Japan’s wildly popular board game series, “Momotaro Dentetsu” (often called Momotetsu), is finally making its debut as an “Ichiban Kuji” lottery! It’s scheduled for a sequential release starting Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Lawson convenience stores and other locations all across Japan. You won’t want to miss out on this unique form of entertainment you can enjoy at Japanese convenience stores.
“Ichiban Kuji” is a very popular character lottery in Japan where you are guaranteed to win a prize every time. This time, the lineup features unique and attractive items themed around the world of “Momotaro Dentetsu,” a game beloved by generations of Japanese people.
“Momotaro Dentetsu” is a video game series where players take on the role of a railway company president, traveling all across Japan in a board-game style, buying properties, and aiming to become the player with the most assets in all of Japan. It has a long history and is beloved by all generations as a classic game to gather and play with family and friends.
Each ticket for this lottery costs 750 yen (tax included). Familiar characters and items from the game have been transformed into fun goods you can use every day. Let’s take a closer look at the featured prizes.
Prize A: Aim to be a Billionaire! Money Box
Prize A is a money box set featuring the steam locomotive, your companion on the game’s journey, and the villain “Binbougami” (the God of Poverty), who latches onto players and drains their funds. The ultimate goal in the game is to become a billionaire. With this money box, you might just enjoy saving money as if you were playing the game. With the God of Poverty lurking nearby, you’ll have to be careful your money doesn’t disappear!
Prize B: The Nightmare King Bombie Blanket
Prize B is an impressive blanket of “King Bombie,” measuring about 100cm. King Bombie is the transformed version of the God of Poverty, a true nightmare who wipes out a player’s assets at an astonishing rate. While he’s a terrifying character, wrapping yourself in this blanket will, ironically, protect you from the winter chill. For fans of the game, it’s a fantastic, humorous item.
Prize C: Nice Card Station Rug Mat
Prize C is a rug mat themed after the “Nice Card Station” from the game. Landing on this station gets you a helpful card to advance your game. If you lay this rug in your room, you’ll feel just like you’ve arrived at a Nice Card Station, and maybe something good will come your way.
Prize D: A Collection of Local Specialties! Regional Mugs
Prize D features mugs designed with the “local specialties” that are one of the game’s highlights. In Momotaro Dentetsu, local products and famous landmarks from various regions across Japan appear as properties. By using this mug, you might become an expert on Japanese geography and culture. Collecting all the designs could be a fun way to feel like you’re traveling through Japan.
Last One Prize: The Squishy Poop Plushie
And the “Last One Prize,” which goes to the person who buys the very last ticket, is a large and cute (?) plushie of the game’s infamous “poop” item. In the game, it’s an obstacle item used to block other players’ progress, but this plushie is incredibly soft and fluffy to the touch. The contrast makes it an irresistible and highly unique prize.
This “Ichiban Kuji Momotaro Dentetsu: The Road to Becoming a Billionaire!” lottery will be available only while supplies last. If you spot it in a Japanese convenience store, be sure to try your luck.
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