-- For Chiikawa Fans Around the World -- New Year's Lucky Bag Packed with 12 Items, Including Zodiac Plushies, Opens for Pre-Order August 26

TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Gray Parka Service Inc., the official merchandise partner behind Chiikawa Market (chiikawamarket.jp), today announced that pre-orders for "Chiikawa Happy Bag 2027 (Year of the Sheep)," an annual New Year's tradition, will open August 26 (Wed) via the official Chiikawa Market web store. Every year, the Happy Bag draws a high volume of orders from fans in Japan, and this year, for the first time, fans overseas will be able to purchase it too. Chiikawa fans around the world are warmly invited to join in.

Unbox the Happy Bag — 2027's Adorable Sheep Zodiac Plushies

In Japan, the turning of the year is marked by "eto" -- a traditional calendar cycle of 12 animals -- and 2027 is the Year of the Sheep ("Hitsuji"). The 2027 edition of the "Chiikawa Happy Bag", a treat fans look forward to every year, stars a trio of Zodiac Plushies inspired by this Sheep-year theme, featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi.Their fluffy fur and rounded silhouettes make for an irresistibly huggable design. Also included is the Sheared Wool Mascot Plush, made from wool sheared from Chiikawa itself to make yarn, bringing the full Chiikawa world into every Happy Bag.

Beyond the plushies, the set features a wide variety of 12 items -- from everyday essentials like towels and a mini tote bag to acrylic goods that are sure to delight collectors.

The Complete Lineup: All 12 Items

Chiikawa Happy Bag 2027 (Sheep Year)

1. Zodiac Plush S (Chiikawa / Hachiware / Usagi)

A plush trio featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi, each dressed in fluffy fur to mark 2027, the Year of the Sheep ("Hitsuji").

2. Sheared Wool Mascot Plush

A ball-chain mascot of Chiikawa, whose wool has been sheared to make yarn.

3. "We Made This" Face Towel

A soft, 100% cotton face towel.

4. Acrylic Stand

A classic acrylic stand to display on your desk or shelf.

5. 7-Connected Acrylic Keychain

A generous keychain featuring seven charms in one -- carry them all together, or separate them to use individually.

6. Kurimanju's Shopping List Whiteboard

A reusable memo whiteboard for schedules and notes.

7. Photo Booth-Style Acrylic Sticker

A playful acrylic sticker inspired by Japanese photo-booth ("purikura") design.

8. "Gaming!" Hachiware Lucky Bag Mini Tote Bag

A compact mini tote bag, perfect for everyday outings.

9. Postcard Book

A postcard book featuring 14 different designs -- perfect for display or as a keepsake message card.

10. Outer Packaging Tote Bag

A large tote bag that wraps the entire Happy Bag set -- ready for everyday use the moment it arrives.

Product Information

To Chiikawa Fans Around the World -- Shop Confidently From Anywhere

Chiikawa Market ships directly to customers overseas -- no proxy-shopping or forwarding services (and their fees) are required. The store supports multiple languages, local currencies, and local payment methods. All applicable duties and fees are calculated and included at checkout, so there are no surprise charges upon delivery. Fans anywhere in the world can shop for the "Chiikawa Happy Bag 2027 (Sheep Year)" with confidence.

English: https://chiikawamarket.jp/en

About Chiikawa

Chiikawa is a manga series created by illustrator Nagano, originally launched on X (formerly Twitter). It follows the ever-diligent Chiikawa and a colorful cast of friends -- including Hachiware, Usagi, and more -- through everyday stories that are fun, bittersweet, and sometimes a little tough.With over 4.97 million followers on X, a long-running TV anime airing on Fuji TV since April 2022, and a manga series published by Kodansha (8 volumes), Chiikawa has become a globally popular franchise, loved in Japan and increasingly around the world.

About Gray Parka Service Inc.

Gray Parka Service Inc. (Representative Director: Yukiharu Ishiwata; Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) designs and distributes character merchandise for Chiikawa, Nagano Characters, mofusand, Koupen-chan, and more. The company operates Chiikawa Market, the official Chiikawa web store, with a mission to put fans first in every product it creates.

Website: https://grayparkaservice.com/en
Address: New River Tower 7F, 1-6-11 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Founded: August 2012

【Customer Inquiries】

For any questions about the products, please contact us via the email form at the URL below.

URL: https://grayparkaservice.com/en/pages/contact-us-corporate-customers

【Media Contact】

Email: m-gps-pr@grayparkaservice.com

Notes

※ All prices listed in JPY. Prices vary by country/region.
※ All times are listed in Japan Standard Time (JST).
※ Product images are samples; actual items may differ slightly.
※ International shipping availability may vary. Please check the order site for details.
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