{
  "id": 6302773,
  "title": "Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/family-mart-releases-47-convenience-store-socks-and-stickers-one-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T17:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/09/family-mart-releases-47-convenience-store-socks-and-stickers-one-for-every-prefecture-in-japan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Family Mart, a Japanese convenience store chain, has introduced a new collection of 47 socks and stickers, each representing one of the country's 47 prefectures. The range aims to showcase the unique charms and regional specialties of Japan's prefectures, encouraging travel and exploration across the nation.\n\nThe socks, inspired by Family Mart's signature Line Socks, feature stripe designs that vary by prefecture, reflecting the color of each prefecture's flower. This innovative design allows customers to not only purchase the products but also embark on a journey of discovery through Japan's diverse regions.\n\nThe first 14 prefectures and their respective flowers featured in the socks are as follows:\n1. Hokkaido - Japanese Rose\n2. Aomori - Apple Blossom\n3. Iwate - Paulownia\n4. Miyagi - Thunberg's Bush Clover\n5. Akita - Butterbur Sprout\n6. Yamagata - Safflower\n7. Fukushima - Nemoto Rhododendron\n8. Ibaraki - Rose\n9. Tochigi - Yashio Azalea\n10. Gunma - Japanese Azalea\n11. Saitama - Japanese Primrose\n12. Chiba - Rapeseed Flower\n13. Tokyo - Yoshino Cherry\n14. Kanagawa - Goldband Lily\n\nAmong these, the Tokyo version of the sock stands out for its intricate design, using brown, green, and various shades of pink to capture the distinctive appearance of Somei Yoshino, the most widespread variety of cherry blossom in Japan. This prefecture-specific design makes Tokyo's sock a highly sought-after item and a potential incentive for travelers to visit the region.",
  "summary": "New designs give us an insight into Japan’s prefectural flowers and regional gems. Travel in Japan is always an exciting journey of discovery, especially when there are 47 prefectures, each with their own regional specialties to explore. Now there’s even more to discover, as Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart has just revealed a massive […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Family Mart releases 47 socks and stickers, one per Japanese prefecture",
    "Socks feature prefecture-specific flower designs on Line Socks",
    "Tokyo sock highlights Somei Yoshino cherry blossom in intricate design"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SoraNews24",
        "title": "Converse Japan releases green tea cup sneakers so you can wear your love for sushi on your feet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/converse-japan-releases-green-tea-cup-sneakers-so-you-can-wear-your",
        "published": "2026-09-08T13:00:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}