In much of the world, people sign their names when they need to make things official. In Japan, people carry stamps with their name called hanko. These can come in all kinds of neat designs, and now, Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ has inspired some new stamps via the MONOIY website. 

These illustrated stamps are perfect for celebrating huge milestones like a child’s graduation or the start of a new school year. Wouldn’t you love to have one of these back in your school days?

Hanko (in picture book packaging): ¥5,280 (Tax Included)

MONOIY, a company well-known for its detailed and numerous types of hanko, has added the adorable caterpillar character to both the sides of the stamp and to the stamp itself. These stamps show the story of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ and the character’s journey to become a butterfly. There are five different stamp designs available and customers can choose the characters and typeface. 

Hanko Case: ¥2,780 (Tax Included) 

The boldly-colored case will keep the stamp safe and will add some joy and fun to any child’s backpack!

Of course, it’s customary to have your name on a hanko seal, but for children why not try adding phrases like ‘OK’ or ‘Good job?’ 

A cafe themed on Eric Carle’s internationally beloved children’s picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe is set to open at Sunday Branch in Kichijoji PARCO in Tokyo on April 1, 2020 where it’s set to run for an entire year, ending on March 31, 2021. Today, we finally get a look at the cafe’s menu line-up.

The picture book has seen its fair share of themed cafes, with the first having taken place in Ginza back in 2018, which was so popular that customers had to book a month in advance to dine there. The cafe was always fully booked.

The franchise also collaborated with multiple branches of J.S. Pancakes from October 2018 to January 2019, and again at Cafe Cucina in Shibuya from March to April last year.

The concept for the new cafe opening in Tokyo’s Kichijouji district is “Fruit Parlour.” Look forward to munching your way through an assortment of fruit-filled sandwiches, pudding
à la mode, and moreーall of which are packed full of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s favourite fruits.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Fruit Curry (*Price TBA)

Very Hungry Plate (*Price TBA)

Meals on the menu are inspired by the fruits the caterpillar ate each dayーwhich have been recreated using rice! The fruit curry is made with lots of apple, mango, and tomato. It’s a pork curry that has a fruity flavour and a subtle sweetness. If you don’t like spicy curries, then this dish is the one for you.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Kid’s Plate (w/Drink) (*Price TBA)

The menu is also packed with food for kids, like this kid’s plate which comes with a chicken and broccoli tomato pasta, mini pancakes, and a side of fruit. There’s also baby food, like a thin rice porridge made with soft rice and vegetables.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Fruit Sandwich (*Price TBA)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Cheesecake (*Price TBA)

Of course, this tasty menu wouldn’t be complete without a long list of drinks and desserts. There’s the adorable fruit sandwich which recreates the caterpillar’s body, and a New York-style cheesecake topped with artistic cookies made with vegetables and spicesーand all with natural colourings.

This is just a small teaser of what’s to come at The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe in Kichijouji; they have promised there will be even more. Their website will go live on March 18, but you can follow them at their social media with the links below.

A cafe themed on Eric Carle’s internationally beloved children’s picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe is set to open at Sunday Branch in Kichijoji PARCO in Tokyo on April 1, 2020 where it’s set to run for an entire year, ending on March 31, 2021.

The picture book has seen its fair share of themed cafes, with the first having taken place in Ginza back in 2018, which was so popular that customers had to book a month in advance to dine there. The cafe was always fully booked.

The franchise also collaborated with multiple branches of J.S. Pancakes from October 2018 to January 2019, and again at Cafe Cucina in Shibuya from March to April last year.

Now returning once again, the Kichijoji cafe is set to see a completely new menu.

“Fruit parlour” is the concept of this cafe, which will have a menu line-up centred on the caterpillar’s favourite fruits. The menu will change for each season, ensuring that the fruits themselves are in-season and therefore at their most delicious. It will bring to life the colourful and vivid world of Eric Carle right onto your plate.

The menu will also sell “art cookies” which will derive their colour from natural ingredients.

The cafe decorations will make for Instagram-worthy posts, the caterpillar himself will be ready to greet customers at tables in the form of plush toys. It will be like stepping into the world of the picture book and will absolutely be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

Sunday Brunch has teamed up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar before, as well as Shaun the Sheep, to open limited-time cafes that were hugely successful. Now the caterpillar is heading to Kichijoji. If you’re travelling to Tokyo between April this year and March this year, don’t miss out on a visit!

TM & © 2020 Eric Carle LLC.

For the first time ever, Afternoon Tea LIVING is collaborating with everyone’s favourite childhood picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

As a result of the collaboration, Afternoon Tea LIVING will be selling baby apparel which is themed around the storybook The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Your child will love to explore the range of cute and colourful designs and textures. These items are a wonderful way to introduce words and letters your child. These goods are only available at Afternoon Tea LIVING stores. 

From the left, clockwise: Small Square Cloths (Set of 3): ￥1,080, Arm Pillow: ￥3,456, Socks: ￥1,296, Slippers: ￥4,320, Belt Cover: ￥1,620, Hand Rattle (set of 2): ￥1,620 Sweat Bib (set of 2):￥1,620, Food Bib: ￥1,620, Nappy Carry Case: ￥3,456, Parent and Child Notebook Case: ￥3,240 (prices after tax)

Your baby will have endless fun searching for different images on the designs and experiencing the interesting textures. This is a great way to interact and bond with your child, introducing them  to different pictures such as “insect” and “apple”. The designs are even more special as they are made using the soft colours of Afternoon Tea LIVING. 

This baby apparel is only available for a limited period so please check it out. 

J.S. PANCAKE CAFE, which is owned by the apparel brand JOURNAL STANDARD, is currently collaborating with the internationally beloved children’s picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

The collaboration is running for four months. It began in October and will end in January next year. Each month they serve sweet pancakes that depict the tale of the caterpillar in the story as he grows. The new menu for December features food with an autumn twist and elements perfect for the holiday season.

Fat Caterpillar & Chrysalis Mont Blanc Pancake: ¥1,500 (Dec 1 – Dec 19)

The mont blanc pancake features the fat caterpillar and its chrysalis. It’s made with chestnut cream, chocolate, cocoa powder and soy flour, bringing to life the colourful and vivid world of Eric Carle. It’s finished with a pumpkin purin for those autumn vibes.

Fruit & Berry Butterfly Pancake: ¥1,600 (Dec 20 – Jan 31 / *Except Jan 1-3)

The hungry caterpillar finally became a butterfly with this pancake. The pancake batter is made with beets and spinach and plated with 5 different fruits.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pancake: ¥2,300 (Dec 1 – Jan 31 / *Except Jan 1-3)

This second version of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pancake is served with cheese fondue. The caterpillar itself is made from spinach pancakes and surrounded by colourful vegetables.

Also coming to the cafes next month is a line-up of original merchandise including caterpillar and butterfly smartphone rings.

If you’re in Japan during the holiday season be sure to hit up J.S. PANCAKE CAFE for the next addition to The Very Hunger Caterpillar’s pancake tale!

Japanese pancake shop J.S. PANCAKE CAFE is set to collaborate with the internationally beloved picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle at 12 of its J.S.PANCAKE CAFE branches and 1 of its J.S. FOODIES branches from October 3, 2018.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children’s picture book designed, written and illustrated by American author Eric Carle. It was first published in 1969 and has gone on to be translated in over 60 languages worldwide with over 44 million copies sold. Carle is lauded for his skill with colour, and his vivid imagination will be faithfully brought to life in the pancakes served at the cafés.

The cafés will run for four months from October to January next year during which they will serve sweet pancakes that will depict the growth and tale of the caterpillar. During the first month, October, they will serve French toast style pancakes that represents the sun on the morning that the caterpillar was born. Under the gleaming smile of the sun sits a bed of colourful fruits, all of which serves as the beginning scene to the caterpillars growth.

In November, customers can look forward to fried apple pancakes which represent the caterpillar growing as he eats more fruits. It recreates the scene of him crawling out of the apple. The dish is also mixed with autumn-time ingredients like nuts and figs.

There’s also a dish called “Harapeko Aomushi Plate” you can order that features the impressive food seen in the story, all served on one plate with spinach pancakes.

As well as all of this there’s also a selection of parfaits and drinks that represent the colourful world of the story.

Also, at the flagship shop in Nakano Central Park, the café will completely take on the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with designs and decorations. And to celebrate this collaboration, the first 10 people to post #はらぺこあおむしパンケーキ on Instagram on each day from October 3 to 5 will get half price off the “Harapeko Aomushi Plate”  at each café.

Finally, 10 people who eat any of the pancakes will also be selected randomly to receive a limited edition box with merchandise included. This is happening every month for the duration of the event.

Explore the wonderful and vivid world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

The café named, HARAPEKO AOMUSHI (THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR) CAFE representing the world of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR announced that they will release new menu items. The items will be available from the 21^st of May (Mon.).

The café is opened in Ginza for a limited time offer. The size of the café is small (only 40 seats). However, the café is gathering much attention with 1,000 customers visited, within a week since opening. TV programs have reported about the café’s high-quality menu items and its growing popularity.

The well-made interior of the café representing the world of the picture book and the menu items created under the theme of “offering exciting and fun foods” are gaining huge popularity.

Ringo wo Hitotsu Tabemashita (I ate an apple)

Price: 1,580 yen

Futoccho Aomushi no Cheese Cake (Fat caterpillar’s Cheese Cake)

Price: 1,200 yen

Otsukisama no Jelly Tea (Moon jelly tea)

Price: 800 yen

Ohisama no Jelly Tea (Sun jelly tea)

Price: 800 yen

Mizutama to Choucho no Lemon Cheese (Polka-dot and butterfly lemon cheese)

Price: 1,180 yen

The new menu items have a fresh look, matching the start of summer. I am sure that you will break out in a smile after seeing these precisely-made, cute new menu items.

Why not visit the renewed HARAPEKO AOMUSHI CAFÉ!

The character cafe is a unique experience in Japan where a cafe collaborates with a well-known character from an anime series, games and so on and themes the decor and menu on that character. Here are some of the collaborative cafes open in May this year.

Click here for part two:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/106411

“Care Bear™ Cafe” – Harajuku Box Cafe & Space

The popular Care Bear™ characters are getting their first ever collaborative cafe which will open at Harajuku Box Cafe & Space on May 20. Expect to see a photogenic and themed menu as well as plenty of perfect places to snap photos. There’ll also be an opportunity to take a picture with Care Bear™ plush toys♡ Look forward to getting your paws on the cute limited edition merchandise too available only at this cafe.

Rilakkuma×Seibu Ikebukuro

The ‘Rilakkuma Town Cafe’ has opened as part of Rilakkuma’s 15th anniversary exhibition ‘Welcome to Rilakkuma Town’ and will be open for a limited time only. There’s lots of menu items you’ll want to take pictures of, as well as limited edition merchandise. The interior decor is decorated in kawaii Rilakkuma illustrations drawn specially for the cafe, as is the merchandise.

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/101347

Neko no Gohanya-san×Cute Cube Harajuku

On the third floor of Cube Cube Harajuku is Kawaiiya which isn’t collaborating with a character, but with a hugely popular capsule toy series by the name of Neko no Kaburi Mono, which translates to ‘cats with things on their heads.’ There is even a photo exhibition with super cute pictures of cats in hats taken by cat photographer Sakura Ishihara. There isn’t any actual cats at the event, so even those who are allergic can enjoy the event.

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/99802

Sailor Moon×My Melody Candy Parlour

This character cafe is open in Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo and Nagoya for a limited period. Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon and Sanrio’s popular character My Melody have come together to inspire an array of food, sweets and drinks you can only get at this cafe.

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/90049

The Very Hungry Caterpillar×MARRONNIER GATE GINZA

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of the most popular children’s picture books in the world, and it’s been turned into a cafe in Ginza. The colourful and vivid mind of illustrator and children’s book writer Eric Carle has been brought to life through food. The items on the menu excite the fun aspect of eating. Expect to tuck into everybody’s favourite French toast, omurice, hamburgers, pasta and more, all themed on the wonderful world of the world’s beloved caterpillar.

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/84934

There are so many collab cafes open this month, so if you’re in Japan right now, then why not take a trip with a friend?

Click here for part two:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/106411

The world of “Harapeko Aomushi (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), one of the most loved picture books in the world, will become a café. The café will open from the 18^th of January 2018 (Thurs.) in Ginza for a limited time offer!

The items on the menu of the café will include French toast, omelet rice, Hamburger and pasta which everybody likes.

The healthy menu items will use lots of fresh and colorful vegetables which is for sure to make customers happy.

Each menu item is colorful and cute, so you might hesitate to eat it but you will surely be satisfied when you eat it!

Some surprise menus items using the motif of the nursery rhyme called “Harapeko Aomushi no Uta” which are not announced yet, but rumors about these items are gathering much attention.

Other than the collaborative menu items, they will also offer original foods, desserts and free baby foods.

A mug cup which depicts the key design will be sold as a limited original goods.

The world’s first café of “Harapeko Aomushi” will for sure be a place which makes everybody happy. Why not experience this world of Harapeko Aomushi?