As part of the ‘hide The 23rd Memorial’ project being held to commemorate the last X Japan guitarist hide, an exhibition titled PSYCHOVISION hide MUSEUM Since 2000 is set to be held at Seibu Ikebukuro from May 11 to May 25.

hide was born in 1964, the year of the Tokyo Olympics. He was sometimes known as the Ugly Pink Machine, a name used in a phrase from some of his own artwork, the titles of his works, and more which read “Who’s this ugly pink machine?” And for 2021, also the year of the Tokyo Olympics, this phrase is making a return as part of the PSYCHOVISION hide MUSEUM Since 2000 exhibition.

hide passed away on May 2, 1998. On July 20, 200, the ‘hide MUSEUM’ was built in his hometown of Yokosuka in Kanagawa, where fans could go and enjoy all things related to the musician. The museum unfortunately closed in 2005, but not before 500,000 fans visited the site. Fans can now look forward to an all-new hide MUSEUM experience.

The museum exhibition will be themed on the future that hide looked to. It will be split into five zones that explore everything from his childhood to setting his eyes on the rock world, forming Saver Tiger, joining X Japan which was originally just called X, embarking on his solo career, and more.

Fans will also get to see a collection of outfits actually worn by hide, his beloved guitars, lyrics of his famous songs actually penned by him on paper, and much more, all of which has been under lock and key by his official management group HEADWAX ORGANIZATION CO.,LTD.

Fans of X Japan and fans of hide won’t want to miss out on this incredible intimate and detailed account of the life of one of Japan’s most revered musicians.

To commemorate her exhibition “EGO” exhibition currently taking place at Anicoremix Gallery in Harajuku, Japanese illustrator Mai Yoneyama has released a collection of limited-edition t-shirts in collaboration with the sneaker brand atmos. The exhibition, which is showcasing many of Yoneyama’s works, is running until April 14.

Wear Mai Yoneyama’s iconic pop style wherever you go with these limited-edition tees.

Ginza Mitsukoshi is welcoming a limited-time vegan dessert shop by the name of ‘the vegan marshmallooow’ which is open from April 1 to June 30. This shop is known amongst the vegan community in Japan for its vegan cakes, and due to that positive response, is now opening its first long-term promotional pop-up shop in collaboration with Mitsukoshi Isetan Group.

Online orders opened at Mitsukoshi Isetan on March 27 with a delicious line-up that includes their signature vegan chocolate cake.

A look at just some of the mouth-watering line-up

Chocolate Cake

Their number one most popular order: a gorgeously gluten-free mirror cake made with rich chocolate.

<NEW> Whole Fruit Cake

For those who like something a little more fruity and refreshing, this juicy cake is topped with assorted fruits like setoka orange, peach, kiwi, blueberry, strawberry, and more. The gluten-free sponge and soy cream give it a light texture that’s also rich.

<NEW> Special Chocolate Cake Slice

An exquisite three-layered version of the shop’s iconic chocolate make made with plant-based ingredients. Its triple tier is formed harmoniously of sponge, chocolate mousse, and cream. A single serving for a single sweet tooth.

Strawberry Shortcake

Two moist layers of gluten-free strawberry sponge with a soy milk base. Smooth, creamy, light, and delicious.

Mont Blanc

This mont blanc is specially made with Japanese chestnuts. The addition of soy cream elevates the nutty flavour throughout. A crunchy tart and fluffy sponge also makes for a textural sensation.

the vegan marshmallooow’s vegan cake now available online at Mitsukoshi Isetan

Vegan Chocolate Cake Set (3 Pieces)

Matsuya Ginza is set to host the “Animage & Ghibli Exhibition” which will run from April 15 to May 5. The event will pay homage to Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga which was serialised in Animage by showcasing a range of never-before-seen cell artwork, as well Mamoru Oshii’s OVA art film Angel’s Egg, and much more.

With two weeks until it begins, the exhibition has revealed some of the exciting original and exclusive merchandise anime fans can expect to get their hands on. Tickets for the event were released on Saturday.

Teto Plush Toy ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Ohmu Plush Toy ¥14,300 (Tax Included)

Bath Towel ¥8.800 (Tax Included)

Tapestry ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

Multipurpose Cases ¥3,300 Each (Tax Included)

Notebook ¥495 (Tax Included)

Square Pins ¥440 Each (Tax Included)

Animage Logo Pins ¥330 Each (Tax Included)

Wooden Brooches ¥1,320 Each (Tax Included)

Stainless Steel Bottles ¥3,520 Each (Tax Included)

Handkerchiefs ¥1,650 Each (Tax Included)

The exhibition is a nostalgia fest and celebration of animation during the 70’s and 80’s, a time when ‘anime’ was yet to be widespread in the vocabulary of ordinary Japanese people. It wills how how the anime boom really set off after the release of Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979 which was lauded for its animation quality, as well as how Toshio Suzuki, a producer at Studio Ghibli, approached Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata during his time as an editor at Animage. The exhibition will also feature the works produced by Suzuki and much more. Over 200 materials will be showcased for the duration of the exhibition.

Around 150 pieces of original merchandise will also be sold at the event, including gorgeous must-grabs for fans of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind that capture its wonderful world, such as a tapestry featuring the design taken from the film’s opening credits.

A special exhibit will also take place entitled ALL ABOUT TOSHIO SUZUKI which covers everything about Studio Ghibli’s famous producer. Other things to look forward to include books and merch for the upcoming animated film Earwig and the Witch directed by Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro Miyazaki, merch for the internationally beloved animated hit Spirited Away which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and more.

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LOUIS VUITTON re-opened its Ginza-based branch on Saturday (March 20), just a few days after the press were invited for exclusive access on March 17.

The newly-refurbished store reimagines the original store, which first opened in 1981, and plays host to the French label’s icnoic line-up from leather goods and accessories to shoes, watches, fragrances, and more. It also welcomes the second LE CAFE V, a cafe on the top floor.

The grand opening event invited a famous line-up of celebrities from brand ambassadors Ichikawa Ebizō XI, Takanori Iwata, and Suzu Hirose, to Friends of the House Rola, Kōki, and more.

Ginza is the high-end part of Tokyo, so paying a visit to the new LOUIS VUITTON is a must when visiting.

The Taiwanese castella cake chain Tairaku Tangao (台楽蛋糕) opened its first Tokyo branch inside Tokyu Plaza Ginza in Tokyo on March 12.

The castella are made from fresh eggs, milk, and specially-selected wheat flour. Egg white is beaten foamy like meringue and combined into the mixture, resulting in a cake in similar fluffiness to soufflé cake. They are served in big sizes, enough for you to fit into both of your palms, but their soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture makes it so you won’t get tired of eating every last bite. Each portion comes with a side of cream, honey, and other sweet delights for some tasty customisation.

The Menu

Premium Plain | ¥1,080 (Tax Included)

A simple yet delicious plain castella baked slowly in the oven.

Premium Cheese | ¥1,280 (Tax Included)

A savoury version made with rich cheddar cheese and topped with powdered cheese. The milky flavour of the cheese goes perfect with the sweetness of the castella.

Premium Chocolate | ¥1,380 (Tax Included)

A rich combination of sweet and bitter with cacao powder laced into the pastry and the cake finished with a topping of chocolate chips.

Premium Uji Matcha | ¥1,280 (Tax Included)

Using a special preparation method, the original flavour of the matcha isn’t lost in the baking of this premium castella.

In celebration of the store’s grand opening, Taiwanese staff of Tairaku Tangao from Taiwan will visit to prepare the castella for customers using Japanese ingredients.

Japanese boy band JO1 released their first photo book Progress on January 27 this year. Fans who were unable to get a copy, or those who just want more JO1, will be excited to hear that a photo exhibition will take place at Shibuya PARCO from March 19 to 29 and Fukuoka PARCO from March 19 to April 4.

JO1 1st Photo Collection “Progress”

Shibuya exhibition’s main visual

Fukuoka exhibition’s main visual

Exhibition-exclusive merchandise

“Progress” Mugs | ¥1,500

“Progress” Tote Bags | ¥1,800

“Progress” Folders | ¥500 Each

The exhibition will feature not only photos that are included in the photo book, but exclusive, never-before-seen ones too. A collection of merchandise will also be available for fans to buy, and all who attend the exhibition will receive a free solo photo of one of the members.

BAPE is set to release a clothing collection in collaboration with Tom and Jerry, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last year, on Saturday (March 13).

The Line-Up

The fun collection features a variety of designs including BAPE’s signature “ABC CAMO” as well as Tom and Jerry coming together with the brand’s own character BABY MILO as well as their main logo, the ape head, being made out of cheese.

TOM AND JERRY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. (s21)

©2020 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip, the “Snoopy Time Capsule Exhibition” will be held from March 24 to April 5 at the Daimaru Museum on the 9th floor of Daimaru Kobe.

The exhibition will pay homage to the beloved characters and story of the comic series with merchandise, events, photo ops, and more.

All Visitors Get a Free Secret Key

All tickets bought for the exhibition are coupled with a special key. Visitors must find 5 illustrations dotted around the exhibition venue which have keyholes that the key fits. This will give them a comic illustration that can be taken home at the end of the exhibition.

The Exhibition

Entrance

Waiting to greet visitors at the exhibition entrance is the Peanuts Gang all with their own keys.

Time Leap

Towering panels detail the history of Peanuts and author Charles M. Schulz in a timeline format.

Peanuts Through the Ages

Featured throughout the exhibition is artwork, photo spots, and interactive gimmicks divided by the years Peanuts was drawn and theme.

There is a section that pays love to the unrequited infatuation Lucy has for Schroeder.

As well as an area dedicated to all the different outfits and occupations Snoop finds himself in.

Visitors can also become Charlie Brown’s Peggy Jean, his girlfriend in the comic strip, at this special photo spot where you can sit beside him and Snoopy at the lake shore.

Time Capsule Movie

A special, event-original video is available to watch at the exhibition that looks back over Peanuts like a time capsule.

An Homage to Charles M. Schulz

Learn all about Charles M. Schulz, the author of Peanuts. There’s a display detailing his background as well as Peanuts merchandise, books, and more.

Snoopy Time Capsule Exhibition Original Merchandise

The exhibition will be home to the “Peanuts 70th Anniversary Market” where around 100 original and exclusive pieces of merchandise will be sold amongst other related Peanuts items.

The Merchandise

Snoopy Plushie | ¥3,850 (Tax Included)

A4 Folder | ¥440 (Tax Included)

Alphabet Key RIngs | ¥1,320 Each (Tax Included)

Snoopy Face Masks (Washable 100 Times) | ¥1,320 (Tax Included)

© 2021 Peanuts Worldwide LLC( 短縮形 © 2021 Peanuts )

Matsuya Ginza is set to host the “Animage & Ghibli Exhibition” which will run from April 15 to May 5. The event will pay homage to Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga which was serialised in Animage by showcasing a range of never-before-seen cell artwork, as well Mamoru Oshii’s OVA art film Angel’s Egg, and much more. Over 200 materials will be showcased for the duration of the exhibition.

An Excerpt of the Exhibits

Animage was Japan’s first magazine devoted to comics and animation to be aimed at the general public

Mobile Suit Gundam original movie poster (Animage, April 1981)

Original advertising posters used on trains back during each respective release

Original magazine inserts

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind movie poster © 1984 Studio Ghibli・H

The exhibition is a nostalgia fest and celebration of animation during the 70’s and 80’s, a time when ‘anime’ was yet to be widespread in the vocabulary of ordinary Japanese people. It wills how how the anime boom really set off after the release of Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979 which was lauded for its animation quality, as well as how Toshio Suzuki, a producer at Studio Ghibli, approached Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata during his time as an editor at Animage. The exhibition will also feature the works produced by Suzuki and much more.

Fans of Studio Ghibli won’t want to miss out on a look at the studio’s history with Animage at this special exhibition.

A Japan-original Pixar exhibition by the name of PIXAR! PIXAR! PIXAR! is set to run from April 8-19 at Seibu Ikebukuro in Tokyo. The exhibition is a celebration of all things Pixar Animation Studio and Walt Disney Japan where fans will have the opportunity to glimpse never-before-seen concept art, learn about the secrets of the studio’s office building, hear interviews with Japanese staff who work at the animation studio, and much more.

Pixar fanatics can expect to see all their favourite characters from the filmography such as Monsters Inc., Toy Story, Wall-E, Coco, Finding Nemo, and more. There will be plenty of merchandise to add to the collection too—around 200 pieces in fact—including items with official artwork that has never been made into merch before.

New official artwork illustrated by Pixar Animation Studios for ‘PIXAR! PIXAR! PIXAR!’

The artists at Pixar Animation Studios have created an original collection of artwork for the exhibition which will be displayed around the site itself as well as on merchandise sold there. There will also be a behind-the-scenes video showing at the exhibition where you can see the staff drawing the pieces.

A historical lookback at Pixar’s filmography

The exhibition will pay homage to everything Pixar has to offer, from their roots of animation shorts to their critically acclaimed full length animated features. If you have a favourite from any of these, you’re sure to find merchandise of it at the exhibition.

Feel like you’ve been invited to Pixar Animation Studios

The exhibition will have an area decorated with a gallery of posters, the famous Pixar lamp and ball, Woody and Buzz statues made from Lego, and more, as well as a photo gallery from pictures taken inside the studio.

Learn all there is to know about Pixar

Learn all the trivia about Pixar from what kind of Japanese people work at the studio, what characters are hidden throughout their films, and more.

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Fans can sift through around 200 pieces of original merchandise.

Movie Poster Collection

The posters released for each of Pixar’s films have been shrunk down into a collection of postcards.

Final frame merchandise

A line-up of merchandise featuring the final frames taken from all 23 of Pixar’s feature length animations.

Early concept art

The exhibition will sell an array of merchandise featuring artwork that has never been turned into merch before, such as early concept art.

Easter eggs

There will also be merchandise featuring fun Easter eggs hidden throughout Pixar’s films.

Pixar Animation Studios

A line-up of merchandise that makes you feel like you’re part of the Pixar office.

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Visitors that spend over ¥3,000 (tax included) on merchandise at the exhibition will receive one of 8 possible pins. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, spending over ¥6,000 will get fans an original bottle too.

The exhibition will also be moving around Japan after its Tokyo run. Check the locations below.

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Tom and Jerry themed pop-up stores in collaboration with Village Vanguard are set to launch in Japan from March 5 to celebrate the Tom and Jerry movie releasing from March 19.

Pop-up store exclusive goods

Original stickers (random selection from 2 designs)

Original place mat

The concept of the pop-up stores is ‘I Love to eat’ which is inspired by the food that appears in the familiar scenes of Tom and Jerry’s extreme catch and runs such as cheese, burgers and breads. Don’t miss out on the special event to enjoy the world of Tom and Jerry.