In preparation for Hatsune Miku’s concert tour “Magical Mirai 2024”, Mikunigaoka Station in Fukuoka will be converted to Hatsune-Mikunigaoka Station.
Nishitetsu Group’s Tenjin Omuta Line is collaborating with Hatsune Miku and her Vocaloid friends. The campaign, titled “39 Tenjin Trip,” includes exclusive tickets, new train and bus designs, merchandise, hotel rooms, and a stamp rally.
Magical Mirai 2024
The number 39 is usually associated with Hatsune Miku as a number play, with the numbers three and nine being pronounced as follows: mi And kyu in Japanese. Fukuoka will be given special Miku treatment as it is the first stop on the Magical Mirai tour, with four performances at the Fukuoka Sun Palace on August 17 and 18.
Magical Mirai is a concert that combines 3DCG of virtual characters with live musical accompaniment. Developed by Crypton Future Media, Hatsune Miku is one of the characters available on the vocal synthesizer software Vocaloid, which has become a worldwide phenomenon. The tour will be followed by two more stops in Chiba, at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 3 from August 30 to September 1, and in Osaka, at Intex Osaka Hall 5A from October 12 to 14.
Hatsune Mikunigaoka Station
As the train approaches the newly named Hatsune-mikunigaoka Station, passengers in the car will hear an audio message from Miku, narrated by voice actor Saki Fujita. A new display board with the station name will be installed and will remain dedicated to Miku until August 31.
Fans can purchase special Tenjin tickets that come in a limited edition ticket holder featuring the main Vocaloid characters: Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, Meiko and Kaito. The ticket set is valid for a round trip from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station to Hatsune-mikunigaoka Station. Only 3,939 ticket sets are available and cost 1,390 yen.
Vocaloid Bus
Along with the Tenjin train, the Nishitetsu buses will also be transformed into Vocaloid-themed vehicles and wrapped in the campaign’s colorful character illustrations. A special commemorative bus ticket can also be purchased. The ticket is designed to be folded to create a pop-up of the Miku-wrapped bus. These commemorative tickets are also limited to 3,939 sets and cost ¥500. The exclusive tickets can be purchased at the Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal and the Nishitetsu Bus Online Store.
Stamp Rally
Passengers should also take note of the campaign’s stamp rally. You start by picking up a stamp collection sheet at the Zakkakan Incube Tenjin pop-up shop in the Solaria Stage mall for ¥390. After that, you’ll collect Vocaloid stamps at six locations in the Tenjin area. Each stamp features a different character. Optionally, collect an additional stamp at Hatsune Mikunigaoka Station. Once you’ve collected them all, present your stamp sheet at the pop-up shop’s cashier to receive a free 39 Tenjin Trip Card designed by artist Cherico. Collecting the additional stamp will earn you a bonus card designed by artist Yoi.
Stamps are available from:
- Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal
- Solaria Plaza, 1st floor
- Solaria Plaza, fourth floor
- Solaria stage, fifth floor
- Solaria stage, basement, 2nd floor
- Solaria Stage, Zakkakan Incube Tenjin pop-up shop
Pop-Up Shop
The Zakkakan Incube Tenjin pop-up shop also sells original items, including t-shirts, keychains, acrylic stands, posters, and even drink cans.
Various activities and workshops will be held at the Solaris Plaza event area until August 19. The screen printing workshop will allow guests to create their own T-shirts by printing the character images using various fluorescent inks. The workshop costs ¥4,000 and advance registration is required. There will also be free paper craft activities where guests can create a miniature paper replica of the Miku-wrapped Nishitetsu bus. A Hatsune Miku mascot will also be made for fans to interact with.
Collaboration Hotel Rooms
Fans who want to continue their Vocaloid adventures in Fukuoka have the opportunity to stay in a Hatsune Miku hotel room. Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata and Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion Kushida Jinja-mae are offering special collaboration rooms adorned with Miku decorations. Hotel guests will receive exclusive campaign gifts including an acrylic keychain, stickers, and a tote bag. You will also get to keep your room key, which is decorated with illustrations. The Croom Hakata Gion’s cafe will serve a “Miku-nade” lemonade.
