{"id":5828,"date":"2026-07-16T04:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/final-fantasy-x-25th-anniversary-daimaru-tokyo-pop-up-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T04:27:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:27:38","slug":"final-fantasy-x-25th-anniversary-daimaru-tokyo-pop-up-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/final-fantasy-x-25th-anniversary-daimaru-tokyo-pop-up-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"FFX Turns 25 This Week \u2014 Daimaru Tokyo Pop-Up Opens Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Twenty-five years of Spira. <strong>Final Fantasy X<\/strong> marks its silver anniversary on 19 July 2026, and Square Enix is celebrating with a dedicated pop-up store that opens <strong>tomorrow, 17 July<\/strong>, at Daimaru Tokyo. The timing is sharp for Singapore fans: the <strong>FFX\/X-2 HD Remaster hits Nintendo Switch 2 in Southeast Asia on 23 July<\/strong>, so anyone passing through Japan this week can grab exclusive merchandise before the game even drops locally.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ffx_chibi.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Official Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary chibi art of Tidus and Yuna by Square Enix\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Square Enix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Daimaru Tokyo Pop-Up: Dates, Hours and How to Get In<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Square Enix Pop-Up Store \u2014 Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary<\/strong> runs at two Daimaru Matsuzakaya department stores in Japan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daimaru Tokyo<\/strong> (11F Event Hall, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku): <strong>17 July \u2013 3 August 2026<\/strong>, 10:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM (closes 6:00 PM on the final day). Entry passes for 17 and 18 July are distributed from 8:30 AM at the ground floor near the Louis Vuitton entrance \u2014 plan to arrive early on opening weekend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daimaru Shinsaibashi<\/strong> (9F Event Space, 1-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka): already open and running through <strong>30 August 2026<\/strong>, 10:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both stores feature 25th anniversary commemorative wall art and deformed character mini panels alongside the merchandise. Purchase receipts from either location count towards the free-gift spend thresholds, so splitting purchases between Tokyo and Osaka is fine.<\/p>\n<h2>The Full Merch Breakdown \u2014 \u00a5400 Capsule Toys to the Fashion Collab<\/h2>\n<p>The pop-up carries an extensive range across collectibles, lifestyle goods, and premium fashion. All prices are tax-inclusive.<\/p>\n<h3>Collectibles and Daily Goods<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Character plushies \u2014 Tidus, Yuna, Wakka, Lulu, Auron, Kimahri, Rikku, Jecht: <strong>\u00a54,400\u2013\u00a54,620<\/strong> each<\/li>\n<li>Graphic T-shirts: <strong>\u00a54,620<\/strong> | Shoulder bag: <strong>\u00a55,280<\/strong> | Tote bag: <strong>\u00a56,050<\/strong> | Canvas pouch: <strong>\u00a52,420<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mini clear poster box set (12 designs, two variants): <strong>\u00a511,880<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Capsule toys (mini acrylic blocks): <strong>\u00a5400<\/strong> per play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Music and Art Books<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>LP Vinyl set <em>\u2212Eternal Calm\u2212<\/em> (clear-coloured pressing, 20 curated tracks, includes MP3 download): <strong>\u00a59,350<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>Eternal Spira<\/em> visual art book (new Tetsuya Nomura illustrations, A4 hardcover, approx. 128 pages): <strong>\u00a52,750<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Memorial album: <strong>\u00a53,520<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ffx_pinset.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary premium metal pin badge tin set, featuring three enamel and metal pins with the FFX logo tin\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Square Enix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Free Gifts With Purchase<\/h3>\n<p>Spend <strong>\u00a56,600 or more<\/strong> and you receive one random rubber coaster from a set of eight character designs (Tidus, Yuna, Lulu, Kimahri, Auron, Wakka, Rikku and Seymour) \u2014 limited to one per customer while stocks last. Spend <strong>\u00a53,300 or more<\/strong> for a random cup marker from a separate eight-design set. Both bonuses are distributed on the day of purchase.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ffx_coasters.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary promotional rubber coasters showing all 8 character portrait designs including Tidus, Yuna, Auron, Seymour, Rikku and more\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Square Enix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The Daimaru Matsuzakaya Fashion Collection<\/h3>\n<p>Alongside the regular pop-up is the <strong>Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary \u00d7 Daimaru Matsuzakaya Collection<\/strong> \u2014 over 20 fashion and accessory pieces designed around the game\u2019s themes of ephemeral beauty and elegance. Highlights include a Stadium Jumper (\u00a538,500), Seymour Jacket (\u00a522,000), character graphic tees (\u00a57,700), logo cap (\u00a55,500), and a backpack (\u00a515,400). Square Enix has confirmed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jp.square-enix.com\/goods\/daimaru_popup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post-event mail-order sales are planned online (Japanese)<\/a>, so SG fans not making the Japan trip will be able to order select pieces after the stores close.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Switch 2 Remaster Trailer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/No2MqvXGjqM\" title=\"FINAL FANTASY X\/X-2 HD Remaster | Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Announcement Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>FINAL FANTASY X\/X-2 HD Remaster | Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Announcement Trailer \u2014 via FINAL FANTASY on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>FFX\/X-2 HD Remaster Arrives on Switch 2 in SEA on 23 July<\/h2>\n<p>If Japan isn\u2019t on your travel calendar, Singapore gamers still have reason to mark the calendar: <strong>Final Fantasy X\/X-2 HD Remaster<\/strong> drops digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 in Southeast Asia on <strong>23 July 2026<\/strong>, four days after the anniversary itself. The Switch 2 version adds a high-speed mode, a random encounter toggle, and sharpened visuals at full HD in handheld mode. Owners of the Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion also receive the visual upgrade free.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ffx_panels.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Final Fantasy X scene image panel strips featuring in-game screenshots of key moments, available as merchandise at the 25th anniversary pop-up store\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Square Enix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For those who cannot visit Japan, the Osaka Shinsaibashi store runs through 30 August, and the online sales window is coming. Check our <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/shop-and-merchandise\/\">shop and merchandise<\/a> coverage for updates once Square Enix opens international ordering.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Japan culture\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Final Fantasy X celebrates its 25th anniversary on 19 July 2026 \u2014 the Daimaru Tokyo pop-up opens 17 July with exclusive merch, a full fashion collab and free gifts. 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