Trading Cards Featuring "Global Idol" Kumamon to Go on Sale! Limited Edition Available at Kumamon's Base, 'Kumamon Square,' Starting July 18 (Sat).

Kumamon, who is actively working as Kumamoto Prefecture's General Manager of Business and Happiness, is now popular worldwide. His overseas "business trips" are frequent, not just within Kumamoto and Japan, but also to China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, Thailand, and more, earning him popularity from around the globe. Kumamon's base of operations is 'Kumamon Square.' Opened on the first floor of the Tetoria Kumamoto Building in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City in July 2013, it serves to answer the question, 'Where can I meet Kumamon?' and to disseminate information about Kumamoto Prefecture's products and tourism. The regular Kumamon stage performances, limited-time events, and original merchandise are extremely popular. It has become one of Kumamoto Prefecture's leading tourist spots, attracting many visitors not only from within Japan but also from Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand, as well as from around the world. Kumamon Square will celebrate its 13th anniversary in July 2026. To commemorate this, Kumamon Square will host the 13th Anniversary Project 'Oshi-katsu Matsuri!' (Event Period: July 18 (Sat) - July 26 (Sun)). The theme of the project is 'Oshi-katsu' (fan activities), and various events are planned to 'support' Kumamon, a global idol. As part of this project, limited sales of Kumamon trading cards will begin on July 18 (Sat). The idol-style trading cards of Kumamon, specially photographed for 'Oshi-katsu Matsuri!', come in 9 different designs. Each pack contains 3 cards, and the contents are a surprise until you open them. Kumamon's trading cards are exclusively sold at Kumamon Square, with a limited number of packs available each day during the 'Oshi-katsu Matsuri!' event.

<Product Information>

Product Name: Kumamon Square Trading Cards (3 cards per pack) ... ¥660 (tax included)

Designs: 9 types in total

<About Kumamon Square>

This is the base of operations for 'Kumamon,' who travels nationwide as Kumamoto Prefecture's General Manager of Business and Happiness. Opened in July 2013, it is a place where visitors can meet Kumamon, with regular stage performances held. Highlights include exhibits related to Kumamon that can only be seen here, AR content, and original merchandise.

It has grown into one of the prefecture's leading tourist spots, attracting numerous visitors not only from Japan but also from overseas, including Asian countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, and Thailand. It will celebrate its 13th anniversary in July 2026.

[Address] 1F Tetoria Kumamoto Building, 8-2 Tedori Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City

[Business Hours] 10:00 to 19:00

[Email Address] [email protected]

[Homepage] https://kumamon-land.jp/squares/

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<About Kumamon>

My name is 'Kumamon.'

I was born in March 2011 with the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen line.

My job is to find surprises and happiness around me and let everyone across the country know about them.

I want everyone to know more and more about my beloved Kumamoto, so I'll keep visiting!

Thank you for your continued support of the charming Kumamoto and me!