Prizes featuring characters from Duolingo, the language-learning app loved around the world, are on their way to amusement facilities across Japan. Taito Corporation (headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo), which runs the Taito Station amusement facilities nationwide, will roll out the Duolingo prizes in stages from January 2027 at amusement facilities and other venues across the country.
Overview
Duolingo is a learning app that lets users study languages in a fun, game-like way. The new prizes are designed around the characters that appear in the app.
The first products, scheduled for January 2027, are the plush mascot (「Duolingo ぬいぐるみマスコット」) and the extra-large plush (「Duolingo 特大サイズぬいぐるみ」). More new items are planned to follow.
Preview at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026
Ahead of the rollout, the Taito booth at the Prize Fair of AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, will display prizes scheduled to appear between January and March. The booth will also host a greeting by "Duo," and venue-exclusive masks are planned to be handed out. Visitors are welcome to stop by.
"Duo" Greeting Details
Venue: AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026 Prize Fair, Taito booth (Tokyo Big Sight, South Halls 3 & 4, Booth 3-03)
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- 1st session: 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
- 2nd session: 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
- 3rd session: 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026 Official Website
Notes
- Designs and specifications are still under review and may change.
- Some stores may not carry certain products, and release dates may vary by store.
- Photos may differ slightly from the actual products.
- Details are subject to change without notice.
