What is the Omiya Rakuun Talking Tree?

It is a speaking mascot installation at a shopping complex in Omiya, Saitama. The renewed version, launched on December 24, uses clearer speech and livelier expressions to engage families. The goal is to spark interaction, social sharing, and more visits to nearby tenants during the holiday period.

How can shoppers join the naming campaign?

Participants can submit name ideas for the mascot on X and via Google Forms. The mall promotes simple prompts on-site, encouraging photos, posts, and votes. Clear QR codes and short forms reduce friction. Check the mall’s official social posts for links and timing before the entry window closes.

Why does this matter for investors in Japan?

The campaign is a live test of experience-led marketing during a high-traffic season. Investors can watch footfall, social activity, and any coupon-to-purchase conversion. If the activation lifts dwell time and basket size, it hints at stronger tenant sales and healthy local consumer demand in Saitama.

When might results show up in data?

Early signals could appear within days through social engagement and weekend traffic observations. More concrete indicators often arrive in January updates, including tenant sales notes and campaign summaries. Look for mentions of participation counts, redemption rates, and any reported lift versus the same period last year.

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Omiya December 28: Rakuun ‘Talking Tree’ Relaunch Aims to Lift Footfall

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Omiya Rakuun Talking Tree is back with a refreshed look and voice from December 24, aiming to boost visits in the year-end rush. The mall is running a naming drive on X and Google Forms to spark sharing and repeat visits. For investors watching local consumption in Saitama, this activation is a small but timely signal for seasonal demand, in-mall engagement, and potential tenant sales. We outline how the push works, what to track, and the near-term retail impact.