Doraemon and friends brought extra cheer to the Christmas Tree lighting. 
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Doraemon holidays

Luis Espiritu

Rio MizuMitsukoshi BGC welcomed the holiday season with “Doraemon: A Sparkling Adventure,” officially kicking off the festivities on 4 November. The launch featured a Christmas chorale and the much-anticipated holiday debut of Mitsuko alongside Doraemon and friends.

Hiroshi Kondo and Horan Kondo, directors and owners of Animation International Ltd., Doraemon’s main licensing agency, who flew in from Hong Kong for the ceremonial lighting.
Cham Estrera-Magsaysay.
Rio Mizu
MITSUKO, the mall’s iconic Kokeshi doll, now dressed in her new festive outfit.

This year’s celebration brings the Christmas spirit to life with playful Doraemon touches woven throughout the mall — adding charm and creating countless Instagram-worthy corners. Families can look forward to meet-and-greet sessions with Doraemon and friends on 6, 7, and 8 December, as well as 13 and 14 December, with appearances scheduled at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. at the second-floor Event Space. Santa Claus will also make special visits on 20 December from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and on 21 and 25 December at 6 p.m.

Spot playful Doraemon touches throughout Mitsukoshi BGC.
Ave Te-Zabat
Trish Ramos
Fourth Solomon and Grizelle Gratela-Pagotan with kids Robert Gavin Pagotan and Reis Gabriel Pagotan.
Lesley Rivero, Aliza Apostol-Goco and Marie Field Faith.

The globally renowned mall transforms into a Japanese-inspired Christmas haven, offering heartwarming activities and delightful surprises for families, friends and fans of all ages until 12 January 2026. Greeting guests at the entrance is Mitsuko, the mall’s iconic Kokeshi doll, now dressed in her festive holiday attire.

Adding to the merriment are Japanese-inspired performances that bring rhythm, color and Yuletide warmth — celebrating the season the Mitsukoshi way and filling the Manila mall with holiday cheer.