{"rewrite":{"id":"r_a638891cad7e681976e61f63","clusterId":"c_698b8bcc7f6fc070a522fd18","slug":"sanrio-characters-and-expo-2027-mascot-tunkutunku-hugging-plushies-released","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Sanrio Characters and EXPO 2027 Mascot Tunkutunku Hugging Plushies Released","summary":"The International Horticultural Exhibition GREEN×EXPO 2027 and Sanrio Characters have released 14 collaboration plushies featuring the expo's mascot Tunkutunku being hugged by Sanrio characters. The plushies come in two sizes: a ball-chain keychain (3,850 yen) and a larger M size (5,280 yen). Sales began July 10, 2026 at the EXPO 2027 Official Store and other locations.","whyItMatters":"The plushie line is a licensed merchandise tie-in for the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition, using Sanrio characters to promote the upcoming expo.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe plushies are designed with Sanrio characters in a pose where they tightly hug the heart-shaped emblem of Tunkutunku, the official mascot of the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition. Two types are available: a \u0026#34;BC\u0026#34; ball-chain version meant for attaching to bags, priced at 3,850 yen, and a larger \u0026#34;M\u0026#34; size intended for hugging, priced at 5,280 yen. Each type includes seven Sanrio characters, though the specific characters were not named in the announcement. The products are licensed as official GREEN×EXPO 2027 merchandise and went on sale July 10, 2026 at the EXPO 2027 Official Store and other retailers, with availability varying by store.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"New collab plushies: Sanrio Characters hugging the mascot Tunkutunku of the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition. 14 total, 2 sizes. On sale now at the EXPO 2027 Official Store.","twitterPost":"New collab plushies: Sanrio Characters hugging the mascot Tunkutunku of the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition. 14 total, 2 sizes. On sale now at the EXPO 2027 Official Store.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"A collaboration between Sanrio Characters and the GREEN×EXPO 2027 mascot Tunkutunku has produced 14 hugging plushies in two sizes. The ball-chain and M-size plushies are now available at the EXPO 2027 Official Store. The plushies feature Sanrio characters embracing Tunkutunku's heart emblem.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3074043/\",\"title\":\"Cute Collaboration Plushies of International Horticultural Exhibition \\\"GREEN×EXPO 2027\\\" Official Mascot Character \\\"Tunkutunku\\\" and \\\"Sanrio Characters\\\" Now Available! 14 Types Total!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3943,"outputTokens":2415,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783659575,"createdAt":"2026-07-10T04:52:51.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-10T04:57:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-10T04:52:51.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_698b8bcc7f6fc070a522fd18","canonicalTitle":"国際園芸博覧会「GREEN×EXPO 2027」の公式マスコットキャラクター「トゥンクトゥンク」と「サンリオキャラクターズ」のキュートなコラボぬいぐるみが登場！計14種！","representativeArticleId":"a_685b95848c18c4d00caa9f7d","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-10T01:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-10T01:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-10T04:57:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3074043/","title":"国際園芸博覧会「GREEN×EXPO 2027」の公式マスコットキャラクター「トゥンクトゥンク」と「サンリオキャラクターズ」のキュートなコラボぬいぐるみが登場！計14種！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}