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Victor Entertainment Exhibits at 'Licensing Japan 2026,' Showcasing Iconic Dog 'Nipper' and Beloved Illustration 'Pal-chan and Friends'

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Published Jul 4, 2026 12:28 AM ・ Updated Jul 8, 2026 6:41 PM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Victor Entertainment Exhibits at 'Licensing Japan 2026,' Showcasing Iconic Dog 'Nipper' and Beloved Illustration 'Pal-chan and Friends' — Image: PR TIMES

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Victor Entertainment exhibited at 'Licensing Japan 2026,' introducing its iconic dog 'Nipper' and the Showa-era illustration 'Pal-chan and Friends,' signaling its brand strategy ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2027.

Victor Entertainment exhibited at 'Licensing Japan 2026,' introducing its iconic dog 'Nipper' and the Showa-era illustration 'Pal-chan and Friends,' signaling its brand strategy ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2027.

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Published: Jul 4, 2026

Victor Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Akira Ono) exhibited at 'Licensing Japan,' Japan's largest specialized trade show for the licensing industry, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 (Wed) to 19 (Fri), 2026. The company showcased character goods and introduced its initiatives.

The company is a record label celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027. At this exhibition, it displayed merchandise featuring Victor's iconic dog 'Nipper,' presenting not only its role as a brand symbol but also its multifaceted business initiatives, including original goods and podcasts.

Additionally, the company introduced the popular illustration 'Pal-chan and Friends,' which once adorned the covers of Victor children's song records. The characters, originally drawn by Mari Abe and beloved during the Showa era, are being revived in a new form for the Reiwa era. The booth also featured a digital lottery for industry professionals, attracting significant interest.

Under its group philosophy of 'Good Music, Good Culture,' Victor Entertainment aims to enrich people's daily lives and future through the power of music and culture. Moving forward, the company will continue to expand the appeal of both 'Nipper' and 'Pal-chan and Friends' through diverse initiatives.

【Event Overview】 ※Completed

Event Name: 19th Licensing Japan (within 'Content Tokyo 2026')

Content Tokyo Component Exhibitions: 19th Licensing Japan / 18th Creator EXPO / 17th Video & CG Production Expo / 15th Advertising Creative & Marketing EXPO / 15th Communication Design EXPO / 2nd Immersive Technology EXPO / 1st Fan Community Marketing EXPO

Co-located Exhibition: 6th XR & Metaverse Comprehensive Expo [Summer]

Dates: June 17 (Wed) – 19 (Fri), 2026, 10:00–17:00

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (West Exhibition Hall)

Organizer: RX Japan LLC Official Website: https://www.content-tokyo.jp/hub/ja-jp/visit/lj.html

【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

＜Origin of the Victor Mark – About Nipper＞

The original painting of the Victor Mark was created in 1889 by British artist Francis Barraud. His brother, Mark H. Barraud, cherished a highly intelligent Fox Terrier named 'Nipper.' After Mark's passing, Francis took in both Nipper and his nephew and raised them together. One day, when playing a recording of his late brother's voice on a phonograph at home, Nipper curiously tilted his head, listening intently to the familiar voice of his beloved master. Deeply moved by this touching scene, Francis immediately picked up his brush and painted the iconic image. The phonograph in the original painting was a cylinder-type capable of recording and playback, but it was later changed to a disc-type. The painting was titled 'His Master's Voice.'

The poignant image of Nipper nostalgically listening to his late master's voice deeply moved Emile Berliner, the inventor of the disc phonograph, who registered the painting as a trademark in 1900. Since then, this prestigious mark has been widely trusted and cherished as a symbol of superior technology and quality.

Victor Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Victor Entertainment Co., Ltd. began record production in 1928 as the music division of Japan Victor Company (now JVC Kenwood Corporation).

Since becoming an independent record company in 1972, it has consistently served as the core entertainment entity of the Victor Group (now JVC Kenwood Group), broadly engaging in business 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 evolved with the times.

However, the desire for music to bring 'dreams' and 'inspiration' and to lead a richer life remains unchanged across generations.

Victor Entertainment Co., Ltd. will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.

Guided by our new group philosophy 'Good Music, Good Culture,' we are committed to pioneering new eras through entertainment, contributing to culture and society, and continuously striving to create new value as one unified team.

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

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The images display the Victor Entertainment logo featuring Nipper, a booth at Licensing Japan showcasing Nipper merchandise and "Pal-chan and her friends" illustrations, and individual graphics of the Nipper logo and the "Pal-chan and her friends" characters.

The Victor Entertainment logo features the iconic Nipper dog listening to a gramophone, with the text "VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT" and "HIS MASTER'S VOICE."
A Victor Entertainment booth at Licensing Japan displays merchandise for Nipper and "Pal-chan and her friends," with staff present.
The "His Master's Voice" logo depicts Nipper, a fox terrier, listening intently to a gramophone.
An illustration features "Pal-chan and her friends," including a girl, a bear, a cat, a small black creature, a dog, and a bird, on a pink background.
The "His Master's Voice" logo shows Nipper, the fox terrier, listening to a gramophone.

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FAQ

What is Victor Entertainment?

A record company planning, producing, and selling music software, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2027.

Who is Nipper?

The iconic dog from the Victor logo, listening to a phonograph. A global symbol of music heritage.

What are 'Pal-chan and Friends'?

Beloved illustrations by Abe Maria from Showa-era Victor children's song covers, revived in the Reiwa era.

What is Licensing Japan?

Japan's largest licensing industry trade show, showcasing character and content business opportunities.

What are Victor Entertainment's future plans?

Expanding Nipper and Pal-chan through diverse initiatives under the 'Good Music, Good Culture' vision.

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