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Tokyo Celebrates Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Tokyo Celebrates Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 in Tokyo with fun collabs, featuring a Harajuku V.A. pop‑up, Maruhiro ceramics, Converse 1987 sneakers and more.

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Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

As Stranger Things Season 5 rolls out, Tokyo is hosting a string of high‑profile collaborations that let fans celebrate the finale beyond the screen. Below are 5 collaborations to enjoy this season.

VA | STRANGER THINGS HOUSE

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

VA | STRANGER THINGS HOUSE, a special pop‑up transforming the V.A. concept store in Harajuku from Nov 27–Dec 28, 2025, offers themed merchandise, exclusive brand collabs, and character‑inspired food and drinks. The space recreates Hawkins with a centerpiece photo set called THE BYERS HOUSE for photos and social posts, delivering a multi‑sensory celebration timed with the final season release.

Exclusive goods and artist collaborations

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Shoppers can expect a wide selection of exclusive apparel and collectibles produced for the pop-up. Standout pieces include pigment-style tees such as PIGMENT SEASON5 TEE (7,700 yen, sizes S–XL) and PIGMENT L/S TEE VECNA (11,000 yen, sizes M–XL), statement tops like FRIENDS DON’T LIE TEE (8,800 yen, S–XL), and cozy items like the HOODIE HEROS (16,500 yen, M–XL) and a BLANKET (16,500 yen, one size). 

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Accessories include a TOTE BAG (7,700 yen). Artist collaborations add collectible value — for example, the KOSUKE KAWAMURA TEE is 9,900 yen (M–XL) and a VECNA / 001 ZIP HOODIE is 19,800 yen (M–XL).

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

In addition to Jun’s in-house pieces, curated brand collaborations and vintage selections from labels like BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS and BerBerJin will be available alongside co-branded items from BIALETTI, CASIO CLASSIC, CONVERSE, MARUHIRO, PALLADIUM, and others.

Food and drink inspired by the series

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

A cluster of in-store food spots will bring the show’s flavors to life. Visitors can grab themed treats from SURFER BOY PIZZA (SURFER BOY PIZZA 1,980 yen), SCOOPS AHOY (including limited ice cream flavor STRANGER BUTTERSCOTCH 770 yen), and the STRANGER THINGS CAFÉ (menu examples: DART CHOCOLATE SUNDAE ¥1,870 and UPSIDE DOWN STRAWBERRY CHOCO 1,540 yen). 

SCOOPS AHOY is also presenting a collaboration with BLUE SEAL for an exclusive ice cream flavor, and other dessert and drink items inspired by characters and memorable series moments will be sold only at the pop-up.

Dates: November 27 – December 28, 2025
Hours: 10:00–20:00 daily
Location: V.A., 6-1-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Admission: Free, no reservation required Note that operations during the pop-up will rely primarily on stand-style takeout service, and entry may be limited at peak times to manage crowds.
Website:https://www.junonline.jp/special/va_strangerthingshouse/ (Japanese)
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/va.tokyo/

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Maruhiro: Hasami and Arita porcelain with an Upside Down twist

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Maruhiro’s limited Stranger Things tableware blends centuries‑old Hasami and Arita ceramic techniques with show motifs. 

Two commemorative plates (Nabeshima and Ko‑Imari–inspired) are produced in small editions and presented in paulownia boxes (approx. 15,000 yen / tax excl.). 

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

The HASAMI 8‑bit range adds colorful, stackable mugs and mini plates (from 3,000 yen), plus a Luminous soba‑choko series — glow‑in‑the‑dark cups that reveal 8‑bit graphics in darkness (2,500 yen) — ideal for collectors and home viewing parties. 

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Reservations open on Maruhiro’s online shop from November 22; pieces will also appear at HIROPPA and a Daikanyama pop‑up in late December.

Reservations / online shop: Maruhiro online store — https://store.hasamiyaki.jp/ (the site is in Japanese, reservations open Nov 22, 2025 at 18:00 JST)
HIROPPA (store launch): HIROPPA, Hasami Town, Nagasaki — on sale from Dec 13, 2025
Address (HIROPPA): 682 Yunutago, Hasami Town, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki 859-3702
Daikanyama pop‑up: Daikanyama Tsutaya Books (Building 1, 2F video floor) — Pop‑up period Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 22, 2026
Note: Limited runs (many items capped at 200); check product pages for exact release timings.

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Gap Japan: Wearable ’80s nostalgia across men’s, women’s and kids’

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Gap’s Stranger Things capsule (released Nov. 25) reworks classic denim, hoodies and tees in the show’s signature red/black palette. Highlights include flannel‑lined denim jackets (men’s ~14,990 yen), a heavyweight STRANGER THINGS arch hoodie (23,900 yen), reversible graphic tees (8,990 yen), and coordinated kids’ sets for family matching. The collection emphasizes reversible pieces that nod to the series’ dual worlds and is sold at select Gap stores, gap.co.jp, and ZOZOTOWN.

On‑sale date: November 25, 2025
Selected in‑store launch locations (Nov. 25, 10:00 JST): Gap Lazona Kawasaki Plaza; Gap LaLaport Nagoya Minato Aquls; Gap Shinsaibashi; Gap Canal City Hakata. (Gap Shinjuku Flags opens at 11:00 JST.)
Online: Gap Japan official store — https://www.gap.co.jp/ and ZOZOTOWN — https://zozo.jp/brand/gap/ (Japanese)
Tip: Stock and SKU availability vary by store; check site listings for sizes and kids’ ranges (110–160 cm).

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Tsuyoshi Domoto × ZOZOTOWN: A fan‑curated capsule with documentary support

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Musician Tsuyoshi Domoto’s 23‑piece capsule, STRANGER THINGS × .ENDRECHERI., goes up for pre‑order on ZOZOTOWN from Nov. 27 to Dec. 24.

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs
Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

The range mixes statement outerwear with Japanese lifestyle items (teacups, furoshiki), featuring detailed references that reward superfans — for example a sukajan with meaningful kanji and jeans with gate stitching (prices vary; sukajan 39,600 yen). ABEMA’s three‑part documentary STRANGER FREAKS (from Nov. 20) follows Domoto and the design process, and a special roundtable film with Domoto and other fans debuted alongside the launch.
Pre‑order window: Nov 27, 2025 (12:00 JST) – Dec 24, 2025 (11:59 JST)
Campaign page / orders: ZOZOTOWN special page — https://zozo.jp/event/strangerthings-endrecheri/(Japanese)
Documentary: STRANGER FREAKS on ABEMA — episodes aired Thursdays, Nov 20 – Dec 4, 2025. ABEMA page: https://abema.tv/video/title/221-339
Delivery estimate: staggered shipments planned between late April and early June 2026 (varies by item).

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Converse Japan: Sneaker capsule rooted in 1987

Tokyo Celebrate Stranger Things Season 5 With Epic Collabs

Converse’s limited capsule (available Nov. 27) updates All Star, One Star and Weapon silhouettes with 1987‑era cues and show references. Models include ALL STAR AGED 87 CL HI (15,400 yen) and ALL STAR AGED 87 TS HI (15,950 yen) with STRANGER THINGS 1987 heel labels, ONE STAR SUEDE hiding a Demogorgon motif (19,800 yen), and a Weapon Hi inspired by Hawkins High (25,300 yen). The release also features retro‑style shoeboxes for collectors.

On‑sale date: November 27, 2025
Purchase: Converse Japan official online shop — https://converse.co.jp/ and select retailers
Customer service (Japan): Converse Information Center — 0120‑819‑217
Note: Limited quantities; product sizes and colorways listed on the Converse site

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Conclusion

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, Tokyo’s Stranger Things season‑five offerings turn the show into a real‑world celebration. From the immersive VA | STRANGER THINGS HOUSE in Harajuku to artisanal Maruhiro ceramics, Gap’s retro wardrobe, Tsuyoshi Domoto’s fan‑curated ZOZOTOWN capsule and Converse’s nostalgic sneaker drop, there’s something for every kind of fan — collectors, fashion lovers, and those hunting unique photo moments. Plan ahead for limited runs and preorder windows, and enjoy experiencing the Upside Down across Tokyo this season.

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