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Make Birthday Moments More Special with Sound Cards: New Products Featuring Japanese Instruments and Dog Barks Released by Hallmark Japan

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Published Jul 7, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jul 8, 2026 4:56 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Make Birthday Moments More Special with Sound Cards: New Products Featuring Japanese Instruments and Dog Barks Released by Hallmark Japan — Image: PR TIMES

Nihon Hallmark Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will release sound cards for all seasons on July 6, 2026 (Mon). The new products are easy to handle and send, in a two-fold type. They feature

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000066939.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jul 7, 2026

Nihon Hallmark Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will release sound cards for all seasons on July 6, 2026 (Mon).

The new products are easy to handle and send, in a two-fold type. They feature Japanese-style designs, a first for Hallmark's sound cards, and lively cards incorporating the energetic barks of dogs. A variety of designs are available, suitable for both formal celebrations and casual birthdays.

Number of Releases

4 new products in total (2 featured in this release)

Release Date

July 6, 2026 (Mon)

Retailers

Participating specialty stores and mass retailers nationwide

and Hallmark Japan Official Online Store

https://hallmark.jp/

Shukuen (Celebration)

854294 Shukuen (Celebration) <Birthday Greeting> \14 (tax included)

Introducing the first Japanese-style sound card in our lineup! Designed to evoke a celebratory feast spread across a table, it depicts a gorgeous scene. The birthday song is arranged with Japanese instruments, including the koto, creating a演出 that offers a pleasant auditory experience and a sense of Japanese aesthetics. An elegant world unfolds the moment the card is opened.

▼Video here

https://youtu.be/PG1i8R_VY-4

Wonderful Day

854300 Wonderful Day <Birthday Greeting> \14 (tax included)

The long-awaited dog design is now available for sound cards that let you enjoy animal sounds. Various breeds such as Toy Poodles, Dachshunds, and Shiba Inus are depicted with rich expressions. The birthday song, arranged in a samba style that makes you want to move, adds a touch of dog-like warmth to the liveliness.

▼Video here

https://youtu.be/iW3Nom_q5do

[Contact for Media Inquiries]

Nihon Hallmark Co., Ltd. Public Relations Representative

Email: [email protected]

About Nihon Hallmark

Hallmark (Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri, USA) is an American greeting card brand loved in over 100 countries worldwide.

Founded in 1910, Hallmark boasts over 100 years of history in the United States. With the universal brand mission of "Sharing Joy, Connecting with Compassion, and Celebrating Every Moment," Hallmark designs, develops, and sells greeting cards and related products.

Hallmark products are also available for purchase on our online store. Products from Hallmark USA are also popular!

[Official Online Store] https://hallmark.jp

[Rakuten Ichiba Store] https://www.rakuten.co.jp/nihon-hallmark/

[X] https://twitter.com/Hallmark_Japan

[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/hallmark_japan/

[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/hallmarkjapan/

[YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/@hallmark_japan

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: 商品発売
Organizations: Hallmark Cards, Inc.

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模型對圖片的判讀，非新聞原文事實 / Model interpretation of images, not source-article facts / モデルによる画像判読で、ニュース原文の事実ではありません

以下為AI對圖片的理解非新聞原文事實

The images display two types of sound-enabled greeting cards from Nihon Hallmark: one with a traditional Japanese feast theme and another featuring various dog breeds celebrating. Both cards are designed for birthday occasions, showcasing their exterior and interior designs.

Two sound-enabled birthday cards are shown: one with a Japanese feast illustration and the text "お誕生日おめでとうございます" and another with various dogs and "Happy Birthday" text.
The '祝宴' (Celebration) sound card is displayed, showing both its front cover with a Japanese feast and its open interior with additional food illustrations and space for a message.
The 'ワンダフルデイ' (Wonderful Day) sound card is presented, featuring its front cover with various dog breeds and "Happy Birthday" text, alongside its open interior with more dogs and "Have a Wonderful Day!" text.

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Announced　Jul 7, 2026 12:00 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
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AI structured & analyzed　Jul 6, 2026 3:23 PM
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Nihon Hallmark Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will release sound cards for all seasons on July 6, 2026 (Mon). The new products are easy to handle and send, in a two-fold type. They feature Japanese-style designs, a first for Hallmark's sound cards, and lively cards incorporating the energetic barks of dogs. A variety of designs are available, suit

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PR TIMES: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000066939.html

When was it published?

Jul 7, 2026

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