About 200 people in total. Many people came to the anniversary party.
Here is a report on the event.
The anniversary party for NEPENTHES OSAKA and NEPENTHES WOMAN OSAKA started at 5:00 PM. The party started a little earlier than scheduled due to the large number of people who showed up before the doors opened.
People dressed in "Nepenthes" all over their bodies gathered to celebrate, and nearly 200 customers and related parties came from Kansai, Chubu, Shikoku, Chugoku, and many other places to celebrate. The venue was filled with so many people that it was difficult to move.
The line of shoppers never stopped from the start to the end of the event, showing how much "Nepenthes" is loved in Osaka.
The catering prepared by "NEPENTHES OSAKA" is a 7-minute walk away from "NEPENTHES OSAKA. The staff members frequent this popular restaurant, which is always fully booked. The special menu added color to the venue.
The souvenir prepared was a donut from City Lights : Donuts, which opened in Fukushima, Osaka in February 2025. Donuts, which opened in Fukushima, Osaka, in February 2025. This is a takeout doughnut store run by IMA:ZINE, and the store's uniforms are custom-made by Needles. In addition, original craft beers from "Hana, Taiyo, Ame," a beer hall opened by "Nepenthes" in Biei-cho, Hokkaido, were also lined up at the counter.
Finally, here are some snaps and congratulatory comments from those who came to celebrate.
Left: Mr. Toru Ohno / Director of PRETTY PLAIN
I am deeply moved by both the 15th anniversary of "NEPENTHES OSAKA" and the 5th anniversary of "NEPENTHES WOMAN OSAKA. I am always grateful. And I really congratulate you."
Middle: Mr. John Shimazaki / Sales
I have always admired you and have been indebted to you for a long time. What made me happy today was to see young people wearing "Nepenthes" in a cool way. I will continue to support them. Congratulations."
Right: Kazuya Achiba / B:TOGETHER Designer
I hope you will continue to be at the forefront of the fashion scene, just as you are now. I am sure that your influence will spread to the city of Osaka as well. I look forward to your continued support.
Left: Mr. KAPPY / Company Employee
I've loved Nepenthes for a long time, and I've been going there a lot. Congratulations! I've been to many restaurants in the Kansai area, but this one is the best! I've been to many restaurants in the Kansai area, but this one is the best!
Right: Mr. Iwai / Company employee
I used to look at magazines and think, 'I'll definitely go there when I go to Tokyo. I was very happy and at the same time surprised when it opened in Osaka. Fifteen years have passed since then. I will continue to support you. I really congratulate you.
Kayo / Influencer
When "NEPENTHES WOMAN OSAKA" was created, it was published in "NEPENTHES in
print" when "NEPENTHES WOMAN OSAKA" was launched. At that time, both Momo, my daughter, and Torochi, my pet, were in their mother's wombs. Today, with this photo shoot, this is where our family history is already engraved. Please let me continue to engrave many more!" I am very happy to be able to be a part of it.
Left: Mr. Sanpei / Food & Beverage
This store changed my life. Thanks to this shop, people around me now tell me I'm stylish (laughs). I can't thank you enough. Congratulations! I am very happy to be able to work here.
Middle: Mr. Shousuke / University student
This is the store that got me interested in fashion. This is where I learned about music and culture in addition to fashion. It is a brand that makes life fun. I am only 20 years old, so I ask for your continued support for the next 10 or 20 years!" I am still 20 years old, so I hope for the next 10 to 20 years!
Right: Ms. Mikami / kindergarten teacher
When I was in my hometown, this was the store I always wanted to go to. I moved to Osaka from there, and my life became more enjoyable by going here, and I fell in love with clothes thanks to Nepenthes. It was a turning point in my life.
Left: Mr. Taisuke / Company Employee
I think I've been a customer for about 10 years, since I got married. I was first brought here by a friend and was shocked at how cool it was, and I've been a customer every season since then. Please keep up the good work!" I am looking forward to working with you again in the future!
Right: Maiko / Company Employee
My children also wear items from [UNIQLO] x [Engineered Garments], [Children's Beams] x [South2], and [West8].
"My children also wear items from [UNIQLO] × [Engineered Garments] and [Children's Beams] × [South2West8]. My family loves Nepenthes. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary! Congratulations on your 15th anniversary!
Left: Michael / Works at a hospital
I started out with track pants from Needles, but from there I fell in love with South 2 West 8, Engineered Garments, and everything else.
I fell in love with South 2 West 8, Engineered Garments, and everything else from there. These are the stores that changed my fashion. I can't thank you enough. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary!
Right: Mr. Kazuki / Works at a hospital
I came to the Osaka store for the first time in 2018, and from there I was completely immersed in Nepenthes. It is definitely my fashion roots. I will keep coming back, so thank you very much! I will continue to go to Nepenthes from now on.
Left: Mr. Yoshihara / Company Employee
I will never forget the shock I felt when I went to "NEPENTHES WOMAN
I will never forget the shock I received when I visited "NEPENTHES WOMAN OSAKA" for the first time. After that, I would reserve new items, and when I came to pick them up, I would end up buying different ones... I really love this store. I really love this store. Congratulations on this achievement!" I am very happy with my purchase.
Right: Ms. Ally / Company Employee
I think it must have been about three years ago that I went to "NEPENTHES WOMAN
I think it was about three years ago that I went to "NEPENTHES WOMAN OSAKA" after a friend told me about it. I come here every time the season changes and buy many items. I am glad that you opened a store in Osaka. I will keep coming back.
Left: Yuji Iwai / Representative of IMA:ZINE
When we opened 15 years ago, we were featured in Kaji-Kaji, we did an interview for the 5th anniversary, we did a men's issue of Rodrillion for IMA:ZINE, and we had donut uniforms made for the new store.... I am truly indebted to you in so many ways. At the time, no one would open a store this far from the city, so I thought, "Why here? But thanks to "NEPENTHES
But thanks to "NEPENTHES OSAKA," stores gathered in the surrounding area, and I think this town was created. It's still amazing. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary! I am really happy for the 15th anniversary!
Right: Shinsuke Nakata / Unlikely Designer
I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the anniversary project, and I am filled with gratitude. I would like to return the favor for a long time, but I will always be indebted to you. It is forever one-of-a-kind, and no one can imitate it. It is an originality that we are proud to share with the world. I am always impressed by your unfathomable knowledge and insatiable appetite...Congratulations on your 15th and 5th anniversaries!" Congratulations on your 15th and 5th anniversaries!
Osaka is now entering a new phase of redevelopment and inbound demand. In the midst of such rapid changes, "NEPENTHES OSAKA" and "NEPENTHES WOMAN OSAKA" will continue to take root in the city for the next 10 years with unchanging values and innovation.
Existing customers have given us much love, and we are gaining new fans, taking Osaka fashion in a richer direction.
