Post-launch › Sustain & long tail · 05 Jun 2026 · T+42
Official "KING OF POP" store pop-ups in Shinjuku and Namba
Pop-up shops of licensed Jackson merchandise returned in Tokyo and Osaka, timed to the film's Japanese release.
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- 05 Jun 2026 · T+42
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- Post-launch › Sustain & long tail
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- Official Michael Jackson Store "KING OF POP" Returns with Pop-Up Shops in Shinjuku and Namba to Celebrate the Film MICHAELHave a Good Holiday · 05 Jun 2026 · haveagood-holiday.com · SecondaryVerifies: Official store pop-ups tied to the June 12 Japan release
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