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A new Sanrio lottery lands just in time for Halloween. Happy Kuji "Sanrio characters PUNKS Party 〜Halloween2026〜" goes on sale on Friday, September 18, 2026, dressing Hello Kitty, Kuromi and friends in punk-rock outfits. Each draw costs 880 yen (tax included), and every ticket wins a prize.
You draw this kuji in person at the store counter; it is not sold online. For more ideas for celebrating Halloween, see our guide to Halloween in Japan 2026.
The grand prize (Hello Kitty) and the final "LAST" prize (Kuromi) are both about 40 cm BIG plush toys. These two are the headline items.
Release date and price
The kuji goes on sale on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 880 yen (tax included) per draw. It is a "Happy Kuji," meaning there are no blanks: every ticket you draw comes with a prize based on its rank.
The official site notes that stores may start selling tickets at different times. No fixed release time is announced, so rather than counting on a specific hour, it is safest to visit a store early on the release day.
Where to buy
You draw the kuji in person at convenience stores, bookstores, and hobby shops across Japan. The main retailers listed officially are:
- Lawson and Lawson Store 100
- FamilyMart
- Don Quijote (Donki)
- Furuhon Ichiba, WonderGOO, GEO, Suruga-ya, Tamakyudo, and TSUTAYA
Some branches may not carry it, or may start selling on a different day. The official site asks shoppers not to call stores about stock, so check the kuji display in person to see what's left. No end date is announced, and stock is limited, so if you are arriving in October, don't assume it will still be on shelves.
The complete prize list
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Prizes run from the top "Special" prize through A to J and the LAST prize. The two you will hear about most are the Special prize BIG Hello Kitty and the LAST prize BIG Kuromi, both large plush toys.
Rank | Prize | Variations |
|---|---|---|
Special | BIG! Hello Kitty plush (about 40 cm tall) | 1 |
A | Figure | 10 |
B | Plush charm | 5 |
C | Chain pouch | 4 |
D | Pin charm | 5 |
E | Bandana | 5 |
F | Standing mirror | 5 |
G | Rubber coin case | 5 |
H | Can badge set | 5 |
I | Acrylic keychain | 10 |
J | Sticker set with mini file | 5 |
LAST | BIG! Kuromi plush (about 40 cm tall) | 1 |
The LAST prize goes to whoever draws the final ticket at a given store. Like the Special prize, it is one of a kind per store, so if that is your target, look for shops where the stock is nearly gone.
The 10 Sanrio characters in the lineup
For the "PUNKS Party" theme, familiar characters dress up in punk-rock outfits. Ten characters are in the lineup:
Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Little Twin Stars, Pochacco, Hangyodon, Ahiru no Pekkle, and Tuxedosam.
The official page does not break down which character appears in which prize rank, so if you are after a specific one, check the samples on display at the store. To celebrate Halloween with Sanrio at a theme park, see our guide to Puroland's Halloween 2026.
The Happy Challenge prize draw
Separately from the kuji, a "Happy Challenge" lottery gives away a BIG Pompompurin plush to 100 winners. Entries run from Friday, September 18 through Friday, October 16, 2026 (until 11:59 pm). Check the official product page for how to enter and what you need.
How to draw a Happy Kuji (for visitors)
Happy Kuji is a lottery often found at Japanese convenience stores and hobby shops, with an instant prize for every ticket. At the kuji display, choose to play once (880 yen for this kuji), pay at the register, and receive your prize on the spot.
Cash is the surest way to pay. Acceptance of IC transit cards and credit cards for kuji varies by store, so ask at the register before you draw. Whether the purchase qualifies for tax-free shopping is not stated officially, so do not count on a tax exemption.
Stock is limited, and popular prizes can run out early in the day. If you are chasing the Special or LAST plush, going early on release day to a larger store or hobby shop with plenty of stock gives you the best shot.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
