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Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary celebrations in Japan

Overview

Since early July 2026, Disney Japan has expanded its centennial campaign for A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh. The company named ambassadors Sakura Shou, Abe Ryohei and Kawashima Noe to promote “Pooh Time,” a project encouraging people to embrace “doing nothing” to find peace. These ambassadors participated in a “Mori no Ohanashikai” event at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba and hosted a “Pooh Time Radio” series on Disney’s official YouTube channel.

Retail collaborations have included Loft, Ito-Yokado, Daiso, and Aeon Fantasy. On October 8, Tokyo Disney Resort introduced new Winnie the Pooh design baby gift sets, such as sleepers and handkerchiefs. Global celebrations also feature merchandise from Ty, including Beanie Babies, alongside Disney products like LEGO sets and Loungefly bags.

A major component of the anniversary involves figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu through the “SHOWER OF HEART” project. Walt Disney Japan released a special celebration video depicting a bond between Hanyu and the character walking through the Hundred Acre Wood. The collaboration includes an exhibition of Hanyu’s original costumes and merchandise. Following its residency at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, the exhibition is scheduled to tour other Japanese cities, including Kyoto, Aichi, Okayama, Fukuoka, and Miyagi, through mid-2027.

Entities

Winnie the Pooh · Yuzuru Hanyu · Kodansha · Disney · Winnie the Pooh

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu stars in Winnie the Pooh 100th anniversary video

    Walt Disney Japan released a special video featuring figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh, highlighting their long-standing connection.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Winnie the Pooh celebrates 100th anniversary with global projects

    Winnie the Pooh marks its 100th anniversary with Disney’s ‘Pooh Time’ project, featuring celebrity ambassadors in Japan and a global rollout of themed merchandise and special events.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary merchandise launches in Japan

    Japan celebrates the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh with major merchandise launches from BANDAI SPIRITS and Aeon Fantasy, featuring extensive plush and mascot collections.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu collaborates with Winnie the Pooh for special memory book

    Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu is collaborating with Winnie the Pooh for a special Kodansha memory book featuring exclusive interviews and themed merchandise.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh collaboration to debut at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA

    SHIBUYA TSUTAYA will host a Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh collaboration pop-up store from October 2–30, 2026, featuring costume exhibitions and exclusive merchandise.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu to release Winnie the Pooh memory book

    Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu is releasing a commemorative memory book with Winnie the Pooh, featuring exclusive interviews, costume-themed plush toys, and handwritten letter reproductions.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh commemorative memory book released

    Kodansha has released a Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh memory book set, featuring a plush toy dressable in Hanyu’s iconic ‘SEIMEI’ and ‘Ballade No. 1’ skating costumes.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu discusses bond with Winnie the Pooh in new interview

    Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu released an exclusive interview discussing his emotional bond with Winnie the Pooh, noting the character provided strength during periods of solo competition.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Loft to launch Winnie the Pooh 100th anniversary collection in Japan

    Loft will launch a 37-item Winnie the Pooh collection in Japan starting September 19, 2026, to celebrate the character's 100th anniversary.

  10. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Winnie the Pooh celebrates 100th anniversary with new goods and collaborations

    Winnie the Pooh celebrates its 100th anniversary in Japan with a massive 1,053-item goods collection book from Kodansha and a collaborative exhibition featuring Yuzuru Hanyu.

  11. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Namco to launch Winnie the Pooh 100th anniversary campaign

    Namco is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh with a special merchandise campaign in Japan, featuring exclusive plushies and accessories from September to November 2026.

  12. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu Winnie the Pooh memory book announced

    Kodansha is releasing a Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh memory book featuring a plush toy in miniature skating costumes, with special displays scheduled at eight Japanese bookstores.

  13. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Winnie the Pooh celebrates 100th anniversary with themed events in Japan

    Disney is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh in Japan with themed afternoon tea sets at Shibuya and Yokohama locations and a new collection of character merchandise.

  14. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Sogo Yokohama to host Winnie the Pooh anniversary market

    Sogo Yokohama will host a Winnie the Pooh ‘Ohisama Market’ from August 20–31, 2026, featuring 800 items and exclusive merchandise to celebrate the character's 100th anniversary.

  15. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh announce special collaboration

    Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu is collaborating with Winnie the Pooh for a 100th-anniversary project featuring exclusive merchandise and a memory book touring six Japanese cities.

  16. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Disney rolls out Winnie the Pooh FLIP POP Fig. and Moana Maui plushes in Japan

    Disney's Winnie the Pooh FLIP POP Fig. blind‑box launches in Japanese Loft stores in September, while Sega Prize releases four Moana Maui plush variants nationwide in July.

  17. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Merchandise Launch in Japan

    Japan celebrates Winnie‑the‑Pooh’s 100th anniversary with Green Parks’ new apparel line (July 31) and Kodansha’s special‑edition book (July 30).

  18. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Collections Launch in Japan

    Japan sees two new Disney‑licensed Winnie the Pooh collections debut in August 2026, marking the story’s 100th anniversary with bags, apparel and charms sold nationwide and at Disney THE MARKET 2026.

  19. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Winnie‑the‑Pooh 100‑Year Anniversary Merchandise Rolls Out Across Japan

    Japan marks Winnie‑the‑Pooh's 100th anniversary with Small Planet’s gold‑crowned accessories and Hibiya Kadan's honey‑colour flower fair, featuring limited Pooh‑themed bouquets and gifts from late July to early

  20. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Tokyo Banana releases new Winnie‑the‑Pooh and Chiikawa cake‑bag sets in Japan

    Tokyo Banana rolls out limited‑edition Winnie‑the‑Pooh and Chiikawa cake‑and‑bag sets in Japan, with special packaging, stickers and themed accessories, priced from ¥880 to ¥2 700.

  21. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Collections Debut in Japan

    To mark the 100th anniversary of the original Winnie‑the‑Pooh, Japan will see limited‑edition collections from SKINNYDIP LONDON (iPhone accessories) and BRUNO (kitchenware), with sales starting in July 2026.

  22. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Winnie the Pooh 100th anniversary commemorations in Japan

    Japan marks Winnie the Pooh's 100th anniversary with Disney Harvest Market's themed cafe event in Shibuya and Yokohama offering special menus and merchandise, and Daiso's THREEPPY line releasing 56 Pooh‑desig­n

  23. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Disney Japan appoints Sakura Shou, Abe Ryohei, Kawashima Noe as Winnie‑the‑Pooh 100‑year ambassadors

    Disney Japan launches “Pooh Time” for Winnie‑the‑Pooh’s 100th anniversary, appointing Sakura Shou, Abe Ryohei and Kawashima Noe as ambassadors to promote gentle, reflective moments.

Sources

animeanime.jp · bg-mania.jp · cho-animedia.jp · cinemacafe.net · cinematoday.jp · dlove.jp · dtimes.jp · eigachannel.jp · game.watch.impress.co.jp · hochi.news · huffingtonpost.jp · inside-games.jp · kids-event.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · ovo.kyodo.co.jp · pashplus.jp · piratesandprincesses.net · prtimes.jp · rbbtoday.com · release.traicy.com · rensai.jp · s.animeanime.jp · smallplanet.co.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp · thefirsttimes.jp · tokyo-sports.co.jp · tvlife.jp · zukan-move.kodansha.co.jp

This summary has been updated 18 times: see revision history