A full-scale mystery drama x city walking puzzle set around the Tokiwa and Hitachi express trains and Mito Station “Setsuna Train” will be held from Saturday, June 7, 2025 to Monday, September 15, 2025!

[A full-scale mystery drama x walking around the city set around the Tokiwa and Hitachi express trains and Mito Station] “Setsuna Train” will be held from June 7th, 2025 (Sat) to September 15th, 2025 (Mon)! ​
FUN SPIRITS Co., Ltd. Press release: May 16, 2025 [A full-scale mystery drama x walking around town
puzzle-solving set around the Tokiwa and Hitachi express trains and Mito Station] “Setsuna Train” will run from Saturday, June 7, 2025 to Monday, September 15, 2025! The puzzle-solving creative team “KAGENAZO,” which is popular for “puzzle solving x local
revitalization,” is holding a walking puzzle-solving event on the Tokiwa and Hitachi express trains of East Japan Railway Company and around Mito Station.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-72028f1612a769417c1c00211aed9da9-1903×2700.jpg Tokiwa and Hitachi Express & Mito Station Mystery Solving Tour “Setsuna Train”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-05b7f5db84d461273f4fe5820e1b39c7-3200×2133.jpg Puzzle event planning and production: KAGENAZO (operated by FUN SPIRITS Co., Ltd.) ■Event Overview The creative group “KAGENAZO (operated by FUN SPIRITS Co., Ltd., head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Taro Hikage)” is working on the concept of “mystery solving x local revitalization” by solving mysteries in local areas all over Japan, contributing to local revitalization. In collaboration with East Japan Railway Company and JR East Start-up Co., Ltd., the “Setsuna Train” limited express Tokiwa/Hitachi & Mito Station mystery solving tour will be held from Saturday, June 7, 2025. This event is an immersive traveling puzzle-solving game in which the player’s actions in real life are linked to the story. From the investigation on the Tokiwa and Hitachi express trains to solving puzzles while walking around the city of Mito, you will get closer to the truth of the story together with the protagonist. For more information, please visit the official website. “Setsuna Train” official website https://jrnazotoki-setsunatrain.kagenazo.com/ ■Synopsis The girl he loved was “the greatest phantom thief in the world.” They were living happily, but suddenly a message from the great phantom thief was broadcast on the news, along with the news that “the phantom thief’s true identity was Akane.” The “great thief” in the news is still on the run. On my smartphone, I have Akane’s smartphone location information that only I know. She was on an express train and heading to her hometown of Mito. Is she really the “greatest thief in the world”? The truth of the incident is… And what is your “final choice”…? ■Characters Shinji Yamashiro -Shinji Yamashiro- The protagonist of this work. A young office worker. He was dating his girlfriend Akane, but suddenly Akane was reported on the news as the “greatest phantom thief in the world,” and he began searching for her whereabouts. At first glance, he seems to be an athlete, but he is surprisingly good at puzzles and the like. Senba Akane -Senba Akane- Shinji’s girlfriend. She suddenly disappears, and then she is suddenly reported on the news as the “greatest phantom thief in the world.” Nozawa Dan A passionate detective who believes in the supremacy of the scene. Shinji’s cousin, he is called Dan-niichan. A year ago, he was appointed to the “World’s Greatest Phantom Thief” investigation team and has been investigating ever since. While investigating the case, he finds out that his cousin is in a relationship with “World’s Greatest Phantom Thief”? I realized that… Senba Nobuyuki -Senba Nobuyuki- Akane’s father. He is an office worker in Tokyo. He is a kind father who cares about his family and is concerned about Akane, who was depressed after losing his wife a few years ago. ■Cast Kota Fujiki (as Shinji Yamashiro)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-cc6865f3565711cae8f2485a2c38067e-1000×1000.png Affiliated with Campus Cinema, he has been active as an actor, mainly on stage, since 2019. He has also appeared in film works. Main activities Stage “Upside-down Themis” Shimokitazawa Ekimae Theater “Dog Assassin” Shimokitazawa OFF OFF Theater etc. Video Short film “Prequel” WONK “FLOWERS” etc. https://x.com/fuji_kikota5 Kyoka (as Akane Chinami)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-1349d44b747effedbba773824fbc1250-1000×1000.png Model/talent from Akita Prefecture Multi-faceted activities include TV/CM/WEBCM/radio. -Major achievements- Starring in Akita Asahi Broadcasting’s “Delicious!! Local Food” Oyasukyo Onsen Oyado Yama no Sho TVCMInterFM Radio 2023-2025 Panasonic Private VIERA Asahi Beer BREWDOG etc. https://www.instagram.com/__and_land__/ Nariya Nagata (as Dan Nozawa)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-1aee297cfba1569ea2f7bfa79b1af33e-1000×1000.png Born in 1989, he has been in the entertainment industry for 16 years. He is mainly active in dramas and movies. His representative works include the NHK morning dramas “Teppan”, “Kasouken no Onna”, “Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger”, and the movie “Henna Ie”. He will be starring in his first vertical short drama, “The Cold-Heir’s Loving Wife Plan,” which will be available on the “Reelshort” app from May 3rd. https://lit.link/seiyaosada Maasa (Nobuyuki Chinami)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-0943c78f62f3cc8daae0c9fec9a14a33-1000×1000.png Photo by Yuji Sato He started appearing in TV dramas as a child actor at the age of 4. At the age of 19, he studied mime under Hiroyasu Sasaki. As a pantomimeist, he performs both in Japan and overseas. In recent years, he has also been active as an actor, playing the role of the father in the TV commercial “NEW Crewrap.” He is also the personality of the podcast program “Theater Education Dialogue.” We are spreading the appeal of theater to a wider audience.
https://x.com/maasaTw ■Theme song/artist Me Minor “Scratched Heart”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-5ff55cd3806a7e78e473855f3d3d8a68-1802×1198.jpg Formed in September 2024, the band was formed by female college student singer-songwriter Misaki and Vocaloid producer Sasuke. Although they are completely unaffiliated, they quickly became a buzz on social media, and appeared at Tsuta Rock DIG LIVE one month after their formation, becoming a hot topic. After that, they continued to appear at major domestic festivals and circuits, and their followers on each SNS reached 10,000. Their solo live performance in February was sold out, and their events had entrance restrictions one after another, making them a hot topic as a young rock band.
X:https://x.com/mem_band
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meminor_band/
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@mem_band ■Event details 【Title】 Limited Express Tokiwa/Hitachi & Mito Station Mystery Solving Tour “Setsuna Train” 【Event Period】 Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Monday, September 15, 2025 【Location】JR Joban Line Limited Express Tokiwa/Hitachi, around Mito Station *Starting point is Shinagawa, Tokyo, Ueno, or Kashiwa Station. *You can play the Limited Express Train Edition by riding in a “reserved ordinary car seat” on the Limited Express Tokiwa/Hitachi. If you are using a Green Car seat, the first row of seats heading towards Mito, or seats facing each other, there are some parts that you will not be able to fully enjoy. Please note. [Puzzle solving kit sales locations] NewDays participating stores, KAGENAZO official shop *For details on NewDays participating stores, please check the official website. 【Event time】 Same as Tokiwa and Hitachi express trains 【Participation fee (purchase price of puzzle solving kit)】 2,750 yen (tax included) *Fare and express fare to Mito Station will be charged separately. 【Coupon】 Participants in this event will receive a LINE coupon that can be used at Mito Excel and Excel Minami stores. *Please check the official website for details. 【Time Required】Approx. 120-150 minutes from boarding the express train *Time may vary slightly depending on the experience. 【What you need】 1. A smartphone or tablet device with a camera function that can read 2D codes. 2. Earphones or headphones. *This puzzle solving will be done using the official LINE account. *There is a scene where you watch a drama during the puzzle solving (on the train). We recommend that you bring headphones. (You can enjoy the show without earphones, but please refrain from playing the sound on speakers on the train as it may disturb other passengers.) 【Recommended age】9 years old and above 【How to participate】 1. Purchase a puzzle solving kit at any sales location! 2. Register for the official LINE account and you’re ready! Board the Tokiwa or Hitachi Express and open the mystery solving kit! 3. Advance through the story, travel around the Tokiwa or Hitachi Express and around Mito Station, and aim to clear the game! 4. Complete the final puzzle and discover the “truth of the story”! ※The event period, sales locations, and rewards may change without notice. ※The puzzle kit is only available in Japanese. ※LINE is a registered trademark or trademark of LINE Yahoo Japan Corporation. ■About Tokiwa and Hitachi Express
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-7f6b4be9065952028193426985f46e34-600×400.jpg As the latest limited express train that inherits the flow of East Japan Railway Company’s main limited express trains, the 651 series, E653 series, and E259 series, it is a vehicle developed with themes such as safe on-board facilities, pursuit of further comfort, and consideration for business use. The exterior and interior design uses color schemes and patterns associated with the area along the line, such as the plum blossoms of Kairakuen, to create a space that combines a Japanese taste with a modern feel. When boarding, use the Ekinet Ticketless system for convenience! https://www.eki-net.com ■Staff credits Producer & Scriptwriter: Kagetaro (Taro Hikage) (SNS: https://x.com/kagetaro_nazo)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-9ad6f91c9cd813988712da7383b9466c-1000×1000.png Project Manager: Taku (Takuma Kanade/Takuya Mizuno) (SNS:
https://x.com/Takuma_Kanade_)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-8de54b94e53fec231780785967e83c71-1000×1000.png Mystery Creator: Gumori (Shinpei Moriyama) (SNS:
https://x.com/shimpop023)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-ff841561cf8cda4be6b2cee752a266e8-1000×1000.png Video Grapher: Fukayan (Ryosuke Fukaya) (SNS: https://x.com/nrmshr)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-3236dec2717e28c8cbed031c03f67ce5-1000×1000.png Assistant Director: Real (Kentaro Matsuda) (SNS:
https://x.com/real_ippanjin)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-540ba2f497d3f6f797a866f8719a2617-1000×1000.png Illustration & Designer: Reiko Hagiwara (Hinata Lab Design Office) (WEB: https://www.hinatalabo.com/)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-153fa2267496fc0145da31921b8528e1-1000×1000.png ■About “FUN SPIRITS Co., Ltd.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-ddefba6dbce29618aa3cc2b2e0517d53-1226×355.png Company name: FUN SPIRITS Co., Ltd. Head office location: 6F A・B Building, 3-1-30 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo President and CEO: Taro Hikage Business activities: Regional revitalization, puzzle content development and event management, tourism resource development support, SNS management support, educational material development support 【Contact us】 https://kagenazo.com/contact/ [Official website] https://kagenazo.com/ ■About “KAGENAZO (operated by FUN SPIRITS Co., Ltd.)”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/135527/17/135527-17-9200a70e7d783d7b0f9a13a677d04f51-1280×640.jpg With the concept of “solving mystery x revitalizing the region,” this creative puzzle-solving team creates mystery-solving areas across Japan and contributes to creating fans of new towns. The charms of the area and the mystery solving that lie in it are combined to create a new wave of regional revitalization. To date, over 60 regions have experienced the charms of the region by solving mysteries, over 120,000 participants. Through the content produced by KAGENAZO, we will help increase the number of new tourists and create a consumption scene. [KAGENAZO LitLink] https://lit.link/kagenazo [KAGENAZO Official Shop] https://kagenazo-official.stores.jp/ ■About East Japan Railway Company Co., Ltd. Company name: East Japan Railway Company Co., Ltd. Head office location: 2-2-2 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo President and CEO: Kiji Yoichi Business content: Passenger railway business, freight railway business, passenger automobile transportation business, etc. ■About “JR East Startup Co., Ltd.” co-sponsored by: Company name: JR East Startup Co., Ltd. Head office location: 2-21-42 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 6th and 7th floors. President and CEO: Shibata Yutaka Business content: Startup support, new business creation, commercialization support, etc. ■Credits Co-sponsored by: East Japan Railway Company, JR East Startup Co., Ltd., FUN SPIRITS Co., Ltd. Mystery Solving Planning and Production: KAGENAZO Illustration and design: Hagiwara Reiko Details about this release *This email will be sent automatically, so please refrain from replying.