Japan’s 7-Eleven has just announced details of its new collaboration with the popular character series. Chii River. Starting on December 3, the convenience store chain will be launching a special winter event featuring exclusive food, prizes and plenty of Chiikawa-themed merchandise.
Senigawa Food and Beverage
The event features a selection of Senigawa-style cuisine with classic Japanese flavors designed to bring comfort during the cold winter months. Highlights include:
- Eight-cut Tatami rice Onigiri: Beloved Characters Inspired by Outfits civet cat This rice ball is flavored with Japanese broth and mushrooms.
- Chiikawa’s Ketchup Rice Balls: Taken directly from a scene in the anime series, the characters are enjoying a hearty meal of ketchup rice. This rice ball has tomato sauce with added chili peppers and corn.
- Usagi’s Pizza Bread: Featuring Chiikawa rabbit Usagi, this pizza bread features delicious tomato sauce and melted cheese, all wrapped in chewy, comforting dough.
- Senyikawa Sesame Manju: A fluffy sesame-red bean paste-flavored steamed bun with Senigawa’s face printed on it.
- Senigawa Tsubu Anman (limited): red bean paste bun with red bean cubes and Senigawa printed on it.
Unless otherwise noted, these limited edition items are available at 7-Eleven convenience stores across Japan.
Senigawa exclusive products
For those looking to take their love of Chiikawa to the next level, 7-Eleven is also hosting a special contest. By entering a receipt-based drawing between December 3 and 25, customers can win unique Chiikawa-themed prizes, including a Chiikawa sweater and 7-Eleven gift certificates.
What is Senigawa?
Chiigawa is a popular character created by Japanese illustrator Nagano. This furry little creature lives in a world full of characters who embody the word “cute,” including its best friends: Usagi (a rabbit) and Hachiware (a cat). Together they go on all kinds of fun, kid-friendly adventures, like searching for rice for their magical rice cooker.
Chiikawa’s characters, known for their pastel colors, big eyes, and kind personalities, are perfect for everything from stuffed toys to stationery and food collaborations with 7-Eleven.