Kintetsu Retailing Co., Ltd. will launch original collaboration items featuring familiar, a baby and children's brand operated by familiar Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Kobe; President: Tadahiko Okazaki), and Kobe Oji Zoo starting January 8, 2026.
The original design features familiar's beloved bear character and Kobe Oji Zoo's adorable animals in a heartwarming illustration. The lineup includes four items: familiar's popular denim bag and sacoche, plus a pass case and towel handkerchief perfect for school or office use. These items are suitable for everyone from children to adults.
The original design items will be available at ZOOQLE, the goods shop inside Kobe Oji Zoo operated by Kintetsu Retailing, as well as at station gift shops along the Kintetsu railway line: GOTO-CHI Namba, GOTO-CHI Kyoto, irodori kintetsu Abenobashi, and THROBBING.cosme+ Uehommachi. Sales are also planned to begin on Kintetsu Retailing's online shop "irodori Mall" from late January 2026.
Details are as follows.
1. Product Introduction
(1) Denim Bag
A popular and classic denim bag from familiar. The artwork features familiar's bear introducing animals kept at Kobe Oji Zoo, making it a unique design exclusive to this collaboration. The inside of the bag features the same blue and white striped fabric as the bear's clothing.
- Price: 27,500 yen (tax included)
- Size: Body: approx. 32cm (height) × 43cm (width), Handle length: approx. 29.5cm
- Material: Body - Outer: 100% cotton, Lining: 100% cotton, Leather parts: Synthetic leather
(2) Sacoche
The popular sacoche is made from matching denim fabric to pair with the bag! The body features a snap button to keep contents secure from view, plus an outer pocket for quick access to smartphones or pass cases. The design shows the familiar bear sandwiched between the zoo's popular orangutan and koala, all enjoying a meal together! Coordinating with the denim bag is highly recommended!
- Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
- Size: approx. 20cm (height) × 17cm (width), Shoulder strap length: approx. 125cm
- Material: Body - Outer: 100% cotton, Lining: 100% cotton, Leather parts: Synthetic leather, Piping: 100% polyester
(3) Towel Handkerchief
A fluffy, soft-textured yet durable towel handkerchief. The simple green and black design makes it suitable for anyone, regardless of age or gender.
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Size: approx. 25cm (height) × 25cm (width)
- Material: 100% cotton
(4) Pass Case
A pass case featuring appliqués of the familiar bear and the zoo's popular koala. Use it for transit passes, or attach the strap to your own neck strap to use as a name holder.
- Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Size: approx. 7.5cm (height) × 10cm (width), Strap length: approx. 15cm
- Material: Synthetic leather
2. Sales Locations
(1) Store Sales
Store: ZOOQLE Kobe Oji Zoo
Address: 3-1 Oji-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 657-0838, Inside Kobe Oji Zoo
Phone: 078-855-7888
Hours: [November to February] 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, [March to October] 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed: According to Kobe Oji Zoo's closing days
*Zoo admission required
Store: GOTO-CHI Namba
Address: 4-1-17 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 542-0076, Outside East Exit of Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station
Phone: 06-6213-0265
Hours: [Weekdays] 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, [Weekends/Holidays] 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
Store: GOTO-CHI Kyoto
Address: 31-1 Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8215, Inside Kintetsu Kyoto Station ticket gates
Phone: 075-662-3101
Hours: [Weekdays] 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, [Weekends/Holidays] 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
Store: irodori kintetsu Abenobashi
Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 545-0052, Outside East Exit of Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station (inside Milky Way)
Phone: 06-6655-1155
Hours: 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM (Closed 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
Store: THROBBING.cosme+ Uehommachi
Address: 6-1-55 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 543-0001, Inside Kintetsu Osaka Uehommachi Station
Phone: 06-6771-3848
Hours: [Weekdays/Saturdays] 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, [Sundays/Holidays] 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Closed: Open daily (except temporary closures)
(2) Online Shop [irodori Mall]
Kintetsu Retailing's online shop offering original brand products, food items, souvenirs, railway goods, and more.
URL: https://www.irodorimall-kintetsu.jp/
3. Sales Start Date
(1) Store Sales
January 8, 2026 (Thursday)
(2) Kintetsu Retailing Online Shop [irodori Mall]
Late January 2026 (scheduled)
4. About familiar Inc.
"Creating Children's Potential"
We work together to create the future, which is the potential that all children possess.
The first "things" and "experiences" encountered after birth, the first things seen, the first things worn. For all of these, we offer authenticity and kindness.
To become the world's most beloved baby and children's company, familiar communicates the "genuine" that touches children's potential.
- Official website: https://familiar.co.jp/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familiar_official
- LINE: https://lin.ee/YLBJxn0
- X: https://x.com/familiar_jp
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@familiar_official
