The Gudetama Cafe in Osaka Teams Up With Sanrio Character Badtz-Maru in New Menu
27.September.2018 | FOOD
The Gudetama Cafe in Osaka, located in the HEP FIVE shopping center just a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station, is teaming up with the Sanrio character Badtz-Maru in a new collaborative menu that will be available from October 1 to November 30.
Following on from the collaboration with Pochacco, the Gudetama Cafe will now be graced by the presence of the Sanrio penguin Badtz-Maru―to celebrate Gudetama’s 5th annviersary―who first appeared in 1993. There will be 4 dishes to choose from as well as some novelties with original designs.
Hayashi Rice Badtz-Maru’s Gudetama Blanket Nap – ¥1,150 (Pre-Tax)
The first meal on the list features a cute scene of a Badtz-Maru made from Hayashi rice tucked under a Gudetama omelette blanket.
Gudetama & Badtz-Maru’s Mini Mini Hamburger Set – ¥1,200 (Pre-Tax)
Then there’s the two mini burgers, one for each character, packed with ingredients and served with a side of salad and fries.
Gudetama & Badtz-Maru’s Tiramisu Pancakes – ¥1,150 (Pre-Tax)
Next is a tiramisu squished between two plump pancakes with Badtz-Maru’s face drawn on top. This is served with a Gudetama made from mango ice cream and fruit.
Gudetama & Badtz-Maru’s Anmitsu Parfait – ¥1,100 (Pre-Tax)
Finally we have the parfait. Badtz-Maru is made from strained bean paste and Gudetama from apricot. Behind them are three-coloured dango drizzled with brown sugar syrup.
The cafe will also serve a reduced version of their regular menu during this collaboration.
Sticker
And to celebrate the collaboration, you can get your hands on some free limited edition novelties.
Lunch Mat
Coaster
One sticker will be given to each customer who dines or purchase merchandise from the Gudetama Cafe. Additionally, those who eat there will get a lunch mat and those who order a drink will receive a coaster. These are available for this collaboration only.
A campaign will also be held from October 1 to November 30 at the Sanrio shop “Sanrio Vivitix” on the 4th floor of HEP FIVE. The first 500 people to purchase something from Sanrio Vivitix and show their receipts from the Gudetama Cafe will receive a free pin badge. Likewise, those who take coupon leaflets given out at Sanrio Vivitix to the Gudetama Cafe will get a postcard. These too are available for this collaboration only.
Don’t miss out on this first ever collaborative cafe between Gudetama and Badtz-Maru!
Information
Gudetama Cafe HEP FIVE
Running: October 1, 2018 – November 30, 2018
Address: HEP FIVE 7F, 5-15 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
Opening Hours: 11:00am-10:30pm (Last Orders 10:00pm)
No Fixed Holidays. (*Except when HEP FIVE is closed)
TEL: 06-6366-3694
Gudetama Cafe Official Website: http://gudetama.createrestaurants.com/
©1993, 2013, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S592279
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Gudetama’s “space menu” will be offered in Yokohama at “Pompompurin Café”
05.September.2018 | FOOD
“Pompompurin Café” – Yokohama Store is a café using the motif of Pompompurin, a very popular character of Sanrio. At this café you can also meet another popular Sanrio character, “Gudetama.” From the 5th of September (Wed.) to the 30th of November (Fri.), four menu items are being debuted in commemoration of Gudetama’s 5th anniversary. These menu items will also be sold at “Pompompurin Café” -Nagoya Store from the 1st of October (Mon.) to the 31st(wed.).
Furthermore, a “Gudetama Café” is now open in “Dining Park Ikebukuro” located inside of Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store. It was opened on the 26 of June and will be open until the 24th of September. The café was created under the concept of, “the lazy character, Gudetama went to space” in commemoration of Gutetama’s 5th anniversary. This time, they will sell four limited menu items.
Going to Mars? Guderian Pasta 1,390 yen (tax not included)
This menu item was created under the concept of, “Guderian, a strange character made of tomato sauce, with red paprika legs and a mashed potato face, has left for Mars?” Don’t miss the spacy-looking small squid and the mini-tomato asteroids stuck onto a pure-black pasta made of squid ink.
Hakken! Puriketsu Sei Black Curry 1,190 yen (tax not included)
The hips of Gudetama (looking like a giant planet) are placed at the center of a black curry! Nisetama can be found beside Gudetama. Many kinds of ingredients such as meatballs, brussels sprout and mushrooms that look like asteroids are placed around the curry.Amattareteita – Mujuryoku Gude Burger 1,390 yen (tax not included)
A sweet dessert that looks like a burger. “Gudetama” made with apricots placed on top of milk agar, mango custard, chocolate ice cream and strawberry sauce are sandwiched inside a French toast.
Black de Hall Ja Parfait 1,190 yen (tax not included)
Black de Hall (black hole) is depicted using a doughnut iced in a galaxy pattern. Chocolate sponge cake, black currant agar, mint cream, berries, chocolate and black currant ice cream are stuffed inside a jar. This menu item is sweet but sour at the same time.
Boken e Shuppatsu! Nakayoshi Pancake 1,190 yen (tax not included)
Gude Mont Blanc 550 yen (tax not included)
In addition to the menu items noted above, the set of Chinese dumpling and tea, Chinese noodle and desserts like pudding and pancakes are available!
In addition, an original novelty “uchiwa” (paper fan) will be offered to persons who eat/drink inside the store and an original coaster will be offered when you order a character drink. ※the quantity is limitedDon’t miss this epic collaboration of “space” and “Gudetama!”■Information
Pompompurin Café – Yokohama StoreAddress: 2-1-5, Nanko, Nishiku, Yokohamashi, Yokohama Sotetsu SquareBusiness hours: 10:00~21:00 (L.O. 20:30)Access: 5 minutes on foot from the west exit/entrance of JR “Yokohama Station”TEL:045-311-6750Pompompurin Café official websiteOfficial site:http://pompom.createrestaurants.com
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Sanrio Character Pochacco to Collaborate With Gudetama at the Gudetama Cafe in Osaka
27.July.2018 | FOOD
Pochacco is one of the many characters produced by Sanrio alongside Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Gudetama and many others.
The floppy-eared white dog will celebrate his 30th anniversary next year. In the meantime, to celebrate Gudetama’s 5th anniversary, he’s heading to the Gudetama Cafe in Umeda, Osaka. This is the first time the two have collaborates. There will be four cute menu items to choose from.
Gudetama & Pochacco Getting-Along Hamburger – ¥1,250 (+Tax)
Hugging these hamburgers are a white Pochacco bun with his iconic floppy ears and hair made from wafers, and a Gudetama carrot bun. Both come as a set with a side of salad and fries.
Pochacco Catching Some Zzz’s Under a Gudetama Blanket in a Bed of Hashed Beef – ¥1,100 (+Tax)
Rice Pochacco is sleeping soudnly tucked under a Gudetama omelette blanket atop a bed of hhashed beef. He’s wearing a night cap and surrounded by stars. This meal screams ‘kawaii’!
Gudetama x Pochacco Summer Parfait – ¥1,150 (+Tax)
Pochacco is made of refreshing vanilla ice cream and sat comfortably on top of an overflowing parfait. There’s a perfect mix of sweetness from the whipped cream and sponge and and sourness from the mangoes, kiwi and berries. At the bottom is Blue Hawaii jelly to complete that summertime feel. Don’t forget the tiny Gudetama marshmallows diving in the cream!
Gudetama & Pochacco Very Berry French Toast – ¥1,100 (+Tax)
The thick-cut French toast is topped with colourful fruits and drizzled with a dark berry sauce. Vanilla ice cream Pochacco has marshmallow paws and Gudetama is made of mango ice cream. This delicious dish has lots of flavours to enjoy – just looking at it is enough to satisfy your tummy!
To further get in on the celebrations, if you dine from this menu at the Gudetama Cafe or purchase any of the merchandise you’ll get a free sticker. Additionally, when ordering food from the menu, you’ll get a free luncheon mat, and when ordering a drink, you’ll get a coaster. All of these are limited in quantity so you’d best be quick!
Also, the first 500 people who take their Gudetama Cafe receipts during the campaign to the Sanrio store on the 4th floor of HEP FIVE and buy something will get a pin badge. And if you take one of the leaflets being handed out at the Sanrio store to the Gudetama Cafe, you’ll get a postcard.
■Informaiton
Gudetama Cafe, Osaka
Running: August 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Address: HEP FIVE 7F, 5-15 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
Opening Hours: 11:00am-10:30pm (Last Orders 10:00pm)
No Fixed Holidays. (*Except when HEP FIVE is closed)
TEL: 06-6366-3694
Gudetama Cafe Official Website: http://gudetama.createrestaurants.com/ -
Top 10 Character Cafés in Japan: September 2018
13.September.2018 | ANIME&GAME / FEATURES / FOOD
Character cafés are a unique experience in Japan which sees a café collaborate with well-known anime series, game series and various franchises by decorating the café interior with designs and illustrations based on them and meals and drinks inspired by them.
Here’s a compilation of collaborative cafés you can look forward to in September 2018.
Howacolo Club x Hands Cafe (August 22 – September 17)
The hugely popular characters of Howacolo Club―a Japanese web comic―have are teaming up with five Hands Cafe branches around Japan until September 17. There are 5 different foods and drinks themed on the characters in Howacolo Club including the popular puppy Howacolo-chan. The cafe interior, too, has been be transformed into the world of Howacolo Club with illustrations, plushies and more. Enjoy a fun café time with your pals at Howacolo Club♡
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/122234
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Howacolo Club x Hands Cafe
Running: August 22, 2018 – September 17, 2018 (*Shibuya branch opens on August 23)
Branch List
・Hands Cafe – Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
5F Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
・Hands Cafe – Shibuya
7F Tokyu Hands Shibuya, 12-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo
・Hands Cafe – Etomo Chuorinkan
2F Etomo, 4-6-3 Chuorinkan, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
・Hands Cafe – Umeda
10F Tokyu Hands Umeda, 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
・Hands Cafe – Piole Akashi
1F Piole Akashi West Building, 1-1-23 Oakashicho, Akashi-shi, Hyogo Prefecture
Hands Cafe Official Website: https://www.handscafe.jp/
Howacolo Club Official Website: http://howacoloclub.com/
Cardcaptor Sakura x SAKURA Fantasy Cafe (July 12 – September 30)
The Sakura Fantasy Cafe is themed on the latest entry to the Cardcaptor series, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, with three branches that were opened in Tokyo (Harajuku), Osaka (Abeno) and Saitama (Koshigaya). The Saitama branch is the last branch open. It has a line-up of photogenic food as well as a photo spot and more, all with original illustrations drawn specially for this collaboration. There’s also a range of original Cardcaptor merchandise you can’t get anywhere else. The menu includes cheese toast, roast beef, smoothies, pancakes and more.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/116035
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Sakura Fantasy CafeTokyo: Harajuku Box Cafe&Space
Osaka: DELASOUL CHARBON
Saitama: Koshigaya Box Cafe&Space
Dates
Tokyo: July 12, 2018 – September 2, 2018
Osaka: July 27, 2018 – August 28, 2018
Saitama: September 6, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Opening Hours
Tokyo: 11:00am-9:40pm
Osaka: 11:00am-9:20pm
Saitama: 11:00am-8:00pm (Last Orders 7:00pm)
Entry
Online reservations must be made (¥600 + tax) to access the Tokyo and Osaka cafes. 80 minutes allowed.
Reservations not taken for Saitama cafe.
Reservation Bonuses
Free luncheon mat randomly selected from 3 designs.
Menu Order Bonus
Those who order from the themed menu will receive an original coaster randomly selected from 9 designs.
Official Website: https://sakura-fantsy-cafe.jp
Pompompurin x BOYS AND MEN (August 21 – September 30)
The Pompompurin Café in Nagoya themed on the popular character Pompompurin from the Sanrio franchise is teaming up Japanese variety show Boy Boy Mugendai by BOYS AND MEN until September 30. The collaboration is based on a skit by BOYS AND MEN titled Family (‘Usuika no Hitobito’), with food taking inspiration from the characters such as the Showa style noodle set pictured above that’s made in the image of the father’s wig from the Usui family and more.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/123124
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Pompompurin Café Nagoya
Address: BECOME SAKAE 2F, 3-32-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Open: April 17, 2018
Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00 (Last Orders 19:30)
Access: 10-minutes on foot from Sakae Station via the Meijo Line
TEL: 052-249-8320Pompompurin Café Official Website: http://pompom.createrestaurants.com/
©2018 “Boy Boy Mugendai” Production Team
©1996, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S591691
2PM Members x ZooPM (August 31 – October 8)
ZooPM Café, which was first opened in 2016 for a limited time, has gotten a revamp has reopened. Each dish on the menu is inspired by the ZooPM characters such as the Pan. K half-cooked pancakes, Pi Young cheese curry, emperor penguin and more, as well as a range of ZooPM drinks. You must book in advance and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis so if you’re interested be sure to get in there quick.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/123052
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ZooPM Café
Tokyo
Location: SHIBUYA BOX CAFE & SPACE
Address: 2F Shibuya LOFT, 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Running: August 31, 2018 – October 8, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:20am-8:40pmOsaka
Location: UMEDA BOX CAFE & SPACE
Address: 1F Umeda LOFT, 16-7 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
Running: August 31, 2018 – October 8, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:30am-8:50pmReservations: https://zoopmcafe.jp/
Grand Blue x 46 Shokudo (September 3 – October 8)
46 Shokudo has joined hands with popular anime series Grand Blue is teaming up with to open a collaborative café called Grand Blue Shokudo which is open until October 8. The theme of the café is ‘a house by the sea.’ The menu is packed with themed food and meals including Food Stall Snacks, Ramen, Nanaka & Chisa’s Sisterly Curry, Kebako’s Keba Keba Waffle, and more. Enjoy the last summer of Japan’s Heisei Period with the members of Grand Blue!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/125006
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Grand Blue Shokudo
Location: 46 Shokudo, 4F Narita Bldg., 1-29-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
Running: September 3, 2018 – October 8, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:30am-9:30pm
Bookings:http://grandblue-shokudo.jp/
Booking Present: Original coaster (1 design)
Booking Fee: ¥300 (Pre-Tax)
Order Present: Customers who order a drink at the café will receive a coaster selected randomly from a possible 10 designs.
Natsume’s Book of Friends: Tied to the Temporal World x BOX CAFE&SPACE (September 14 – October 14)
To celebrate the release of the Natsume’s Book of Friends movie on September 29, two themed cafes will open in Tokyo and Saitama as well as a character café booth at the Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2018. They will serve a variety of themed dishes tied to autumn as well as merchandise with an autumn-time theme. Those who book at the Tokyo café in advance will receive one of four randomly selected original stickers pictured above. The menu items will differ at all three cafés, so be sure to try them all!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/125852
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Café Dates
Tokyo: September 14, 2018 – October 14, 2018
Saitama: October 4, 2018 – October 28, 2018
Kyomaf: September 15, 2018 – September 16, 2018Café Opening Hours
Tokyo: 11:00am-9:40pm
Saitama: 11:00am-8:00pm (Last Orders 7:00pm)
Kyomaf: 9:00am-5:00pm (until 4:00pm on September 16
Café Locations
Tokyo: Omotesando Box Cafe&Space
Saitama: BOX CAFE&SPACE
Kyomaf: Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2018 Character Café Booth
*For access details check each café’s official website.
Entry
Tokyo: Booking costs ¥500 online. 80 minutes stay max.
Saitama/Kyomaf: No booking necessary.
Café Official Website: https://natsume-movie-cafe.jp
Natsume’s Book of Friends Movie Website: http://natsume-movie.com/
©Yuki Midorikawa・Hakusensha / Natsume’s Book of Friends Project
Fate/Grand Order x Sanrio (September 20 – October 28)
Sanrio are collaborating once more with the hugely popular online free-to-play RPG mobile game Fate/Grand Order―which is based on Type-Moon’s Fate/stay night franchise―to open three themed cafés. They will open in Tokyo and Osaka alongside Sendai for the first time with newly drawn Heroic Spirits. All the food, drinks and merchandise available at the cafés are inspired by the Servants of Fate/Grand Order who have been drawn with cute designs. Enjoy a Fate experience you can’t get anywhere else.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/123977
■Information
Fate/Grand Order Design produced by Sanrio Collab Café
Booking Price: ¥650 (Pre-Tax)Tokyo Café
Address: B1F Fujiwara Bldg., 1-3-24 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
Running: September 20, 2018 – October 28, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:00am-9:20pmOsaka Café
Address: 2F/3F KUS Nipponbashi Bldg., 4-8-16 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Running: September 27, 2018 – October 30, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:00am-9:20pmMiyagi Café
Address: 8F Sendai LOFT, 1-10-10 Chuo, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Running: September 22, 2018 – October 21, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:20am-8:40pmBookings can be made via the official website below.
http://fgo-sanrio-cafe.jp/The Pokémon Cafe x Limited Edition Autumn Menu (September 8 – October 31)
The Pokémon Cafe in Nihonbashi released a new menu for autumn which is being served until October 31. The cute menu is inspired by different Pokémon including Gastly’s Menchi Katsu Burger, Tangela’s Halloween Mont Blanc, Golbat’s Poisonous Float Drink and more. The cafe are serving their regular grand menu too, so whether it’s your first time or you’re a regular you’re sure to have a lot of fun!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/126707
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The Pokémon Cafe
Address: Nihonbashi Takashimaya SC East Bldg. 5F, 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:30am-11:00pm
Seats: 140Official Website: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/
© 2018 Pokémon. ©1995-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
ポケットモンスター, ポケモン and Pokémon are registered trademarks of Nintendo Creatures, Inc.
Shouta Aoi × Little Twin Stars Café (September 12 – November 4)
The collaboration between Japanese voice actress Shouta Aoi and the Sanrio mascots Kiki and Lala, aka the Little Twin Stars, was so popular in Omotesando that they’ve teamed up once more to bring people the new Shouta Aoi×Little Twin Stars Café ~Halloween Party~ event. As well as serving the much praised collaborative themed food from last time, there will be a new range of Halloween themed food too, as well as merchandise, all with cute illustrations and designs for a fun Halloween. The cute line-up of Halloween merchandise features rare designs you won’t find anywhere else, so don’t miss out!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/126272
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Shouta Aoi×Little Twin Stars Café ~Halloween Party~
Dates
Tokyo: September 12, 2018 – October 14, 2018
Osaka: September 19, 2018 – November 4, 2018
Locations
Tokyo: 8F Yurakucho Marui, POP-UP-BOX
Osaka: 4F Hankyu Department Store Umeda
Opening Hours
Tokyo:
[Monday-Saturday] 11:00am-9:00pm (Last Orders 8:00pm)
[Sunday & Holidays] 10:30am-8:30pm (Last Orders 7:30pm)
Osaka:
[Monday-Thursday] 10:00am-8:00pm (Food Last Orders: 7:00pm / Drinks Last Orders 7:30pm)
[Friday & Saturday] 10:00am-9:00pm (Food Last Orders 8:00pm / Drinks Last Orders 8:30pm)
Official Website: https://shoutaaoi-littletwinstars-collab-cafe.jp
The Very Hungry Caterpillar x J.S. PANCAKE CAFE (September 12 – November 4 *depending on branch)
J.S. PANCAKE CAFE have joined hands with The Very Hungry Caterpillar to turn their cafés into the world of Eric Carle’s internationally beloved picture book. The four month duration the cafés will be open from September to December will reflect both the growth of the caterpillar as well as the story of the book. The first month, September, will represent the sun on the day that the caterpillar was born. In October, he will eat fruits and grow. In November he will enter his cocoon. Finally, in December, he will turn into a butterfly. All of this will be illustrated on the pancakes each month. Don’t miss out on this chance to fully immerse yourself in the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/124618
■Information
J.S. PANCAKE CAFE x The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Starting: Mid-September 2018 (Subject to change)
Full branch list below.
J.S. PANCAKE CAFE
Shibuya Branch
Address: 2F, 1-20-17 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3461-2177
Nakano Central Park Branch
Address: 1F Nakano Central Park East, 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano Ward, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5345-7360
Lumine Tachikawa Branch
Address: 4F Lumine Tachikawa, 2-1-1 Akebonocho, Tachikawa, Tokyo
TEL: 042-528-4622
Machida MODI Branch
Address: 1F Machida MODI, 6-2-6 Haramachida, Machida, Tokyo
TEL: 042-812-2886
Terrace Mall Shonan Branch
Address: 2F Terrace Mall Shonan, 1-3-1 Tsujidokandai, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture
TEL: 0466-38-2147
MARK IS Minato Mirai Branch
Address: 1F MARK IS Minato Mirai, 3-5 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
TEL: 045-228-2105
LaLaport Fujimi Branch
Address: 2F LaLaport Fujimi, 1-1313 Yamamuro, Fujimi, Saitama Prefecture
TEL: 049-275-1360
KUZUHA MALL Branch
Address: Honkan Hanano Mall 1F Kuzuha Mall, 15-1 Kuzuhahanazonocho, Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 072-866-0400
Tennoji Mio Branch
Address: 2F Tennoji Mio Plaza Building, 10-48 Tennoji Hidenin, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 06-6773-3016
Sapporo Stellar Place Branch
Address: 3F Sapporo Stellar Place East, 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
TEL: 011-209-5121
Kanazawa Hyakubangai Rinto Branch
Address: 1F Kanazawa Hyakubangai Rinto, 1-1, Kinoshinbomachi, Ishikawa Prefecture
TEL: 076-222-2050
J.S. FOODIES
S-PAL Sendai Branch
Address: 3F S-PAL Sendai, 1 Chome Central 115-1, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
TEL: 022-791-3410
J.S. PANCAKE CAFE Official Website: http://pancake.journal-standard.jp
J.S. FOODIES Official Website: http://foodies.journal-standard.jp
Which of these cafés has piqued your interest the most? There’s a lot of great ones to choose from this month, so if you’re in Japan be sure to go to as many as you can!
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Gudetama Doughnuts at Floresta Celebrate the New Year
10.January.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
Floresta Nature Doughnuts, a doughnut cafe that hand-makes doughnuts using organic ingredients, is baking up two new Gudetama doughnuts with New Year’s messages on them. They will be served from January 9 to 24.
Florest Gudetama Collab Doughnuts | ¥450 (Before Tax)
The doughnuts capture the lazy and lethargic energy of Gudetama. The crowning Gudetama is made from Japanese pumpkin and is sat on a bed of sweet white chocolate. Both doughnuts are also available as a set coming with an extra of any of Floresta’s signature doughnuts.
Relax and take in the new year together with Gudetama.
Information
Floresta Gudetama Collab Doughnuts
Serving: January 9, 2021 – January 24, 2021
Shop List: https://www.nature-doughnuts.jp/shop/Floresta Organic Store: https://floresta-ec.jp/
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Gintama Themed Cafes to Open in Shibuya and Sapporo in Collaboration With Tower Records
11.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
Tower Records is promoting the upcoming release of the anime film Gintama The Final by turning two of its own Tower Records Cafe branches in Sapporo and Shibuya into Gintama-themed spaces serving inspired dishes and selling exclusive merchandise.
Merch Collab
Gintama x Tower Records Trading Acrylic Key Rings (6 Designs) | ¥800 (Before Tax)
Gintama x Tower Records Towel | ¥2,500 (Before Tax)Get your hands on a Gintama x Tower Records key ring or towel featuring the main cast wearing Tower Records aprons just like the real-life staff at the music store chain. These items are available to pick up at 41 Tower Records stores, three Tower Records Cafes, and their official website.
Cafe Collab
Tower Records Cafe has collaborated with numerous anime series before, but this will be its first with Gintama. Two menus will be rolled out, the first being served from January 1, 2021 to January 14, 2021 and the second from January 15, 2021 to January 24, 2021. The first menu is themed on the series’s six main characters while the second menu will be based around Gintama The Final as well as the two-part anime special Gintama The Semi-Final.
Menu ① (Excerpt)
Kagura’s Tenshidon With Kombu Salad | ¥1,480 (Before Tax)Inspired by the heroine of Gintama, Kagura, and served with her favourite vinegar kombu salad.
Toshiro Hijikata’s Mayo Chicken Nanban | ¥1,480 (Before Tax)
Hijikata is known for his love of mayo, so it was only right that this mayo chicken nanban be served with three types of mayonnaise.
Gintoki’s Week’s Worth Of Sugar Parfait | ¥1,380 (Before Tax)
A strawberry-loaded parfait with plenty of sugar content, just how Gitoki likes it.
Kotaro Katsura’s Elizabeth Dessert | ¥1,380 (Before Tax)
An Elizabeth crepe with something hidden inside…
Gintoki’s Perm Drink | ¥750 (Before Tax)
A cotton candy dessert drink inspired by Gintoki’s luscious natural perm.
Shinsuke Takasugi’s Blueberry Smoothie | ¥750 (Before Tax)
A cool blueberry smoothie whose delicious flavour comes from it being chilled in the refrigerator.
Menu ② (Excerpt)
Yorozuya’s Special Curry | ¥1,480 (Before Tax)Inspired by the friendship between the three members of Yorozuya, with the white rice representing Gintoki, the pink (sakura denbu) Kagura, and the blue (powdered cheese) Shinpachi.
Sadaharu’s Pancakes | ¥1,280 (Before Tax)
Inspired by the pet of Yorozuya, served with three sides representing the three members.
Shinpachi’s Ramune | ¥750 (Before Tax)
A ramune based on Shinpachi, topped with a cherry to express his cherry boy-ness!
Takeout-Only Menu
Gintama Quote Omurice | ¥1,280 (Before Tax)
Classic Japanese omurice served with one of six famous quotes in Japanese from the series. Not available at the Nagoya Sakae SKYLE or Umeda NU Chayamachi branches.
Yorozuya Gin-chan’s Takeout Drink | ¥900 (Before Tax)
A takeout drink based on Yorozuya Gin-chan with two different coloured jellies at the bottom to represent Shinpachi and Kagura with the white Calpis drink being Gintoki.
Bonus Items
Coasters (6 Designs)Those who reserve the bonus item ticket at Ticket Pia machines will receive one of six possible Tower Records x Gintama coasters.
Menu ① Postcards (6 Designs)
Menu ② Postcards (6 Designs)
For every item ordered on the menu, you’ll get a free postcard. This includes takeout items.
Set of 3 Bookmarkers (6 Designs)
Those who order a food item, dessert, and a drink all together will get a set of three bookmarkers.
Lunch Mat (During Menu ② Servings Only)
Those who dine at the cafe during the second menuy serving will receive a free lunch mat featuring the key visual for Gintama The Semi-Final.
©空知英秋/劇場版銀魂製作委員会
©空知英秋/集英社・テレビ東京・電通・BNP・アニプレックスInformation
Gintama x Tower Records Merch Collab
Pre-Orders: December 10, 2020Release Date: December 24, 2020
Merch Collab Page: https://tower.jp/gintama/Gintama x Tower Records Cafe Collab
TOWER RECORDS CAFE Shibuya
Address: Tower Records Shibuya Floor 2F, 1-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya, TokyoOpening Hours: 10:45-20:50
Menu ①: December 24, 2020 – January 7, 2021Menu ②: January 8, 2021 – January 17, 2021
*Closes at 17:20 on December 31 and closed for the day on January 1 and 2
TOWER RECODRS CAFE Sapporo PIVOT
Address: PIVOT Floor 5F, 4 Chome Minami 2 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Opening Hours: 11:20-20:00Menu ①: January 5, 2021 – January 21, 2021
Menu ②: January 22, 2021 – February 7, 2021
TOWER RECODRS CAFE Nagoya Sakae SKYLE (Takeout Menu Only)
TOWER RECORDS CAFE Umeda NU Chayamachi (Takeout Menu Only)
Menu ①: January 5, 2021 – January 14, 2021
Menu ②: January 15, 2021 – January 24, 2021Cafe Collab Website: https://tower.jp/gintamacafe
Gintama The Final
Release Date: January 8, 2021
Official Website: https://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/gintamamovie/Gintama The Semi-Final (dTV Japan Only)
Episode 1: January 15, 2021Episode 2: January 20, 2021
Official Website: https://pc.video.dmkt-sp.jp/ft/s0007147?campaign=sgm100149 -
Sailor Moon Eternal Cafes to Open in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Elsewhere in Japan
07.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
To promote the release of Sailor Moon Eternal, Japanese company LEGS is opening up six limited-time cafes themed on the film in five cities across Japan, beginning with Tokyo and Nagoya on December 24, 2020.
Sailor Moon Eternal is an upcoming two-part anime film set to release in 2021, with the first part dropping on January 8 and the second on February 11. The cafes, which are inspired by the films, were designed in collaboration with popular art director WATARU LINDA IGARASHI.
“Eternal Memories” is the name of the concept for the cafes which will transport customers into a magical and elegant world.
The Menu
The cafe menu features an enchanting line-up of food, desserts, and drinks based on characters and references in the films.
Food & Dessert
Usagi’s Moon Floating Yogurt Bowl | Ami’s Aqua Sparkling Parfait | Rei’s Vivid Salmon Chirashi Sushi – ¥1,399 Each
Luna’s Black Sesame Paste Doughnut – ¥899 | Moon Crisis Milk Crepe!! – ¥1,599
Drinks
Usagi’s Eternal Soda | Ami’s Eternal Soda | Rei’s Eternal Soda | Makoto’s Eternal Soda | Minako’s Eternal Soda – ¥899 EachChibiusa’s Eternal Soda Jelly | Hotaru’s Eternal Soda Jelly – ¥999 Each
Original Merchandise
Merch line-upThe cafes will also sell their own original and exclusive merchandise to get fans excited for Sailor Moon Eternal.
Bonus Items
Customers who book a table in advance (¥650 per person before tax) will receive one of six possible face mask faces, and for every drink ordered, one of 11 original paper coasters.
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP / Sailor Moon Eternal Production Committee
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Tokyo: TOKYO BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi
Running: December 24, 2020 – February 21, 2021Aichi: NAGOYA BOX cafe & space
Running: December 24, 2020 – March 7, 2021Osaka: Abeno contact
Running: January 7, 2021 – February 21, 2021Tokyo: SHINJUKU BOX cafe&space Lumine EST Shinjuku
Running: January 8, 2021 – February 28, 2021Okinawa: Okinawa BOX cafe&space
Running: January 8, 2021 – February 28, 2021Hokkaido: Coach & Four Shinkawa-Dori Cafe Interlude
Running: January 29, 2021 – March 14, 2021Pretty Guardians Official Fan Club Pre-Bookings: December 4, 2020 – December 8, 202
General Pre-Bookings: December 17, 2020 at 18:00 (JST)Cafe Official Website: https://sailormoon-cafe.jp/
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KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory Themed Cafes to Open in Japan This Holiday Season
01.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
Japanese company LEGS has announced the opening of two limited-time cafes themed on the video game KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory which will run from December 11, 2020 to January 31, 2021.
KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory is a rhythm action game developed by Square Enix. Released on November 11 in Japan and November 13 everyone else, it is the latest instalment to Square Enix and Disney’s video game series Kingdom Hearts.
The cafe menu features a line-up of dishes, drinks, and desserts inspired by characters and worlds found throughout the internationally-beloved video game series. The items all adhere to Disney’s nutrient guidelines and so are low in salt and sugar, offering fans a healthier option. The cafe will also sell a range of original merchandise.
The Menu
Food (Excerpt)
<Sora> Power of Waking Tomato Pasta | ¥1,599
A red tomato pasta inspired by Sora that comes with a potato salad shaped like King Mickey.
<Riku> Daybreak Chicken Burger | ¥1,599A black chicken burger based on Riku becoming enveloped by the Power of Darkness. This dish also comes with a potato salad shaped like King Mickey.
<King Mickey> King’s Tuna Sandwich | ¥1,399, with plate +¥2,000A tuna sandwich branded with a King Mickey symbol that comes with a side of fruit.
<Neverland> Island Seafood Curry | ¥1,699A squid and shrimp seafood curry inspired by Peter Pan’s Neverland which you can travel to in Kingdom Hearts.
Drinks (Excerpt)
<Sora, Riku & Kairi> Fate’s Pineapple Herb Soda | ¥899, with acrylic coaster +¥1,000A pineapple herb soda based on the Paopu Fruit from the series.
<Roxas, Xion, Axel> Sea Salt Ice Cream & Milk | ¥1,199, with acrylic coaster +¥1,000Based on the sea salt ice cream that Roxas, Xion, and Axel all eat together. It’s served with hot milk that can be poured over the ice cream for a tasty treat.
<Hundred Acre Wood> Honey Latte | ¥799, with mug +¥1,650A latte sweetened with Winnie the Pooh’s favourite thing in the world: honey.
Merchandise (Excerpt)
Folder ¥500 / Acrylic Magnet ¥700
Tote Bags (3 Designs) | ¥3,500 Each (Timeless River/Keyblade A/Keyblade B)Bonus Items
Customers who book a table in advance (¥650 before tax) and order from the menu will receive one of two folders, and if they order a drink, one of four coasters. Available while supplies last.
© Disney. © Disney/Pixar.
*All prices listed are pre-tax
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KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory Cafe
・Tokyo (Shibuya): SHIBUYA BOX cafe&space
Running: December 11, 2020 – January 31, 2021
Address: LOFT (Floor 2F), 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo・Osaka (Umeda): UMEDA BOX cafe&space
Running: December 11, 2020 – January 31, 2021
Address: Umeda LOFT (Floor 1F), 16-7 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaKINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory Cafe Official Website: https://khmom.ohmycafe.jp/
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Egyptian God Anime Series Tototsu ni Egypt Kami Announces December 7 Broadcast
24.November.2020 | ANIME&GAME
It has been announced that the first episode of Frontier Works’s upcoming web anime series Tototsu Ni Egypt Kami (“Suddenly, Egyptian Gods”) will be posted on December 7, 2020 at 12:00pm (JST).
New promotional video released alongside air date announcement
Check out the newest PV release for the series which introduces each of the main characters.
Web Anime “Tototsu Ni Egypt Kami” PV Long Version
Get a free postcard in Japan
To promote the series, Japanese anime goods chain Animate is holding a campaign where for every ¥1,000 spent on Tototsu Ni Egypt Kami merchandise at Animate stores in Japan customers will receive one of 13 postcards.
Running: December 19, 2020 – January 17, 2021
Participating Stores: Animate / Animate Online / Shosen Grande / Horindo Takadanobaba
AMOCAFE Ikebukuro is also celebrating the release of the anime series by serving up a themed menu as well as selling exclusive merchandise.
Running: November 25, 2020 – December 9, 2020
Location: AMOCAFE Ikebukuro, 1-31-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00-19:45 (Reservation Only)
Official Website: https://amocafe-reserve.jp/to_to2ni_cafe/
Who would have thought that the Egyptian gods could be kawaii? Well, that’s exactly what they’ve become in Tototsu Ni Egypt Kami, a series set in Ancient Egypt where the Egyptian deities, like Anubis, Thoth, Bastet, and Ra live laid-back and relaxed lives. The series is adapted from a popular line of character mascots of the same name.
©yuka/とーとつにエジプト神プロジェクト
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Tototsu Ni Egypt Kami
Initial Broadcast: December 2020
Watch On: YouTube, GYAO!, Bandai Channel, FOD, ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT
Official Website: https://to-to2ni-anime.jp
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The Promised Neverland Cafe to Serve Up Themed Food and Drink in Tokyo
31.October.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
A special exhibition centred on the popular manga series The Promised Neverland will take place at Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View in Tokyo from December 11, 2020.
The Promised Neverland is a manga series written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. The series was published in Weekly Shonen Jump and concluded with its final volume on June 15, 2020. A live-action film will be released in December while the anime adaptation’s second season will air next year.
The exhibition will explore and celebrate the world of The Promised Neverland in detail, with displays, illustrations, early conceptions, and much more. A special 19-page manga episode written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu will also be shown.
Fans at the exhibition can also dine at CAFE GRACE FIELD, the series-themed cafe opening up temporarily at Cafe THE SUN. Let’s take a closer look and see what fans can expect to see at the cafe.
CAFE GRACE FIELD Collaboration Cafe
Illustrative photo showcasing the cafe
The Promised Neverland is set inside Grace Field House, an orphanage in a forest that houses children with no relatives. It’s here that we meet the main characters: Emma, Norman, Ray, and Mom. CAFE GRACE FIELD is inspired by Grace Field House and the children who live in it, with food based on the characters and certain episodes in the series, a cafe latte you can order and get a free coaster with, and many other dishes, drinks, and desserts exclusive to the exhibition.
The Menu
Isabella’s Burger | ¥1,480 (Tax Included)
A hearty hamburger inspired by Isabella, the Mom of Grace Field House, filled with a fat patty, tomatoes, and lettuce. It’s served with chips which are topped with a key that opens all doors in the house.
Emma’s Omelette Rice | ¥1,380 (Tax Included)
A serving of omurice (rice-filled omelette) which features Emma’s trademark lock of hair that sticks up and orange edible flowers scattered over the tomato sauce, all to capture Emma’s smiley personality.
Norman’s Farm Green Curry | ¥1,580 (Tax Included)
A spicy green curry based on Norman standing in the fields of the forest. The plate includes the pen Norman finds which belongs to William Minevra, as well as the name Minevra written in Morse code around the outside of the dish.
Ray’s Final Book Sandwich | ¥1,550 (Tax Included)
This dish is inspired by the scene when Ray gives Emma the last book he reads before escaping the house. The sandwich itself is made to look like the book and is filled with egg salad, crunchy fried fish, and tomatoes.
Full Score Parfait | ¥1,450 (Tax Included)
An assortment of ingredients based on the three main characters in the series who receive a full score: Emma (orange jelly), Norman (panna cotta), and Ray (chocolate pudding and cake). A parfait that’s not overly sweet and displays each of the three characters’ I.D. Numbers which are used for identification in the series.
Little Bunny Shortcake | ¥1,350 (Tax Included)
A mixed berry shortcake with Conny’s precious Little Bunny on top. The bunny is made from milk pudding and sat on a bed of yogurt cream-filled fluffy sponge.
The House’s Lantern Drink | ¥1,050 (Tax Included)
A lantern-style dessert drink with everyone from Grace Field House, topped with chocolate whip, frozen yogurt, and two pieces of orange inspired by Emma’s hair.
The Promised Pendant Drink | ¥1,050 (Tax Included)
A refreshing combination of ginger ale, Calpis, and Blue Curaçao topped off with apple flavoured ice. The blue and green gradation of the beverage is based on the pendant given to Emma by Mujika, a key item of the story.
Emma’s Cafe Latte, Norman’s Cafe Latte, Ray’s Cafe Latte | ¥850 Each (Tax Included)
Three cafe lattes with Emma, Norman, and Ray print on them. Every cup ordered gets you an original coaster. There are three coaster designs, each given randomly for every drink order.
Twitter Campaign – Christmas Edition Cafe Latte
Running: December 11, 2020 – December 25, 2020
From December 11-25, fans who answer the official Twitter quiz correctly have the chance to order the Christmas Edition Cafe Latte. Every cup ordered gets you a special coaster.
©Kaiu Shirai・Posuka Demizu /Shueisha
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THE PROMISED NEVERLAND SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Running: December 11, 2020 – January 11, 2021
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 (Last Entries 21:30)
Location: Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View Sky Gallery
Address: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower Floor 52F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition Website: https://yakuneba-ten.jp/
*Information about this event is subject to change without notice. Please visit the exhibition’s portal site or Roppongo Hills Mori Tower’s official website for the latest updates, cautions, and measures against COVID-19.
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Sanrio Themed Cafe Celebrates Characters’ Monthly Magazine ‘Ichigo Shimbun’
23.October.2020 | FOOD
Sanrio is once again collaborating with the EGG & SPUMA cafe located on the 8th floor of Shinjuku Lumine EST to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Ichigo Shimbun, a monthly magazine published by Sanrio which includes information about the latest character merchandise, the Sanrio Character Awards, and more. The limited-time cafe will run from November 1, 2020 to late January 2021.
Sanrio fans can expect a very special menu line-up of food, drinks, and desserts based on their favourite characters from the Sanrio roster.
There will in fact be two different menus served on separate occasions. The first menu will welcome a soufflé omelette topped with a potato salad Pochacco while the second will see an adorably pink My Melody cream stew.
There will also be an incredibly cute two-tiered afternoon tea set with desserts and savoury items.
For drinks, there is a Hello Kitty strawberry milk, Cinnamoroll milk, and milk caramel pudding Pompompurin.
© 2020 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L613344
And everyone who orders from the collaborative menu will receive one of eight possible coasters as thanks for visiting.
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Ichigo Shimbun 45th Anniversary CAFE
Location: EGG & SPUMA, Shinjuku Lumine EST Floor 8F, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
Running: November 1, 2020 – Late January 2021Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Last Orders)
TEL: 03-6273-0255
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Disney: Twisted-Wonderland Mobile Game Gets Themed Cafes in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya
19.October.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
LEGS, INC. has announced that it will open three cafes themed on the mobile game Disney: Twisted-Wonderland at OH MY CAFE branches in Tokyo and Osaka on November 20 and in Nagoya on November 27.
Disney: Twisted-Wonderland is a Japanese mobile game that was released on March 18, 2020. The concept, character designs, and scenario for the adventure rhythm game were conceived by Yana Toboso, the creator of the popular Black Butler manga series. The game is centred on the villains of Disney.
The cafe’s theme places customers in the food hall of Night Raven College, the magic training school where the game is set. It will be adorned in decorations inspired by the game’s food hall, and coupled with that, the cafe will serve up food and drink that actually appear in the game. There’s also exclusive merchandise for players to get their hands on.
The Menu
There are four different lunches to pick from, all of which are low in salt content and so are a healthy option for wizards and witches flying into the cafe.
Food
<Lunch Option A>
Deluxe Menchi Katsu Sandwich | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)The most popular item on the food hall’s menu is the non-fried menchi-katsu meat cutlet sandwich.
<Lunch Option B>
Salmon Cream Stew | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)A cream stew packed with salmon and vegetables and served with slices of baguette for dipping.
<Lunch Option C>
Tomato Base Squid Ink Pasta | | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)A colourful tomato-based veggie pasta in squid ink and served with fruity yoghurt.
<Lunch Option D>
Four Mushroom Risotto | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)A creamy, mild-flavoured risotto served with four different kinds of mushrooms.
Drinks
Character Drinks (7 Flavours) – Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, Octavinelle, Scarabia, Pomefiore, Ignihyde, Diasomnia | ¥890 with coaster ¥1,790 (Before Tax)A selection of colourful tinted waters inspired by seven different characters seen in the game.
Merchandise
Superdeformed Series Art Example
Pattern Series Art ExampleMagic-wielding players can get their hands on a selection of merchandise both at the cafes, and from November 20, via the OH MY CAFE STORE website. There are two different designs for the merch line-up as pictured above.
Bonus Items
Customers who book a table in advance (¥650 before tax per person) at the cafe will receive one of 22 possible lunch mats, and if they order a drink, one of 22 coasters.
©Disney
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Disney: Twisted Wonderland @ OH MY CAFE
OH MY CAFE TOKYO
Address: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Running: November 20, 2020 – January 31, 2021
kawara CAFE&DINING Shinsaibashi
Address: Shinsaibashi Opa Floor 9F, Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Running: November 20, 2020 – February 2, 2021
kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO
Address: Nagoya PARCO, 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Running: November 27, 2020 – February 9, 2021Official Website: http://twst.ohmycafe.jp
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Rilakkuma Book Cafe Themed Afternoon Teas in Osaka Will Serve Bear-Huggingly Kawaii Food
17.October.2020 | FOOD
Major bookstores across Japan are rolling out the Rilakkuma Book Fair where fans can get their hands on short Rilakkuma fairy tails, exclusive merchandise, and more.
In line with the event, Fruits Parlor & Bakery Season & Co., a cafe in Umeda, Osaka, is serving up a special menu with the theme “Rilakkuma Book Cafe” from October 30 to November 30. This includes a afternoon teas which also celebrates the cafe’s 1st anniversary, more exclusive merchandise, and novelties for customers who order from the Rilakkuma menu.Rilakkuma Zukin Afternoon Tea | ¥4,000 (Before Tax) *Reservation-only
A special afternoon tea featuring 13 different goodies from desserts to a sandwich, quiche, and more. It comes with a fruit iced tea welcome drink too.
Rilakkuma Yuki Hime Afternoon Tea | ¥4,000 (Before Tax) *Reservation-only
A different afternoon tea that serves up 12 items. This also comes with a fruit iced tea.
Rilakkuma’s Honey Apple Smoothie | ¥800 (Before Tax)
A honey apple smoothie topped with refreshing vanilla ice cream, smooth fresh cream, and a Rilakkuma jelly candy.
Rilakkuma’s Royal Chocolate Milk Tea | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)
Classic royal milk tea served with chocolate Rilakkumas. Eat on their own or dip into your tea!
The cafe is now taking reservations for the afternoon teas. Bookings must be made two days in advance by telephone or the official website.
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Rilakkuma Book Cafe
Running: October 30, 2020 – November 30, 2020
Reservations: https://season-co.shop/rilakkuma2020/Fruits Parlor & Bakery Season & Co.
Address: LINKS UMEDA 1F, 1-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka
Opening Hours: 9:30-22:00 (Last Orders 21:30)
TEL: 06-6743-4212
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Shaun the Sheep Themed Food Served Up in Japan to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
15.October.2020 | FOOD
To celebrate 25 years since the screen debut of the beloved clay animated Shaun the Sheep, a new shop and cafe called “Shaun the Sheep Farm Cafe Stand” is opening up in Kanagawa serving up themed food, drink, and desserts.
Shaun the Sheep Farm Cafe Stand
Shaun the Sheep Farm Cafe Stand will open on October 15, 2020 in Kamiooka, Kanagawa, as a takeout cafe stand inspired by Shaun the Sheep. Customers can look forward to a selection of coffees and desserts based on the adorable sheep himself. And to celebrate the cafe’s grand opening, a special free show will take place there from October 15-18, 2020.
Shaun Soft Cream | ¥500 (Before Tax)
Subtly sweet soft serve ice cream topped with a Shaun the Sheep cookie.
Shaun Cafe Latte | ¥700 (Before Tax)
A foamy latte with a cute Shaun marshmallow sat on top.
Shaun the Sheep Farm Cafe Stand
Location: mioka LIST (Floor 6F)
Access: Directly connected to Kamiōoka Station via the Tokyu Line and Yokohama City Blue Line
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Last Orders 20:45)Shaun the Sheep Village Shop & Cafe
The Shaun the Sheep Village Shop & Cafe in Minami Machida Grandberry Park, which opened in November 2019, introduced a limited-time autumn menu last month which is still being served.
Shaun’s Special Meatball Spaghetti | ¥1,580 (Before Tax)
A hot meatball spaghetti served with a Shaun the Sheep waffle which can be enjoyed together with fresh cream, maple syrup, and the meat sauce.
Baby Shaun’s Forest Grape Trifle w/ Drink | ¥1,480 (Before Tax)
A towering trifle topped with seasonal grapes, vanilla ice cream, grape sherbet, custard, and grape jelly for a sweet and sour autumntime mix.
Fluffy Baby Shaun Custard or Caramel | ¥250 for one, ¥1,000 for five (Before Tax)
An adorable confection enjoyed by both child and grown-up customers. The cafe has now introduced a new caramel flavour.
Shaun the Sheep Village Shop & Cafe
Location: Grandberry Park Central Court Wonder Theatre (Floor 1F)
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 (Food Last Orders 21:00 / Drinks Last Orders 21:30)
Shaun the Sheep Farm Cafe: Halloween Menu
Shaun the Sheep Farm Cafe, a permanent cafe located inside Prime Tree Akaike Shopping Mall in Aichi, is serving up a special Halloween menu this year.
Shaun’s Happy Halloween Plate 2020 | ¥1,380 (Before Tax)
A bright-red tomato sauce hamburger served with pumpkin cream soup and salad.
Shaun’s Happy Halloween Dessert Assortment | ¥1,180 (Before Tax)
A sweet combo of pumpkin mont blanc and a pumpkin tart.
SHAUN THE SHEEP AND SHAUN’S IMAGE
ARE ™ AARDMAN ANIMATIONS LTD. 2020Information
Shaun the Sheep Japan Official Website: https://www.aardman-jp.com/shaun/25th/
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BT21 Cafe to Open in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya For Autumn 2020
13.October.2020 | FOOD
The 7th run of the popular BT21 Cafe is set to open in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya starting from October 17, 2020.
BT21 are the LINE messenger app characters created by K-pop group BTS. The cafe has seen six runs in Japan until now, and has proven immensely popular amongst fans for the selection of original dishes and drinks as well as exclusive merchandise. The 6th run ran back in February and March with a spring theme.
The theme of the 7th edition is centred on having a pyjama party in the long autumn evenings. The cafe artwork as well as food and merchandise is all themed on the autumn season.
FOOD
The food menu is a choice of a main, such as pasta or paella, and a side like clam chowder which is served up a cute character mug of your choice.
Fish Ragu Fusilli Pasta Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
A fusilli pasta dish served with a seafood tomato sauce.
Eggplant & Zucchini Lasagne Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
A lasagne served with the summer vegetables eggplant and zucchini as the main ingredient.
Seafood Paella Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
A Spanish dish containing Paella made with a seafood stock and served with potato wedges covered in a bravas sauce.
Margherita Pizza Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
The staple takeout pizza topped with tomatoes, mushrooms, and basil.
DESSERT
A selection of cakes served in different mugs with BT21 character designs.
Shortcake / Chocolate Cake / Mont Blanc / Cheesecake – ¥1,290 Each
DRINKS
Drinks are self-service and include carbonated water, milk, and other beverages all of which can be topped with a dollop of character ice cream. This is a new kind of drink to be introduced at BT21 Cafe.
Character Drinks: KOYA/RJ/SHOOKY/MANG/CHIMMY/TATA/COOKY – ¥990 Each
Glass Drinks: KOYA/RJ/SHOOKY/MANG/CHIMMY/TATA/COOKY – ¥500 Each
TAKEOUT DRINK | 1,690
The takeout drink is a blueberry milk combination.
GOODS
Fans can get their hands on a selection of original and exclusive miscellaneous merchandise all with the stay-at-home pyjama party theme.
Heart Pins | ¥600 Each (Design Chosen Randomly)
Card File | ¥1,300Bonus Items
Cafe Original Cards
Cafe Original Coasters
Customers who book a table in advance will receive a free cafe original card, and those who order a drink a free coaster.
©BT21
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BT21 Cafe
Tokyo Cafe
Running: October 17, 2020 – November 23, 2020
Address: PINE UNDER FLAT B1F, 5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Osaka Cafe
Running: October 17, 2020 – November 27, 2020
Address: TOWER RECORDS CAFE UMEDA NU CHAYAMACHI, 10-12 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaNagoya Cafe
Running: October 17, 2020 – November 27, 2020
Address: TOWER RECORDS CAFE Nagoya Sakae SKYLE, 3-4-5 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, AichiTable Bookings
Price: ¥650 (Before Tax)
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Winnie the Pooh Themed Cafe ‘Hunny’s Cafe in Strange Dreams’ to Open in Shinjuku
02.October.2020 | FOOD
LEGS COMPANY is set to open a Winnie the Pooh themed cafe called “HUNNY’S CAFE in STRANGE DREAMS” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on October 14, 2020. This date is particularly special because October 14, 1926 is the date in which the first volume of stories about the titular character, Winnie-the-Pooh, was released.
The cafe is being produced by OH MY CAFE and is themed on sending customers into a strange world of dreams, perfect for the long autumn nights.The Grand Menu
The menu line-up features a whole range of cute drinks, dishes, and desserts inspired by the adorable bear, such as the dream Pooh has of Heffalump and Woozle in Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, food with his face on, and much more.
Pooh’s Strange Dream Chicken Burger | ¥1,890, with plate ¥3,480
A healthy steamed chicken burger with a Pooh burger bun and served with a side of edamame potage.
Pooh’s Strange Dream Curry Rice | ¥1,590
The secret ingredient of this curry rice is, of course, Pooh’s favourite honey. An authentic curry packed full of spices.
Heffalump & Woozle Honey (?) Cream Pasta | ¥1,590, with bowl ¥2,990
A cream pasta made to look like honey that contains vegetables and cream. A dish definitely out of the mind of Pooh bear.
The dishes we have shown so far are available for a limited time from November 20 to December 27 as part of the cafe’s “Hunny Fair.”
Piglet’s Rolling Salad | ¥990
The tiny, cute, and beloved piglet has been turned into a tomato and beetroot salad served in a glass.
Tigger’s Hopping Salad | ¥890
The energetic hop, skimp, and jumper Tigger too has his own salad made from pumpkin and carrot.
Eeyore’s Grape Yoghurt Drink | ¥890, with coaster ¥1,490
A grape yoghurt drink inspired by Eeyore’s colours.
HUNNY’S CAFE Honey au Lait ¥790, with mug ¥2,290
A hot honey beverage to send you into the land of nod and dreams.
Original Merchandise
Pooh fans can get their hands on a selection of different merchandise series, like the cafe logo series, Strange Dreams series, and honey series.
Cafe Logo Series: A4 Folder ¥350 / Sticker Set ¥1,000
Strange Dreams Series: Tote Bags ¥2,200 Each / T-Shirts ¥2,500 Each
Honey Series: Acrylic Key Ring ¥480 / Plush Toy ¥3,600 (Available from November 20)Bonus Items
Original Lunch Mat (4 Designs)Customers who book a table in advance and order something from the menu will receive one of four possible lunch mats. And if they spend over ¥2,500 (before tax) on cafe and cafe logo series merchandise, they’ll receive one of two possible small mamezara plates too.
© Disney. Based on the “Winnie the Pooh” works by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard.
Information
Winnie the Pooh – HUNNY’S CAFE in STRANGE DREAMS
Running: October 14, 2020 – January 31, 2020
Location: STORY STORY, Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku Floor 10F
Address: 1-1-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://honey.ohmycafe.jp/*Photos are for illustrative purposes only