To celebrate the upcoming release of the two-part Sailor Moon Eternal movie, a third branch of Sailor Moon store -petit- is set to open at KIDDYLAND Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi on December 5, 2020.

Sailor Moon fans can look forward to getting their hands on a magical menagerie of original merchandise originally only available at the Sailor Moon store in Harajuku as well as a super soft, exclusive store-original Climax Moon Compact cushion.

Other items include candy charms, acrylic Christmas 2020 stands, pins, and more. Customers who spend over ¥3,000 (tax included) will also receive a free folder. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis and feature a cute design drawn by one of the store owners.

Japanese creative company BAKERU has opened bookings for the new entertainment restaurant and bar SOAK which is set to open on November 13, 2020 on the top floor of MIYASHITA PARK’s new brand hotel “sequence MIYASHITA PARK” in Shibuya, Tokyo. The restaurant will served up a ‘Japanese innovative’ menu made by Takeshi Nagashima of Nishiazabu 81 and Hideaki Nagaya of L’Effervescence.

An otherworldly restaurant and bar serving Japanese innovative cuisine

“BUILD NEO TOKYO” is the theme of SOAK. SOAK welcomes by Takeshi Nagashima of Nishiazabu 81 which delivers performance style-entertainment to customes, and Hideaki Nagaya of L’Effervescence, who was chosen for “JAPANESE CUSINE TOP 5 CHEF IN HONG KONG.” Bartending will be Takashi Goto who has worked as the main bartender at Sake Bar DECIBEL in New York and Shampoo in Shinjuku Golden Gai.

An event and party space which can hold up to 100 people

Located just a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station, SOAK can be used as a party and event space with a maximum capacity of 100 people whether it be a wedding reception or a gathering of friends, family, or business, as well as for events, catering to any and every need. The space was designed by Noiz, a leading interior designer in Japan. The monuments were designed by contemporary artist Akira Yoshida, while the audio design is by Acoustic Engineering and the music is selected by Hirokazu Yamasaki from the post-rock and instrumental band Toe.

OYU: The rooftop terrace offering a panoramic view of Shibuya

Take in a panoramic view of Shibuya atop the rooftop terrace, and enjoy the pool either in the sunlight or shrouded luxuriously in the night with gorgeous illuminations and a glass in hand.

The pre-opening is set for November 13, 2020, but this is subject to change depending on the state of the pandemic.

Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited launched a new collection of merchandise last Friday (November 6) in collaboration with the Sailor Moon franchise to promote the upcoming two-part Sailor Moon Eternal anime film which will be released on January 8, 2021 and February 11, 2021 respectively.

The collection features an original line-up of bags, purses, and accessories created by Samantha Thavasa Group. They were released at SAMANTHAVEGA, Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice, and Samantha Tiara respectively.

Each of the bags by SAMANTHAVEGA are nods to each of the Sailors’ costumes with their colouring, ribbons, and more. And they’re not just for show either – they are practical and functional handbags.

Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice has crafted a handful of delicate and fashionable purses for keeping your coins safe.

And from Samantha Tiara is a collection of breathtakingly beautiful accessories including necklaces and a ring, all of which when bought are packaged in a gorgeous box inspired by Super Sailor Moon’s outfit.

The brands have also created a separate series of items based on Super Sailor Moon.

From SAMANTHAVEGA is a collection of stylish bags and a pass case each of which have glitter on them.

There’s also the eye-catching pink leather purses by Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice which are based on the Climax Moon Compact from the anime and manga series.

Samantha Tiara has also created even more accessories and jewellery including two different rings and necklaces.

The necklace and ring pictured above will be available to purchase online only in Japan from November 20.

A Sailor Moon pop-up store is now open inside Samantha Thavasa Omotesando GATES until November 17 where you can get your hands on some of these items. There’s also a special photo spot for taking pictures and giant LED displays promoting Sailor Moon Eternal.

Japanese textile company Blooming and Japanese toy makers Bandai have come together to release a new Sailor Moon Eternal handkerchief, bag, and towel collection in collaboration with American fashion brand ANNA SUI. The collection was released online in Japan on November 2 and began rolling out at department stores across the country on November 4.

Line-Up (Sample)

Sailor Moon Eternal x ANNA SUI Print Handkerchief | ¥2,000 (Before Tax)

Coloured an ANNA SUI-esque purple, this handerchief is littered with Sailor Moon references like the Crisis Moon Compact and Chibi Moon Compact. It’s made from smooth and glossy silk cotton to add a beautiful edge to its finish.

Sailor Moon Eternal x ANNA SUI Smartphone Wipe Handkerchief | ¥1,000 (Before Tax)

The smartphone wipe combines the worlds of the Sailor Moon Eternal movie and ANNA SUI. One side is made from microfiber so as well as being able to wipe your hands you can also clean your phone and glasses to.

Sailor Moon Eternal x ANNA SUI Eco Bag With Mini Pouch | ¥4,900 (Before Tax)

Left: This design is centred on the Crisis Moon Compact which is surrounded by the Sailor Guardians’ marks

Right: This design is centred on the adorable Diana who is wearing the ANNA SUI butterfly wings.

This is just a sample of the full line-up, check out the full listing below. Don’t miss out on this very special collaboration.

The Tokyo branch of New York-based restaurant chain Sarabeth’s has announced a special autumn event that goes by the name ‘HIGH TEA TERRACE NIGHT.’ Set to run from September 23 to October 31, customers will be able to sit on a rooftop terrace in the evening with Tokyo’s towering cityscape surrounding them while drinking sparkling wine and other all-you-can-drink free-flow alcoholic beverages—high tea style.

High tea refers to post-dinner evening tea time. At Sarabeth’s, customers can look forward to dining on a special set menu for grown-ups with alcohol and other treats.

High Tea Style Set Menu With Free Drink | ¥5,000 (Before Tax)

Served on an afternoon tea stand, tuck into six different appetisers, meatball sliders, and truffle flavoured French fries. For the main dish, there’s steak made in a red wine sauce and boletus mushrooms. Free drinks include sparkling wine, red and white wine, beer, high balls, cocktails, soft drinks, and more.

Feel the evening breeze of autumn while indulging in a special high tea experience in Tokyo.

A new spaghetti carbonara restaurant by the name of Nama Carbonara opened in Harajuku, Tokyo on September 17, 2020.

The restaurant opened in the same building as Harajuku’s popular fresh cream shop MILK and bubble tea shop Mot Tram. The restaurant makes its own fresh flat pasta everyday and uses fresh, rich cream sourced from Hokkaido.

The current menu lineup consists of six dishes, from classic carbonara to Japanese twists. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Classic Carbonara | ¥790

Walleye Pollack Roe Japanese Carbonara | ¥1,090

Freshly Grated Cheese & Bacon Carbonara | ¥1,090

Seafood, Avocado & Basil Carbonara | ¥1,190

Discover a brand new world of carbonara like never before at Nama Carbonara in Harajuku.

JINS, a top eyewear brand in Japan, is teaming up with Sailor Moon in promotion of the upcoming anime film Sailor Moon Eternal which is slated for 2021. Orders for the glasses will open via JINS online shop, JINS stores in Japan, and via Premium Bandai, on September 11, 2020.

Sailor Moon is a shojo manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi that was first serialised in Nakayoshi in 1991. The manga has been translated into 17 languages worldwide, and the anime series has been released in 40 countries. Sailor Moon Eternal will be the newest release to enter the franchise.

JINS first collaborated with the series for Sailor Moon Crystal in February 2016 to create a stylish and nonchalant collection of glasses for women who had grown up alongside Sailor Moon.

This new collection is made up of six different pairs of glasses each inspired by the six sailors from Sailor Moon Eternal.

Glasses: ¥12,00 Each (Before Tax) *Comes with prescription lenses, original case, and soft case

The frames of each pair feature little details and references to the Sailors like the items they use. The frames themselves are also in with the latest styles and trends.

But glasses aren’t the only thing to arrive in the collection this time around.

Glasses Cases: ¥2,200 Each (Before Tax)

Fans can also get their hands on special glasses cases inspired by the costumes of the Sailors, each with a ribbon on the back and sealed with a metal stud.

Mini Pouches: ¥1,500 (Before Tax)

There’s also mini pouches, and like with the glasses cases, are based on the colour schemes of each character. The pouches have metal charms on the side, and inside them are motif designs of the Sailors.

Glass Cords: ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

Finally, the chained glass cords have various references, like stars and the guardian marks of each Sailor. They can also be worn as necklaces, and them being gold means they’ll go with almost anything.

Fans will be able to try the glasses on using a virtual service called MEGANE on MEGANE at JINS stores in Japan.

Tokyo Tarako Spaghetti opened its all-new, second branch in Harajuku Omotesando on July 31, 2020. The restaurant opened its first branch back in January this year.

To commemorate the opening of the new restaurant, it is serving up two brand new tarako (cod roe) spaghetti dishes made with Japanese dashi.

Tarako & Kombu Umami With Dashi Spaghetti | ¥990 (Before Tax)

The first new dish is a combination of tarako, kombu, and dashi spaghetti. This dish adds a Japanese flair to it by combining tarako spaghetti with tarako boiled in soy. The full flavour of the kombu is extracted when the dashi is poured over, creating an irresistible flavour.

Three Fish Egg Tarako Spaghetti | ¥1,390 (Before Tax)

The second new dish on the menu is the “Three Fish Egg Tarako Spaghetti” which combines lots of tarako with toppings of salted salmon roe and flying fish roe. There’s a whopping 100g of fish eggs on there, so you won’t be going hungry with this filling, colourful serving of spaghetti.

Discover new kinds of tarako spaghetti dishes at Tokyo Tarako Spaghetti Harajuku Omotesando.

BLUE NOTE JAPAN Co., Ltd. launched an online store called “STAR TABLE” on August 5 which gives lets customers enjoy the same dinner experience as the company’s restaurants from the comfort of their own home. BLUE NOTE JAPAN operates the entertainment business, restaurant business and bridal business of live restaurants such as the famous Blue Note Tokyo, a jazz cafe in Aoyama.

The first menu line-up on the website is “Home Dinner Course vol.1.”

Weekend Dinner Course vol.1 | Serving: August 2020 – October 2020
Dishes: 5 | Price: ¥8,400 (Tax Included/Shipping Fee Separate) | Serves: 1

Home Dinner Course vol.1 is a full dinner course with a French taste which customers can warm up and arrange at their home, resulting in a meal so tasty they will feel like pro chefs themselves. This is the perfect way for busy people working remotely or people who aren’t good at cooking to treat themselves from the comfort of their own home. The meal can also be cooked for get-together dinners with family.

The “Weekend Dinner Course” is the umbrella name for this service which will introduce a new course every three months. The next course, “vol.2,” will be served in November. BLUE NOTE JAPAN is planning to introduce desserts and other items to the line-up.

Blue Note Tokyo is also live streaming music performances from the restaurant from fantastic artists so that customers can enjoy the full Blue Note experience.

With social distancing measures and other restrictions in place, this is a great service for people to enjoy a dining experience while staying safe.

Japanese manufacturing company Lion Corporation launched a collaboration campaign on August 3 between pain meds company BUFFERIN Premium and BUFFERIN Lunai and the upcoming animated film Sailor Moon Eternal which is being released on January 8, 2021.

BUFFERIN launched a campaign in June 2018 called “TIME IN A BOX” which was aimed at supporting women suffering with menstrual pain. The campaign featured an original story which saw the magical girl Sailors of Sailor Moon using BUFFERIN to battle the ‘enemy’ of menstrual pain to bring peace to women.

An original quiz has been conceived for the campaign which features the familiar faces of 10 Sailors from the Sailor Moon franchise. Participating in the quiz gives fans a chance to win a line-up of merchandise.

Left: Luna Reversible Cushion / Right: Super Sailor Moon Roomwear

Those who clear the quiz game will enter for the chance to win a line-up of Sailor Moon items. 100 lucky people can win the reversible Luna cushion while just 10 can win the one piece-style roomwear.

Clearing the quiz will also get you a special message from the Sailors.

The campaign is running in Japan only. It will be promoted across social media, such as on YouTube and Instagram, as well as inside trains in Tokyo, all in promotion of the upcoming film Sailor Moon Eternal.

BUFFERIN x Sailor Moon Promotional Video

If you’re in Japan, or have a friend in Japan, don’t miss out on this special collaboration.

©Naoko Takeuchi
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP / “Sailor Moon Eternal’ Film Production Committee

THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL in Aoyama, Tokyo will officially open on August 5, 2020. Set to be a new landmark of Tokyo as “a hotel where you have fun,” the establishment will house 42 rooms and a restaurant which serves everything from food around the world to authentic Japanese cuisine. Table bookings for the restaurant opened on July 1, 2020.

THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL is opening on the former Aoyama Bells Commons building which is just a 3-minute walk from Gaiemmae Station. The hotel is managed by Plan・Do・See who also manage 6th by ORIENTAL HOTEL (Yurakucho), ORIENTAL HOTEL (Kobe)< WITH THE STYLE (Fukuoka), THE LUIGANS (Fukuoka), and more.

Gaiemmae in Aoyama is a hub for fashion and culture in Japan which is visited by people all over the world. THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL will slot nicely into place in the area, serving a timeless experience with its polished and relaxing atmosphere and incredible restaurant.

ROOM

All guest rooms are fitted with a unique mid-century modern style design that maintains both the welcoming vibe of the region and brings a contemporary feel. Rooms are made to offer an experience akin to living there, where guests can look forward to indulging all their senses.

The bathroom amenities offered are provided by Oltana, making this the first hotel in Japan to stock the company’s products. The items were developed specially for THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL and blend essential oils with Japanese fermentation methods. Everything from the raw materials to the finish product is made in Japan, and all are made sustainably and ethically.

RESTAURANT

Welcoming guests at the hotel entrance is THE BELCOMO on the fourth floor which offers a delicious casual dining experience whether it be for lunch, dinner, coffee, or an evening drink.

On the same floor is SHIKAKU, a counter-style restaurant serving authentic and seasonal Japanese food that is prepared before guests’ eyes with fresh ingredients.

And hidden on the 19th floor where the guest rooms are located is Aoyama Sushi Kanesaka, a sushi bar that serves exquisite sushi courses made with artisanal care and the utmost care.

Opening on the hotel’s top floor this autumn too is TRATTORIA ANDREA ROSSI, a classic Italian restaurant which will serve simple yet delicious dishes, wines, and desserts prepared in front of customers. On the same floor, a rooftop bar called THE TOP will also open where you can enjoy seasonal original cocktails, specially-selected wines, champagnes, and more.

To promote the upcoming 2-part film Sailor Moon Eternal, Japanese makeup brand MAQuillAGE has created some special Sailor Moon cosmetic items including a foundation set, makeup base, and compact pouch. Pre-orders opened on Bandai’s official shopping website Premium Bandai on June 22 and on the official Sailor Moon fan club Pretty Guardians on June 23.

Sailor Moon x MAQuillAGE Premium Bandai Special Set: ¥7,150 (Tax Included/Shipping & Handling Fees Charged Separately)

The line-up features a limited-edition design compact case made by Shiseido’s MAQuillAGE in collaboration with the Sailor Moon franchise, the popular “Dramatic Powdery UV” foundation, the “Dramatic Skin Sensor Base EX,” and an original design compact pouch. The item designs capture that sparkly moment when the Sailors transform.

*The compact pouch is exclusive to Premium Bandai and the Sailor Moon store

MAQuillAGE collaborated with Sailor Moon once before back in April 2017 and proved immensely popular amongst fans. Users have since expressed their desire for another collaboration, and their wish has finally been granted.

The “Dramatic Powdery UV” foundation gently covers your pores and colour spots, leaving your skin looking clear and beautiful. It comes in three colours, more than the last collaboration: Ochre 00, Ochre 10, and Ochre 20. The “Dramatic Skin Sensor Base EX” tones up your face and prevents it from looking shiny.

The products come as a set with the Compact Pouch which you can safely store them in. It’s made from velvet, adding a luxurious feel.

Make your skincare routine even more glamorous with this new line-up of Sailor Moon cosmetics.

©Naoko Takeuchi
©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP / “Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal” Production Committee