The Pokemon cosmetic series has been a huge success in Japan since it launched, with over 600,000 products sold from its collection which has spanned face masks, lip cream, hand cream, lip gloss, point packs, mirrors, and body gel. Their popularity has spread across the web and on social media. They are available to purchase at airports and variety shops in Japan and have proven popular as souvenirs from Japan. Sales also spread to Taiwan in April this year where they are now available to purchase. The face masks sold previously were an especially successful hit enjoying a sold out stock. Four new face masks were just released on July 13 which include Slowpoke and Mew designs for the first time. As a Pokémon Trainer it’s important to keep your skin moisturized while you’re out in the wild catching ‘em all. The masks were created by cosmetic brrand Lovisia and contain a mix of collagen, hyaluronic acid and shea butter. They have a sweet soap scent and are sure to be a hit on your Instagram feed when you put one on and turn into a cute Pokémon! Designs include the classic Pikachu and Eevee and the newly-introduced Slowpoke and Mew for a seriously kawaii lineup. Stay looking good while you’re walking through the tall grass and encountering Pokémon with this new face mask collection!

Hello, everyone. I’m Ren Koseki. Whether it’s the anime series, Pokémon Go or one of the many other games, the Pokémon franchise is loved by kids and adults alike. There was even the recent Detective Pikachu movie which was a huge hit as well! Obviously I went to see it too. That fluffy Pikachu was just too cute. Check out my Detective Pikachu hat in the photo.   I absolutely adore Pokémon and find myself often dining together with them at the Pokémon Café. Today, I’d like to show you all what it’s like there! The Pokémon Café is located inside the Pokémon Center (a merchandise shop) on the 5^th floor of Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C.. It’s important to keep in mind that the café is reservation-only. You must book a specific time slot before going. You can do this by heading to the café’s official website. Pokémon roam all around the café – it’s like a dream come true for all fans! Trying to spot them all is another part of the fun of coming here. There’s a photo spot inside with two Pikachu in the background wearing cute staff uniforms. Expect to see Pikachu in many different forms like this which you won’t find anywhere else.   Of course, the food and drinks on the menu are all Pokémon-themed too. Here is the drink I ordered: Choose-Your-Own-Pokémon Latte: ¥756 (Tax Included)   The café’s classic latte. You can choose to have latte art from all Pokémon up to No. 251 in the Pokédex. I ordered the Detective Pikachu version of Jigglypuff. I didn’t want to ruin the beautiful art so it was hard to drink!   And for food... Eevee Teriyaki Chicken Burger: ¥1,598 (Tax Included)   I ordered the Eevee burger which is available for a limited time until September 6. The café menu has regular options as well as limited-time-only items too so you’re bound to see something new every time you visit. Most importantly however is that you can expect a visit to your table from a real Pokémon! Whoa, so fluffy! Eevee came to visit me this time around. You will get a visit from either Pikachu or Eevee. This was my 4^th or 5^th time at the café but the first time I got to encounter Eevee!   The Pokémon are led to each table by the staff to strike cute poses for you, and you’re free to take as many photos and videos are you like! This is my personal recommendation, but it’s fun to take a photo together with your latte art and plush toy of your favourite Pokémon. It looks like my Squirtle is enjoying itself too. And that’s the Pokémon Café, a dreamland for any Pokémon lover. Be sure to visit♡

Tokyo Gourmet Zone in Tokyo Station's First Avenue shopping complex turned 1 year old on June 28. To celebrate its 1st anniversary, the station's Pokémon Store located along Tokyo Character Street is teaming up with Tokyo Gourmet Zone to host a Pokémon-themed event where you can meet Pikachu, get your hands on original merchandise, and more. From July 13th to 15th at 11:00-15:00, if you order a soft drink or dessert at participating restaurants in Tokyo Gourmet Zone you can receive the above-pictured 1st anniversary lunch mat with a Pikachu design. These are limited to 1,000 per day on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also get a photo with Pikachu on the same three days. Your photo will be printed with an original photo frame. Over at the photo spot, you can get your photo taken next to 278 Pokémon plush toys. This is running right now until September 1 and includes Pokémon No. 001-251 in the Pokédex and all 28 forms of Unown. Several restaurants at Tokyo Gourmet Zone are also serving special meals in celebration of the 1st anniversary. These are available now until July 31.   Head to Tokyo Gourmet Zone and help Pikachu in celebrating their first year!   ©2019 Pokemon. ©1995-2019 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.Pokémon, ポケットモンスター and ポケモン are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak.