Japanese merchandise haven, Doki Doki Store, reopens in Offenbach - a delight for enthusiasts of Japanese culture
The Doki Doki Concept Store is set to reopen its doors at the KOMM-Center in Offenbach, Germany, on January 24, 2025. This meeting point for Japan enthusiasts will be open every Friday and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM until April 12, 2025.
The store serves as a platform for fans of Japanese culture, offering an immersive experience into Japanese culture and creativity. Visitors can expect exclusive product launches, live demonstrations, interactive art installations, meet-and-greet sessions with popular manga artists, tasting events, special performances, themed photo booths, and cosplay events.
One of the special highlights of the store is the presence of Offenbach manga artists Yaya Chan and Fuko. These well-known artists in the German manga scene have created works such as "Spooky Eyes" and "Rootless", and have been awarded the prestigious "Gaimu Daijin Hyosho" prize by the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs for their contribution to the spread of Japanese culture in Germany. Fans have the opportunity to meet Yaya Chan and Fuko personally at the store.
The Doki Doki Store also offers interactive workshops and artistic exhibitions, where visitors can make matcha cotton candy or paint traditional fox masks. The store features a themed café and the popular Artist Alley, with weekly changing workshops to keep visitors engaged and entertained.
In addition, the store will collaborate with local schools and cultural organizations to promote Japanese culture. If you plan to visit, checking their official announcements closer to the event date is recommended for the latest schedule and ticket information.
- In addition to the various events, workshops, and meet-and-greet sessions, visitors to The Doki Doki Concept Store can also discover a dedicated home-and-garden section, where they can find unique home decor items to adopt an other lifestyle inspired by Japanese culture.
- Alongside the store's immersive experiences and showcase of Japanese creativity, the shopping experience extends to a wide variety of items, including manga and lifestyle products, allowing visitors to not only indulge in their love for Japanese culture but also revamp their own lifestyle with home-and-garden, and other lifestyle products.
