Japanese sock company Tabio is set to release a cute sock collection in collaboration with Miffy on May 17.  

The Line-Up

Miffy Short Socks | 3 Colours | ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

Miffy Embroidered Socks | (2 Colours) | Women's ¥1,430, Children's ¥1,210 (Tax Included)

Miffy Short Socks | 3 Colours | ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

Miffy Embroidered Socks | (2 Colours) | Women's ¥1,430, Children's ¥1,210 (Tax Included)

 

Limited-Edition Novelty

The sock collection arrives with four different sock models featuring adorable Miffy designs. Those who spend over ¥3,300 on the collection will also receive a free Miffy memo pad.

Japanese sock brand Tabio is teaming up with the popular South Korean brand 'she said that' to release a collaborative new collection of socks. Pre-sales will open on Tabio's online store on January 22 with general sales rolling out in-store at Tabio on January 29.   she said that is a South Korean brand that mainly focuses on accessories such as bags and iPhone cases. The brand's owner and designer Lee Yezi is also popular in Japan for their pop illustrations.

she said that Logo Print Socks | ¥1,600 (Before Tax)

she said tha Logo Embroidered Socks | ¥1,400 (Before Tax)

The line-up includes two different sock types which are packaged in an original design bag.

Stickers

Original Cotton Pouch

For every pair bought customers will receive a novelty sticker, and if they spend over ¥3,000 on the socks they'll get an original cotton pouch designed by Lee Yezi too. These novelty items are available while supplies last.

Tabio has teamed up with Yasuko Furita's fashion brand TOGA to release a special new collection of winter socks on Sunday (December 10). They are available to purchase via the companies' official websites as well as Tabio stores in Japan.  

The Line-Up

STYLE 1: TOGA Front See-Through Socks | ¥1,600

Colours: 12 Beige / 44 Dark Red / 74 Green / 86 Navy Black Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm

STYLE 2: TOGA Colour Block Reversible Socks | ¥1,800

Colours: 42 Red / 74 Green / 87 Orange Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

STYLE 3: TOGA Front Logo Socks | ¥1,800

Colours: 22 Brown / 42 Red / 74 Green / 86 Navy Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

STYLE 4: TOGA Line x Tiger Print Socks | ¥2,000

Colours: 09 White / 20 Beige / 47 Burgundy Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

STYLE 5: TOGA Socks | ¥2,000

Colours: 09 White / 12 Black / 47 Burgundy / 74 Green Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

Packaging

  Add some style and colour to your feet with the new TOGA x Tabio collaboration.

Japanese sock manufacturers Tabio, which manages numerous stores like KUTSUSHITAYA, Tabio and Tabio, has revealed a new sock collection to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Barbapapa, the popular children's picture book by the French-American couple Annette Tison and Talus Taylor. Pre-sales for the socks will begin on Tabio's official website on September 25 with general sales heading to select branches in Japan on October 2. The socks capture the cute and colourful world of the Barbapapa characters, with different designs for each member of the family.

Barbapapa (Pink), Barbazoo (Yellow), Barbabelle (Purple) | ¥1,815 (Tax Included)

Barbabeau (Black), Barbalib (Orange), Barbabright (Blue) | ¥1,815 (Tax Included)

Barbalala (Green), Barbapapa (Pink), Alphabet Design | ¥1,815 (Tax Included)

Barbabravo (Red), Barbamama (Black), Alphabet Design | ¥1,815 (Tax Included)

There are a total of four sets with three colours in each set. Each person who buys a set will also received an original Barbapapa pouch.   Coordinate your autumn and winter looks this year with this cute collaboration!

JR Kyushu has signed a promotional license agreement with Walt Disney Japan to launch the "GO! WAKU WAKU ADVENTURE with PIXAR" project, which will see the shinkansen bullet trains decorated in characters from the Pixar animated filmography starting on September 12, 2020.   The project comes at a time when Pixar celebrates the 25th anniversary of the original Toy Story film, which released back in 1995 as the first entirely computer-animated feature film.   New details have been released for the upcoming project, including the unveiling of the key visual, the content of the collaboration, campaigns that will be held, and limited-edition merchandise which will be sold.

Key Visual

The key visual is a colourful Pixar creation which is shaped to look like the seven prefectures that make up Kyushu—Japan's south-westernmost island where the JR Kyushu WAKU WAKU ADVENTURE Shinkanen bullet train will run.  

Character Visuals

Poster Design

All major stations along the JR Kyushu Line display the key visual along with the above-pictured poster featuring various Pixar characters. Each of Kyushu's seven major prefectural train stations listed below will also have additional posters for different Pixar films.   Hakata Station: Toy Story Saga Station: Up Nagasaki Station: Finding Nemo Oita Station: The Incredibles Kumamoto Station: Cars Kagoshima-Chūō Station: Monsters, Inc. Miyazaki Station: Wall-E  

Tabloid Distribution

For illustrative purposes only. Distribution from September 12, 2020.

At all major stations running the JR Kyushu Line, commuters can get their hands on a free tabloid inspired by the "My Adventure Book" from the Pixar film Up. The content of the tabloid features information related to the collaboration and where you can find Pixar characters at stations throughout Kyushu, so you too can have your own adventure.

 

Photo Spots

Cars photo spot

The seven JR Kyushu prefectural stations will also have their own photo spots where you can snap a picture. You'll also spot Woody and Buzz dolls and Hakata Station and Sully and Mike ones at Kagoshima-Chūō Station.   Participating Stations: Hakata Station, Saga Station, Nagasaki Station, Oita Station, Kumamoto Station, Kagoshima-Chūō Station, Miyazaki Station  

Special Site & Official Instagram

A special site opened which features the departure schedule for the JR Kyushu WAKU WAKU ADVENTURE Shinkansen, details on campaigns, the latest details on the collaboration, and more. Waku Waku ADVENTURE now also has its own Instagram page which includes reports on event, pictures of merchandise, and other details.  

Special Movie

A special collaborative movie will be released in September centred on the themes of Pixar's movies such as bonds between people, family, friends, and adventure. It will be shown at JR Kyushu stations and the special site.  

Campaign: Find the Pixar Ball

Original sticker designs

If you spot a station staff member at any of the JR Kyushu prefectural stations wearing a Pixar ball badge, call out to them and they'll give you one of seven possible Pixar stickers as pictured above. All seven can be put into your "My Adventure Book," so try collecting them all!   Participating Stations: Hakata Station, Saga Station, Nagasaki Station, Oita Station, Kumamoto Station, Kagoshima-Chūō Station, Miyazaki Station *Depending on the time, platform staff may not be wearing the badges *Stickers are available while supplies last  

GO! WAKU WAKU ADVENTURE Digital Stamp Rally

A digital stamp rally will be held on the official JR Kyushu app. Board the JR Kyushu WAKU WAKU ADVENTURE Shinkansen, visit JR Kyushu Stations, and get some original stamps.   1st Stamp Rally: September 12, 2020 - January 31, 2021  

Limited Edition Merchandise

Merchandise lineup

A special collection of merchandise has been created featuring designs of Kyushu and the Pixar characters. The items will be sold at shops around JR Kyushu stations and online in Japan.   Release Date: September 12, 20202 Merchandise List: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/train/wakuwaku-adventure/goods/   Those who ride the very first departing train will receive an original Pixar design train ticket. The Tsubame 363 train bound for Kagoshima-Chūō Station will depart from Hakata Station at 12:19 on September 12, 2020.   ©Disney/Pixar

Japanese sock manufacturers Tabio, which manages numerous stores like KUTSUSHITAYA, Tabio and TabioMEN, has collaborated with Sanrio and released a collection of character socks on August 21. The socks are available on Tabio's official website and at Tabio stores in Japan. The cute sock designs feature popular Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and come in a variety of colours to add to your wardrobe.

HELLO KITTY Box Logo Socks | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

These colourful socks feature a subtle illustration of Hello Kitty's ribbon on the logo.

HELLO KITTY Logo Name Glitter Short Socks | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

A cute collection of basic colour socks with glitter on them, also featuring Hello Kitty's ribbon on the heel.

SANRIO CHARACTERS Collaboration Print Low Crews | ¥2,300 (Before Tax)

This pair features a sushi design with Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Hangyodon, Badtz-Maru, Gudetama, and Cinnamoroll.   Fans who buy a pair of any of these socks will receive a free mirror. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.