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Amazon has released a special edition model of the Echo Dot, the Doraemon Edition.

This is a Japan-only product with a small smart speaker Echo Dot (5th generation model) with a design that looks like Doraemon is sticking out from behind the passing hoop.

In terms of functions, it is the same as the regular model, such as music playback, calls, conversations with the assistant Alexa, and various skills. In addition, when Doraemon reads the time with the “Doraemon Times” skill, you will receive the benefit of saying an additional word depending on the timing.

Amazon sells a product printed with its own design on the spherical fabric of the Echo Dot as a regional limited edition, and Doraemon was chosen as a design from Japan, making it a limited edition model.

Last year, they sold a Doraemon-shaped stand that carries the (regular model) Echo Dot, and the reason why they introduced the Doraemon Edition this time was that it was well received.

Doraemon Times, which reads the time in Doraemon’s voice (played by Wasabi Mizuta), has been available in the Echo series, including non-Dot for a long time, but by activating the included benefits, for example, if you are a little before 3 p.m., “It’s time for a snack!~”, etc., about 30 additional lines are spoken. It is the same content as the benefits that came with the Doraemon Stand.

The design is not Doraemon’s face as it is, but Doraemon wearing headphones and waving from behind the hoop passing by.

According to Amazon Japan, although the plan to make Doraemon as it is was considered, it was designed as if Doraemon was actually in the room as a smart speaker and Doraemon was actually (beyond the street hoop).

Certainly, if you make it Doraemon’s head perfectly, it will be in a state where “only Doraemon’s head is on the desk” rather than “living with Doraemon”.

In addition, the Echo series has a somewhat unusual function that allows you to change the wake word (Hey Siri, OK Google, etc.) when calling to “Alexa” as well as “Echo”, “Computer”, etc., but just because it is “Doraemon Edition” does not mean that it can be operated with “Hey Doraemon”.

I would like to see an assistant that calls Doraemon and does anything, but if it is realized in the current situation, it will be necessary to prepare Doraemon’s voice and tone for all of Alexa’s responses, and depending on the skill, there may be discrepancies in Doraemon’s character.

▲Image: Liquid Doraemon served at the presentation. Lemonade inspired by this design. Contains lemon slices that resemble a passing hoop.

The Amazon Echo Doraemon Edition is 11,293 yen, which is about 4,000 yen premium to the regular Echo Dot. Pre-orders will be accepted from today and will be shipped from March 10th.

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There are also many “Japan-limited models”! New men’s leather goods from Louis Vuitton are now available What are the items with iconic motifs and fresh colors (VAGUE)  Yahoo! News

Japan-limited “Coin Card Holder” & “Key Case Myrtikle 6”

Louis Vuitton is releasing new men’s leather goods for the show, including Japan-exclusive items featuring sports scenes captured from above on a colorful monogram canvas, as well as items that harmonize bright taigarama leather with a monogram canvas of the same color.

Traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary design

Louis Vuitton will release a new collection of men’s leather goods that combine monogram canvas and taigarama leather on March 5, 2026, the strongest good luck day.

The lineup includes the Japan-exclusive “Coin Card Holder” with a sports scene on a colorful monogram canvas, and the “Organizer de Poche” with brightly colored taigarama leather and monograms. All items are characterized by high-quality and sophisticated designs that emphasize everyday use.

The coin card holder is suitable for storing credit cards, transportation IC cards, and business cards, and is compact yet has storage capacity. The outer zippered compartment is convenient for organizing small items, combining functionality and design.

The Organizer de Poche is a model made of taigarama leather and monogrammed canvas, with five pockets and three card slots on the inside.

Despite its compact form, it can organize a variety of cards and banknotes, and is designed for ease of use on the go every day.

In addition, the MagSafe compatible “Porto Cult Magnet” is also available. This is a card case that can be attached to all iPhones, and the point is that it can be integrated with a smartphone. It is sure to attract attention as an item that combines a stylish appearance and practicality.

The lineup also includes the Japan-only “Myrtikle 6” that can be used as a key case, and the “Couvertur Paspol” which is convenient for travel.

The Myrtikle 6 is a compact 6-key case that fits easily in your pocket while keeping your keys organized. The Couverture Paspor, on the other hand, can store your passport and documents, making it a useful travel essential.

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The new men’s leather goods introduced this time will be available at Louis Vuitton stores nationwide and the official online store. Prices including consumption tax are as follows.

・Japan Limited Coin Card Holder: 79,200 yen
・Coin card holder: 66,000 yen
・Card case Organizer de Poche: 68,200 yen
・Porto Cult Magnet: 58,300 yen
・Japan Limited Key Case Myrtikle 6: 47,300 yen
・Passport cover Couverture Paspol: 60,500 yen

From Breitling× Samurai Japan to Hublot× Djokovic, Beams× King Seiko. Here are some excerpts from past articles on Pen Online about the latest collaboration models announced in 2026.

1. Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 Samurai Japan Limited

Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 Samurai Japan Limited / Limited edition model equipped with a classic 7-strand bracelet. Automatic winding, SS case and bracelet, case diameter 41mm, power reserve approx. 42 hours, water resistance to 3 atm, limited to 100 pieces in Japan. ¥968,000　  Ⓒ2026 SAMURAI JAPAN

Breitling has announced the Japan-limited model “Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 Samurai Japan Limited” in collaboration with the Japanese national baseball team “Samurai Japan”. It is a special piece that colors Breitling’s representative “Navitimer” in indigo and red with a Japanese feel.

Breitling’s representative collection “Navitimer”, which appeared in 1952 and has been manufactured for more than 70 years, is a wristwatch originally developed as an instrument for aviation pilots. In addition to the chronograph, the iconic aviation rotating slide rule is mounted on the perimeter of the dial. By operating the rotating bezel, it is easy to measure the information necessary for the pilot, such as speed, distance, fuel consumption, and wind direction.

The proud Samurai Japan emblem is engraved on the caseback.  Ⓒ2026 SAMURAI JAPAN

Click here for details on “Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 Samurai Japan Limited”

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2. Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition

Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition / Automatic, composite case, case diameter 44 mm, power reserve approx. 72 hours, see-through back, patterned leather strap with calf × Velcro strap, water resistance to 30 meters, limited to 8 (green), 72 (blue) and 21 (orange) pieces worldwide. ￥15,510,000

A special watch has been created to honor the illustrious career of the greatest tennis player of all time, Novak Djokovic, who serves as an ambassador for Hublot. Announced at LVMH Watch Week held in Milan, Italy on January 19, 2026, the “Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition” is a trilogy of wristwatches available in three color variations.

The three colors correspond to the main tennis courts. There are 72 blues that symbolize victory on hard courts, 21 oranges that represent clay courts, and 8 greens, the rarest grass court. Each variant is engraved with a serial number linked to the number of wins on each court. In the future, every time Djokovic wins a tournament, a watch of the color corresponding to the court will be added.

Click here for details on the Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition

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3. King Seiko × BEAMS SDKA025

KING SEIKO×BEAMS SDKA025/Automatic, SS Case & Bracelet, Case Diameter 38.6mm, Power Reserve Approx. 45 Hours, Water Resistance to 5 ATM. Limited to 300 pieces in Japan. ￥440,000

A limited edition model has been released between King Seiko, which has continued to produce epoch-making watches, and BEAMS, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The two have collaborated in a variety of ways over the years, but in this work, at the half-century milestone, they return to the origin of the name BEAMING, which is the word “BEAMING”. A timepiece limited to 300 pieces with symbolism, suitable for celebrating an anniversary.

Click here for details of “King Seiko × BEAMS SDKA025”

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4. LVDB-03 GMT Louis Varius

The LVDB-03 GMT Louis Varius was announced this time. The heat-treated blue titanium, the symbol of De Bethoun, is fused with Louis Vuitton’s “Tambour” case. The dial features a unique constellation made of gold leaf and gold pins, forming a microcosm.

In the 18th century, the “Sunpatique” is a dream mechanism in which the parent clock (clock) adjusts the time and winds it up as if it were a child watch (watch). It has been perfectly reconstructed with modern technology and aesthetics in the LVDB-03 LOUIS VARIUS project by Louis Vuitton and de Bethune.

Click here for details on the LVDB-03 GMT Louis Varius