Kaori’s Easy Recipe: Learn to Make Kiirotori Cup Sushi
With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s easy recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
Today, you’ll learn how to make Kiirotori Cup Sushi. Kiirotori is a small yellow bird who is often seen with Rilakkuma.
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Ingredients
★Transparent cups (the ones I used are from Daiso)
★Sumeshi (vinegared sushi rice)
★Ground sesame seeds, furikake seasoning (I used Decofuri’s orange and purple seasoning)
★Thick omelette
★Fresh fish of your choice
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Divide three portions of vinegared sushi rice and mix one each with the ground sesame seeds and Decofuri seasonings. Mix the Decofuri orange seasoning with some flying fish roe (tobikko) too.
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Create three layers of rice from step 2 in your transparent cups as shown above.
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Pile fresh fish of your choice onto the cups.
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Slice the thick omelette. I sliced mine into a Kiirotori shape but you can make whatever you like.
Place your character omelette on top of your rice next to the fish. I was making Halloween themed sushi this time so I dressed it up with Halloween toothpicks and other decorations♡
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
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Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27)
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page→@kaopan27
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Menu
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RILAKKUMA 20th Anniversary Cafe
Venue: BOX cafe&space Omotesando
Running: March 9 – April 16, 2023
Address: Pine Under Flat B1F (5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Reservation Fee: ¥715 (Tax included) *Reservations include bonuses.
*Reservations can be made for up to four guests per application.Online Shop: https://rilakkuma20th-cafe.jp/online_store/
Sales Open: March 9, 15:00 – April 16, 23:59
(Items will ship starting in early May 2023.)
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Strawberry Collection with Rilakkuma
*Reservations required
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Venue: All-Day Dining Jurin / 2FTimes: (1) 15:00-17:00 (Last order at 16:30) / (2) 15:30-17:30 (Last order at 17:00)
Details/Reservations: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/strawberry-sweets/
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Saiki City presents Sushi-netarium
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Netflix Releases New Trailer and Visual for ‘Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure’
22.July.2022 | MOVIE
Netflix will begin streaming the stop-motion series Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure on August 25, 2022.
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Trailer
Rilakkuma has the power to make anyone feel warm and fuzzy, so be sure to tune in. It will do your soul some good.Information
Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure on Netflix
Streaming on August 25, 2022
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Rilakkuma Teams Up with SpoGOMI to Sponsor National Cleanup Competition
24.June.2022 | FASHION
In an effort to clean up areas around Japan, everyone’s favorite lazy bear is teaming up with the Social Sports Initiative’s SpoGOMI! Rilakkuma is currently on his own nationwide tour, traveling from the northernmost to the southernmost points in Japan over 18 months. Guests visiting each event will be able to find unique prefecture-based environmentally-friendly merchandise.
SpoGOMI is an entirely new sport started in Japan, combining a traditional sport with trash pickup! It’s always more fun to turn a chore into a game, and participants compete to see who can pick up the most garbage.
Merchandise at a Glance
Mug
Pin
Fan
Round Coin Purse
Merchandise (Exclusive to the Hokkaido Area)
T-Shirt
Canvas Tote Bag (S)
Hand Towel (M/L)
Along with the standard rules, a new version of the game inspired by Rilakkuma will be introduced, perfect for both children and adults to enjoy.
After helping to clean up, why not enjoy some delicious local food and sightseeing? Join Rilakkuma in his efforts to clean up Japan and connect local communities.
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Ensemble Tour ~Let’s Share the Leisurely SDGs Together~
Running: July 13, 2022 – Fall 2023
Venue: To open sequentially at event sites in each prefecture
Participation Fee: Free Entry into Venue
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New Rilakkuma Merchandise Features Amusement Park Filled with Sweets
13.June.2022 | FASHION
Everyone’s favorite lazy bear Rilakkuma is bringing fans a new merchandise collection! These items show the character and friends in an amusement park filled with sweets, and these goods will be on sale at retail stores nationwide and online in early July.
Everyone would love to visit an amusement park filled with desserts, and these items are sure to add some retro pop flare to your daily life.
Product Lineup at a Glance
Memo Pad: ¥385 (Tax Included)
Memo Pad with Clipboard: ¥660 (Tax Included)
These cute memo pads are available in four designs, and fans can also grab a special set including a colorful clipboard.
Camera Shoulder Strap: ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Give your camera some extra pizazz with this cute camera strap! Each comes with a decorated synthetic leather pad made to reduce neck and shoulder strain.
Ferris Wheel Cushion: ¥3,850 (Tax Included)
This cushion also includes pockets for small stuffed animals!
These new items were made in conjunction with the Netflix series Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure, scheduled to stream on Netflix worldwide starting August 25, 2022.
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Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Tour to Visit Aomori, Akita, Miyagi, and Iwate Prefectures
13.June.2022 | SPOT
Everyone’s favorite lazy bear Rilakkuma is turning 20, and to commemorate the big event, Sanrio is holding a special tour that is traveling around Japan. From September 8 until October 31, events will pop up in four prefectures in the Tohoku region–Aomori, Akita, Miyagi, and Iwate. Starting in July, the event will be visiting Hokkaido.
Tohoku Area Exclusive Art♪
The tour will travel from the northernmost to the southernmost points in Japan over 18 months, and guests visiting each event will be able to find unique prefecture-based environmentally-friendly merchandise. Fans will also be able to participate in SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) such as beach cleanups and support for local food banks and social programs.
Come take part in this celebration while also giving back to local areas around Japan!
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Ensemble Anniversary Tour ~Let’s Share the Leisurely SDGs Together~
Running: July 13, 2022 – Fall 2023
Venue: To open sequentially at event sites in each prefecture
Participation Fee: Free Entry into VenueSpecial Tohoku Site: https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/ensembletour/tohoku.html
Official Site: https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/ensembletour/
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Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Tour to Visit Hokkaido
Everyone’s favorite lazy bear Rilakkuma is turning 20! To commemorate this big event, Sanrio is holding a special tour that will travel around Japan. From July 13 until August 31, events will pop up in three cities in Hokkaido–Sapporo, Obihiro, and Hakodate.
Merchandise
Rilakkuma & Todok Collaboration Cotton Gloves
The environmentally-friendly event will offer locally designed products made from recycled materials. A special Hokkaido Ocean Cleanup will also be held with a group in Sapporo, and those participating in the event will receive a limited edition pair of cotton gloves.
Prior to the start of the event, the official Twitter account of the Rilakkuma tour (@rk_ensembletour) is running a limited-time campaign until May 29. 10 lucky people will win a magnet sticker not available for sale! To enter, just follow the account and retweet the tagged Tweet.Information
Anniversary Tour ~Let’s Share the Leisurely SDGs Together~
Sapporo Venue
Running: July 13 – July 25, 2022
Venue: Daimaru Sapporo 7F
Address: 4-Chome-7, Kita 5-Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Obihiro Venue
Running: July 29 – August 9, 2022
Venue: FUJIMARU 6F Event Space
Address: 8-Chome-1 Nishi 2 Jominami, Obihiro
Hakodate VenueRunning: August 13 – August 31, 2022
Venue: Kanemori Yobutsu Red Brick Warehouse Event Space
Address: 14-12 Suehirocho, Hakodate
Contact/Details:Cut-off Date: June 5, 2022
https://mybottle-eco.com/action/cleanup/Hokkaido Ocean Cleanup
Date: June 15, June 18 / 10:00-11:00 (Reception open at 9:30~)
Location: 51 seashores around HokkaidoParticipation Fee: Free
Event: https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/ensembletour/
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Local Sumikko Gurashi and Rilakkuma Goods for Sale in Shimonoseki
The Daimaru location in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, will soon begin selling limited edition Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi goods! About 1,400 rare goods previously only available at 10 locations around Japan will be available in Shimonoseki from May 25 until May 30. Inspired by locales around the country, these adorable items will inspire you to travel when you can!
Limited Edition Sumikko Gurashi Goods
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With over 700 Sumikko Gurashi goods available, each symbolizing a specific locale with a cherry blossom theme, it won’t be easy to choose which items you’ll want to take home. Photo spots will also be set up at the venue, so come snap some pics for social media! Also, look forward to the Summer Bread and Sweets Festival 2022 in the adjacent venue!
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Shimonoseki Daimaru
Available: May 25 – May 30, 10:00-19:00 *Closes at 16:00 on May 30.
Location: Shimonoseki Daimaru 6F
Official Site: https://www.daimaru.co.jp/shimonoseki/
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Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival to Open at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama
14.April.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
Popular Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi characters will be taking over Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama from April 16 until May 22 during the Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival! Guests will be greeted by the characters themselves, and will be able to participate in tons of fun activities, photo spots, and more!
The festival will have a full lineup of exclusive merchandise only available at Tokorozawa Sakura Town, from cute and useful items like clear folders to fans to use during the summer heat.
A limited collaboration menu with Kadokawa Shokudou will also be available during the event. The ‘Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival Picnic Plate’ is full of fun finger foods that are easy for both adults and children to eat and includes a special lunch mat. Guests can also participate in a commemorative photo session with the characters dressed in new costumes!
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Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival
Running: April 16 – May 22, 2022
Closed on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month (If Tuesday is a national holiday, the festival will be open on that date, and closed the following day.)
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 30 minutes prior to closing).
Venue: Tokorozawa Sakura Town, EJ Anime Museum (Kadokawa Musashino Museum 3F)Tickets: https://l-tike.com/rilakkuma-and-sumikko-fest-sakuratown/
Official Site: https://www.ntv.co.jp/rilakkuma-and-sumikko-fest/