RootMe purikura machines around Japan have revealed some limited edition Spy x Family themes for a limited time! These will be available until March 5, 2023.    Spy x Family has become a worldwide phenomenon, with the original manga series by Tatsuya Endo has sold over 27 million copies. Twilight, a world-class spy, is forced to act like a family man in order to complete a difficult mission. The family comedy has struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and the first season of the anime adaptation aired in April, returning in October for a second season.

Forger Family Set

Anya and Friends Set

Anya Expressions Set

Anya's Famous Scenes Set

  Four themed decorative frames are available at most RootMe machines nationwide. These designs range from the Forger family to Anya’s adorable facial expressions, to famous scenes from the series.  These designs can, of course, be printed at the machines, and the photographs can also be downloaded to your smartphone. Fans won’t want to miss this! *To use the filters, users must register (for free).   ©遠藤達哉／集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会

SEGA’s popular ROMAPI purikura machines nationwide are currently teaming up with BTS! Fans can find some adorable Butter-inspired stamps with their favorite TinyTAN characters, useful for spicing up snapshots. The collab is running until December 12, 2022.   During this event, a total of 39 TinyTAN stamps are available, all inspired by the group’s hit song Butter. Two stamps are also available, and images can also be sent to your smartphone using Purikura ON.  Fans of BTS shouldn’t miss this opportunity to snag some cute shots!

Two Sega purikura machines–ROMAPI and lalamee–will start a collaboration event with BE:FIRST on September 15! Until November 7, fans can get some snapshots with their favorite members at machines nationwide.   This collaboration event will feature moving photo frames, with lalamee offering 24 varieties and ROMAPI offering 28 varieties. Fans will also find 25 exclusive stickers featuring the members’ names, mini-characters, and logos! Fans can also take 3-second video moments with the members, giving them the feeling that they’re taking pictures side by side with the popular idols.

lalamee: 24 varities / ROMAPI: 28 varieties

Original Collaboration Effects

Original Collaboration Stamps

Limited Edition Original BE:FIRST Stickers

  In addition, a total of five songs will appear as background music, including the group’s newest song Scream featured on their first album BE:1. Photos can be downloaded to smartphones using the Purikura ON app, which will also feature voice messages from the members! Select stores will also be holding a gift campaign where customers can get a limited original BE:FIRST sticker by showing off their purikura creations. 30 machines nationwide will also be decorated to celebrate the campaign.    BE:FIRST fans won't want to miss this exclusive opportunity to get a snapshot with their favorite member!   ©SEGA

My Neighbor Totoro is one of Studio Ghibi's most celebrated animated feature films, adored by people around the world. If you've visited Japan, you're bound to have run into something Totoro-related, but did you know there's actually several locations in Kyushu which takes it to the next level, bringing the world of the film to life?   Today, we are joined by Rie who posts her Kyushu travels on her Instagram page. She has provided us with photos of these amazing spots, which are must-visits for Totoro fans, along with her thoughts.  

Tataragi Bus Stop | Hita, Oita Prefecture

When you roll up to Tataragi Bus Stop (多々良木バス停) in Oita's city of Hita, you are welcomed by a giant piece of wall art made into the moss that grows on the wall. This bus stop is actually a stop used exclusively by school buses, so ordinary people can't actually catch a bus here. And unfortunately, you won't see any cat buses running down the street if you wait long enough in the rain, but it's still a must-visit for fans. Address: Amagasemachi Gota, Hita, Oita, Japan (In Japanese: 大分県日田市天瀬町合田)  

Totoro's Forest | Saiki, Oita Prefecture

This area is visited by many tourists and sightseers throughout the year because of how similar it looks to something from My Neighbor Totoro. There is a small park near the bus stop which is known as Totoro no Mori (Totoro's Forest). Being surrounded by nature, enveloped by the green trees and foliage, makes you feel like Mei and Satsuki from the movie. It's like being transported back to my childhood. It's a strange place that makes you feel nostalgic even if it's your first time visiting. Address: 1368 Ume Oaza Minamitabaru, Saiki-shi, Oita Prefecture (In Japanese: 大分県佐伯市宇目大字南田原轟1368)  

Takahara, Miyazaki Prefecture

The next spot I want to show you is where an ordinary person made their very own Totoro statue. If you hold up an umbrella in the rain you can take a photo that recreates that one scene from te movie. There is a sign nearby the statue with a caution written on it as the Totoro is actually inside a family garden. When visiting to take a photo, please make sure to follow the caution and not cause any trouble for people in the neighbouring area. Address: 7538-6 Kamamuta, Takaharu, Nishimorokata-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture (In Japanese: 宮崎県西諸島県群高原町大字蒲牟田7538-6)   Rie posts photos of all her visits around Kyushu on Instagram, so if you're thinking of ever visiting there, be sure to follow her for ideas on where to go.   Photos by Rie*The information listed in this article is correct at the time of publishing

Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI is setting up photo spots based on the INFOBAR mobile phone at "au" branches across Japan, beginning in Tokyo before moving to Nagoya, Osaka and Sendai. People are free to snap pictures at these spots and post them to social media. The exhibition is being held to commemorate the release of the INFOBAR xv which hit the market on November 29, 2018. The photo op spots are inspired by the colourful buttons on the phone, an iconic part of its design.   The set was designed by Japanese balloon artist Emi Jinguu who has competed and won in US competitions. Head to one of the au branches below and snap some stylish pictures!

The popular purikura photo printing machine line PINKPINKMONSTER is teaming up with Sailor Moon to create an all-new cute machine. "Purikura" is a type of photograph you take, decorate with touchscreen pens and print immediately. In the run up to its opening one of the six available photo frames has been unveiled (pictured above). This is the first time that Sailor Moon has collaborates with a purikura machine. PINKPINKMONSTER create innovative machines that take frames and designs to a whole new level. They have gained attention for the bright-pink kawaii exteriors of their machines. Moonlight Densetsu will provide the soundtrack to your experience as you craft your photo. This dream collaboration is every girl's dream and will run from January 11 to March 31 next year.