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[Kobe Hankyu] Kotoden is coming to Hankyu again this year! "Kotoden Goods" on limited-time sale. This time, "Koto-chan" makes its Kobe debut!

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Published Jul 3, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 4, 2026 12:22 AM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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[Kobe Hankyu] Kotoden is coming to Hankyu again this year! "Kotoden Goods" on limited-time sale. This time, "Koto-chan" makes its Kobe debut! — Image: PR TIMES

Kobe Hankyu Main Building 6F "Machino Shole KOBE" will be holding a limited-time sale of popular "Kotoden Goods" from Friday, July 10th to Tuesday, July 27th. Kotoden, affectionately known as "Kotode

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Published: Jul 3, 2026

Kobe Hankyu Main Building 6F "Machino Shole KOBE" will be holding a limited-time sale of popular "Kotoden Goods" from Friday, July 10th to Tuesday, July 27th.

Kotoden, affectionately known as "Kotoden," is the Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad. This time, we will be selling popular Kotoden merchandise and original Kotoden goods from the popular雑貨店 (zakka-ten/variety store) "TOY TOY TOY" in Busshozan, Takamatsu City.

This time, Kotoden's mascot "Koto-chan" will fly out from Shikoku and come to Kobe for the first time.

Kotoden's mascot "Koto-chan" is coming to Kobe for the first time!

Customers who purchase Kotoden goods can take photos with "Koto-chan".

Date & Time: Saturday, July 18th, Sunday, July 19th, Monday, July 20th (Holiday)

Each day: 1:00 PM~, 2:00 PM~, 3:00 PM~ (30 minutes each session)

Location: Main Building 6F "Machino Shole KOBE"

*Please bring your own camera.

[Koto-chan's Profile]

Born August 8th. Height 180cm, Weight 120kg. Occupation: Kotoden station attendant. Favorite food: Udon (especially Kamatama Udon). Ranked 3rd in the 2013 National Local Character Championship.

Popular Kotoden Goods on Limited-Time Sale

Habuabreiku. Stenmagu

¥1,800 each

A lidded vacuum stainless steel mug cup with a convenient large size. Keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold.

* Black, Pink Gray

* Approx. Diameter 80 x Height 105 mm

* Capacity Approx. 400 ml

KAGAWA Kanbadge

¥400

A badge featuring the Koto-chan family that is healing just to look at.

* Main body size: 57 mm

* Patterns cannot be chosen as this is a blind product.

Onaka Fuwafuwa Big Koto-chan

¥12,000

A Koto-chan large enough to hug.

"After eating Kamatama Udon, my skin is glowing and I've gotten a size bigger, Koto Koto."

* Height Approx. 40 cm

* Only Koto-chan (Blue) will be handled.

Kotomet (Koto-chan)

¥8,800

Koto-chan's emergency helmet will protect your head. How about preparing for emergencies?

* Head circumference size: M 55-62 cm, S 47-56 cm

* With adjuster lock

* Material: Polycarbonate

* Test voltage: 20,000V (1 minute)

* Use: For falling/flying objects / For protection against falls / For electrical use 7000V or less

* Manufacturer: Midori Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

* 1070 series train (formerly Keikyu 600 series)

"Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad" (Kotoden)

This railway company, based in Takamatsu City, operates three lines connecting Kotohira (home of "Konpira-san" - Kotohira-gu Shrine), Shido (a base for the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage), and Nagao. The company is supported by railway fans for its maintained used trains from the Tokyo metropolitan area and its retro appearance, set against the rural landscape of Sanuki.

* Machino Shole KOBE

"Machino Shole KOBE"

Located on the 6th floor of the Kobe Hankyu Main Building, "Machino Shole KOBE" is a sales floor curated by "Machino Shole 963" in Marugamecho Shopping Street, Takamatsu City. It gathers "slightly special items" that are a joy to have in daily life, nurtured in Shikoku and the Setouchi region.

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The images showcase "ことちゃん" (Kotochan), the mascot of Kotoden, in various forms including a costume, plush toy, and as part of merchandise like mugs, badges, and helmets. The visuals highlight the range of goods available.

A person in a blue and white "ことちゃん" (Kotochan) mascot costume is shown, waving its right hand. The costume has a large, friendly face.
Two stainless steel mugs are displayed, one black and one pink-grey. Both feature designs related to "ことちゃん" (Kotochan) and "ことでん" (Kotoden).
Four round badges are shown, each featuring a "ことちゃん" (Kotochan) family character and the text "KAGAWA" with different food or landmark illustrations.
A blue and white plush toy of "ことちゃん" (Kotochan) is sitting on a wooden bench. The toy has a round body and small fins.
Three helmets, designed to resemble "ことちゃん" (Kotochan) in blue, red, and pink, are lined up on a wooden surface.

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Kobe Hankyu Main Building 6F "Machino Shole KOBE" will be holding a limited-time sale of popular "Kotoden Goods" from Friday, July 10th to Tuesday, July 27th. Kotoden, affectionately known as "Kotoden," is the Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad. This time, we will be selling popular Kotoden merchandise and original Kotoden goods from the popular雑貨店 (zakka-

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