In the midst of the time that passes us by in our urban lives, we feel lighter in body and mind when we come into contact with the abundance of nature. A place that offers such a chance to refresh yourself is the 8th floor of Hankyu Umeda, one of Osaka's most popular department stores.GREEN AGEIt is.
“GREEN AGE, which opened in 2023 based on the concept of ”symbiosis between people and nature," features stores for food, clothing, and housing, from luxury brands and sports brands to sundries and cosmetics, and proposes a lifestyle that seamlessly combines home, town, and nature. It proposes a lifestyle of seamless enjoyment of home, town, and nature, and a new way of interacting with nature.
GREEN AGE" will celebrate its 3rd anniversary in April, and will hold an anniversary project "Fun Together" from April 1 (Wed.) to 28 (Tue.). Each store will sell limited products, hold events, and prepare novelty gifts for purchases. For more information about the event, please seethis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)In this article, we will introduce a selection of items and events of interest from Huinamu's point of view. How about going out to find a moment to feel the comfort of nature with the arrival of spring?
SPECIAL EVENT
Let's start with the events you want to keep open on your schedule.
TOKUNO BLUE“ spun in Kojima, Okayama”
MOMOTARO JEANS
MOMOTARO JEANS, based in Kojima, Okayama Prefecture, the sacred land of denim in Japan, has opened a pop-up store. The shop offers a diverse lineup of jeans, tops, denim jackets, and other items made with the utmost attention to detail, from material selection to dyeing, weaving, and sewing, and served by a jeans sommelier.
A talk show by Yasuhiro Ibuki, who is in charge of product planning for the brand, will also be held. This is a chance to hear directly from him about his thoughts on the brand's craftsmanship. Denim, which changes its appearance as it is worn, is something that marks the life of the person who wears it. The event will provide visitors with an opportunity to “hear,” “see,” and “touch” the denim, from how to interact with it to how to take care of it.
Dates: April 1 (Wed) - 14 (Tue)
Location: 8th floor, Kotokoto Stage 81
【MOMOTARO JEANS] Customer service by jeans sommelier:Reservation Page
Date: April 4 (Sat.) 14:00-15:00, 16:00-17:00
Location: 8th Floor Community Park
Capacity: 20 people per session
Talk Show Reservation Page
TO THE MOUNTAIN by ARC'TERYX Out of the city and into the mountains.
ARC'TERYX will hold a women's event. ARC'TERRIX will hold a women's event, featuring colorful items inspired by the brightly colored spring mountains, perfect for the current mountain climbing season when the weather is sunny and breezy. On April 18 (Sat), a women's fashion show will be held to propose coordinated outfits for women to wear on the town. The time spent thinking about how to dress with these suggestions will surely enrich your spring days in town and in the mountains.
In addition, a drawstring bag will be given away with purchases of ¥20,000 (tax included) or more. The drawstring bag is a handy item that is sure to come in handy for both mountain hiking and everyday use. In addition, the "Arc'teryx Beta Café" will be open for a limited time at the Community Park. How about spending a relaxing time there, enjoying drinks and snacks with the Arc'teryx logo while expanding your thoughts about the mountains?
Dates: Wednesday, April 15 - Tuesday, April 21
Location: 8th floor, Kotokoto Stage 81
JAPAN PRIDE - Japanese Manufacturing and the Outdoors
Look out for a creative event that combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship and outdoor lifestyle! The lacquer gear brand "GNU urushi craft" created by Yoshihiro Nakagawa, a lacquer painter since the 4th year of Bunka (1807), will make an appearance at the event. GNU urushi craft" is a brand that promotes lacquer culture in a variety of ways, such as holding lacquer workshops at campgrounds and "NuCamp," a community connected by lacquer.
This event is a rare opportunity to observe their meticulous craftsmanship up close and personal, and to experience the thoughts of the craftspeople and the depth of Japanese culture. Experience the new fascination woven by Japanese craftsmanship and outdoor culture.
Dates: Wednesday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 28
Location: 8th floor, Kotokoto Stage 81
NEW OPEN
Visit the new stores that will join "GREEN AGE" on this 3rd anniversary.
willowherb (Epilobium pyrricholophum)
Ishiki-hana," which proposes a lifestyle with bonsai, is now open. From bonsai grown from seeds to handmade vessels, all handcrafted by the company's artisans, each bonsai is one-of-a-kind and unique. The bonsai are all handmade by the company's craftsmen. They express Japanese culture, the beauty of nature, and the flow of time in a small bowl, creating an opportunity to confront nature in our daily lives. Welcoming one of these bowls into your home will open the door to the great outdoors with the heart of Japanese tradition.
ALCO SHOP
ALCO SHOP, which selects brands such as OOFOS, Topo Athletic, and Hydro Flask that are trusted by outdoor enthusiasts, has opened its first permanent store in Japan. ALCO SHOP is the first permanent store in Japan. The shop offers a selection of carefully selected seasonal items from around the world to add a touch of color and comfort to everyday life.
Novelties are also on standby at the "ALCO SHOP": an original badge for purchases of ¥5,500 (tax included) or more, and a 200ml MICRO HYDRO Exclusive for purchases of ¥22,000 (tax included) or more in limited quantities.
Topologie
Topologie was born in 2018 from the passion of French and Japanese rock climbing enthusiasts. Topologie Wares System™ offers more than 1,000 ways to customize your bag or case with over 120 interchangeable straps. Topologie Wares System™ offers over 1,000 ways to customize your bag or case with over 120 interchangeable straps.
The novelty from "Topology" is an original carabiner that reminds us of the brand's roots, and will be given to the first 15 customers who purchase ¥15,000 (tax included) or more.
EXCLUSIVE
Among the limited-edition products that will be sold only at this third anniversary "Fun Together" project, here are a few that we are interested in.
DAIWA
DS-8301EX
¥33,000［ Limited each size 1］
Size: 7-7H-8-8H
DAIWA, a fishing brand that has just launched the "DAIWA 247 Series," all-weather wear that can be worn in town and in the field, will sell an exclusive model in collaboration with Danner.
The motif chosen was the "River Gripper," which was developed as a wading boot for fishing in rivers and the sea, and is not currently available at Danner. Originally, the sole was felt, but it has been changed to Vibram's Christie sole, and will be reissued exclusively at the Hankyu Umeda store. How about wearing a pair of lightweight shoes that inherit the durability of the "River Gripper" to enhance your spring outfits?
Purchases of 40,000 yen or more will receive a free Daiwa backpack. This convenient case can be used not only for fishing gear, but also for storage at home.
NEUTRALWORKS.
NEUTRALWORKS." is a conditioning brand that supports a state in which the body and mind are in a neutral state and ready to move at any time. NEUTRALWORKS. brand offers activewear, sleepwear, business wear, and underwear for people who want to spend 24 hours a day in a sports lifestyle.
HAE S/S GRAPHIC TEE
￥9,130 Limited to 32
Size: S, M, L, XL
Neutral Works has released an anniversary T-shirt. The graphic features a banana, which is one of the foods essential to the wellness lifestyle proposed by the brand and is rich in polyphenols and various vitamins. It is the perfect way to incorporate the essence of wellness into your daily outfits.
John masters organics
3rd Anniversary Limited Kit
¥10,890［ Limited 30］
Contents: C&A Medicated Scalp Essence , S&T Scalp E Scrub , GC Leave-in Conditioning Mist N , Original Gift Bag
John masters organic“ is an organic cosmetic brand established in 1994 in Soho, New York. The brand concept is ”ONE EARTH: Respect for the Earth," and the brand aims to connect beauty from one person to another through organic cosmetics, and to care for nature as you care for yourself.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the opening of GREEN AGE, a limited edition kit is available that includes a medicated hair growth serum and a sugar scrub for scalp to prepare the environment for hair growth on the scalp, along with a mini size of a no-rinse treatment mist. The kit comes with a convenient gift bag to carry it in, so it will surely be useful for travel and business trips, and will surely make you happy if you choose it as a gift. This value-priced kit allows you to be aware of your connection to nature and the future while taking care of your body.
novelty
Don't miss the novelties that will be available at various stores during the "Fun Together" event. All of them are in limited quantities and will end as soon as they are gone, so get out shopping as soon as possible!
KEEN
KEEN, which offers footwear for the city and the field, is giving away coffee grain tumblers to customers who purchase ¥10,000 (tax included) or more to celebrate the opening of its expanded sales floor. There is a choice of two colors (limited to one per person). The tumbler is a delightful novelty that can be used for work, holiday picnics, and many other occasions.
new balance
New balance will present an original 3D block memo of its flagship model "990v6" to the first 30 customers who make a purchase of ¥16,500 (including tax) or more, including at least one apparel item. This precious gem, which is inspired by a masterpiece, is a must-have item to be displayed on your desk as an interior decoration.
BAUM
Baum, a skin and mind brand that cares for the skin and mind along with the rich life created by living in harmony with trees, will present an original smartphone stand made of wood reminiscent of the Baum bottle to the first 30 customers who make a purchase of ¥11,000 (tax included) or more. The first 30 customers who purchase at least 30,000 yen (including tax) will receive an original smartphone stand made of wood reminiscent of the Baum bottle. Please take advantage of the blessings of nature to place your smartphone in a fixed position at home.
These are just a few examples. There are many more exclusive products, events, and novelties available at Fun Together. Even if you don't live nearby, it is clearly worth the trouble to visit. Let the pleasant spring weather beckon you to visit the Hankyu Umeda Main Store and feel the richness of living with nature.
Text_Shogo Komatsu
Fun Together
Dates: Wednesday, April 1 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
Place: Hankyu Umeda main store, 8th floor, GREEN AGE
Address: 8-7, Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Phone: 06-6361-1381
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00
INSTAGRAM:@hankyu_greenage
GREEN AGE official website
GREEN AGE 3rd Anniversary "Fun Together
