See everything inside Chiikawa’s 2026 “Year of the Horse” themed lucky bag
Pre-orders are now being accepted for the “Chiikawa Lucky Bag 2026,” a special merchandise set for the popular series.
“Lucky Bags,” or “fukubukuro,” are a popular tradition in Japan, special mystery bags filled with a variety of goods, often sold to celebrate the New Year.
This new collection is themed around the upcoming year’s Chinese Zodiac animal, the Horse.
The set includes a variety of nine different exclusive items, many of which feature new, original artwork of the Chiikawa characters dressed in cute horse costumes.
The items all come packaged in a special tote bag, which is also decorated with the new “Year of the Horse” design.
The full lineup of items included in the happy bag is as follows:
- Outer Tote Bag
- Zodiac Plush Chiikawa
- Zodiac Plush Hachiware
- Zodiac Plush Usagi
- Bath Towel
- Acrylic Stand
- 7-Charm Acrylic Keychain
- Melamine Bowl
- Postcard Book (11 designs)
- Acrylic “Omamori” (Good Luck Charm)
- Set of 3 Can Badges
The highlight of the set is the trio of small plush toys, which feature the main characters Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in their new horse-themed outfits.
The “Chiikawa Lucky Bag 2026 (Year of the Horse)” is priced at ¥11,000, and a purchase limit of two bags per person is in effect for the pre-order period.
The lucky bag product is being sold on a made-to-order basis through the official “Chiikawa Market” online store.
The pre-order window is currently open, but it will close soon, at 12:00 PM on Monday, the 18th of August, Japan Standard Time.
The lucky bags are scheduled to be shipped to customers in mid-December 2025.
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