2026.10.26

Hokaron × Avail: Stationery and Character-Themed Winter Gear—On Sale October 31!

Character merchandise featuring the logo and packaging of Lotte’s disposable hand warmer “Hokaron” will go on sale at Avail stores nationwide starting October 31, 2026 (Available online starting at 12:00 PM on the same day).

The lineup centers on bedding, cushions, and loungewear from the “With Stationery” series—featuring characters snuggling up with Hokaron packages—and includes warm items and socks featuring Miffy, Monchhichi, Snoopy, Disney, and Sanrio characters. Customers who spend 4,400 yen (tax included) or more on items—including Hokaron products—will receive a free hand warmer pouch.

Key Points of This Article

・Character merchandise featuring the Hokaron logo and packaging is now available at Avail
・On sale October 31, 2026 (online store opens at 12:00 PM the same day)
・The lineup focuses on cushions, bedding, and loungewear, along with stationery
・Also featuring apparel and character socks from Miffy, Monchhichi, Snoopy, and Disney
・Receive a free heating pad pouch with purchases of 4,400 yen (tax included) or more, including Hokaron products

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Hokaron × Avail Character Item Release Overview

These items, created through a collaboration between “Warmth for Everyone” Hokaron and various characters, are perfect for the cold season. The Hokaron red logo is subtly incorporated into every item, such as on the soles of the socks.

Release Overview
Release Date	In-store: October 31, 2026 Online Store: Starting at 12:00 PM on the same day
Retail Locations	Avail stores nationwide (excluding the Matsumori store) Store Locator
Online Store	Shimamura Park (Avail)
Purchase Limits	Hokaron, “With Stationery,” character socks, Disney belly warmers, etc.: Limit of one item per person per product name No quantity limits on select items such as apparel and slippers
Official X	Avail (@gravail)

Hokaron × Avail Heat Pack Pouch Giveaway

Spend 4,400 yen (tax included) or more on Hokaron products and show your Shimamura Park app membership card to receive a “Hand Warmer Pouch” (Second Edition).

*The offer applies even if you download and register for the app on the spot
*Online stores are excluded
*Offer ends when supplies run out

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Hokaron × Avail: Items Featuring “Obungu”

The designs feature stationery items snuggled up with Hokaron packages or tucked inside Hokaron boxes. The blanket features an illustration of stationery items hugging a Hokaron box like a kotatsu.

Along with Stationery: Bedding, Miscellaneous Goods, and Socks (Limit one item per person per product name)
Various Blankets	2,750 yen (tax included)
Various Die-Cut Cushions	1,650 yen (tax included)
Various lumbar support cushions	1,650 yen (tax included)
Various pillow pads	990 yen (tax included)
Various Single-Size Quilts	3,300 yen (tax included)
Various Seat Cushions	1,980 yen (tax included)
Various Mattress Pads	Single Size: 3,300 yen (tax included) / Double Size: 4,400 yen (tax included)
Belly Warmers (MEN’S)	1,419 yen (tax included)
Various 2-Pair Sets of Socks (MEN’S)	979 yen (tax included)
Various Fleece-Lined Room Socks (MEN’S)	869 yen (tax included)

There is no limit on the number of items you can purchase for loungewear and pullovers. We offer a selection of pullovers featuring large, stylized depictions of the “O-Bun-Gu” character, as well as loungewear with a small “O-Bun-Gu” motif holding a Hokaron.

Apparel to Go With Stationery (No Quantity Limit)
Various Pullovers (LADIES)	2,750 yen (tax included)
Various Loungewear (MEN’S)	3,850 yen (tax included)
Pajamas (LADIES)	3,850 yen (tax included)
Hanten (MEN’S)	4,400 yen (tax included)
Loungewear (LADIES)	3,850 yen (tax included)

Hokaron × Avail Character Apparel

There are no purchase limits on apparel featuring Miffy, Monchhichi, Snoopy, or Disney characters. The Disney pullover features a fluffy design shaped exactly like the faces of Mike and Sally.

Character Apparel
Miffy	Fleece Sweatshirt (LADIES) 2,750 yen (tax included)
Monchhichi	Pullover (WOMEN’S) 2,750 yen (tax included)/Loungewear (WOMEN’S) 3,850 yen (tax included)/Pajamas (WOMEN’S) 3,850 yen (tax included)
Snoopy (PEANUTS)	Various Room Covers (MEN’S) 1,320 yen (tax included)
Disney	Various Pullovers (LADIES) 2,750 yen (tax included)/Hanten (MEN’S) 4,400 yen (tax included)/Loungewear (MEN’S) 3,850 yen (tax included) /Various Belly Warmers (MEN’S) 1,419 yen (tax included)
Various Clog Sandals (LADIES)	2,750 yen (tax included)

*For Disney belly warmers (Toy Story), limited to one per person per product name

Hokaron × Avail Character Socks

These character socks feature the Hokaron logo on the soles. A wide variety of characters appear, including Disney’s Nick, Stitch, and Baymax, as well as Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Kuromi, Hangyodon, Pompompurin, Bad Batsumaru, and Curious George—just to name a few. Limit one item per person per product name.

Character Socks (Limit one per person per product name)
Various 2-Pair Sock Sets (LADIES)	979 yen (tax included)
Various Fleece-Lined Socks (LADIES)	869 yen (tax included)
Various Fleece-Lined Room Socks (MEN’S)	869 yen (tax included)
Various 2-Pair Sock Sets (MEN’S)	979 yen (tax included)

*Designs and sizes may vary by store

This site also features Avail’s Gintama Elizabeth merchandise (on sale October 25).

Frequently Asked Questions About Hokaron × Avail Character Items

When will they be available for purchase?

In-store starting October 31, 2026; online starting at 12:00 PM on the same day. The Matsumori store is excluded.

Are there any purchase limits?

For bedding, miscellaneous goods, socks, and character socks purchased alongside stationery, the limit is one item per person per product name. Some items, such as apparel and slippers, have no quantity limit.

How do I get the hand warmer pouch?

Present your Shimamura Park app membership card when making a purchase of 4,400 yen (tax included) or more that includes a Hokaron product to receive one. This offer is not available at the online store and ends when supplies run out.