If you’ll be in Kansai this fall and love City Hunter, here’s your quick guide. “City Hunter –Retro Pop Days–” lands in Shiga with free admission, fresh-retro merch, and a cozy pop-up vibe. Below are the exact dates, hours, venue, and the easiest way to reach Kusatsu from Kyoto or Osaka—so you can shop, snap photos, and relive Ryo & Kaori’s world without getting lost. ✨
A 40th Anniversary Celebration Bringing City Hunter Back to Life
This fan-favorite pop-up returns for its fifth year—right in the franchise’s 40th anniversary window. Expect an 80s-tinged aesthetic updated for today: playful accessories, graphic apparel, and designs that channel Ryo Saeba’s hard-boiled cool with a retro-pop twist.
Event basics: “City Hunter –Retro Pop Days–” Pop-Up Store in Shiga / Nov 14 (Fri)–Dec 2 (Tue), 2025 / 10:00–19:30 / Admission free / Organizer: CRAZY BUMP.
Dates, Hours, and the Exact Venue in Shiga
The pop-up takes place at Plugs Market Kusatsu on the 2nd floor of Kintetsu Department Store Kusatsu in Shiga.
Address: 1-1-50 Shibukawa, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga 525-0026 (Kintetsu Dept. Store Kusatsu 2F). Venue details: Official venue page.
Easy Access from Kyoto and Osaka—Your Route to Kusatsu
From Kyoto or Osaka, ride JR lines toward the Biwako area to Kusatsu Station. Inside the complex, follow mall signage to the Kintetsu Department Store 2F, where Plugs Market is located. Allow a little buffer on weekends and after work when traffic peaks.
Inside the Pop-Up: Goods, Atmosphere, Photo Spots
Expect a blend of nostalgic art and fresh colorways. Highlights include RETRO POP T-shirts (S–XXL), pull-over hoodies, “XYZ” slim memo pads, glitter-oil acrylic stands, long tumblers, deformed-art pouches, pub mirrors, a jewel balm with can mirror, a flip calendar, and blind keychains and badges. You can also browse related items online: See the lineup.
Free Admission, Shopping Pointers, and Quick Notes
Entry is free—perfect for a quick stop between sightseeing. Payment methods, stock limits, and size availability can vary by store and day; please check in-store notices or ask staff on site. Popular sizes may sell out fast.
Catch It Before Dec 2—Make the Retro Pilgrimage
This is a short run (Nov 14–Dec 2). If you’re touring Kansai, pair your visit with Kyoto or Lake Biwa plans, snap a few retro-styled shots, and let the 80s glow follow you home. 🕶️
Plan your stop: Check the dates and head to Plugs Market Kusatsu while it lasts. Venue info: Official page / Online merch window: Shop here
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