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Detective Conan in Hokkaido: A Guide to Movie Tie-In Events in Hakodate & Sapporo
This year's movie, "Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram," is set in Hakodate, Hokkaido! To celebrate the April 12th (Friday) release, a ton of collaboration events are happening in Hakodate and Sapporo! From stamp rallies to specially wrapped trains, here's all the info on the Detective Conan collaboration events taking place in Hokkaido this spring.
■Hakodate
1.Hakodate City Tour Stamp Rally & Photo Spot Panels
2.Hakodate City Tram & Bus Collaboration
3.Hakodate Bus & Tram 1-Day Pass Release
4.Welcome Flags
5.Mt. Hakodate Ropeway Collaboration Project
6.Detective Conan Plaza
■Sapporo
7.Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Exhibition
8.Detective Conan Cafe
1Hakodate City Tour Stamp Rally & Photo Spot Panels
©2024 Gosho Aoyama/Detective Conan Production Committee Image source: Hakobura
A stamp rally is being held across Hakodate, the setting of the movie and a popular tourist destination. Visit 10 rally spots around the city and collect stamps at five of them to receive original merchandise on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on the number of spots you visit, you can also get AR photo frames and enter a lottery to win deluxe prizes.
■Event Period:
⟨Part 1⟩ April 12 (Fri) - June 30 (Sun), 2024
⟨Part 2⟩ July 1 (Mon) - September 30 (Mon), 2024
*The original merchandise and AR photo frame designs will change between periods.
Image source: Hakobura
■Rally Spots: JR Hakodate Station, Hakodate Morning Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, Mt. Hakodate Observatory, Goryokaku (Hakodate Magistrate's Office), Goryokaku Tower, Marui Imai Hakodate, Hanabishi Hotel, Hakodate Airport
©2024 Gosho Aoyama/Detective Conan Production Committee Image source: Hakobura
Additionally, a "Hakodate City Tour Map" (which doubles as the stamp sheet) featuring locations from the movie and stamp rally spots will be distributed at various locations in Hakodate. Grab a map and set out to explore the city that serves as the movie's backdrop.
■Distribution Locations: JR Hakodate Station, Hakodate Airport, Hakodate Morning Market, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, Mt. Hakodate Observatory, Goryokaku (Oyasumidokoro Itakura Yanagino), Goryokaku Tower, Marui Imai Hakodate, Hanabishi Hotel
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Furthermore, near each stamp location, there will be photo spots where you can take commemorative pictures with characters from the movie. Be sure to take some memorable photos as you visit the spots.
■Installation Period: April 12 (Fri) - September 30 (Mon), 2024
2Hakodate City Tram & Bus Collaboration
⟨Hakodate City Tram⟩ Detective Conan Wrapped Train ©2024 Gosho Aoyama/Detective Conan Production Committee Image source: Hakobura
A Hakodate city tram will operate with an original wrapping design, and its interior will also be decked out in a Conan theme. Additionally, at six stops—Yunokawa, Yunokawa Onsen, Goryokaku Koen-mae, Matsukaze-cho, Hakodate Eki-mae, and Jujigai—you can hear announcements in the voice of the protagonist, Conan Edogawa (CV: Minami Takayama).
⟨Hakodate Bus⟩ Detective Conan Wrapped Bus ©2024 Gosho Aoyama/Detective Conan Production Committee Image source: Hakobura
A specially wrapped bus will also operate on routes within Hakodate city. On this bus, you can also hear in-vehicle announcements by Conan Edogawa (CV: Minami Takayama) at certain stops.
■Operating Period: April 12 (Fri) - September 30 (Mon), 2024
3Hakodate Bus & Tram 1-Day Pass Release
©2024 Gosho Aoyama/Detective Conan Production Committee Image source: Hakobura
In addition to the wrapped vehicles, a limited quantity of Hakodate Bus & Tram 1-Day Passes will be sold. The design features an original, newly drawn "Hakodate x Detective Conan" illustration.
■Sales Period: April 12 (Fri) - September 30 (Mon), 2024
*While supplies last.
■Sales Locations: Hakodate City Tourist Information Center (JR Hakodate Station 1F), Hakodate City Transportation Bureau Komaba Ticket Office, Hakodate Bus Ekimae Information Center, Hakodate Bus Hakodate Office, Hakodate Bus Showa Office, Hakodate Bus Hiyoshi Office
■Price: Adult 1,400 yen, Child 700 yen
4Welcome Flags
©2024 Gosho Aoyama/Detective Conan Production Committee Image source: Hakobura
To commemorate the movie's release, welcome flags featuring the movie's key visual and original illustrations will appear throughout Hakodate city, welcoming tourists and fans.
■Display Period: Early April - September 30 (Mon), 2024
■Display Locations: Hakodate Station area, Bay Area, Goryokaku area, Hakodate Airport, and others
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5Mt. Hakodate Ropeway "Detective Conan" Movie Collaboration Project
©2024 Gosho Aoyama/Detective Conan Production Committee Image source: Hakobura
The Mt. Hakodate Ropeway, popular with tourists, will hold a collaboration project until September 30 (Mon). The Mt. Hakodate Ropeway Sanroku Station will be specially decorated, and original photo spot panels will be set up at the summit of Mt. Hakodate. There will also be many other activities, including an Instagram post campaign and ropeway announcements featuring Conan's voice.
■Period: April 12 (Fri) - September 30 (Mon)
■Location: Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
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6Detective Conan Plaza
The Detective Conan merchandise event, "Detective Conan Plaza," is confirmed to be held in Hakodate, the setting of the movie. The main visual is a new illustration created for the Plaza, featuring Conan, Heiji, and Kaito Kid for the first time. A wide variety of Detective Conan goods will be available.
■Period: April 12 (Fri) - May 6 (Mon)
■Location: Marui Imai Hakodate, 7th Floor Special Event Hall
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7Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Detective Conan manga series. It delves into the history and charm of the work through six themes, and will also feature a special movie exclusive to this exhibition, as well as the first-ever public display of valuable initial concept materials.
Introduction Area
Chapter 4: CONAN's HANNIN Area
■Dates: April 13 (Sat) - May 12 (Sun), 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
*Last admission at 6:00 PM
■Location: Sapporo Factory 3-jo Kan, 3rd Floor
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8Detective Conan Cafe Limited-Time Opening
To celebrate the movie's release, a collaboration cafe will open for a limited time at 10 venues in 7 cities across Japan, including Sapporo. The theme is "Garden Party." The main visual features newly drawn illustrations of the characters in outfits perfect for a garden party on a terrace or in a garden, holding dried flowers and bouquets. The menu will also feature items inspired by Hakodate, Hokkaido, the setting of the movie.
Inspired by the movie's setting in Hakodate, Hokkaido: "Kaito Kid's Marvelous Curry"
■Dates: April 5 (Fri) - June 30 (Sun), 10:00 AM - 8:50 PM
*80-minute time slots.
■Location: Coach & Four Shinkawa-dori, Cafe Interlude
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