Haruhi Suzumiya's Nishinomiya Pilgrimage Campaign Starts on June 20
On June 19, 2026, FamilyMart and JR Tokai announced the second phase of their Haruhi Suzumiya 20th-anniversary project, and the campaign begins on June 20, 2026. The center of the rollout is Nishinomiya, Hyogo, where the series' real-world geography has long made the show a destination for location-minded fans. The official campaign site runs through September 23, 2026, and combines Shinkansen-only content with a local store decoration and city-wide sightseeing pieces. What Was Announced The campaign site says travelers on the Tokaido Shinkansen can access an original voice drama written by series creator Nagaru Tanigawa, as well as an official quiz that unlocks bonus audio and a smartphone wallpaper. The Nishinomiya portion adds a stamp-rally style sightseeing layer, a mini exhibition, original merchandise, and special decoration at FamilyMart Nishinomiya Shishigaguchi Store. In other words, the announcement is not just about one shop sign; it is a small travel program built a...