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A man should never lose his boyish heart. No matter how old he gets, he should continue to pursue his dreams.
If there's one thing that symbolizes the heart of a boy, it's boys' manga! Watching ordinary characters grow through adventures is something that gets your blood pumping no matter how old you are. The official shop for Shonen Jump, a magazine that has long led the boys' manga scene, will be opening in Tohoku for the first time on June 29, 2018!
This time, we will introduce the Jump Shop that has opened at Sendai PARCO!
What is Jump Shop?
The Jump Shop is a dream store that sells Jump hero merchandise, comics, DVDs, and even sweets! From Shueisha originals to anime goods, there's a wide variety of products on display, so just looking around will inspire the boy in you! Jump Shop exclusive items are constantly being released, so no matter how many times you visit, there's always something new to discover, which is one of its charms.
As of July 2018, there are 11 stores nationwide! This is a rare shop that is only found in Sendai in northern Japan! In fact, Sendai is also a mecca for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Haikyuu, and more recently Jujutsu Kaisen. Unfortunately, Jujutsu Kaisen left Sendai after the third episode, but perhaps the location's close connection to Jump means that this is the first store in northern Japan. We hope that people from not only the Tohoku region but also Hokkaido will stop by!
What is the Jump Shop in Sendai like?
When you visit the Jump Shop on the 8th floor of the PARCO main building, the first thing you'll see is the character that symbolizes Jump today! It's Monkey D. Luffy, the main character of the undisputed flagship manga "ONE PIECE"! It's an almost life-size object, so it's very impressive! You'll be overwhelmed by the power of his eyes! Just as you'd expect from the future King of Pirates!
There are also magazine-shaped objects on display around Luffy! On the double-page spread, you can enjoy a projection mapping of cool scenes from popular manga! The scene captured on camera this time is the famous scene from "My Hero Academia," "Izuku Midoriya vs. Katsumi Bakugo." The huge Jump double-page spread is even more exciting than seeing it in a magazine! It's been a while since I felt my blood boil!
Once you leave the exhibition zone, you'll finally reach the shopping zone. There are so many popular manga goods lined up in a small space that it's hard to decide what to buy! What's great is that they sell not only goods from currently serialized manga, but also from legendary manga!
There is also a section for "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," which was previously serialized in Jump but has now moved to Ultra Jump, so if you've come all the way to Sendai (Morioh Town, S City, M Prefecture), it might be a good idea to pick up some JoJo merchandise as a souvenir!
There's also a Pokemon Center on the same floor!
The only official shop in Tohoku, located on the 8th floor of PARCO Main Building, is not just a Jump Shop. The Pokémon Center Tohoku is also located on the same floor!
Previously, the Pokémon Center was located on the third floor of the neighboring shopping building, AER, but it was renovated when it moved to PARCO! Inside the spacious store, you can purchase adorable Pokémon merchandise! They also sell Tohoku-exclusive merchandise, so this would also make a great souvenir!
summary
PARCO's ○th floor is lined with official shops that have just arrived in Tohoku for the first time. Both Jump and Pokemon merchandise are so popular that you might have trouble choosing a souvenir! In that case, why not try buying from both?
The Jump Shop and Pokémon Center are fun for everyone, from children to parents who were once children. If you're visiting Sendai, be sure to stop by!
A thin-haired writer who loves traveling and laughter. A nice guy who hides thinning hair by shaving his hair! I will run north and south to make Tohoku smile with my writing!
