Studio Ghibli Blind Box Unboxing at Donguri Kyowakoku in Kochi 🎁✨

Siva McAteer • September 5, 2025

Studio Ghibli Blind Box Unboxing

If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, you already know that Japan is the ultimate paradise for Ghibli merch. On Day 5 of our Celebrity Cruise through Japan, we stopped in Kochi, where we found the magical Donguri Kyowakoku (Acorn Republic)—the official Ghibli store chain in Japan. And what better way to experience it than with a little blind box unboxing fun?

What is a Blind Box? 🎁

If you’re new to the concept, a blind box is basically a mystery box—you don’t know which figure or collectible you’ll get until you open it. Think of it as the Ghibli version of a surprise party.

👉 Pro tip: Blind boxes are highly collectible in Japan. Many fans trade figures after unboxing to complete their collections—so if you don’t get the one you wanted, there’s always hope!

Our Ghibli Blind Box Haul from Kochi 🌟

Here’s what we picked up at Donguri Kyowakoku in Kochi (located on the 2nd floor of the AVENUE building in Obiyamachi Shopping Street):

Howl’s Moving Castle Kazaring Blind Box – Because who doesn’t love Howl’s magic?
Princess Mononoke Face Magnet Blind Box – A must-have for fans of San and Ashitaka.
Spirited Away Roly-Poly Figure Blind Box – Tiny, wobbly, and totally adorable.
My Neighbor Totoro Figure Blind Box – You can never go wrong with Totoro.
My Neighbor Totoro “So Many Poses DX” Mei Mystery Box – Mei fans, this one’s for you!

We won’t spoil every surprise, but let’s just say some pulls were adorable… and others were, well, a little unexpected. 😂 That’s part of the fun!

Why Donguri Kyowakoku is a Must-Visit for Ghibli Fans 🌿

Donguri Kyowakoku is the official Studio Ghibli merchandise store chain in Japan. The name translates to Acorn Republic, and each shop has its own unique design—no two stores look the same. Inside, you’ll find:

Totoro plushies and figurines 🐾
Spirited Away trinkets and collectibles
Howl’s Moving Castle jewelry and keychains
Home goods, stationery, and seasonal merch

It’s basically a treasure chest for anime lovers.

💡 Fun fact: Studio Ghibli has inspired such a loyal fanbase in Japan that new merch drops often sell out within hours. Collectors even line up on release days to snag rare items!

Final Thoughts 💖

Unboxing blind boxes at Donguri Kyowakoku was such a fun experience and definitely one of the highlights of our stop in Kochi. Whether you’re a die-hard Studio Ghibli collector or just someone who loves a good surprise, blind boxes are the perfect way to bring a little piece of Ghibli magic home with you.

And who knows—you might just pull the rare figure of your dreams. 😉

📍 Donguri Kyowakoku Kochi

Japan, 〒780-0841 Kochi, Obiyamachi, 1 Chome−13−23 AVENUEビル２階

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