Bringing the warmth of Christmas to children across Japan: mugs designed by Kayo Horaguchi as gifts for children's homes
The Tokyo Christmas Market Executive Committee, together with its partner company APAMAN Co., Ltd.,
introduces an initiative to bring the warmth of Christmas to children across Japan.
For children's homes across Japan, the Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 key visual, designed by graphic artist Kayo Horaguchi, is featured on
Christmas mugs that we will be giving as gifts.
On Friday, October 23, 2026, we began accepting applications from facilities that would like to receive the mugs.
We want to spread the joy of the Christmas market and the warmth of caring for others beyond the venue.
That's the wish behind this project. We hope it will add a touch of color to the children's everyday lives and become one of their Christmas memories.
The mugs will be delivered on a rolling basis after they reach us in early December. In addition to delivery by courier,
we also plan to have participating Apamanshop franchise companies and stores deliver mugs in person to facilities in their area.
Facilities that would like to receive the gift can apply using the dedicated form below.
Application Overview
- Eligibility: Children's homes across Japan that would like to receive the gift
- Gift: Christmas mugs designed by Kayo Horaguchi
- Application period: Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026
- Delivery timing: On a rolling basis after the mugs reach us in early December 2026
- Delivery method: By courier, or presented in person by an Apamanshop franchise company or store
- Cost: Free
*Quantities are limited, so the number of mugs requested may be adjusted depending on the number of applications.
*In-person presentations will be arranged after confirming the wishes and conditions of both the facility and the franchise company.
*Delivery timing may vary depending on supply and shipping conditions.
*We will never publish photos of children or the names of facilities without the facility's consent.
■ About Kayo Horaguchi
Kayo Horaguchi | Graphic Artist
After designing clothing, textiles and more in the apparel industry, Horaguchi began working as a graphic artist. Under the theme "fun and happy just to look at," the artist paints familiar motifs such as animals and plants in vivid colors, creating dreamlike worlds. Horaguchi's work spans a wide range of fields, from advertising and product packaging to goods featuring original artwork and collaborations with characters.
• Official website: https://kayomaru.com/
• Instagram: @horaguchi_kayo (https://www.instagram.com/horaguchi_kayo/)
• X: @kayohoraguchi (https://x.com/kayohoraguchi)
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026: Kayo Horaguchi's
key visual design
