GREEN×EXPO 2027 Official Licensed Merchandise: Collaboration with Popular Character 'Hikonyan' and 'Tunku Tunku' Announced
GREEN×EXPO 2027 will release official collaboration merchandise featuring mascot 'Tunku Tunku' and Hikone City's 'Hikonyan' on April 12, 2026, to celebrate Hikonyan's 20th anniversary.
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GREEN×EXPO Association (Official name: Japan Association for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo; Chairperson: Yoshinobu Tsutsui; Location: Naka-ku, Yokohama City) and the 2027 International Horticultural Expo Master License Office (Representative Managing Executive: Hiroaki Shimizu; Location: Nishi-ku, Yokohama City) have announced the release of official collaboration merchandise featuring the official mascot character "Tunku Tunku" of GREEN×EXPO 2027 (Official name: 2027 International Horticultural Expo) to be held in Yokohama in 2027, and the popular character "Hikonyan" from Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, in celebration of Hikonyan's 20th anniversary.
Additionally, on Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13, 2026, "Tunku Tunku" will rush to Hikone City to celebrate at "Hikonyan's" birthday event.
This collaboration was realized against the backdrop of the host city of GREEN×EXPO 2027, Yokohama City, having a connection with Hikone City since the opening of its port. "Tunku Tunku" and "Hikonyan", who was born in Hikone City, has been loved for many years, and boasts nationwide popularity, will work together to build momentum for GREEN×EXPO 2027 across Japan through collaboration merchandise.
## About the Collaboration Illustration
The illustration newly drawn for this collaboration features three characters gathered together: "Tunku Tunku", "Hikonyan", and "Warunyanko Shogun". It is a heartwarming artwork surrounded by rich greenery and flowers, which is the theme of the expo. Currently, we are proceeding with the development of official collaboration products using this illustration. Details will be announced again on the homepage of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo Master License Office as soon as they are decided.
First phase of products: Round magnet clips, magnet stickers, memo pads, postcards, Oyasai (vegetable) crayons
*Other items and sales channels will be gradually expanded and sold.
Release date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
■ Scheduled Sales Stores
- Hikonyan Shop, 1st floor of Hikonyan Museum
- Koko Shiga
- EXPO 2027 Official Store
and others
*Product availability may vary by store.
©Expo 2027 2027 International Horticultural Expo Official Licensed Product
©HIKONE×MOHERON STUDIO
## 20th Anniversary Special Event
In conjunction with the release of the products, "Tunku Tunku" will rush to Hikone City to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hikonyan". Stages with friends gathered for the birthday celebration...
Additionally, on Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13, 2026, "Tunku Tunku" will rush to Hikone City to celebrate at "Hikonyan's" birthday event.
This collaboration was realized against the backdrop of the host city of GREEN×EXPO 2027, Yokohama City, having a connection with Hikone City since the opening of its port. "Tunku Tunku" and "Hikonyan", who was born in Hikone City, has been loved for many years, and boasts nationwide popularity, will work together to build momentum for GREEN×EXPO 2027 across Japan through collaboration merchandise.
## About the Collaboration Illustration
The illustration newly drawn for this collaboration features three characters gathered together: "Tunku Tunku", "Hikonyan", and "Warunyanko Shogun". It is a heartwarming artwork surrounded by rich greenery and flowers, which is the theme of the expo. Currently, we are proceeding with the development of official collaboration products using this illustration. Details will be announced again on the homepage of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo Master License Office as soon as they are decided.
First phase of products: Round magnet clips, magnet stickers, memo pads, postcards, Oyasai (vegetable) crayons
*Other items and sales channels will be gradually expanded and sold.
Release date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
■ Scheduled Sales Stores
- Hikonyan Shop, 1st floor of Hikonyan Museum
- Koko Shiga
- EXPO 2027 Official Store
and others
*Product availability may vary by store.
©Expo 2027 2027 International Horticultural Expo Official Licensed Product
©HIKONE×MOHERON STUDIO
## 20th Anniversary Special Event
In conjunction with the release of the products, "Tunku Tunku" will rush to Hikone City to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hikonyan". Stages with friends gathered for the birthday celebration...