time for visiting and queuing; when Halloween is approaching or the end of the exhibition period, it is better to check the real-time announcements first. This article does not state admission fees, reservation methods or gifts as confirmed general conditions. Please make arrangements based on the regulations on the day of the event.
