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Nagano Market UMEDA in Osaka’s LUCUA South Opens November 24!

“Nagano Market UMEDA,” a permanent store featuring merchandise from the Nagano Characters, will have its grand opening on November 24 on the 11th floor of “LUCUA SOUTH,” the new wing of LUCUA Osaka! The store will feature standing statues of the Nagano bears, and customers who spend 2,200 yen or more will receive a “long sticker,” while those who spend 6,600 yen or more will receive a “tote bag with gussets.” New products, such as the Holiday Bear series, will also be on sale.

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Nagano Characters: The Bear Takes the Field—A Sporty Fall Mascot Makes Its Debut!

From “Nagano Characters,” created by Nagano-sensei, the creator of “Chikawa,” comes the “Sporty Fall Mascot”—a prize from a parade featuring “Kuma” enjoying sports. A mascot featuring Kuma in a baseball uniform—wearing a cap and holding a bat—has been unveiled; details such as the available varieties and release dates will be announced at a later date.

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Nagano Market POP-UP SHOP in Ebina Starts October 23!

The “Nagano Market POP UP SHOP,” featuring merchandise based on characters illustrated by Nagano-sensei, will be held from October 23 to November 29, 2026, at the event space on the 5th floor of Ebina Marui in Kanagawa Prefecture! The lineup includes new “Relaxing Time” sweatshirts and sweatpants, as well as a denim bear mascot and cozy blankets. Customers will receive a free sticker with every purchase.

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Nagano Market POP-UP SHOP at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Starts October 16!

The “Nagano Market POP UP SHOP” will be held at the Mitsukoshi Gallery on the 9th floor of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from Friday, October 16, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3 (a national holiday)! The lineup features new products such as a denim bear mascot, “Trading Okāo” pouches (including the “Best Friends” edition), blankets and slippers from the “Warm” series, and a desk calendar starting in January 2027. Customers will receive one sticker with every purchase.

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Nagano Market POP-UP SHOP in Yokohama Starts October 9!

The “Nagano Market POP UP SHOP” will be held from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Event Space by Marui on the 8th floor of the Yokohama Sky Building! New products will be available, including a denim bear mascot, “Trading Okāo” pouches (featuring the “Best Friends” edition), cozy items like blankets, and a 2027 desk calendar. Customers will receive a free sticker with any purchase.