Konichiwa, Harry Potter fans of Japan!
We can now confirm that on 14th August, a new shopping experience, Harry Potter Shop Harajuku, is opening in Tokyo full of wizarding world merchandise to cast a spell on you.
Located in one of the world’s most iconic shopping districts of Tokyo — a centre of culture, fashion, and trends — the flagship store promises to bring all the magic to Harry Potter fans visiting.
We now also have an exclusive sneak peek at the interior of the shop. Located along the historic tree-lined path that extends from Yoyogi Park, the shop features an interior inspired by the Forbidden Forest.
Fans will feel like they are traversing the mysterious woodlands that lie on the outskirts of Hogwarts. Don't worry - we doubt you'll bump into any pesky Acromantula.
And that's not all. The Mahou-Dokoro Akasaka Wizarding World Street store, which is set to close on Sunday 29th June, will reopen on Thursday 17th July as Harry Potter Shop Akasaka - so fans based in this area will also get a chance to partake in a bewitching shopping spree.
It has been a particularly spellbinding season for Japan-based Harry Potter fans as of late. These two shops follow the launch of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter in June 2023 and the launch of the official online shop Harry Potter Shop Online Japan in July 2024. Meanwhile, the play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has a Japanese production at the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater, with tickets currently available up to October 2025. Hey, if you're in Akasaka already, you could make a full magical day of it!
A Butterbeer truck is heading this way
In exciting news, between the 9th and 10th of August, a Butterbeer truck will be heading to the Harajuku store ahead of its official opening – bringing delicious joy to those lucky ones who discover it.
So, keep an eye out this summer for more magic on the high streets of Japan. If only we had some Floo Powder so we could hop over to visit.
Visit the official website for Harry Potter Shop Harajuku and Harry Potter Shop Akasaka to hear more about it all!
