Looking for a fun day out with kids in Japan? LEGOLAND Japan is the perfect family day outing destination. At 1pm on July 1, the park celebrated the grand opening of the brand new area LEGO NINJAGO World. This is the first time this park has ever been expanded since opening in April 2017.
The opening ceremony featured special guests, including pop singer and actress Miki Shoji and approximately 70 students from Nagoya Shiritsu Inaei Elementary School. Miki Shoji, who also enjoys a trip to LEGOLAND from time to time, made the following comment at the ceremony:
“Whether you are a child or adult, the new LEGO NINJAGO World has many attractions such as the Flying NINJAGO that everyone can enjoy. This is the perfect place to have fun with your family this summer!”
There were many other special events held on the day of the grand opening, such as a countdown. At one point, Miki Shoji and the children even took part in a shuriken-throwing event with seven NINJAGO characters. What a spectacular day it was! After the ceremony had finished, some of the students who were selected as representatives of their school were given the opportunity to be the first to ride the Flying NINJAGO.
LEGO NINJAGO World is the eighth area of LEGOLAND Japan and is a popular area in all Legolands across the world. From the moment the children step into the NINJAGO area, they will be immersed in an entirely new world. From the surroundings to the attractions and Ninja activities, they will learn a variety of essential ninja skills.
Whether you are a child or an adult, LEGOLAND Japan invites you to enjoy a ninja experience. ♪
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LEGOLAND Japan
Address: Kinjoufutou, LEGOLAND Japan Limited, 2 Chome-2-1, Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
Website: https://www.legoland.jp/
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“LEGOLAND Japan Hotel” located beside the outdoor kid’s theme park, “LEGOLAND JAPAN” was opened on the 28th of April (Sat.).
In line with this opening, “LEGOLAND Japan” carried out a major renewal and is now to be called, “LEGOLAND Japan Resort.” In addition to the hotel it will include “SEA LIFE Nagoya,” the aquarium opened on the 15th of April (Sun.) and “LEGOLAND Japan.”
“LEGOLAND Japan Hotel” is a hotel where you can enjoy the world of LEGO. The lodging floor is separated into the following five zones/themes; pirates, adventure, kingdom, LEGO ninja-go and LEGO friends. Each hotel room has a room for kids with a bunk bed, TV and treasure box. Restaurants that serve alcohol and full-fledged dishes and play areas for kids are located on the second floor.
The 10 characters of “LEGOLAND Japan,” children wearing uniforms using the motif of each floor’s theme and hotel CEO, Torben Jensen appeared at the commemoration ceremony. Torben commented, “LEGOLAND Japan Resort” is a place where you can enjoy the world of LEGO. The resort is thrilling and exciting and a stay at this hotel will for sure give you and your family pleasant memories!”
Why not stay at “LEGOLAND Japan Hotel”and enjoy the world of LEGO to the full.
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LEGOLAND Japan Hotel
Address: 2nd Avenue, 7-1, Kaneshiro Futo, Minatoku, Nagoyashi, Aichi Prefecture
TEL: 050-5840-0505
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Previously unnamed, Tokyo DisneySea’s new themed port which is currently under development with a completion window of 2022 is to be called Fantasy Springs.
The area is part of a project to expand Tokyo DisneySea. It will be the eighth themed port with approximately ¥250 billion being invested into its construction, the most expensive expansion of Tokyo Disney Resort.
The port is placed into a Disney fantasy world where magical springs flow. It will be made up of three Disney-themed areas: Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan. Each area will have its own themed attractions and restaurants where guests can immerse themselves in the world of the films.
The most luxurious rooms of the Disney Hotel will tower over the springs which will be home to a total of four new attractions, three restaurants and a shop.
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Kids theme park LEGOLAND Japan is introducing a colourful summer menu on June 30.
Watermelon Ice Crepe
Price: ¥650 (Tax Included)
Watermelon Parfait
Price: ¥500 (Tax Included)
Watermelon Roll Cake
Price: ¥500 (Tax Included)
Each food item is inspired by the iconic LEGO brick colours, like red, yellow and green. This creative menu is enough to get you excited about eating simply by seeing the pictures.
As well as the above desserts, there are meals too like the ones below.
LEGO Chicken Burger Set
Price: ¥1,520 (Tax Included)
LEGO Hot Dog
Price: ¥580 (Tax Included)
The photogenic burger and hot dog are made to look just like LEGO bricks.
The park is also introducing an all-you-can-eat Coral Reef Pizza & Pasta Buffet. It will include new kinds of pizza like curry pizza and seafood pizza, as well as dessert pizzas.
Also beginning on June 30 is the LEGOLAND Summer Party which will see the new LEGO City Beach Party water attraction as well as the Brick Natsumatsuri where there will be stalls and more.
Enjoy LEGOLAND at 120% this summer with a fun inspired food and drink menu.
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LEGOLAND Japan
Address: 2-2-1 Kinjofuto, Minato, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Website: https://www.legoland.jp/
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual products.
*The name, price and release date of the items are subject to change without prior announcement.
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Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are currently celebrating the 35th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort with their Happiest Celebration event which is running until March 25, 2019.
The spooky season will soon arrive at the parks again this year as they get ready for the Disney Halloween event which will begin on September 11 and last until October 31.
The theme of this year’s Halloween celebration at Tokyo Disneyland is ‘ghosts,’ and the scary bunch are getting ready to spook the pants off guests arriving to the park.
This year marks the arrival of a new parade titled Spooky “Boo!” Parade where the creepers will be looking for new recruits amongst the Disney cast and guests. Everyone can look forward to joining the ghosts in a spine-chilling party.
The park will be fitted out with appropriate spooky decorations, and Celebration Street, the main area of Tokyo Disneyland’s World Bazaar, will get in on the Halloween action at night.
Over at Tokyo DisneySea, the park will once again bewitch all, with familiar Disney villains joining the cast to unroll the Halloween Vibe.
Mediterranean Harbor, one of the themed lands at Tokyo DisneySea, will transform into The Villains’ World where bad guys from the Disney films will put on a Halloween Party. Mickey & Minnie will also join them by dressing as villains, inviting the guests to get in on the fun.
The park will be filled with mysterious decorations to fit the villain theme, so if you’re a fan of the bad guys, you’re going to have a blast at Tokyo DisneySea.
Guests can also enjoy dressing up* Disney characters again this year at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Halloween will hit the Disney Hotel and Disney Resort Line too.
Enjoy the spooky season this year at Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea!
*There are certain restrictions for dressing up as Disney characters at both parks. Click here for full details (Japanese).
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Disney HalloweenLocations: Tokyo Disneyland® / Tokyo DisneySea®
Running: September 11, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Tokyo Disney Resort Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/
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Doraemon’s official shop Doraemon Future Department Store, which is located in Odaiba, Tokyo, is celebrating its 1st anniversary of opening this December by opening two limited-time shops in Osaka and Nagoya this month and January respectively. Fans can get their hands on a selection of exclusive merchandise and more.
Customise Service
The pop-up shops will offer a customisation service which lets customers have different embroideries put into the T-shirts, tote bags, and other merch they buy. The work is done on the spot by hand so you can see the result of what will be a very special item of which only one exists in the world. Perfect for Doraemon fans and gifts to friends and family.
Post Office
The shop will offer a postal service for sending off Doraemon letters and postcards with original Doraemon stamps.
Bonus Items
1st Anniversary Postcard
Mini Tote Bag
Those who buy anything from the department stores will receive a free 1st anniversary postcard. And for every ¥5,000 spent (tax included) they’ll get a mini tote bag. These are all limited in stock so you’ll want to get them while they’re hot.
If you’re in Osaka or Nagoya over the New Year be sure to pay a visit to the Doraemon Future Department Store pop-up shops.
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Doraemon Future Department Store in Abeno Harukas Kintetsu 2021
Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu, Wing Building Floor 4F
Running: December 30, 2020 – January 17, 2021
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 (until 18:00 on January 17)
Closed: January 1, 2021Doraemon Future Department Store in Takashiyama Gate Tower Mall 2021
Location: Takashiyama Gate Tower Mall (Nagoya), Rose Terrace on Floor 7F
Running: January 8, 2021 – January 26, 2021
Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00*Opening hours subject to change
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Two branches of Animate Cafe, Animate Cafe Ikebukuro 3 and Animated Cafe Nagoya 2, are set to collaborate with Attack on Titan from November 25 in promotion of the anime’s upcoming final season which will begin airing on December 7. This marks Animate Cafe’s fourth collaboration with the anime.
Menu
Animate Cafe held a poll amongst customers who dined at the previous Attack on Titan collaboration cafes to find out what the most popular dishes were. These have been chosen to go on the menu for this collaboration.
5 Years Colossal Hamburger & Mother’s Handmade Stew | ¥1,000
Eren Meringue & Bertholdt Tart | ¥750
Hange’s Experiment Drink | ¥600
Eren’s Death Wish Drink | ¥600New additions to the menu include Hange’s Experiment Drink and Eren’s Death Wish Drink.
The Final Season Special Rose Cake | ¥750
Gorgeous Champagne Jelly | ¥600Original merchandise
Big Acrylic Stands (4 Designs) | ¥1,600
Trading Pins (A Group: 6 Designs/B Group: 7 Designs/C Group: 4 Designs) | ¥400 Each
Print Cookies | ¥1,000 Each (Comes with 1 illustration card)
©️Hajime Isayama・Kodansha / Attack on Titan The Final Season Production Committee
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Animate Cafe x Attack on Titan The Final Season
Running: November 25, 2020 – December 14, 2020Locations: Animate Cafe Ikebukuro 3 / Animated Cafe Nagoya
*On November 25, November 27, and weekends, customers must sign up to dine at the cafes – those who sign up will be selected randomly. On all other days, it’s free-entry where you don’t have to book, but keep in mind that the cafe may still be busy on these days.
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LEGS, INC. has announced that it will open three cafes themed on the mobile game Disney: Twisted-Wonderland at OH MY CAFE branches in Tokyo and Osaka on November 20 and in Nagoya on November 27.
Disney: Twisted-Wonderland is a Japanese mobile game that was released on March 18, 2020. The concept, character designs, and scenario for the adventure rhythm game were conceived by Yana Toboso, the creator of the popular Black Butler manga series. The game is centred on the villains of Disney.
The cafe’s theme places customers in the food hall of Night Raven College, the magic training school where the game is set. It will be adorned in decorations inspired by the game’s food hall, and coupled with that, the cafe will serve up food and drink that actually appear in the game. There’s also exclusive merchandise for players to get their hands on.
The Menu
There are four different lunches to pick from, all of which are low in salt content and so are a healthy option for wizards and witches flying into the cafe.
Food
<Lunch Option A>
Deluxe Menchi Katsu Sandwich | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)The most popular item on the food hall’s menu is the non-fried menchi-katsu meat cutlet sandwich.
<Lunch Option B>
Salmon Cream Stew | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)A cream stew packed with salmon and vegetables and served with slices of baguette for dipping.
<Lunch Option C>
Tomato Base Squid Ink Pasta | | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)A colourful tomato-based veggie pasta in squid ink and served with fruity yoghurt.
<Lunch Option D>
Four Mushroom Risotto | ¥1,990, with plate ¥4,290 (Before Tax)A creamy, mild-flavoured risotto served with four different kinds of mushrooms.
Drinks
Character Drinks (7 Flavours) – Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, Octavinelle, Scarabia, Pomefiore, Ignihyde, Diasomnia | ¥890 with coaster ¥1,790 (Before Tax)A selection of colourful tinted waters inspired by seven different characters seen in the game.
Merchandise
Superdeformed Series Art Example
Pattern Series Art ExampleMagic-wielding players can get their hands on a selection of merchandise both at the cafes, and from November 20, via the OH MY CAFE STORE website. There are two different designs for the merch line-up as pictured above.
Bonus Items
Customers who book a table in advance (¥650 before tax per person) at the cafe will receive one of 22 possible lunch mats, and if they order a drink, one of 22 coasters.
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Disney: Twisted Wonderland @ OH MY CAFE
OH MY CAFE TOKYO
Address: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Running: November 20, 2020 – January 31, 2021
kawara CAFE&DINING Shinsaibashi
Address: Shinsaibashi Opa Floor 9F, Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Running: November 20, 2020 – February 2, 2021
kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO
Address: Nagoya PARCO, 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Running: November 27, 2020 – February 9, 2021Official Website: http://twst.ohmycafe.jp
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The 7th run of the popular BT21 Cafe is set to open in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya starting from October 17, 2020.
BT21 are the LINE messenger app characters created by K-pop group BTS. The cafe has seen six runs in Japan until now, and has proven immensely popular amongst fans for the selection of original dishes and drinks as well as exclusive merchandise. The 6th run ran back in February and March with a spring theme.
The theme of the 7th edition is centred on having a pyjama party in the long autumn evenings. The cafe artwork as well as food and merchandise is all themed on the autumn season.
FOOD
The food menu is a choice of a main, such as pasta or paella, and a side like clam chowder which is served up a cute character mug of your choice.
Fish Ragu Fusilli Pasta Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
A fusilli pasta dish served with a seafood tomato sauce.
Eggplant & Zucchini Lasagne Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
A lasagne served with the summer vegetables eggplant and zucchini as the main ingredient.
Seafood Paella Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
A Spanish dish containing Paella made with a seafood stock and served with potato wedges covered in a bravas sauce.
Margherita Pizza Set Menu Example | ¥1,490
The staple takeout pizza topped with tomatoes, mushrooms, and basil.
DESSERT
A selection of cakes served in different mugs with BT21 character designs.
Shortcake / Chocolate Cake / Mont Blanc / Cheesecake – ¥1,290 Each
DRINKS
Drinks are self-service and include carbonated water, milk, and other beverages all of which can be topped with a dollop of character ice cream. This is a new kind of drink to be introduced at BT21 Cafe.
Character Drinks: KOYA／RJ／SHOOKY／MANG／CHIMMY／TATA／COOKY – ¥990 Each
Glass Drinks: KOYA／RJ／SHOOKY／MANG／CHIMMY／TATA／COOKY – ¥500 Each
TAKEOUT DRINK | 1,690
The takeout drink is a blueberry milk combination.
GOODS
Fans can get their hands on a selection of original and exclusive miscellaneous merchandise all with the stay-at-home pyjama party theme.
Heart Pins | ¥600 Each (Design Chosen Randomly)
Card File | ¥1,300Bonus Items
Cafe Original Cards
Cafe Original Coasters
Customers who book a table in advance will receive a free cafe original card, and those who order a drink a free coaster.
©BT21
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BT21 Cafe
Tokyo Cafe
Running: October 17, 2020 – November 23, 2020
Address: PINE UNDER FLAT B1F, 5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Osaka Cafe
Running: October 17, 2020 – November 27, 2020
Address: TOWER RECORDS CAFE UMEDA NU CHAYAMACHI, 10-12 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaNagoya Cafe
Running: October 17, 2020 – November 27, 2020
Address: TOWER RECORDS CAFE Nagoya Sakae SKYLE, 3-4-5 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, AichiTable Bookings
Price: ¥650 (Before Tax)
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Hisaya-odori Park is a park and shopping complex which opened on Friday (September 18, 2020) in Nagoya, Aichi. It will serve culture, experience, and products next to the newly renovated Nagoya TV Tower.
Hisaya-odori Park
Hammock Day
Park WagonsThe park is split into five areas like Hammock Day where you can kick back in one of the hammocks while listening to music, pick up some produce at the Farmer’s Market, do some morning yoga, and more. The park will also have a line of trucks and wagons selling food, drink, items, and more.
RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park
RAYARD has also opened its second shopping complex at Hisaya-odori Park following the opening of RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya. The complex houses 35 restaurants and shops, 22 of which have never opened a branch in Nagoya before, which will deliver fashion, sports, food, communication, and so on.
A variety of popular cafes in RAYARD are opening in Nagoya for the first time, like the Snoopy-themed PEANUTS Cafe, the the bakery and cafe ESPRESSO D WORKS which is known for its “100 one hundred” bread which is world’s first made with 100% water content, and Karuizawa’s very popular cafe and restaurant Eloise’s Cafe.
There’ll be plenty of sweet treats to tuck into too, like crepes from ROCCA&FRIENDS CREPERIE to TEA which is so popular in Osaka that people can be waiting up to 2 hours in line, matcha desserts from Kyoto-based sweet shop Shimizu-Ippoen, and bonbons from South Korea’s number one cafe Cafe de paris.
If you’re wanting a real meal, enjoy some casual Italian dining at Arcoba which is managed by the former head chef of Kyoto’s famous restaurant IL GHIOTTONE. Or perhaps yakiniku from Yakiniku Tokugawaen which uses Japanese black wagyu from Kyushu as the main meat on its menu. Kouji MARUTANI will also be there serving up local ingredients from Mikawa, food made with koji, a variety of craft sakes, and more.
RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park will offer a wide range of interactive experiences too such as at the creative community cafe FabCafe Nagoya which makes use of 3D printing and digital fabrication, Snow Peak which provides a live view of nature, T4 NAGOYA where you can play ping pon indoors and outdoors, narifuri which sells bicycle apparel, and so on.
There is much and more to see at RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park, so if you’re in Japan this year, head to Nagoya to enjoy the autumn atmosphere.
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Hisaya-odori Park
RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park
Address: 3-6 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Opening Hours: Park: 24 hours a day / Shops & Restaurants: 10:00-21:00 (varies between businesses)Official Website: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/urban/hisaya/index.html
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Character cafés are an exciting experience in Japan which sees a café collaborate with well-known anime series, game series and various franchises by decorating the café interior with designs and illustrations based on them and meals and drinks inspired by them. Let’s take a look at 5 must-visit cafés in September 2020.
KUROMI♡MY MELODY CAFE @ EGG&SPUMA, Shinjuku Lumine EST
Sanrio’s beloved characters Kuromi and My Melody are taking over EGG&SPUMA in Shinjuku this summer with the new KUROMI♡MY MELODY CAFE which is open for a limited time from August 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020 and is split into two separate phases.
There is an adorable menu line-up including two-tiered afternoon tea set with lots of sweet treats, like waffles and ice cream, all topped with Kuromi and My Melody.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/340782
▼KUROMI♡MY MELODY CAFE
Location: EGG&SPUMA
Address: Shinjuku Lumine EST 8F, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Running: August 1, 2020 – October 31, 2020
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Last Orders 20:00)
TEL: 03-6273-0255
Official Website: http://salt-group.jp/shop/egg-spuma/
© 1976, 2020 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L611679
PIXAR FEST @ OH MY CAFE, Harajuku Tokyu Plaza
OH MY CAFE, a chain of cafes in Japan, is holding a special Pixar-themed food event called ‘PIXAR FEST’ which is currently running in Tokyo and Osaka from August 28 and will open in Nagoya on September 4.
“Keep On Smiling” is the the concept of the event, which will serve up a whole range of different foods including a Lightning McQueen exclusive on September 5, a special drink inspired by Disney Pixar’s Onward which released earlier this year, a collection of strawberry desserts centred on Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear to celebrate Toy Story‘s 25th anniversary, and more.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/351140
▼PIXAR FEST OH MY CAFE
Tokyo
OH MY CAFE TOKYO / August 28, 2020 – November 15, 2020
Address: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Floor 3F), 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, TokyoOsaka
kawara CAFE&DINER Shinsaibashi / August 28, 2020 – November 17, 2020
Address: Shinsaibashi OPA (Floor 9F), 1-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka PrefectureNagoya
kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO / September 4, 2020 – November 24, 2020
Address: Nagoya PARCO South Building (Floor 5F), 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi PrefecturePixar Fest OH MY CAFE Official Website: https://pf2020.ohmycafe.jp/
©Disney/Pixar
Sanrio Character Collaboration Café @ POWDER ART CAFE HARAJUKU
POWDER ART CAFÉ HARAJUKU is collaborating with Sanrio until mid-January 2021.
At POWDER ART CAFE HARAJUKU, customers can draw their own designs on their orders, like latte art. They can also look forward to a super cute menu line-up inspired by the adorable character roster.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/338947
▼POWDER ART CAFE HARAJUKU
Address: IMON Bldg. B1F, 6-3-9 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6450-6037
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Last Orders 20:00)
Official Website: https://k-tanuma.com/company#04
© ‘76，‘79，‘89，‘96，‘01，‘05，‘20 SANRIO CO．， LTD． APPROVAL NO．L611638
Miffy Café @ Tokyo Solamachi®
In commemoration of Miffy’s 65th anniversary, the themed Miffy Café will open on the first floor of Tokyo Solamachi from September 11, 2020 for a limited time.
The menu will serve a healthy lineup of Netherlands cuisine—in line with the heritage of Miffy’s Dutch creator Dick Bruna—and customers can get their hands on a selection of original Miffy merch.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/356067
▼Miffy Café
Address: TOKYO BOX cafe&space, Tokyo Solamachi 1F, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Running: September 11, 2020 – November 3, 2020
Reservation Fee: ¥500
Official Website: https://miffy-skn-65.cafe.jp/
Illustrations Dick Bruna © copyright Mercis bv, 1953-2020 www.miffy.com
Hello Kitty Café @ Narita Airport
KADOKAWA opened a Hello Kitty themed cafe on the Narita Anime Deck—which is located on the Main Building second floor of Narita International Airport Terminal 2—earlier this year which will be open for limited time until October 2, 2020.
As well as themed food, drinks and merchandise, customers can take a Hello Kitty quiz, learn the history behind Hello Kitty, and more.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/336417
▼Narita Anime Deck – Hello Kitty Collaboration Cafe
Running: July 3, 2020 – October 2, 2020
Location: Narita Anime Deck Entertainment Cafe
Address: Narita International Airport Terminal 2 Main Building Floor 2F (1-1 Furugome, Narita, Chiba)
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Food Last Orders 19:30)No Fixed Holidays
Narita Anime Deck Official Website: https://www.animedeck.jp/en/narita/
© 1976, 2020 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L611439
Did you enjoy this list? If you’re in Japan for the end of summer and start of autumn, then be sure to visit all the character cafes you can.
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LEGOLAND Japan Resort has announced a special Halloween event for Autumn 2020 called “BRICK-OR-TREAT” which will run from September 11 to November 3.
Halloween at LEGOLAND Japan Resort this year invites the whole family for a fun-packed time of activities, from mysteries to be solved to getting to create your own Halloween mask.
The park will also serve up special Halloween themed food and be decorated in all things spooky.
LEGOLAND RIDDLE 2020: A Written Challenge From the Phantom Thief (?) Ron Regado -Prologue-
This year’s LEGOLAND RIDDLE using their brain to solve the mystery behind Ron Regado. They can pick up a Challenge Pack from the riddle counter to begin their adventure which will have them solving 5 riddles around the park. The second part of the mystery, the Epilogue, will take place around Christmastime.
Price: ¥500 (free for those with an Annual Passport)
Location: Ticket Counter Entrance and various shops around the park
Draw your own Halloween mask
Guests are invited to create their own Halloween masks which they can draw on, whether it be pumpkins, ghosts, or whatever Halloween nod they want to illustrate. The staff will teach you how to make the mask, so kids can get involved too.
A Halloween themed menu
LEGOLAND Japan Resort is serving up a menu inspired by familiar motifs of Halloween, like Jack-o’-lanterns and ghosts.
Halloween Food (Park)
Halloween Food (Hotel)
Halloween Floats (Melon Soda/Cola) | ¥550 Each @ Oasis Snacks, LEGOLAND Japan Resort
The park’s creepy-cute Halloween floats are a must-try. Pick between melon soda or cola, both of which are topped with a chocolate eyeball.
Ghost Hayashi Rice Set | ¥2,300 @ Knight’s Table Restaurant, LEGOLAND Japan Resort
The cute white ghost on top of this rich Hayashi rice dish is a fluffy omelette made from egg white.
Purple Tapioca Latte | ¥420 @ Factory Sandwich Co., LEGOLAND Japan Resort
A super cute purple latte filled with chewy tapioca and topped with a smiling chocolate ghost who’s popping out of a portal of whipped cream.
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BRICK-OR-TREAT
Running: September 11, 2020 – November 3, 2020Special Site: https://www.legoland.jp/operation/seasonal-events/brick-or-treat-2020/
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The opening date for PEANUTS Cafe Nagoya has been confirmed as September 18, 2020. It will be opened at RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park by Potomak, the company that develops the Snoopy-themed “PEANUTS Cafe” chain of cafes.
PEANUTS Cafe Nagoya – RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park
The menu lineup for PEANUTS Cafe Nagoya includes food inspired by the baseball team members in the Peanuts comics, food exclusive to the Nagoya branch, and more.
The cafe is also introducing a new version of the signature “The Goose Egg Slider” from the PEANUTS Cafe in Nakameguro. It will be inspired by the Pelicans—the baseball team spearheaded by Peppermint Patty.
PEANUTS Cafe Nagoya will also serve takeout food that reflects the green verdure of RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park, such as the two-tone lemonade, so you and other members of the Peanuts gang can enjoy some refreshing delights while sat in the park.
The cafe will even have its own merchandise, including Nagoya exclusives. “Functional” and “Relax” and the themes of the item lineup, which you will be able to check out on the online shop once the cafe officially opens.
Skateboard Decks | ¥15,000 Each (Before Tax) *Limited edition
Fans can also get their hands on some pennant design skateboards as part of the PEANUTS Vintage Collection, which can be used as a board or for displaying indoors.
PEANUTS Cafe x A4 “tumi-isi | ¥”13,500 (Before Tax) *Only 100 available
There’s also an exclusive tumi ishi balancing block set which tests your balance and creative ability. Each block has an illustration of the familiar faces from Peanuts.
Don’t miss the chance to visit the new PEANUTS Cafe in RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park when travelling to Nagoya.
© 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
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PEANUTS Cafe Nagoya
Grand Opening: Autumn 2020Address: Hisaya-odori Park, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Opening Hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last Orders 21:00)
Official Website: http://www.peanutscafe.jp/
Table Reservations: https://www.peanutscafe.jp/nagoya-reserve/
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OH MY CAFE, a chain of cafes in Japan, has announced a special Pixar-themed food event called ‘PIXAR FEST’ which will run in Tokyo and Osaka from August 28 and Nagoya from September 4.
“Keep On Smiling” is the the concept of the event, which will serve up a whole range of different foods including a Lightning McQueen exclusive on September 5, a special drink inspired by Disney Pixar’s Onward which released earlier this year, a collection of strawberry desserts centred on Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear to celebrate Toy Story‘s 25th anniversary, and more. Let’s take a closer look.
Food
Pixar Ball Bread: ¥790 / With Plate ¥1,690
Any fan of Pixar will be able to instantly recognise what this subtly sweet bread is inspired by. You can order it together with a special plate too.
Left: Ratatouille – Remy’s 5 Star Restaurant Ratatouille | ¥1,190
Right: Monster’s Inc. – Sully & Mike’s Spaghetti Plate | ¥1,790
Ratatouille is a comfort food of southern France, and the one served for PIXAR FEST is of course inspired by the titular film. Sully and Mike also have their own pasta dish, combining a Sully cream cheese paste and Mike guacamole potato salad.
Left: Finding Nemo – Mr. Ray’s Friendly Tortilla Sandwich | ¥1,590
Right: Toy Story 3 – Toy Box Cream Stew Loaf | ¥2,390
Mr. Ray’s tortilla sandwich contains garlic chicken and egg salad, while everybody’s favourite toys have sprung out of a whole bread loaf filled with chicken stew.
Drinks
Left: Pixar – Juicy Grape Squash | ¥590, With Coaster ¥1,490
Middle: Toy Story 3 – Straight Iced Tea | ¥490, With Tumbler ¥1,990Right: The Incredibles – Jack-Jack’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Smoothie | ¥990, With Coaster ¥1,590
The drink line-up includes a bubbly grape soda, an iced tea which you can order in a tumbler featuring the Sunnyside Daycare logo, and a cute cookie smoothie that comes in a baby bottle.
Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear’s Strawberry Fair
Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear will have his own special menu items too. These are available for a limited time only from October 10 to November 24.
Left: Toy Story 3 – Lots-o’s Strawberry Chicken Hamburger | ¥1,990
Right: Toy Story 3 – Lots-o’-s Strawberry Drink | ¥590
Pick from a cute and hearty chicken, vegetable, and strawberry burger and a pink-coloured strawberry beverage.
Lightning McQueen & Onward’s Special Menu
Left: Cars – Lightning McQueen’s Kachow Lightning Hamburger Sandwich | ¥1,890
Right: Onward – Ian & Barley’s Pink Sunset Blue Mallow Tea | ¥1,090The tire-shaped bread is fitting for Lightning McQueen’s burger. The Onward drink is served with a side of lemon syrup which transforms the the colour of the drink into a gorgeous concoction. These items are available for a limited time only from August 28 to October 9.
Merchandise
The cafes will sell their own collection of PIXAR FEST merchandise in three different types: the “PIXAR FEST Series” which uses the cafe’s main visual for its design, the “Vintage Series” which uses a cute purple, and the “Alien Mix” which has a pop design with the Little Green Men from Toy Story.
PIXAR FEST Series
Acrylic Key Rings (12 Designs) | A4 Folder | Lunch Mat (set of 4)
Vintage Series
Pin Badges (16 Designs) | Stickers (8 Designs)
Alien Series
Eco Bag | Bath Towel | Letter Set
Bonus Items
Face Mask Cases (12 Designs) | Stickers (12 Designs)
Customers who book a table in advance and order from the themed menu will receive one of 12 possible face mask cases. And for every ¥2,000 (tax included) they spend on the cafe-exclusive merchandise, they’ll receive one of 12 possible stickers.
But that’s not all. If you order from the Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear menu and spend over ¥1,000 (tax included) on cafe-exclusive merchandise, you’ll receive two postcards of the fuzzy bear. These are available while supplies last.
Customers can also receive a limited-edition OH MY CAFE sticker if they order something from the menu, buy some merchandise, and post their thoughts about the cafe and their items on Twitter with the hashtags #キャンペーン #PIXAR FESTカフェで最高の思い出を作ろう #OHMYCAFE.
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PIXAR FEST OH MY CAFE
Tokyo
OH MY CAFE TOKYO / August 28, 2020 – November 15, 2020
Address: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Floor 3F), 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, TokyoOsaka
kawara CAFE&DINER Shinsaibashi / August 28, 2020 – November 17, 2020
Address: Shinsaibashi OPA (Floor 9F), 1-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka PrefectureNagoya
kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO / September 4, 2020 – November 24, 2020
Address: Nagoya PARCO South Building (Floor 5F), 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi PrefecturePixar Fest OH MY CAFE Official Website: https://pf2020.ohmycafe.jp/
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Inuyasha Spin-Off Anime ‘Yashahime’ Releases First Trailer, Promotional Exhibition to Take Place Across Japan
The first trailer for the upcoming TV anime series Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon is here. The anime, which will air from October 3, serves as a spin-off series of the anime adaptation of Inuyasha which originally ran from 2000-2004 and wrapped up with Inuyasha: The Final Act in 2010.
Confirmed cast members for Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon include Sara Matsumoto as Towa Higurashi, Mikako Komatsu as Setsuna, and Azusa Tadokoro as Moroha.
To promote the series, a series of exhibitions celebrating the history of Inuyasha will take place across Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Niigata—the latter of which is the hometown of Inuyasha author Rumiko Takahashi. Merchandise will also be available for fans to buy.
The main visual for the exhibition
Details on tickets, merchandise, and the full content of the exhibition will be announced in the near future, so stay tuned.
ⒸRumiko Takahashi / Shogakukan・Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation・Sunrise 2009
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Inuyasha Exhibition
Tokyo Exhibition
Running: November 7, 2020 – November 23, 2020
Time: 10:00-21:00 (Last Entries 20:00)
Location: Ikebukuro PARCO 7F PARCO FACTORY
*Open until 18:00 (Last Entries 17:00 on November 23
*Advance tickets to be sold but are not required
*Opening hours subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation at the time
*Exhibition subject to sudden changes, postponement, or cancellation depending on the COVID-19 situation at the time
*For the latest details and updates, check the event’s official website and Twitter pageNiigata, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka Exhibitions
Details TBATV Anime “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon”
Initial Broadcast: October 3, 2020
Sunrise Official Website: http://hanyo-yashahime.com/
YTV Official Website: https://www.ytv.co.jp/hanyo-yashahime/ -
For this summer only, a limited-time gourmet shaved ice shop called “VERMICULAR PREMIUM SHAVED ICE SALON” is opening up inside VERMICULAR VILLAGE in Nagoya from July 2 to September 13.
The exquisite shaved ice options are topped with fruit confitures which are made without any water involved, allowing for the original flavour of the fruits to come through, as well as adzuki beans cooked with Vermicular cookware, and more. The shaved ice is served inside Vermicular’s high quality mini pots, which have been kept cool, meaning the ice doesn’t melt when it’s put inside, meaning it stays nice and fluffy until the end.
There are three to pick from, and underneath each the shaved ice is a blancmange which goes hand in hand with the shaved ice flavours.
Strawberry, Pistachio, & Condensed Milk: ¥1,300 (Before Tax)
This ice pot is topped with a strawberry jam which was made using no water, and pistachios—which go really well with the fruity confiture. At the very bottom is a condensed milk blancmange, making it delicious down to the last spoonful.
Nishio Matcha, Adzuki Beans, Brown Cane Sugar Warabimochi, & Houjicha: ¥1,500 (Before Tax)
Next is a matcha flavoured shaved ice pot made with adzuki beans and matcha grown in Nishio, Aichi. Sat at the bottom of the pile is a houjicha tea blancmange and brown cane sugar warabimochi.
Mango, Passion Fruit, & Coconut: ¥1,300 (Before Tax)
Lastly is a mango and passion fruit sauce covered shaved ice with coconut milk and a topping of fresh mango. At the bottom is a coconut blancmange.
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VERMICULAR VILLAGE
Address: 2-4 Funatocho, Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, AichiBookings: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/the-foundry/reserve
Enquiries: VERMICULAR RESTAURANT THE FOUNDRY (052-355-6800)
Dining: 50 minutes max
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only
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LEGS COMPANY is opening three cafes in Tokyo (Ikebukuro), Osaka (Umeda), and Aichi (Nagoya) based on the popular mobile game Game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party for a limited time from July 31, 2020.
Game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party is a rhythm and adventure mobile game that was released in Japan in 2017. It is part of Bushiroad’s “BanG Dream!” music media franchise which is centred on all-female bands.
Since summer 2017, LEGS COMPANY has opened themed cafes based around the game every year. 2017 saw the cafes focus on the vocalists of the bands in the game. In 2018, it was the keyboardists and DJs, and last year the drummers. Each theme brought with it illustrations and decorations created specifically for the cafes, as well as a food menu inspired by the characters, original merchandise, and more.
This year marks the 4th run of the annual summer cafe which will hit Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The theme this time around focuses on the seven main bands from the game. Seven characters from the bands, including one from a new band, will welcome fans in the form of kawaii-packed dishes, drinks, and desserts.
Yamabuki Bakery’s Mini Croissant Plate (Poppin’party): ¥1,590 (Before Tax)
Kitazawa Butcher’s Stamina Croquette Curry (Hello, happy world!): ¥1,490 (Before Tax)All of the main dishes on the menu are colourful and vivid, plated with hearty portions of delicious and nutritional goodies.
Strawberry Rock Parfait (Afterglow): ¥1,290 (Before Tax)
Colourful Doughnut Sandwich (Pastel＊Palettes): ¥1,290 (Before Tax)This gourmet dessert is topped with fruit, so gorgeous it seems a waste to eat.
Grape: ¥890
Ramune: ¥890There are colourful drinks too with each colour representing a different band. Support your favourite band by getting a glass!
Pin Set 2020 ver. (7 Designs): ¥3,100
Canvas Art (7 Designs): ¥3,500 Each
Birthday Pins (4 Designs): ¥650 EachFans can get their hands on plenty of exclusive merchandise too, and there’s even birthday items and food available too.
Online Birthday Cake (4 Designs): ¥3,850 Each (+¥950 shipping fee)
Cushions (22 Designs): ¥3,800 EachYou can even order your own special birthday cake in Japan from the cafe, and they’re not short on exclusive merchandise.
©BanGDream! Project ©Craft Egg Inc. ©bushiroad All Rights Reserved.
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Game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party Cafe 2020
TokyoIKEBUKURO BOX cafe&space / July 31, 2020 – September 6, 2020
Address: Matsumoto Kiyoshi Ikebukuro Part 2 (Floor 4F), 1-22-8 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, TokyoOsaka
UMEDA BOX cafe&space / July 31, 2020 – September 6, 2020
Address: Umeda LOFT (Floor 1F), 16-7 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka PrefectureAichi
NAGOYA BOX cafe&space / July 31, 2020 – August 30, 2020
Address: LACHIC (Floor B1F), 3-6-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi PrefectureBooking Price: ¥650 (Before Tax) *Max 4 people per booking, comes with gift
Game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party Cafe 2020 Official Website: https://bang-dream-cafe.jp/
