As the end of the year approaches, I start to worry about next year’s lucky bags.

At department stores and supermarkets, “try-your-luck bags” containing products that are worth more than the price are popular, and at restaurant chains, “lucky bags with visible contents” containing discount coupons and limited edition goods are popular every year. It has become a popular product.

In some cases, popular brands sell lucky bags by applying for a lottery online by the end of the year, with winners receiving their lucky bags at the beginning of the year. Prepare for the battle by thoroughly studying the schedule and purchasing method (prices include tax).

kaldi coffee farm

Kaldi Coffee Farm, operated by Camel Coffee, sells the “Online Only Premium Coffee Lucky Bag” (7,500 yen), which includes 3 types of coffee beans (beans or powder), 6 types of drip coffee, and a bag, as well as original products and Japanese ingredients brand “ An online lottery sale of “Food Lucky Bags” (5,000 yen) containing approximately 21 items including zodiac products from “Moheji” will begin at 10 a.m. on the 20th at the official online store. The first prize winners will be announced on December 2, 2024, and only if the planned number of sales is not met, the second prize winners will be announced on December 9, 2024.

“Food Lucky Bags” will also be sold in the format where winners apply for a lottery in advance through the official app and pick them up at a physical store. In addition, three types of lucky bags, including the “Coffee Lucky Bag Popular Set” (2,500 yen), will be released at physical stores when they go on sale for the first time in 2025.

Komeda Coffee Shop

Komeda Coffee Shop (Komeda), which is popular for its large-volume menu, also has “extra-large” lucky bags. The “Kotoki” set includes a 36cm wide quilted square bag, a lucky bag original drip coffee (6 cups), Komeda’s special Ogura bean paste (300g), and tickets for coffee, sandwiches, etc., and the slightly smaller “Kei” set. There are two types, each with different prices depending on the retailer.

Lotteria

Lotteria will be releasing the “Happy Maku Maku Rilakkuma Lucky Bag” (4,800 yen) on December 26th. The set includes 5 items: a ceramic plate with Rilakkuma characters on it, a mini bowl, a wall calendar, a placemat, a tissue box, a paper bag with an original design, and a 4,500 yen Lotteria meal coupon.

The great value coupon is a set of nine 500 yen discount tickets. You can only use one coupon at a time, and the expiration date is short, until March 31, 2025, but if you frequent Lotteria, you can get your money’s worth with this coupon alone.

Ueshima coffee shop

On the 22nd, UCC Seafood Service Systems, a member of the UCC Group, began accepting reservations for two types of lucky bags at its Ueshima Coffee Store. “HAPPY BAG A” is a set of original “Kobe Tartan” goods inspired by the city of Kobe (bags, mini pouches, charms) and tickets for blended coffee beans, Japanese black tea bags, black molasses, and drinks.

“HAPPY BAG B” is a deluxe version that includes additional items such as Baumkuchen and drink bottles, and an increased number of tickets. Neither lucky bag can be reserved over the internet or by phone.

Fujiya

From December 2nd, Fujiya will start pre-ordering the “Western Confectionery Store Fujiya Ginza Mitsukoshi Store Limited Lucky Bag” exclusively at the Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store. The set includes “Mini Retro Peko-chan doll (Milky Flower x Red)”, “Milky Can (Ginza Peko-chan design)”, “Premium Milky Butter Sandwich (pack of 10)”, and “Old Fashion Donut (pack of 5)” with a height of approximately 9.5 cm. ”, “Peko-chan UV print tote bag”, “2-piece half handkerchief set”. The tote bag has a unique mechanism in which an illustration appears when exposed to sunlight.

In addition, lucky bags with different set contents will be available for pre-order online at the JR Kyoto Isetan Online Store and at Fujiya’s Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store, Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi Store, and Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Store.

moss burger

Mos Burger, operated by Mos Food Service, will be selling the “2025 Mos Lucky Bag” (5,000 yen) in collaboration with the TV anime “ONE PIECE” from December 28th (Saturday).

The set includes 5 original goods such as “Gum-Gum Hand Snack Tongs” that allow you to eat sweets without getting your hands dirty, and a 5,000 yen meal subsidy coupon.

The appeal of the meal supplement coupons is that they are easy to use, with “you can use multiple coupons per transaction” (according to the official website). You won’t get change, but you can use it to pay for items under 500 yen.

mister donut

Mister Donut, a donut chain operated by Duskin, collaborates with “Pokemon” (Nintendo, etc.). Sales of “Missed Lucky Bag” and “Missed Lucky Box” will begin on December 26th.

The 3,500 yen lucky bag includes a tote bag with Pokemon such as Pikachu, Digda, and Dugtrio on it, a pouch, and an exchange for 20 donuts. The 6,000 yen lucky box includes four types of original goods, including an eco bag and bath towel, and a voucher for 35 donuts. Additionally, if you purchase a lucky bag or lucky box, you will be able to participate in the campaign planning for the latest game, “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.”

Thirty one

B-R Thirty One Ice Cream will release “Thirty One Lucky Bag 2025” from January 1, 2025. The 3500 yen lucky bag is a set of 7 electronic tickets worth 500 yen (3500 yen worth in total), a cooler lunch bag, and a mini clear pouch. The 2,500 yen lucky bag is a set of 5 electronic tickets (2,500 yen worth in total) and a large and small dessert case (1 set).