Cafe Cucina & Company in Shibuya, Tokyo is collaborating with Eric Carle’s internationally-beloved picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar for two weeks from March 20 to April 3 to serve up a themed menu inspired by the colourful world.
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 48 million copies sold.
Six items will decorate the menu from hearty dishes to fruity drinks.
The Chubby Caterpillar’s Hungry Meat: ¥1,980 (Tax Included) *20 served per day
This dish makes use of Cafe Cucina’s popular thick pancakes to form the caterpillar. He comes with a serving of sausages, bacon and onsen tamago egg. Very hungry is what you won’t be after you finish this!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Sweet French Pancake: ¥1,660 (Tax Included) *20 served per day
A warm and creamy pancake made with a cinnamon flavoured anglaise sauce and decorated with assorted fruits.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Munching Melon Parfait: ¥1,980 (Tax Included) *20 served per day
A parfait simply packed with generous amounts of Andes melon.
An Encounter With An Apple♪ The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Hot Latte: ¥850 (Tax Included) *Served hot only
Inspired by the apple the caterpillar first eats in the story, this apple pie flavoured cafe latte is sprinkled with lots of cocoa powder made to look like soil. It looks just like a page out of the picture book.
Caterpillar Melon Cream Soda: ¥900 (Tax Included) *Iced only
The caterpillar eats a lot of different fruits in the story, one of which is watermelon. This watermelon soda recreates that scene with is eye-catching red and green colour combinations.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Toffee Apple: ¥540 (Tax Included) *Only 100 available (sales will cease once all are sold)
Another delicious delight based on the book, this toffee apple has the caterpillar crawling out of a hole he has chewed his way through.
Those who dine at the cafe and order from the collaborative menu will receive a free mini mirror. These are available in limited quantities, so you’ll want to pay a visit quick to ensure you get your hands on one.
Enter the colourful world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar this spring.
Information
Cafe Cucina & Company
Location: Tokyu Department Store – South Building Floor 6F (2-24-1 Shibuya, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)
Business Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Last Orders 20:30)
No Fixed Holidays.
TEL: 03-3477-4406
Website: http://cafecucina.jp/info.html
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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?’Information
Round 18mm Hanko: ¥5,280 (Tax Included) / Hanko Case: ¥2,780 (Tax Included)
Now Available
*Orders may be closed depending on various circumstances.
*Customers who place orders during the current month will receive delivery by the end of the following month. Each product is made-to-order.
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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.Information
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe in Kichijoji
Running: April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021 (subject to change)
Location: Sunday Brunch, Kichijoji PARCO Floor 4F (1-5-1 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo)
Official Website: Live from March 18, 2020
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/harapecocafe20
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harapecocafe2020/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harapecocafe2020/
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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. Information
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe in Kichijoji
Running: April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021 (subject to change)
Location: Sunday Brunch, Kichijoji PARCO Floor 4F
Twitter: https://twitter.com/harapecocafe20
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harapecocafe2020/
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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.Information
The Very Hungry Caterpillar × Afternoon Tea Baby Apparel
Release: August 21, 2019
Available at: Most Afternoon Tea LIVING shops across Japan
Official Website: https://www.afternoon-tea.net/living/
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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!Information
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pancakes
Running: October 3, 2018 – January 31, 2019
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
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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! Information
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pancakes
Running: October 3, 2018 – January 31, 2019
J.S. PANCAKE CAFE Official Website: http://pancake.journal-standard.jp
J.S. FOODIES Official Website: http://foodies.journal-standard.jp