Meet the Inventor of G-SHOCK – Live in Europe!
An icon returns to where legends are born – right among the fans. This is your unique chance to meet the legendary inventor of the toughest watches in the world, Kikuo Ibe, in person. Experience how innovation, design, and unbreakable toughness have shaped the watch world for over four decades – and be inspired by the passion of the man who started it all.
As part of the “Kikuo Ibe Legacy Tour”, the inventor will visit G-SHOCK stores in Lyon, Paris, Hamburg, and Copenhagen. Look forward to exclusive events, fascinating insights into the G-SHOCK universe, special activities, and, of course, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Ibe-san personally.
Join us on this unique tour and become part of G-SHOCK history – live, up close, and unforgettable!
LYON - 18th of September
Located in the heart of Lyon, at 6 Rue Gasparin, France’s second G-SHOCK Store has opened its doors on June 2025. Not long after opening its doors, the Lyon G-Store will be honoured to host a most special guest: the founding father of the G-SHOCK watch, Mr Kikuo Ibe. The man behind the world’s toughest timepieces will be coming to Lyon on September 18th, which will mark the beginning of the “Kikuo Ibe Legacy Tour”!
Address:
6 Rue Gasparin
69002 Lyon
14:00 – 17:00
Store visit + media interviews
19:00 – 22:00
Public session with media, influencers, and Key Opinion Leaders
PARIS - 20th/21st of September
From France’s newest G-SHOCK shop to its 1st flagship store - Kikuo Ibe will then be traveling from Lyon to the City of Lights in order to mark a new stop of his European tour in the Marais neighboorhood by paying a visit at its most infamous experts, a.k.a the G-TEAM, located 5 Rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004!
The following day, Paris will start the festivities for the "Kikuo Ibe Legacy Tour" by holding two exciting days of events.
This event, open to the public will offer a showcase of the G-SHOCK universe, with exclusive activities, surprises, and most exciting of all—a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Kikuo Ibe himself, and connect with longtime fans of the brand.
Event address:
Quartier Général
71 rue de la Fontaine Au roi
75011 Paris
Free public event on September 20 and 21
Featuring an exhibition, café, library, interactive activities, and Meet & Greet with Ibe-san for fans from 14:00 to 18:00 (subject to change).
HAMBURG - 22nd of September
After Paris, the “Kikuo Ibe Legacy Tour” continues in Germany, in the heart of Hamburg. The G-SHOCK Store is located at Poststraße 3–7, right in the city center, nestled between the historic Binnenalster and the iconic Gänsemarkt. In this lively area, where shopping, culture, and Hanseatic charm come together, the store provides the perfect stage to experience the G-SHOCK lifestyle in the north.
On September 22, the store opens its doors for a special evening: visitors will have the chance to meet Ibe-san in person, get a signature, and celebrate the inventor of the world’s toughest watch with the community. The event then winds down in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address:
Poststraße 3–7
20354 Hamburg
17:15 – 18:45
Meet & Greet with Ibe-san (open to the public) – opportunity for a signature
COPENHAGEN - 26th of September
The final stop of the “Kikuo Ibe Legacy Tour” leads to Denmark, right in the heart of Copenhagen. The G-SHOCK Store is located at Kronprinsensgade 2, a charming shopping street in the city center, just a short walk from the famous Kongens Nytorv.
On September 26, the event kicks off with an exhibition, drinks, and finger food. In addition to a Q&A session and an exclusive presentation, the highlight of the day is, of course, the chance to meet Ibe-san in person. The evening then concludes in a relaxed setting.
Address:
Kronprinsensgade 2
1114 Copenhagen
16:00 – 17:15
Meet & Greet with Ibe-san
17:30 – 18:00
Presentation by Ibe-san for selected/qualified fans
