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Sports Hochi to make its first appearance at 'Niconico Chokaigi 2026' [Makuhari Messe, April 25-26]

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Published Apr 25, 2026 6:26 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Hochi Shimbunsha, publisher of Sports Hochi, will make its debut appearance at 'Niconico Chokaigi 2026,' held at Makuhari Messe on April 25-26.
They will sell the newly released '2026 Sakura Miku Special Issue' and exclusive Sakura Miku illustrated goods, as well as unveil a special edition and new illustrated merchandise for 'Kamiina Botan, Yurihana inebriated'.
Goods featuring 'Hatsune Miku' and 'The Dangers in My Heart' will also be available.

Hochi Shimbunsha, publisher of Sports Hochi, will make its debut appearance at 'Niconico Chokaigi 2026,' held at Makuhari Messe on April 25-26. They will sell the newly released '2026 Sakura Miku Special Issue' and exclusive Sakura Miku illustrated goods, as well as unveil a special edition and new illustrated merchandise for 'Kamiina Botan, Yurihana inebriated'. Goods featuring 'Hatsune Miku' and 'The Dangers in My Heart' will also be available. As a media partner for Niconico Chokaigi 2026, Sports Hochi will produce a collaborative extra edition, featuring a Hochi-side (cover image) on one side and a Chokaigi-side on the other, creating a double-sided front page extra! The content of the Chokaigi-side will be a surprise on the day of the event. It will be distributed exclusively within the venue, so visitors are encouraged to pick one up. The booth name is 'Chō Sports Hochi,' located in Exhibition Hall 5, Booth B69. For inquiries regarding the release, please contact pr1872@hochi.co.jp.

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Hochi Shimbunsha, the publisher of Sports Hochi, will make its first appearance at 'Niconico Chokaigi 2026,' which will be held at Makuhari Messe on April 25th and 26th. At the venue, they will sell the newly released '2026 Sakura Miku Special Issue' and exclusive Sakura Miku illustrated goods. They will also unveil a special edition and new illustrated merchandise for 'Kamiina Botan, Yurihana inebriated,' released on the same day. Goods featuring 'Hatsune Miku' and 'The Dangers in My Heart' will also be available.

Furthermore, Sports Hochi, as a media partner for Niconico Chokaigi 2026, will produce a collaborative extra edition. It will be a double-sided front page extra, with the Hochi side (cover image) on one side and the Chokaigi side on the other! The content of the Chokaigi side will be a surprise on the day of the event. It will be distributed exclusively within the venue, so visitors are encouraged to pick one up.

Booth Name: 'Chō Sports Hochi'

Exhibition Hall 5 / Booth Number B69

[Inquiries regarding the release]

Email: pr1872@hochi.co.jp

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