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The "Chiikawa Christmas Market" will be held at Toyosuna Park in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, from Tuesday, November 24 to Friday, December 25, 2026, brought to you by the new-generation TV platform "ABEMA".
This event is an interactive experience where you can enjoy the world of "Chiikawa" in the setting of a Christmas market. The expansive venue, covering about 6,000 square meters, will feature a symbolic tree approximately 6 meters tall with special light, video, and sound displays, as well as a variety of photo spots. In addition, there will be 35 types of original foods exclusive to this event, as well as original merchandise for sale, offering a special Christmas experience with Chiikawa and friends.
Six Highlights of the "Chiikawa Christmas Market"!
1. Enjoy a Christmas Experience with Chiikawa and Friends
At the entrance, visitors will be greeted by a giant pop-up style Christmas card and a wreath-shaped welcome gate modeled after Chiikawa, creating a heartwarming "experience space" that feels like you're enjoying a Christmas party together with Chiikawa and friends.
2. Special Light, Video, and Sound Show with a 6-Meter Symbolic Tree
At the center of the venue stands a massive Christmas tree about 6 meters tall.
An original story featuring Chiikawa and friends preparing for Christmas will be presented as a special show combining lights, video, and sound. You can enjoy a unique Christmas experience here, with sparkling illuminations and effects that make it look like snow is falling—something you can only see at this event.
3. Unique Christmas Photo Spots!
In addition to the symbolic tree, there will be giant balloons of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi (each about 3 meters tall), a snow globe, and a moving merry-go-round depicting the characters having fun—offering plenty of Christmas-themed photo spots.
You can capture memories of your visit to the "Chiikawa Christmas Market" at various locations throughout the venue.
*Please note: The merry-go-round is not a ride, but a photo spot for viewing and taking pictures only.
4. All 35 Types! Limited-Edition Food Market Expressing the World of "Chiikawa"
The food market will feature Christmas huts that evoke the atmosphere of a traditional Christmas market. There will be a variety of exclusive original foods, desserts, and drinks inspired by the world of Chiikawa available for purchase.
The menu includes 35 visually delightful items such as “Melt-in-Your-Mouth Creamy Hot Cocoa,” “Monster Hunting Churros,” “Hachiware’s Christmas Wreath Donut,” and “Usagi’s Pistachio Mont Blanc.” Enjoy a heartwarming food experience that will warm both body and soul at the winter venue.
*Menu items, names, prices, specifications, and sales methods are subject to change.
⑤ Limited Edition Original Goods for Sale
At the special merchandise area, you’ll find exclusive original goods to take home as a memory of the “Chiikawa Christmas Market.” There will be a wide range of items to enjoy the Christmas season with Chiikawa and friends, including Santa mascot plushies, stuffed animals, snow globes, and moving Christmas card sets.
Details about the product lineup, purchase bonuses, and online sales will be announced later on the official website and official X account.
⑥ Plenty of Interactive Games!
At the venue, the “Armor Guy Market” will be set up, where you can create your own unique key charm by combining your favorite parts.
There will also be interactive activities for all ages, such as “Candy Ring Toss,” where you throw candy to decorate a tree, and the “Cookie Weighing Challenge,” where you try to pack cookies to reach a specified weight.
Ticket Information
- Adults (12 and up): Weekdays ¥2,500, Weekends & Holidays ¥2,800
- Children (ages 4–11): Weekdays ¥1,200, Weekends & Holidays ¥1,400
*All prices include tax
*Children under 4 are free (one child per adult ticket holder)
Tickets for this event will be sold for specific dates and times. Ticket holders will receive a “Pop-Up Christmas Card” as a gift.
Additionally, you can try the giant capsule toy machine at the venue once for free, and receive one random ornament out of 16 types as a present.
*For more details, please check here.
“Chiikawa Christmas Market” Event Overview
- Event Name: “Chiikawa Christmas Market”
- Event Period: November 24 (Tue), 2026 – December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Event Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Last admission slot: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
*Event hours are subject to change. - Venue: Toyosuna Park (in front of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin)
- Venue Size: Approx. 6,000㎡
- Contents: Photo spots, food market, merchandise sales, customization experiences, mini-games, and more
- Official Website: https://contents-abema.com/chiikawa-christmas-market/
- Official X: Chiikawa Christmas Market [Official] (@chiikawa_xmas)
- Organizer: AbemaTV, Inc.
- Special Cooperation: Spiral Cute, Inc.
*Please note that event details and operating hours are subject to change without notice.
*Some content may be suspended in the event of severe weather or other circumstances.
*The number of food menu items, their names, prices, and sales methods are subject to change. Further details on the product lineup and more will be announced later on the official website and official X account.
About “Chiikawa”
“Chiikawa” is a manga series created by illustrator Nagano, originating from X (formerly Twitter). The story follows the always earnest Chiikawa and their friends Hachiware and Usagi, along with other unique characters, as they experience fun, bittersweet, and sometimes a little tough days together. The series has gained widespread popularity among both adults and children, and as of September 2, 2026, the official X account has surpassed 5.37 million followers.
Additionally, “Chiikawa” has won the Grand Prix at the “Japan Character Awards 2022,” “Japan Character Awards 2024,” “Japan Character Awards 2025,” and most recently at the “Japan Character Awards 2026” announced in June 2026.
The “Chiikawa” anime airs every Tuesday and Friday around 7:40 a.m. within the “Mezamashi TV” program (Fuji TV Network, 5:25–9:00 a.m.). After each broadcast, episodes are available for one week on YouTube, TVer, and FOD as catch-up streaming.
Starting Friday, July 24, 2026, the movie “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” is now showing in theaters.
The first official Chiikawa smartphone app, “Chiikawa Pocket,” is also available and receiving positive reviews.
Source: PRTIMES
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