Hello Kitty Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Themed Cafe at EGG & SPUMA

09.January.2019 | FOOD / SPOT

To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 45th anniversary the popular Sanrio character is collaborating with the EGG & SPUMA cafe in Shinjuku Lumine EST from January 16 to March 31.

The cafe will transform into a Hello Kitty paradise with decorations and themed food galore.

EGG & SPUMA’s hugely popular tea party set will be turned into a special Hello Kitty 45th anniversary version. It comes with a roll cake tower, Hello Kitty’s favourite apple pie, and the cafe’s special tuna and mayo fluffy souffle pancakes. Other cute desserts include “Hello Kitty’s Colourful Parfait” which is topped with a panna cotta Hello Kitty, “Hello Kitty’s Fuwa Fuwa Souffle Pancakes” which are topped with an apple compote and custard, and more.

Hello Kitty herself will also be at the cafe on January 16 at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm for 30 minutes each slot. The first 30 people for each will be able to take a photo with her, but you must first order from the themed menu, post on Twitter with the hashtag #eggandspuma and show the staff.

 

Don’t miss out on this special occasion to celebrate with Hello Kitty herself on her 45th anniversary.

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  • 5 Character Cafés Opening in January 2019

    02.January.2019 | FEATURES / FOOD

    The New Year is upon us! Themed food sold at character cafes of various kinds attracted much attention in 2018. Which characters are set to make an appearance in 2019?

     

    Below are 8 cafés which we showed for December 2018 that are continuing service into January.

     

    Yowamushi Pedal × 46 Shokudo Ikebukuro Store (1/9~2/13)

    A café themed on the popular bicycle racing anime series Yowamushi Pedal is opening at 46 Shokudo in Ikebukuro. 21 characters from the series will make an appearance in the form of cute food and merchandise. You must book a table at the café in advance, but if there are seats available on the day then customers are allowed to enter. Those who book will receive one of for possible A4 stickers selected randomly, so don’t miss out!“

     

    Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/150992

     

    ■Information

    Yowamushi Pedal Design Produced by Sanrio Café

    Venue: 4F, Narita Building, 1-29-4, Ikebukuro, Toshimaku, Tokyo

    Period: 2019, January, 9th (Wed.) to February, 13th (Wed.)

    Business hours: 10:30 to 21:30 (80 minutes rotation)

    Reservation: Official website https://yowapeda-sanrio-cafe.jp/

    Access: 7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line (Ikebukuro Station), 8 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line (Higashi Ikebukuro Station)

    ©Wataru Watanabe (Weekly Shonen Champion), Yowamushi Pedal 04 Creating Committee

     

    Gomachan x Gudetama Café

    For the first time ever, everybody’s favourite lazy egg is collaboration with Goma-chan from the popular comedy manga Shonen Ashibe. The menu features many fun dishes, one of which is the “Gudetama & Goma-chan Stew,” a chicken cream stew that takes on a light blue colour representing the ocean. It is filled with fish shaped carrots and stars which surround Goma-chan in the middle who is swimming with Gudetama on his back.

     

    Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/155339

     

    ■Information

    Gudetama Café HEP FIVE collaboration menus

    Period: 2019, January, 7th (Mon) ~ February 17th (Sun.)

    Address: HEP FIVE 7F, Kakutacho, Kitaku, Osakashi, Osaka

    Business hours: 11:00~22:30 (L.O. 22:00)

    No fixed holidays (according to the facility)

    TEL: 06-6366-3694

    ※Please remind that some menus will be no longer available

    Gudetama Café official website: http://gudetama.createrestaurants.com/

     

    (C) Morishita Yumi・OOP/Team Goma

    (C)2013,2018 SANRIO CO.,LTD.TOKYO, JAPAN(L)

     

    Hamtaro x Box Cafe & Space (January 5 – February 24)

    To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the popular children’s manga and storybook series Hamtaro two themed cafes will open for a limited time in Tokyo and Saitama. The menu features a line-up of cute and heartwarming meals inspired by the adorable Hamtaro. Fans can get their hands on some exclusive celebratory merchandise too as well as enjoy the Hamtaro themed decorations in the café.

     

    Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/152845

     

    ■Information

    Tokyo (Omotesando) Venue

    Venue: OMOTESANDO BOX CAFÉ&SPACE, Pine Under Flat B1F, 5-13-2, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo

    Period: 2019, January, 5th (Sat.) ~ February, 24th (Sun.)

    Business hours: 10:00~21:00

     

    Saitama Venue

    Venue: BOX CAFÉ&SPACE, AEON Lake Town Gate 1F, , Lake Town 4th Avenue, 2nd District, 2, Koshigayashi, Saitama Prefecture

    Period: 2019, January, 10th January (Thurs.) ~ 24th February (Sun.)

    Business hours: 11:00 ~ 20:00

     

    Hamu Taro Café official site

    URL:https://hamutaro-cafe.jp/

    ©Kawai Ritsuko / Shogakukan

     

    GOT7 x GOT7 CAFÉ

    The multinational boys group GOT7 are opening three cafés in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya where they are set to serve up a menu themed on the concept of their current tour: the four seasons. The dessert menu will include 6 parfaits inspired by each member. A range of café original merchandise as well as items featuring photos taken for the café will be sold too. Their music videos will also be playing as you dine, so this is a must-visit for GOT7 fans!

     

    Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/155725

     

    ■Information

    GOT7 CAFÉ

    Tokyo venue

    Venue: SHINJUKU BOX ※located inside Shinjuku Southern Terrace, 2-2-2, Yoyogi, Shibuyaku, Tokyo

    Period: 2019,January, 23rd (Wed.) ~ March, 10th (Sun.)

    Business hours: 10:00 ~ 21:00

     

    Osaka venue

    Venue: Shinsaibashi contact, 1-6-24, Kita Horie, Nishiku, Osakashi, Osaka

    Period: 2019, January 24th (Thurs.) ~ March, 10th (Sun.)

    Business hours: 11:00 ~ 21:20

     

    Nagoya venue

    Venue: NAGOYA BOX CAFÉ&SPACE, Lassic, B1F, 3-6-1, Sakae, Nakaku, Nagoyashi, Aichi Prefecture

    Period: 2019, January, 26th (Sat.) ~ March, 3rd (Sun.)

    Business hours: 11:10 ~ 20:40

    Reservation: official website https://got7-cafe.jp/

     

    Captain Marvel Café (December 15 – March 31)

    To celebrate the upcoming release of Captain Marvel, which is set to hit theatres on March 8, a themed cafe called MARVEL CAFE -HERO’S ORIGIN- is now open until March 31 at CAFE Lab. on floor 1F in the north building of Grand Front Osaka. It is part of the Marvel: Age of Heroes Exhibition currently taking place at KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL on floor B1F. The theme of the cafe is “Hero’s Origin” which is a reference to the movie itself that will depict the origin of Captain Marvel and how she will play into the final Avengers film. Expect a range of food and drinks inspired by all the Marvel characters we have seen hit the big screen up to now. Check out the exhibition before enjoying a superhero meal at the Captain Marvel café.

     

    Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/153576

     

    ■Information

    MARVEL CAFE −HERO’S ORIGIN−

    Venue: GRAND FRONT OSAKA, Knowledge Capital, North Building 1F,

    Period: 2018, December, 15th (Sat.) ~ 2019, March, 31st (Sun.)

    Selling hours: 8:00 (AM) ~ 11:00 (PM)

    ※Please note that the number of each menu is limited

     

    Marvel Studio’s latest movie “Captain Marvel”

    Release date: 2019, March, 15th (Fri.)

    Official website:       http://www.marvel-japan.jp/captain-marvel/

     

    How did you like this list? Be sure to enjoy all of the café collaboration cafes arriving in 2019!

  • Kaori’s Easy Recipe : Learn How to Make “Pressed Sushi of Sanrio’s character”

    30.December.2018 | FEATURES / FOOD

    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. In this character recipe you’ll learn how to make a “Sanrio Character’s Pressed Sushi”, the perfect dish for a new year♡

     

    1:Ingredients

    Sashimi of your choice (for this time, try salmon, snapper and tuna) Shredded cooked egg
    Salmon roe
    Boiled podded peas
    Green shiso
    Vinegar rice
    Pudding cup

    ☆You can use as much as you want.
    ☆You can use a cake pan instead of a pudding cup.

     

    For Topping

    Kamaboko of your choice
    Shimeji mushroom(for pompompurin’s hat) ※pour men-tsuyu a bit and use microwave.

    Cookie cutters
    Dried seaweed puncher

     

    3

    1 Put saran wrap into the pudding cup
    2 Put in sliced sashimi with a slight overlap
    3 Let the vinegar rice cool a bit and stuff it tightly.
    4 Wrap it well and let the sashimi and rice keep for a while.

    4

    Cut the white Kamaboko out with a cat shaped cookie cutter (for Hello Kitty).
    Cut the green Kamaboko out with a round shaped cookie cutter. Place the small round eyes on the round shaped face.(for Keroppi)

    Cut the yellow Kamaboko out with a bear shaped cookie cutter, then take the ear pieces away, and replace them with raindrop shaped Kamaboko. Use pasta to fix Shimeji mushroom cooked in a microwave for the hat(for Pompom purin).

    Put seaweed-eyes and nose on each face.
    ☆All cookie cutters except the aluminium one, and Kitty’s bow, are available at Seria.

    5

    Take Sushi from picture3 out and turn upside down on the green shiso.
    Place shredded cooked egg, boiled podded pea, salmon roe, kamaboko on the picture5 and your pressed sushi is complete.

     

    Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series! Please check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!

  • Kaori’s Easy Recipe: Learn to Make Hello Kitty Matcha Wreath Bread

    09.December.2018 | FEATURES / FOOD

    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, I will show you how to make wreath-shaped bread that is perfect for Christmas♡

     

    1. Ingredients

    250g bread flour

    2 tsp yeast

    2 tbsp icing sugar

    1/2 tsp salt

    50g unsalted butter

    1/2 tsp matcha powder

    1 egg (approx. 52g)

    100ml lukewarm water

     

    2.

    Add the bread flour into the centre of a bowl. Add the sugar, yeast and matcha powder onto one side of the bowl as shown in the picture below. Crack and egg and add the salt onto the other side. Pour the lukewarm water  over the yeast and mix everything with a wooden spoon. When everything is combined add the unsalted butter and knead with your hands. Roll into a ball and leave to ferment.

    ☆It will take take about 30 minutes at 40℃

    ☆If you own an electric mixer or home bakery it’s perfectly fine to do everything up to now in a machine.

    3.

    Once the mix has risen, divide into three equal parts and leave again for about 15 minutes. Cover with cling film or a tea towel to ensure the mix doesn’t become dry. Afterwards, gently roll into a spherical shape as shown in the photo.

    4.

    Roll the mix into a long shape that spans about 50-60cm. Line all three up on their sides and begin to braid. Once this is complete, tie them up into a wreath shape and leave to ferment again.

    ☆It will take take 20-25 minutes at 40℃

     

    Once the second fermentation is complete, cook at 180℃ for 7 minutes, then lower the temperature to 150℃ and cook for a further 7 minutes. The timings may differ depending on your oven so be sure to make any necessary adjustments.

    5.

    Leave to fully cool and tie a ribbon around it.

    Sprinkle with icing sugar, add some Christmas decorations like the mistletoe picks below and you’re done. The Hello Kitty decorations are modelling chocolates.

    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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    06.March.2023 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Rilakkuma and his adorable friends, the Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Cafe will open in Omotesando, Tokyo from March 9 until April 16, 2023. You’ll want to come and spend a peaceful time looking back at two decades of everyone’s favorite lazy bear!

     

    The menu features colorful and festive dishes inspired by Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori, and Chairoikoguma. The characters express their thanks for 20 successful years, and fans can enjoy floats topped with Rilakkuma and friends wearing ribbons and topped with ice cream, a jelly soda inspired by Chairoikoguma and his friends in the honey forest, and a hot drink inspired by Rilakkuma’s favorite pudding.

     

    Menu

    Rilakkuma’s Honey Mustard Hamburger

    コリラックマのクリームパスタ

    Korilakkuma’s Cream Pasta

    Kiiroitori’s Egg Burger

    Chairoikoguma’s Cheese Curry 

    Rilakkuma and Friend’s Celebratory Cake

    Congratulatory Flower Parfait

    You Can Choose♪ Rilakkuma and Friends Mini Ice Cream

    You Can Choose♪ Rilakkuma and Friends Floats 

    Honey Forest Jelly Soda

    Relaxing Pudding Drink

    Take-Out Drink Bottle

     

    Original Merch

    Acrylic Clip (7 varieties, random)

    Acrylic Keychain (5 varieties, random)

    Mini-Bottle / Muddler with Charm (4 varieties)

    Lunch Tote / Drawstring Bag

    Acrylic Stand with Clip / Cork Coaster

    Stuffed Animal

     

     

    In addition, the cafe will offer original goods, special offers, and a Twitter campaign to celebrate Rilakkuma’s 20th anniversary.

    Come enjoy the elaborate original menu and goods while sharing memories at this limited time themed cafe!

     

    ©2023 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

  • Urusei Yatsura Cafe Coming to Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Miyagi to Celebrate New Broadcast

    20.November.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    To celebrate the return of Urusei Yatsura after 36 long years, a themed cafe will be coming to four cities in Japan for a limited time! The first cafe will open on December 1, 2022. 

     

    Urusei Yatsura is a manga series by Rumiko Takahashi that ran in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 1978 until 1987. An anime series aired in 1981 and became a massive hit with audiences, and understandably, it is still loved by anime and manga fans today.

     

    The cafe features newly-drawn illustrations of six main characters including Ataru Moroboshi, Lum, and Ten.

     

    Menu

    [Ataru Moroboshi] Don’t Look This Way, Don’t Look That Way Set

    [Lum] Lum’s Onion Gratin Toast Packed with Love

    [Ten] Ten’s Fire Curry

    [Ataru Moroboshi x Lum] Shocking Pancakes

    [Shinobu Miyake] A Girl’s Monsterous Parfait

    [Mendo Shutaro] Jiggly Octopus Pudding

    Lum’s Tiger-Striped Soda

    Colorful Floats (Purple/Yellow/Green)

    Ten-chan’s Cotton Candy Soda

    Coffee / Viennese Coffee

    Drink in a Bottle with Charm (4 varieties)

     

    Goods

    Acrylic Keychain (6 varieties, Random)

    Acrylic Magnet (6 varieties, Random) / Pin (6 varieties, Random)

    Coaster (Lum, Ten-chan) / Sticker Set (7 pieces)

    Long Sleeve T-Shirt (M, L) / Clear Pouch

    Mug / Tote Bag

    Hand Towel (2 varieties)

     

    The cafe’s menu features a variety of items inspired by characters from the series, including a hilarious pancake that recreates the scene in which Lum throws electricity at Ataru. Be sure to take a photo before you dig in!

    Lum & Ten-chan Life-size Figure

    Cafe Bonus for Guests with Advance Tickets: Original A4-size Clear File (7 varieties, Random)

    Drink Purchase Bonus: Original Coaster (6 varieties, Random)


    Life-size figures of Lum and Ten-chan will also be on display and guests are invited to take photos with them.

     

    Come enjoy the world of Urusei Yatsura while you can!

     

    ©高橋留美子・小学館/アニメ「うる星やつら」製作委員会

  • Report: The Successful Second Tabekko Doubutsu Cafe Stand in Omotesando

    05.November.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    The second Tabekko Doubutsu Cafe Stand event opened in Omotesando on November 1, 2022. Paying homage to the classic snack first released in 1978, the cafe features a number of tasty snacks inspired by the thin animal-shaped cookies popular around the world.

     

    This second event will run through January 9, 2023. Reservations are required, and many dates were completely sold out prior to the event’s start date, particularly on weekends. We decided to visit, anxious to see what the fuss is all about.

     

    We were first shocked to see the popular animals enjoying oden! Original goods featuring the characters enjoying the quintessential Japanese winter dish are only available at the cafe. From acrylic keychains to figures, visitors can snag some adorable merchandise to commemorate their trip to the exclusive event. Why not snag some items that would be useful on a daily basis, like a notebook or an apron?

     

    For food, visitors can snag a special Oden Set and Chinese Dumplings, both perfect for the winter. The oden features popular ingredients like egg, daikon, fish cake, and mochikinchaku, each branded with the popular animal characters. Drinks include soy milk, green tea milk, and milk tea. 

     

    In addition to the exclusive Lion Cake which is limited to 25 servings a day, guests can find chocolate bananas and other sweets on the menu, including a Sweets Set limited to those reserving special seats at the venue. For every ¥1,000 spent on food and drink items, customers will receive one Tabekko Doubutsu trading card!

     

    The exhibition space is a must-see for fans of this legendary snack, filled with rare works including an adorable and very colorful print of every animal holding a bowl of oden. Of course, a photo spot has been set up for visitors to take some prime shots for social media!

     

    Don’t miss the animal meet and greet, which is making its triumphant return from the last event! Visitors can interact with different animals on different days, so check the official Twitter page (@tabekko_cafe) for the schedule and more information! The number of visitors per day is limited, so make a reservation as early as you can.

     

    Come enjoy these heartwarming treats while you have the opportunity!

  • Anime Series ‘King of Prism All Stars’ Announces Second Collaboration with Restaurant DISH UP

    02.November.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    DISH UP, a collaboration restaurant located on the 8th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex, started its second collab with the popular anime series King of Prism All Stars -Prism Show ☆ Best Ten- on November 1, 2022.

     

    Menu

     

    Welcome Plate

    Main Dishes

    Taiga Kougami: Steamed Apples and Japanese Yellow Sauce
    Kakeru Juuouin: Nice-style Salad with Mango Dressing
    Alexander Yamato: Homemade Vegetable Curry
    Kazuki Nishina: Gratin with Genovese

     

    Dessert Plate

    Strawberry Shortcake / Muscat Mousse / Sachertorte / Basque Cheesecake / Fruit Tart

     

    Menu Order Bonus: 1 Waterproof Placemat (4 varieties)

     

    Drinks

    • Shin Ichijo: Rising Sunshine (Cranberry Juice)
    • Yukinojo Tachibana: Yumemikokochi Koijigoku (Cassis Soda *Non-alcoholic)
    • Minato Takahashi: Kimagure Caramelize (Dry Ginger Ale and Blue Syrup)
    • Leo Saionji: Momoiro Kukukuru Lollipop (Peach Soda)
    • Yu Suzuno: Jewel Spin Zeus (Orange Juice and Grape Juice)
    • Louis Kisaragi: Aurora Rising (Peach Juice and White Water)
    • Kouji Mihama: Jewel Spin Cross (Grape Juice)
    • Hiro Hayami: Starlight Express (Orange Juice and Blue Syrup)
    • Joji Takadanobaba: Never Ending Love Shower (Pineapple Juice)

     

    *Guests may not only order a single drink. 

    *These drinks are non-alcoholic.

    *The above images are samples only. The actual beverages may differ.

     

    Drink Order Bonus: 1 Special Card (9 varieties)

    Afternoon Set

    Original Collaboration Goods

    Guests can enjoy a special course made up of savory and sweet King of Prism-inspired dishes, as well as a selection of drinks. The afternoon set is a cake and drink set only available on weekdays from 14:00 until 17:00.

     

    Those ordering a menu item will be given a waterproof placemat as a gift, while those ordering a drink will be given a special card. Original reproductions can only be viewed in the VIP room, so why not make a reservation while you can?

     

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  • Capcom Cafe Announces Collaboration with Stand My Heroes Mobile Game

    28.October.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    From November 11 until December 15, Capcom Cafe AEON LakeTown and the Ikebukuro branch will hold a collaboration with the mobile game Stand My Heroes. Fans of the title will find a special collaboration menu and a selection of new merchandise for sale. 

     

    The details of the limited-edition goods and menu items have been revealed, and reservations are now open.

     

    Merchandise

    In addition to standard items like clear folders and keychains, fans can also find blankets and mask pouches decorated with original illustrations by Capcom Cafe.

     

    The Embroidered Tote Bag is subtle and perfect for daily use, and the stickers are great for school notebooks!

     

    Menu

    ① Matri’s Sigh Sandwich / ② Boom! Seo Lab’s Canele a la Mode / ③ Hiyama’s Gold Drink / ④ Makoto’s Chocolate Drink / ⑤ Seki’s Beer-like Drink / ⑥ Kujo’s Elegant Tea / ⑦ Seo’s Relaxing Soda / ⑧ Hattori’s Matcha Latte

     

    Drinks

    Fans can also grab a drink in a special clear bottle decorated with images of their favorite character.

     

    Original Bonuses

    One original lunch mat will be given to guests at the Capcom Cafe. One coaster will be given per each drink ordered.

     

    In addition, for every ¥2,000 (including tax) spent on the cafe menu, guests will be given a bromide-style postcard.

    Original Lunch Mat

    Coaster (1 given at random)

    Bromide-style Postcard (1 given at random)

     

    If you’re a fan of the game, you won’t want to miss it!

     

    ©️coly

    ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

  • Tokyo Revengers Collaboration Cafe and Pop-Up Shop to Open for a Limited Time

    27.October.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    A collaboration cafe and pop-up shop inspired by the popular anime series Tokyo Revengers will open again this year following a successful run in 2021. The event will be held on the fourth floor of Tokyo Solamachi from November 3 until December 2, 2022.

     

    Collaboration Merch

    The collaboration will feature a variety of limited-edition goods with new designs based on the theme of the ‘backstreets.’ The lineup includes acrylic stands, clear folders, and plenty more. Special Baji birthday goods will also be available on November 3!

     

    Collaboration Menu

    The popular collaboration menu features food items inspired by the show’s characters, and guests will be able to enjoy everything from curry and yakisoba to pancakes and crepes. Even if you’re not hungry, you can still grab a drink!

     

    Baji’s Birthday Celebration Event

    From November 3 until November 7, fans of Baji won’t want to miss his birthday event. During this time, guests will be able to snag a special sweets plate, so don’t miss it!

     

    See the official website for more details!

  • NARUTO & BORUTO: Snow, Moon, and Flowers Collaboration Cafe and Merchandise Coming Soon

    21.October.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD

    A pop-up collaboration cafe for the popular anime series NARUTO and BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, has been announced! The event will be held from October 29 until November 25 on the fourth floor of Tokyo Solamachi.

     

    Original Merchandise & Cafe Menu

    There will also be a large collection of new merchandise featuring brand new illustrations for fans so snag. Along with acrylic keychains and pins, printed cookies, T-shirts, and towels will also be available!

    At the collaboration cafe, fans can enjoy a lineup of dishes inspired by popular characters from both series, including Boruto’s Spiral Burger, Sasuke’s Stew, and Sasori’s Puppet Pancakes. A full dessert and drink menu will also be available for fans wanting to try dishes like Sakura’s Life-Long Love Parfait and Itachi’s Tsukiyomi Chocolate. A total of eight original coasters will be available, and one will be handed out with each dish ordered.

     

    Sasori’s Birthday Project

    The event will also celebrate Sasori’s birthday from November 8 until November 13. Guests can enjoy a special pancake set featuring the popular character along with a festive birthday decoration! 

     

    More information will be posted on the official Twitter page, so be sure to check that and the official website!

  • Hello Kitty Autumn Event ‘Apple Halloween 2022’ Running Until October 31

    18.October.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX, a theater and restaurant offering Hello Kitty-themed shows and meals on Awaji Island, and HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE, an apple-shaped observation theater based on the popular character’s home, are both currently holding the Apple Halloween 2022 event until October 31! 

     

    Guests can enjoy a mystery-solving event and some adorable photo spots inspired by apples and the Halloween season. By solving certain riddles, visitors will be rewarded with candy!

     

    Come have fun this Halloween with Hello Kitty, friends, and family!

     

    Started in October, the New Show ‘HELLO KITTY THE PARTIES’ Gets Rave Reviews

     

    HELLO KITTY THE PARTIES, a new show at the theater and restaurant HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX, will run until December 30, 2022. The show features a new theme each month and currently features a jazz band.

     

    October’s theme is Happy Halloween Party, and visitors can listen to a number of famous songs while enjoying tasty and healthy dishes packed with autumn flavors. At the end of the performance, a meet and greet with Hello Kitty will be held. November’s theme will be Hello Kitty’s Birthday Party, while December will focus on a Christmas Party!

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    27.September.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    Fans of the Sound! Euphonium anime will want to visit Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande from September 23 until November 20, 2022! The second-floor restaurant Octava will be holding a special collaboration cafe with the series in conjunction with the Keihan Electric Railway. The project is part of the collaboration between the series and the local railway that began in August, and fans will be able to order food and drink items inspired by their favorite characters.

     

    Collaboration Menu

    Kumiko’s Omurice

    Reina’s Pasta with Sweet and Spicy Tomato Sauce

    Hazuki’s Matcha Ice Cream & Sapphire’s Macarons

    Mr. Taki’s Spicy Curry Pizza

    Sound! Tuba-kun’s Fruit Cake

     

    Drink Menu

    Kumiko’s Strawberry Milk

    Reina’s Butterfly Pea

    Hazuki’s Blue Soda

    Sapphire’s Orange Juice

    Band President & Vice President’s Matcha au Lait

    Straw Tags

    Bonuses

    Bonus for Dining In-store: Lunch Mat

    Drink Order Bonus: Coaster (5 varieties, 1 secret)

    *Coasters will be given at random.

    Life-size Panels

     

    From omurice and pasta to fruit cake and spicy curry pizza, there is certainly a dish perfect for everyone at the cafe. Guests can also enjoy five different types of drinks, and a coaster will be handed out at random for each order. Those dining at the cafe will enjoy their meal on a special lunch mat, and life-size character panels will be perfect for snapping some photos for social media. Music from the series will be played on-site, so come enjoy while you can!

  • Fist of the North Star: LEGENDS ReVIVE Inspires Collaboration Cafe in Kichijoji

    27.September.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    The smartphone game Fist of the North Star: LEGENDS ReVIVE has been downloaded over 2 million times. To celebrate, a collaboration cafe will open at CAFEZENON & ZENON SAKABA in Kichijoji, Tokyo from September 20 until October 3, 2022. 

     

    Menu

    Trial of the Fist! Super Spicy Soup

    Zako’s Rice & Kalbi

    Giant Hag’s Bavarian Cream

    Mohawk’s Drink

    Giant Hag’s Strange Water

     

    Fans of the game and the long-running series can enjoy a variety of menu items inspired by characters from the series. From Super Spicy Soup to Rice and Kalbi, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

     

    An original Giant Hag sticker will be given away with each order, so why not get yours while you have the chance?

     

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  • Japan’s Largest Sake Event TOKYO SAKE FESTIVAL to be Held in Shinjuku in October

    22.September.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    Japan’s largest sake event, TOKYO SAKE FESTIVAL 2022, will run from October 4 until October 6 at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building’s Triangle Square.

     

    The event’s aim is to make sake more mainstream around the world, with the first festival taking place in 2020. Tokyo Sake Festival blends sake with entertainment, showing off the very best of Japanese culture to those who may be new to craft sake. For the third year, former NMB48 member Yui Takano will serve as ambassador. Takano is known for leaving her idol career to manage the sake specialty store Yui Sake Shop. 

     

    Tokyo Sake Festival 2022 is bringing together forty carefully selected sake breweries from around Japan, including Inoue Seikichi, winner of the Champion Sake award at IWC 2022. Tonoike Sake Brewery, winner of Kura Master 2022’s President’s Award, will also be in attendance. The full lineup can be found on the official website.

     

    Popular influencers and artists from Raphael to BOYS AND MEN and Ukon Takafuji will take the stage during the event, so be sure to swing by if you’re a fan of Japanese spirits!

  • Tower Records Cafe to Collaborate with Tokyo Revengers for Special Menu

    21.September.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD

    Tokyo Records Cafe will hold a special Tokyo Revengers cafe in three cities around Japan–Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Fans of the series won’t want to miss this special collaboration menu inspired by popular characters from the series!

     

    Menu

     

    Collaboration Menu

    Phase 1 (Top): Takemichi and Chifuyu’s Omurice / Tokyo Manji Gang Team Pasta

    Phase 2 (Bottom): Chifuyu’s Tonkotsu Rice Bowl / Tokyo Manji vs. Black Dragon Sandwich

     

    Collaboration Desserts

    Phase 1 (Top): Inui’s Cocoa Pancakes / Hina’s Apple Pie

    Phase 2 (Bottom): Holy Night Cake / Mitsuya and Hakkai’s Sweets Plate

     

    Collaboration Drinks


     Tokyo Revengers Latte

    Collaboration Drinks (Phase 1)

    Collaboration Drinks (Phase 2)

     

    Exclusive Happy Birthday Sweets

     

    Take-Out Menu

    Tokyo Revengers Original Take-out Bottle (Phase 1/Phase 2)

     

    Cafe Reservation Bonus: Sticker (Phase 1)

    Cafe Reservation Bonus: Sticker (Phase 2)

     

    Menu Order Bonus: Postcard (Phase 1)

     

    Menu Order Bonus: Postcard (Phase 2)

     

    Bonus for Customers Spending ¥4,000 or more: Name Card (Phase 1)

    Bonus for Customers Spending ¥4,000 or more: Name Card (Phase 2)

    The collaboration menu is inspired by the story and characters of the globally-popular anime and manga series. Guests can enjoy special offers, exclusive goods, and illustrations drawn exclusively for this event. Who is your favorite?

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