Crayon Shinchan Cinema Parade Opens Its First Taiwan Flagship in Taipei's Ximen Underground
A Japan-licensed Crayon Shinchan film-themed retail concept reaches Taipei, marking the brand's first permanent presence outside Japan.
The Crayon Shinchan Cinema Parade concept — a permanent retail format built around the franchise's theatrical film catalogue — has extended beyond Japan for the first time. According to the company, the Taipei flagship opened on 30 July 2026 within the UNDERCITY: XIMEN underground retail complex in the Ximen district of central Taipei, directly connected to the Ximen MRT station. The operator behind the Taiwan venture is a collaboration between local entity FANFANS and Taiwan Sumitomo Corporation, acting under licence from Japanese publisher Futabasha.