Takao Beer KO52 Taproom to Host Mariko Kawana Ghost Story Talk Live on April 26
Takao Beer will hold "52 STAGE vol.3" on April 26 at the KO52 Taproom in Takao, Hachioji. In collaboration with Kinokuniya Bookstore Takao Store, the event will feature a talk live and autograph session to commemorate the publication of Mariko Kawana's "Moving House Ghost Stories."
Hop BroTakao Beer's 52 STAGE vol.3 is happening at the KO52 Taproom on April 26. This time it's a ghost-story event, with Mariko Kawana's "Moving House Ghost Stories" publication commemorative talk live and autograph session.
MugiWhoa! A ghost-story talk live at a beer place? The nighttime energy is getting cranked up way too fast!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The venue is the KO52 Taproom, a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Takao Station. Since Takao Beer is a locally rooted brewery, they're good at this kind of "enjoy the whole town" project.
MugiBut what about numbered tickets? Isn't the reservation process kind of complicated? I'm getting nervous before the ghost stories even start!
Hop BroIt's simple: if you buy "Moving House Ghost Stories" at Kinokuniya Bookstore Takao Store by the day of the event, you'll get a numbered ticket. I really like how the bookstore and brewery are connected.
MugiOhhh! Buying a book and then heading straight to the venue is such a clean flow. Reading first and then listening sounds like it would make the ghost stories feel even deeper.
Hop BroDoors open at 6:15 p.m., the event starts at 6:30 p.m., and regular business ends at 6:00 p.m. In other words, it feels like it shifts into nighttime story mode, with beer clearly taking center stage too.
MugiAnd they have mocktails and light food too! Cold shivers from ghost stories, then a bit of relief from some snacks - that's unfair in the best way....
Hop BroExactly. Having a beer in hand while listening is the best part, but it's also breweries being considerate by making sure people who don't drink can still enjoy it.
MugiListening to ghost stories in the Takao night and then raising a toast at the end would definitely make it unforgettable. I'm already in the mood to go out for a drink!
Hop BroThen tonight, while imagining a Takao night that's soft and spooky like beer foam, it makes you want to start with a drink first.
Takao Beer (Hachioji, Tokyo) will hold "52 STAGE vol.3," an event at the KO52 Taproom, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This time, in collaboration with Kinokuniya Bookstore Takao Store, it will be held as a talk live and autograph session commemorating the publication of writer Mariko Kawana's "Moving House Ghost Stories."
The venue is the Takao Beer KO52 Taproom, a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Takao Station. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the event starts at 6:30 p.m., with regular business on the day ending at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are handled by distributing numbered tickets to people who purchase "Moving House Ghost Stories" at Kinokuniya Bookstore Takao Store by the day of the event, and the bookstore and brewery are working together to create a smooth arrival flow for attendees.
Takao Beer is a brewery producing craft beer in the Hachioji-Takao area, and it also puts effort into creating events rooted in the local community. This time's concept layers the beer-drinking experience with ghost stories, a "night-time story," and mocktails and light food will also be available. It should be a fitting brewery atmosphere, with a beer in hand while listening to the talk.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTakao Beer's 52 STAGE vol.3 is happening at the KO52 Taproom on April 26. This time it's a ghost-story event, with Mariko Kawana's "Moving House Ghost Stories" publication commemorative talk live and autograph session.
MugiWhoa! A ghost-story talk live at a beer place? The nighttime energy is getting cranked up way too fast!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The venue is the KO52 Taproom, a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Takao Station. Since Takao Beer is a locally rooted brewery, they're good at this kind of "enjoy the whole town" project.
MugiBut what about numbered tickets? Isn't the reservation process kind of complicated? I'm getting nervous before the ghost stories even start!
Hop BroIt's simple: if you buy "Moving House Ghost Stories" at Kinokuniya Bookstore Takao Store by the day of the event, you'll get a numbered ticket. I really like how the bookstore and brewery are connected.
MugiOhhh! Buying a book and then heading straight to the venue is such a clean flow. Reading first and then listening sounds like it would make the ghost stories feel even deeper.
Hop BroDoors open at 6:15 p.m., the event starts at 6:30 p.m., and regular business ends at 6:00 p.m. In other words, it feels like it shifts into nighttime story mode, with beer clearly taking center stage too.
MugiAnd they have mocktails and light food too! Cold shivers from ghost stories, then a bit of relief from some snacks - that's unfair in the best way....
Hop BroExactly. Having a beer in hand while listening is the best part, but it's also breweries being considerate by making sure people who don't drink can still enjoy it.
MugiListening to ghost stories in the Takao night and then raising a toast at the end would definitely make it unforgettable. I'm already in the mood to go out for a drink!
Hop BroThen tonight, while imagining a Takao night that's soft and spooky like beer foam, it makes you want to start with a drink first.
