3 places to trade Panini World Cup 2026 stickers in Tokyo

📍 Neighborhood

Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku

🕐 When people go

Typically Monday-Thursday & Saturday 12:00-19:00, Friday 12:00-20:00 (Closed Sundays/Holidays)

MINT LAB TOKYO is a premier sports card specialty shop that actively supports the collecting community. It features extensive display areas for new and old card boxes, large opening spaces, and even dedicated group break booths, making it an ideal spot for collectors to gather, buy, sell, and informally exchange football cards and Panini stickers. The shop is known for its wide selection of domestic and international football cards.

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📍 Neighborhood

Various (often announced for specific events)

🕐 When people go

Periodically, typically on weekends for announced events (e.g., November 23, 2025)

Tokyo hosts dedicated sports card 'Trade Nights' or 'off-kai' (offline meetings) where collectors specifically gather to exchange cards. These events are designed to foster community among collectors, allowing them to trade, open packs together, and discuss their hobby in a friendly environment. They are excellent opportunities to find rare Panini stickers and football cards, and to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

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📍 Neighborhood

Chofu (adjacent to Ajinomoto Stadium)

🕐 When people go

During specific FC Tokyo 'Card Festa' events on match days or special occasions (e.g., August 12, 2023 for a past event)

While primarily a sales event for official FC Tokyo trading cards, the 'FC Tokyo Card Festa' held at or adjacent to Ajinomoto Stadium attracts a significant number of football card collectors. These events create a vibrant atmosphere where fans often engage in informal exchanges of team-specific cards and other football memorabilia. It’s a great place to connect with local football fans and potentially trade.

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