Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the subject of a 25th-anniversary merchandise and event cycle across Japan. TOHO Cinemas, Universal Studios Japan, and Right-on have all scheduled releases tied to the anniversary.
The 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is being marked by a wave of merchandise and event releases in Japan across the late summer and fall. The earliest of the current run is a Hogwarts Express popcorn box from TOHO Cinemas, set for August 26. The item, called The Prime Collection Hogwarts Express Popcorn Box, is priced at 9,800 yen including tax, measures about 54 centimeters, and has a design where steam rises from the chimney when water is added. It will be sold at 43 theaters, including Hibiya, Nihonbashi, Ueno, Susukino, Akita, Utsunomiya, and Sannomiya, and on the official TOHO Cinemas online store the same day. The box ties to a limited-time screening of the film starting August 28 in premium formats such as IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4D, with a previously unreleased making-of video after the main feature.
Universal Studios Japan follows with its Back to Hogwarts event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, starting September 1. The event will offer Butterbeer with a commemorative mug, collectible pouches, robes, wands, and digital badges. Hogwarts Castle Walk returns for a limited run.
In October, Right-on releases Harry Potter items from October 9 at its official online store and at Right-on stores nationwide and online stores, sequentially. The lineup includes unisex four-house knit cardigans at 6,990 yen, unisex sweatshirts at 5,990 yen, kids sweatshirts at 4,990 yen, plus poncho stoles, pouch charms, pouches, socks, logo mats, and blankets. Knit cardigans go on sale ahead of time at some stores, with other stores rolling them out from October 16 onward.
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Oct 9
Right-on will release new Harry Potter items starting October 9 at its official online store, at Right-on stores nationwide and online stores, sequentially. The lineup includes unisex four-house knit cardigans at 6,990 yen, unisex sweatshirts at 5,990 yen and kids sweatshirts at 4,990 yen, plus poncho stoles, pouch charms, pouches, socks, logo mats and blankets. Knit cardigans go on sale ahead of time at some stores, with other stores rolling them out from October 16 onward.
Aug 19
Universal Studios Japan announced new goods and menus for the Back to Hogwarts event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, starting September 1. The event celebrates the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Butterbeer with a commemorative mug, collectible pouches, robes, wands, and digital badges are among the offerings. Hogwarts Castle Walk returns for a limited run.
Aug 18
TOHO Cinemas will release a popcorn box modeled after the Hogwarts Express on August 26, tied to the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The product, called The Prime Collection Hogwarts Express Popcorn Box, is priced at 9,800 yen including tax. It measures approximately 54 centimeters in length and has a special design where steam rises from the chimney when water is added. The item will be available at 43 theaters, including locations in Tokyo such as Hibiya, Nihonbashi, and Ueno, as well as Susukino, Akita, Utsunomiya, and Sannomiya. Sales will begin at the opening of each participating theater, and the item will also be sold on the official TOHO Cinemas online store the same day. The online purchase does not include popcorn. Sales methods and the full list of theaters will be announced on the official TOHO Cinemas page once decided. The release coincides with a limited-time screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone starting August 28, which will include premium formats such as IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4D, plus a previously unreleased making-of video after the main feature.