Due to Overwhelming Demand, Immediate Third Print Run! The Popular Mochi-Soft Squeeze Craft Kit 'Mochipuni Animal Sweets Shop Squeeze' Reprints Due to Sold-Outs! Perfect for Summer Family Time!

Gakken Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President: Tatsuya Minami), a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President: Hiroaki Miyahara), has reprinted its Girls' Craft series kit 'Mochipuni Animal Sweets Shop Squeeze with Gumi Resin' on July 3, 2026.

Due to overwhelming popularity, the product has sold out repeatedly! The 'Mochipuni Animal Sweets Shop Squeeze' is a craft kit that allows you to easily create soft, squishy squeezes simply by mixing the squeeze base 'Gumi Resin' and pouring it into molds. With included ink and brushes, the creative possibilities are endless. Make your own one-of-a-kind original squeezes and enjoy the delightful 'mochipuni' texture to your heart's content. Perfect for quality family time at home during summer!

Due to overwhelming popularity, a third print run was decided immediately after launch!

"The soft, squishy texture feels so cute and satisfying!"

"I was so happy to make so many squeezes!"

"My child and I had a blast together."

"The instructions were clear and easy to follow!"

The product has received rave reviews since its launch, with many customers sharing their positive experiences.

Due to strong pre-orders, the product was reprinted before launch, and now, due to continued high demand, a third print run has been confirmed.

A 'mochipuni' texture just like a baby's cheek!

'Squeezes' are currently a huge trend among elementary school children. This kit allows you to create 10 types of adorable animal-themed candy-style squeezes, featuring popular characters like the crested tit and unicorn. The enchanting 'mochi-soft and squishy' texture is so addictive, you won't be able to stop touching it.

Adorable animal-themed designs! Create 10 candy-style squeezes

This kit lets you create 10 types of cute animal-themed candy-style squeezes, such as 'Crested Tit Daifuku,' 'Wobbly Cat Water Mochi,' and 'Unicorn Strawberry Milk Drink.'

Includes the special material 'Gumi Resin' that forms the base of the squishy texture, plus a full set of customization items that allow you to turn your squeezes into soft stickers, charms to carry around, or beautifully arranged displays. This deluxe set lets you fully enjoy the world of squeezes.

▲ 10 uniquely adorable candy-style squeezes that can only be made with this kit

▲ 'Crested Tit Daifuku' and 'Unicorn Marshmallow' — stretchy and bouncy, snapping back when released ♪

▲ 'Wobbly Cat Water Mochi' with its adorable jelly-like texture. Change the design, and it transforms into different cats!

▲ An irresistibly enchanting mochipuni texture you'll want to touch forever

Super easy to make — just mix and pour into molds!

It's super easy — just mix the materials and pour into molds! You can change the color using the included ink. Step-by-step instructions in the guidebook and video ensure even beginners can make them with confidence. The guidebook is packed with tips for painting and creative ideas to make your squeezes even cuter. By customizing and experimenting yourself, you'll also boost your creativity!

▲ Includes a guidebook with furigana (phonetic readings). Video instructions included for extra clarity!

▲ The guidebook is full of cute customization examples! Create your own personalized designs

All necessary materials included! Customization items for soft stickers and charms are fully packed!

Everything you need to make squeezes is included — Gumi Resin, coloring ink, original plastic molds, and more! You can start crafting on the day you buy it. Also included are luxurious customization items like pouches and cases to turn your squeezes into candy-style charms, double-sided stickers for making soft stickers, and mini glasses for cute displays.

▲ All exclusive materials, including original plastic molds, only available in this kit!

▲ Plenty of customization items to fully enjoy your squeezes!

▲ Turn them into soft, stretchy stickers for decoration

▲ Cute pouches and cases included to turn your squeezes into candy charms

▲ Customize with your favorite colors and designs to create one-of-a-kind original squeezes ♪

Supervised by Yoko Morikawa, Representative of the 'Japan Squeeze Association'

The kit is supervised by Yoko Morikawa, a leading expert in Japan's squeeze industry and author of multiple books on squeezes. Her dessert-style and colorful decoration squeezes are hugely popular with both children and adults, with her workshops and merchandise selling out instantly. Every squeeze design in this kit is an original creation crafted with Yoko Morikawa's meticulous attention to detail.

▲ (Left) Decorative squeezes made by Ms. Morikawa, (Right) Yoko Morikawa, Representative of the Japan Squeeze Association

[Product Overview]

Girls' Craft 'Mochipuni Animal Sweets Shop Squeeze with Gumi Resin'

Supervision: Yoko Morikawa (Representative, Japan Squeeze Association)

Editor: Gakken

Price: ¥2,750 (tax included)

Release Date: May 28, 2026

Format: A4 variant

Digital Edition: Not available

ISBN: 978-4-05-750981-5

Publisher: Gakken Inc.

Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1575098100

[Where to Purchase]

・Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/405750981X

・Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18556490/

・Sevennet: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107696655

Gakken Inc.

https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ ・President: Tatsuya Minami ・Incorporation Date: January 13, 2009 (Company name changed on October 1, 2022) ・Capital: ¥500 million ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416 ・Business: Publishing and content, global operations, medical and nursing publishing, preschool and school supplies, classroom-related services, e-commerce and online services, advertising

GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Incorporation Date: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: ¥198.17 billion ・Sales: ¥199.1 billion, 82 consolidated subsidiaries (as of September 2025) ・Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Phone: 03-6431-1001 (main) ・Business: Holding company established in 1946, operating in education and healthcare welfare Education: Classroom and tutoring services (e.g., Gakken Classroom), publishing and content (learning materials), preschool and school supplies (textbooks, childcare products) Healthcare Welfare: Service-oriented housing for the elderly,