Chiikawa Christmas Market Announced for November 24
Toyosuna Park in front of Aeon Mall Makuhari New City will host the market from November 24 to December 25, with a 6-meter tree and date-specified tickets.
An event called Chiikawa Christmas Market will be held from November 24 to December 25 at Toyosuna Park in front of Aeon Mall Makuhari New City, organizers announced, according to cinemacafe.net.
A roughly 6-meter Christmas tree will stand at the center of the venue, accompanied by a presentation combining light, video and sound. Photo spots will include roughly 3-meter balloons of Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi, a snow globe and a moving merry-go-round.
The food market will offer 35 limited menu items, among them a hot cocoa, a “subjugation churros”, a Hachiware Christmas wreath donut and a rabbit pistachio Mont Blanc. Limited original merchandise on sale includes Santa mascots, plush toys, snow globes and moving Christmas card sets.
The event is planned to use date-and-time-specified tickets. Buyers will receive a pop-up Christmas card and one free turn at a giant gachapon to win one of 16 ornament types. Participating content includes a candy ring toss and a cookie weighing challenge.
Long-running manga franchise
Chiikawa is a manga series by illustrator Nagano that originated on X, depicting the daily lives of Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi and other characters. Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island is currently screening in theaters nationwide.
Quick answers
When is the Chiikawa Christmas Market?
It runs from November 24 to December 25 at Toyosuna Park in front of Aeon Mall Makuhari New City.
Do I need a ticket to enter?
The event is planned to use date-and-time-specified tickets. Buyers receive a pop-up Christmas card and one free turn at a giant gachapon.
What food and merchandise will be available?
The food market offers 35 limited menu items, and limited original merchandise includes Santa mascots, plush toys, snow globes and moving Christmas card sets.