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    Located on the 3rd floor of the Ueno shopping complex is Pensta, a specialty store featuring the Suica penguin that is popular with railway fans.

    Since JR East announced that the Suica mascot penguin, which has been with everyone for 25 years, will be retiring in 2026, Japan has seen a rush to buy related merchandise. Many people are taking this last opportunity to visit official merchandise stores in search of cute penguin items.

    Besides selling all kinds of penguin merchandise, the Ueno store also has a cute themed cafe where seats are always hard to come by. If you happen to be in the Ueno area, consider setting aside some time to browse Pensta, pick out a few penguin items you like, and take home a keepsake of this cute character that many people grew up with〜

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    The place is clean and has a nice, refined feel. It’s not as crowded as a typical station shopping area, so it’s comfortable to browse, and you can also get a sense of everyday life for Tokyo office workers.

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