The cover of ESSE's March 2026 special edition features Ichikawa Somegoro and includes a free Miffy leather tote bag.

ESSE March 2026 Special Edition (Cover: Somegoro Ichikawa) includes a Miffy leather convertible shoulder bag.

The March 2026 special edition of the Japanese lifestyle magazine ESSE has been officially released. According to official information, the cover star of this special edition is Kabuki actor Ichikawa Somegoro (8th generation). The book includes a complimentary leather two-way shoulder tote bag exclusively designed by the popular character Miffy, perfectly blending mature elegance with cute elements.

Included with the book: Miffy leather two-way shoulder tote bag

1. Versatile black leather style with gold foil design <br> Made of high-end black leather material, the front is printed with an exquisite miffy gold foil pattern, while the inside features a cherry print pattern full of mature and cute charm, making it extremely textured.

2. Practical 2WAY design <br />Equipped with a handle and an adjustable shoulder strap, it supports both hand-carrying and crossbody carrying, flexibly adapting to different daily outfits and travel needs.

3. Ample Storage Space <br>Although small and exquisite in appearance, it features a wide accordion-style base, providing surprisingly strong storage capacity. It can easily hold mini wallets, manuals, water bottles, and various other everyday personal items.
Dimensions (approx.): Top width 22 cm x Height 17.5 cm x Depth 12 cm (excluding handle)
Shoulder strap length (approx.): Maximum 97 cm

Product Specifications

Magazine name: ESSE (エッセ) March 2026 special edition
Cover character: Ichikawa Somegoro
Publisher: FUSOSHA
Release Date: February 2, 2026

*Note: The special edition's appendix is ​​completely different from the regular edition. Apart from the aforementioned shoulder tote bag, other props used in the photos are not included.