“Have a great time at Lucua Osaka on “Couple Day (November 2nd)”! The “HUG! ART MARKET – Typo, ZINE, and Posters” art market is being held!
JR West SC Development Co., Ltd. Press release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press Spend “A Perfect Couple’s Day (November 2nd)” at LUCUA Osaka! An art market themed around “couples,” “HUG! ART MARKET – Typo, ZINE, and Posters,” will be held! Lucua Osaka, a fashion mall operated by JR West Japan SC Development Co., Ltd. (Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City / President and CEO: Yasushi Takenaka), will be hosting a “HUG! ART” event from Thursday, October 30th to Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. We will be holding the “MARKET – Typo, ZINE, and Posters.” In celebration of “Good Couples Day” on Sunday, November 2nd, we will be holding a “couples”-themed event featuring the Typo Art Market, Kizuna Fortune Telling, a ZINE Market, and a HUG Clay Figurine Workshop. This is an event that can be enjoyed by both individuals and couples. Please come with your family, friends, partner, or loved ones. This event is part of the “HUG! CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025” initiative, held over two days, November 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), in collaboration with JR West Station City Co., Ltd., Hankyu Hanshin Properties Co., Ltd., and Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores Co., Ltd. The theme is “Enjoy Umeda for Two.” Enjoy Osaka Umeda through an artistic experience perfect for “A Day for Two.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-fc4ae248b21082299bf16b6af60e9e9e-773×255.jpg *Image is for illustrative purposes only. Typo Art Market Typo art is art in which letters (fonts) play a central role. We offer unique typographic art that expresses the theme of “two people.” This “word art” is perfect for displaying in your room and is also available as a poster. [Product Examples] Stickers, posters, etc. [Price] Starting from ¥400 (tax included)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-8c303352e3577cb3724d0c5fc39b6406-356×480.jpg *The image is an image “Bond Fortune Telling” fortunes for two people Image is for illustrative purposes only.”Bond Fortune Telling” fortunes for two people This is a fortune slip with words that reveal the couple’s fortunes and the atmosphere. When you draw a Kizuna Mikuji, you’ll receive a set of a typo-art sticker that represents your fortune as a couple, along with the fortune slip with your feelings written on it. In addition to your fortune, the Kizuna Mikuji also lists a “Daily Mission” for the two of you to take on together. Be sure to complete the mission and further deepen your bond. [Price] 500 yen (tax included) *If purchasing only the stickers, the price is 400 yen (tax included)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-1b29dc925689747bd246037e1ef0f626-337×297.jpg *Image is for illustrative purposes only. ZINE Market Zines are like “handmade mini magazines crammed with all the things you love!” We’ve collected a wide variety of unique zines, including one with a “couple” theme. Samples of all types are available, so you can read them for yourself. If you find a zine you like, you can purchase it on the spot. [Price] 1,000 yen (tax included) / book
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-ca1fcd5446e918c9a62a4b4ef5cef6c6-1270×1693.jpg *The image is an image HUG Clay Figurine Workshop Clay figurine art workshop by sculptor Akira Wakui. You can paint a pair of original clay figurines as you like to create a memorable clay figurine just for the two of you. *You can participate alone, but you will be required to create two clay figurines. [Date] Saturday, November 1st, 3 sessions (maximum 8 people per session) [Price] 5,200 yen (tax included) [Location] LUCUA 1100 4F Next to Pathfinder Timesnob [Reservation] Advance reservations required *You can join on the day if there are spaces available *For details and reservations, please see the URL below URL: https://asitaroom.base.shop/items/118912687 CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-9a92583ca864d9db1a09ca684f972f84-686×514.jpg Now in its third year, this event aims to liven up the Umeda area with creators at its core. The word “HUG!” embodies our desire to create an event that fosters a sense of unity, as if embracing the entire Umeda district of Osaka. The event will take place at five locations: Lucua Osaka, Hankyu Sun Plaza, JR Osaka Station Osaka Station City, Hankyu Umeda Main Store, and HEP FIVE. In celebration of “Good Couples Day,” events will be held at each location, centered around the theme of Umeda for couples. Each location will bring together the next generation of creators and local university and vocational school students for workshops, unique merchandise sales, and a special two-day film festival. There will also be a stamp rally, where participants will receive colorful fresh flowers on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy the colorful Umeda area of Osaka with your loved one through a creative experience perfect for “A Day for Two.” Event overview [Event name] HUG! CREATIVE COMMUNITY 2025 [Event Dates] Main Dates: November 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun) *Dates vary by venue [Event Location] 1. JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City, 2nd Floor Atrium Plaza 2. JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City 5F Toki-no-Ku Plaza 3. Hankyu Sun Plaza 4. Hankyu Umeda Main Store 3F “BEYOND WORLD” 5. “Something Good Studio” on the 4th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store 6. HEP FIVE 1st floor entrance atrium 7. “sPACE” event space on the 4th floor of Lucua 1100 [Organizers] JR West SC Development Co., Ltd., JR West Station City Co., Ltd., Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc., Hankyu Hanshin Properties Co., Ltd. [Sponsors] Osaka Institute of Technology (Joso Gakuen), Osaka Prefecture Floriculture Revival Council, Osaka Flower Commercial Association [Supported by] Hankyu Hanshin Building Management Co., Ltd. Hankyu Sun Plaza
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-0f57d2577a8923e2687a91c40bc4b9e0-520×346.jpg *Photos of past events Enjoy creative workshops, unique products, and exciting food experiences in a space filled with colorful floral décor. The event will also be livened up by unique student exhibits and a spectacular hula dance performance. [Participating Stores] Cafe & Bar Hush / Mill Wood Bakery Shop / DDBRstore / THE ASOBOARD / Canvas art Liko / Ueda Yasuko Fashion College / Kansai University Fashion Circle M2gk *Saturday, November 1st only / Kansai University Hula Circle Lino *Sunday, November 2nd only [Dates and Times] Saturday, November 1st, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 2nd, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM [Location] Hankyu Sun Plaza (8-47 Kakuta-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City 5F, Time Plaza “Osaka Ekimae Film Festival” For a limited time, a large LED screen (approximately 2m high x 5m wide) will appear in Toki-no-Hiroba Plaza, screening films such as “La La Land” and “Amelie.” Enjoy movies on the spectacular screen while relaxing on the lawn. Details will be updated on the event website. [Date and time] November 1st (Saturday) 13:00-19:00, November 2nd (Sunday) 12:00-18:00 [Event HP]
https://media.osakastationcity.com/?p=20764 JR Osaka Station, Osaka Station City 2F Atrium Plaza “30th Daikakyo Artisan’s Association Flower Design Contest” We will be holding a flower design contest with the theme “Coloring the Couple.” On the day, works will be exhibited and public voting will be held. The first 300 people to complete a questionnaire will receive a free flower. [Date and Time] Saturday, November 1st, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM “Flower Complaints Exhibition-2”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-eb51426e5a683e4e43b0e81d448774cd-524×302.png If flowers had mouths, they’d be muttering all sorts of things. This exhibition of beautiful yet slightly harsh works offers a surprising contrast. [Event Date and Time] Sunday, November 2nd, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM In addition, a video created by students from Osaka University of Arts on the theme of “Good Couple’s Day” will be screened on O-vision in the Atrium Plaza. [Event Dates] November 1st (Sat) 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, November 2nd (Sun) 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 3rd and 4th floors
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-e50055f243515bf8b24b50e9d381bb45-138×195.png “ENJOY VIVID LIFE!” [Dates and Times] Wednesday, October 29th – Tuesday, November 4th (Closed at 6:00 PM on the last day) [Location] Something Good Studio, 4th floor, Hankyu Umeda Main Store Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-0d2e00c3d2eb467b9ed85acaab5163ed-138×206.jpg “Èaphi 2025AW COLLECTION POPUP STORE in Osaka” [Dates and Times] Wednesday, October 29th – Tuesday, November 4th (Closed at 6:00 PM on the last day) [Location] Something Good Studio, 4th floor, Hankyu Umeda Main Store
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-7c37d139710a005163084e5c6c047821-137×179.jpg “LOVE it ONCE MORE POP UP STORE” [Dates and Times] October 29th (Wed) – November 4th (Tue) [Location] Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 3rd Floor, BEYOND WORLD Event Space 1 HEP FIVE 1F Entrance Atrium
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-772ed793f5556c94100b846926cbc085-270×180.png “HEP FIVE x Adastria: Make Your Own Original Charm! Upcycling Workshop [Date and Time] Monday, November 3rd (National Holiday), 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14414/188/14414-188-2fe1c0cb71ac030c742360ea67e150b9-2051×712.jpg JR West SC Development Co., Ltd. [President and CEO] Yasushi Takenaka [Head Office Location] 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City [Business Description] Operation, management, and development of shopping centers [Website] https://jrwsc.co.jp/ [Operated Facilities] LUCUA Osaka East Building “LUCUA” (LUCUA) / West Building “LUCUA 1100” (LUCUA 1100) [Address] 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka [Tel] 06-6151-1111 (Lucua Osaka Information) [Facility Website] https://www.lucua.jp/
