Arabia Moomin Mug #184
Simple Joys (2026)
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Moomin Mug Simple Joys is a Japan-exclusive Moomin Arabia mug released on April 22, 2026. The mug has a capacity of 0.3 litres. The illustration on the Simple Joys mug is based on the same artwork ...
Moomin Mug Simple Joys is a Japan-exclusive Moomin Arabia mug released on April 22, 2026. The mug has a capacity of 0.3 litres. The illustration on the Simple Joys mug is based on the same artwork previously seen on the Moominvalley Park Japan 2026 mug, although the colour palette has been updated. Most notably, the original orange-toned background has been replaced with turquoise. In addition, the Simple Joys mug features the standard Moomin Arabia bottom stamp, whereas the Moominvalley Park version includes a special theme park stamp. Unlike the earlier version, the Simple Joys mug was not sold with a gift box. The mug’s illustration draws inspiration from four different Moomin comic stories. The foreground scene featuring Moomintroll and Snufkin fishing is based on Moomin and the Golden Tail (1958), in which Moomintroll’s golden tail attracts widespread attention in Moominvalley. The peaceful fishing moment with Snufkin offers a calm escape from the surrounding commotion. The illustration is also inspired by the comic stories Moomin Builds a House (1955), Moomin Begins a New Life (1956) and Moomin Falls in Love (1956). The Simple Joys mug portrays the Moomins enjoying joyful everyday moments and familiar activities. In addition to Moomintroll and Snufkin fishing, the illustration features Moominmamma watering flowers and Moominpappa hanging a hammock between trees. The mug’s original English name, Simple Joys, refers to the small but meaningful joys of everyday life.
Additional information
Name
Simple Joys
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
184
Production period
2026
Theme
Special products
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Characters
Moominmamma
Moominpappa
Moomintroll
Snufkin
Stinky
Original images
Comic strip #7 - Moomin Builds a House (1956) - Tove Jansson
Comic strip #9 - Moomin Falls in Love (1956) - Tove Jansson
Comic strip #18 - Moomin and the Golden Tail (1958) - Tove Jansson
Measurements
Height: 8.1, Width: 11.2, Diameter: 8.3 cm
Weight
250 g
Volume
300 ml
Color
Turquoise
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Mug
Designers
Kaj Franck
Kaj Franck was born on November 9, 1911 in Vyborg. He was one of the most internationally known Finnish glass and ceramic designers. In 1932, Franck graduated from the School of Art and Design as a furniture designer. After graduation, Franck worked as a catalog designer, interior designer, and furniture designer. Franck was the artistic director of the Nuutajärvi glass factory from 1950 to 1973. In addition to this, he worked as a teacher at the Art School in 1945 and later as its artistic director from 1960–1969. Kaj Franck has designed products for Arabia, Iittala and Artek, among others. Franck's best-known works are the Kilta series, the Teema series and the Kartio glasses. During his career, Kaj Franck won several awards and received recognition for his design work at the Milan Triennial in 1951, 1954 and the Milan Triennial Grand Prix in 1957. He has also received the Compasso d’Oro Prize, the Lunning Prize, the Prince Eugen Medal and Pro Finlandia. In 1972, he was awarded the title of Professor and Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of Art in London in 1983. Kaj Franck died at the age of 77 in 1989.
Characters
Moominmamma
Moominmamma is the lovable and gentle mother figure, and her peaceful character brings some stability to the colourful and lively Moomin family. Moominmamma is a caring and loving personality, who only wishes all living creatures well. Moominmamma appreciates uniqueness in everyone and is always just. Amongst the inhabitants of Moomin Valley, Moominmamma is considered a very reliable and helpful person. She is never out of chores and she loves to keep busy in her kitchen and the garden. Moominmamma has an astonishing ability to see that every cloud has a silver lining. The apron and the handbag are very important accessories to Moominmamma. In the handbag she carries supplies for all possible occasions. Moominmamma appears in almost all of the Moomin books.
Moomintroll
Moomintroll is a lovable and happy creature, and he longs for adventure. He is always at the heart of the event. He cares for his friends very much, and wants everyone around him to be happy. Just like the other Moomins, Moomintroll loves the sea. Moomintroll is a great combination of his parents: He is brave and adventurous like Moominpappa, as well as kind and compassionate like Moominmamma. The best place in the world for Moomintroll is Moominvalley, and he never fails to find an adventure. His fearlessness and longing for adventure sometimes carry him out of the Valley. Moomintroll is a roundish character, and he has a tussle at the end of his tail. In spite of his young age, Moomintroll has experienced the highs and lows of romance with his girlfriend Snorkmaiden. Moomintroll first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel The Moomins and the Great Flood.
Moominpappa
Moominpappa is the decisive and fair patriarch of the Moomin family. Moominpappa is known to be adventurous by nature, with thousands of experiences and stories from his younger years. He is also a thinker, who writes his chronicles and always wants to know what is going on around him. Family is everything to Moominpappa, and he is willing to do whatever it takes for his family. He is settled in Moominvalley and enjoys the quiet life, but still remembers his days of wild adventure. Moominpappa loves the sea and considers himself a great sailor and a fisherman. He uses a cane, and is hardly ever seen without his top hat. Moominpappa first appeared in Tove Jansson’s book The Moomins and the Great Flood.
Snufkin
Snufkin is a harmonica playing free spirit, who loves fishing and hiking. His worldly belongings travel with him in his backpack, and he values the simple life. Freedom is very important to Snufkin, and he prefers doing things his own way. The wise and reflective Snufkin is very popular and admired in Moominvalley, especially among the tiniest and more fearful creatures. Each year around November, Snufkin leaves to travel south, and his friend Moomintroll stays behind and waits for his return. Mymble and Little My are Snufkin’s half sisters. Even though Snufkin enjoys his time alone, he doesn’t avoid the company of others. Snufkin has a green coat and a slouch hat. He first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Comet in Moominland.
Stinky
Stinky is known as a mischievous and snappy character, who very much enjoys cheating and stealing. Even though he is caught every time, he keeps stealing; that is his nature though he is not mean by nature. Because of his behaviour, Stinky is not very popular among the inhabitants of Moominvalley. The Moomins treat him surprisingly gently. Being an outsider doesn’t seem to bother Stinky, on the contrary, he is quite proud of his reputation. He is rarely invited to come on picnics or events, but he might come and crash the party anyway. The dark and hairy Stinky first appeared in Tove Jansson’s first comic about Moomintroll.
