Victor's Iconic Dog Nipper's Merchandise Shop to Exhibit at "ZAKKA WONDERLAND" Held at Namba SkyO!

Victor Entertainment, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akira Ono) will be selling Nipper merchandise at "ZAKKA WONDERLAND," an event taking place on Saturday, July 4th, and Sunday, July 5th, 2026.

"ZAKKA WONDERLAND" brings together a variety of heartwarming zakka (miscellaneous goods) brands. The venue will feature lifestyle, apparel, green, and other zakka brands, opening as a pop-up shop for two days only.

The shop for Nipper, Victor's symbolic dog logo character, will also be exhibiting. At the shop, we will offer a wide selection of Nipper merchandise, including classic items like T-shirts and tote bags featuring the logo, as well as cute goods using illustrations from the picture book "NIPPER -His Master’s Voice-". We have prepared many items that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults. We hope you will stop by.

＜Examples of Nipper Merchandise＞

Picture Book Nipper Record Keychain (Small) ¥ 880 (tax included)
Nipper Drop Glass (Black) ¥ 1,980 (tax included)
Picture Book Nipper A5 Clear File (3-piece set) ¥ 990 (tax included)

＜Event Overview＞

Event Title: ZAKKA WONDERLAND

Date & Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Sunday, July 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM)

Venue: Namba SkyO Convention Hall (5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 5F)

Admission Fee: Advance tickets ¥800 (tax included) / Same-day tickets ¥1,000 (tax included) (*Free for elementary school students and younger)

Website: https://zakkawonderland.com/

Contact: info@zakkawonderland.com

＜Nipper Related URLs＞

NIPPER OFFICIAL HP: https://nipper-official.jp/

Nipper Official Store: https://victor-store.jp/nipper/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nipperstory/

X: https://x.com/nipperstory

【Podcast Introducing "Heartwarming Animal Stories" Now Streaming】

A podcast titled "Heartwarming Animal Stories ~Another Nipper Story~," produced by Victor Entertainment and J-WAVE (81.3FM), is now available. This program is created together with listeners who love animals. It explores various animal stories while introducing heartwarming episodes.

The program is seeking submissions for "Heartwarming Animal Stories." The image of Nipper, the dog listening to a phonograph, a symbol of Victor, has a story about listening to his deceased master's voice. Many people must hold such heartwarming stories with animals close to their hearts.

We want to hear such heartwarming stories... Whether based on personal experiences or fictional, please share your Nipper-like stories, your "Heartwarming Animal Stories."

Applications are being accepted on the program's website. We are also accepting animal videos and images on the official program Instagram. Please send them via DM or post them with the hashtag "#どうぶつ813".

(Videos and images sent via DM may be featured on the official program Instagram.)

Those whose stories are featured on the program will receive Nipper merchandise as a gift.

＜Program Overview＞

Program Name: Heartwarming Animal Stories ~Another Nipper Story~

Distribution Schedule: Every Monday

Navigator: Celeina Ann

Distribution URL: https://arrtsidecast.podcast.sonicbowl.cloud/podcast/3d4d1326-bcb1-4b1d-bff7-0f6420e51414/

Program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doubutsu813/

"Heartwarming Animal Stories" Submission Page: https://survey.sonicbowl.cloud/form/b6edbff5-ce66-4a5e-b571-0624b239b1a3/

Hashtag: #どうぶつ813

【The Origin of the Victor Mark ~About Nipper~】

The original painting for the Victor mark was created in 1889 by the British painter Francis Barraud. Francis's brother, Mark H. Barraud, cherished a very intelligent fox terrier named "Nipper." After his brother's death, Francis took in Nipper along with his brother's son and raised him. One day, when playing a recording of his late brother's voice on a phonograph at home, Nipper seemed to listen intently in front of the horn, as if captivated by his beloved master's voice. Moved by Nipper's posture, Francis immediately picked up his brush and painted a picture. The phonograph at the time was a cylinder type capable of recording and playback, but it was later changed to a disc type. He titled the painting "His Master's Voice."

Nipper's touching depiction of listening nostalgically to his deceased master's voice deeply impressed Berliner, the inventor of the disc phonograph. He registered this masterpiece as a trademark in 1900. Since then, this venerable mark has been deeply trusted and loved by everyone as a symbol of the highest technology and quality.

【Victor Entertainment, Inc.】

Victor Entertainment began producing records in 1928 as the music division of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (now JVCKENWOOD Corporation). Since its separation as a record company in 1972, it has consistently served as the core of the Victor Group's (now JVCKENWOOD Group) entertainment business as a comprehensive software company, developing a wide range of businesses centered on the planning, production, and sales of music software. Throughout its long history, not only music itself but also the ways people enjoy music have changed with the times. However, the human desire for "dreams" and "excitement" from music and the wish for a richer life have remained constant throughout the ages.
We are committed to creating dreams and excitement, and through organic human connections, we strive to bring happiness to people through music. This is our mission and management philosophy, which we constantly keep in mind as we, the entire staff, continue to make efforts and take on challenges.

Official Website: https://jvcmusic.co.jp/