Experience the world of the popular anime My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) in Iwatsuki, Saitama City! From January 10 to March 9, 2025, this exciting collaboration event will feature a digital stamp rally across the town and character panel exhibits.
Explore Iwatsuki with a Digital Stamp Rally
How to Participate
Use a smartphone app to visit four designated locations within Iwatsuki. Collect all the stamps to receive an exclusive My Dress-Up Darling collaboration sticker!
Event Duration
- January 10, 2025 (Friday) – March 9, 2025 (Sunday)
Stamp Rally Locations
- Iwatsuki Station
Address: 1-1-1 Honcho, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City - Nigiwai Koryukan Iwatsuki (Interaction and Rest Room)
Address: 6-1-2 Honcho, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City- Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Check the facility’s official website for operational days.
- Iwatsuki Local History Museum
Address: 2-2-34 Honcho, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City- Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Check the museum’s website for operational days.
- Iwatsuki Castle Park, Yatsuhashi Area
Address: 3-4 Ota, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City
Prize Redemption Location
- Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum (General Information Desk)
- Address: 6-1-1 Honcho, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City
- Redemption Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).
Prizes are available in limited quantities and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Character Panel Exhibits
Don’t miss the life-sized character panels featuring My Dress-Up Darling characters! Perfect for photo opportunities, the panels will be displayed at the following locations:
Exhibit Duration
- January 10, 2025 (Friday) – March 9, 2025 (Sunday)
Exhibit Locations
- Iwatsuki Station
- Address: 1-1-1 Honcho, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City
- Nigiwai Koryukan Iwatsuki (Interaction and Rest Room)
- Address: 6-1-2 Honcho, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Check the facility’s official website for operational days.
About My Dress-Up Darling
The anime My Dress-Up Darling tells the story of Wakana Gojo, a high school boy aspiring to become a master hina doll craftsman (kashirashi), and Marin Kitagawa, a vibrant and popular girl who pulls him into her world of cosplay. The anime aired in 2022 and has a sequel in production. Based on the hit manga by Shinichi Fukuda, serialized in Young Gangan (Square Enix), the series has sold over 11 million copies.
For more information, visit the Aniplex Official Website.
About Iwatsuki, the “Doll Town”
Iwatsuki is a historic town renowned as one of Japan’s top doll-producing regions. Its heritage includes traditional crafts like Iwatsuki Ningyo and Edo Kimekomi Ningyo, designated as Traditional Crafts by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The town is also famous for related crafts such as cases, screens, and accessories, preserving its rich cultural legacy.
Learn more at the Saitama City Official Tourism Website.
Summary
This collaboration between My Dress-Up Darling and Iwatsuki offers fans a chance to immerse themselves in the anime’s world while exploring the rich cultural heritage of Japan’s doll-making capital. Don’t miss out on the digital stamp rally, exclusive prizes, and character panel exhibits!
For the latest updates and details, please check the official website or social media channels.
