The Apothecary Diaries Stamp Rally Returns to Ibaraki on October 17, 2026

The second collaboration stamp rally between Ibaraki Prefecture and the anime The Apothecary Diaries, titled IBARAKI is Blossoming Zoku Kusuriya no Junyuroku, begins on October 17, 2026, according to animeanime.jp.

Collaboration menus inspired by the work's world and characters will be offered at Ibaraki Flower Park and THE BOTANICAL RESORT Hayane starting the same day. Each menu comes with an original coaster featuring Maomao, Jinshi, or one of two other cast members.

A second batch of original merchandise also goes on sale on October 17, 2026. The lineup includes a diorama acrylic stand, trading acrylic keychains and a big towel. The goods are available at Ibaraki Flower Park, THE BOTANICAL RESORT Hayane, Suifu Bussan Center and ami colle.

A new key visual for the collaboration has been posted on the official site. It depicts the rose variety Yuit Campagne with Mount Tsukuba in the background.

About the collaboration

Ibaraki Prefecture has run its IBARAKI is Blossoming tourism promotion in collaboration with The Apothecary Diaries. The light novel series, published by Imagica Infos' Hero Bunko, has surpassed 57 million copies in circulation worldwide. The TV anime aired its first season from October 2023 to March 2024 and its second season from January to July 2025, with a third season airing since October 2026. The first theatrical film, The Apothecary Diaries: The Hidden Treasure of the Departed Consort, opens on December 11, 2026.