New Hatsune Miku souvenirs will only be sold in Japan's Kansai region

The second wave of the “Gotochi,” or local, keychain series featuring the virtual singer Hatsune Miku has been released.

Following the initial release of a collection for Eastern Japan, this new set of nine different designs is exclusive to the Western Japan region.

hatsune miku local keychains — Several designs were previously released based on areas of Eastern Japan

“Gotochi” merchandise is a popular and long-standing part of Japanese travel culture, where famous characters are featured on items that can only be purchased in a specific region, often incorporating local landmarks or famous products into their design.

Nara Deer — The keychains include symbols of areas in Western Japan, like Nara’s famous deer

This new collection of acrylic keyholders continues to reimagine Hatsune Miku with a variety of themes based on different famous locations and specialties.

hatsune miku local keychains west japan 1 — The Western Japan collection includes 10 different designs

The full lineup of designs for the Western Japan collection is as follows:

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Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto:
- Miku is depicted in attire inspired by the famous Kyoto shrine with its thousands of red torii gates.
Kujonegi (Green Onion), Kyoto:
- A design featuring Miku with the Kujo negi, a variety of green onion that is a specialty of the Kyoto region.
Comedy, Osaka:
- This version features Miku as a “manzai” stand-up comedian, a nod to Osaka’s reputation as the heart of Japan’s comedy scene.
Deer, Nara:
- Miku is shown with the famous, bowing deer that inhabit Nara Park.
Great Buddha (Todai-ji), Nara:
- A design that incorporates the image of the massive bronze Buddha statue at Nara’s Tōdai-ji temple.

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Lake Biwa, Shiga:
- This keychain is themed around Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan.
Shigaraki Tanuki/Raccoon Dog, Shiga:
- Miku is depicted with a Shigaraki-ware tanuki, an iconic, traditional ceramic statue from the Shiga region.
Chinatown, Kobe:
- A design themed around Kobe’s famous and vibrant Chinatown district.
Sailor, Kobe:
- Miku is shown in a sailor outfit, a reference to Kobe’s history as a major port city.

The new keychains are priced at ¥660 each (approx. $ 4.50 USD/£3.30 GBP) and both the Eastern Japan and Kansai sets are now available for purchase at souvenir shops and transport hubs such as train stations and airports within their respective regions.

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