High-casual brand MOUSSY has collaborated with Disney to release the “Disney SERIES CREATED by MOUSSY.” The Spring/Summer 2021 collection dropped in Japan on Wednesday (February 24).

PALS TAPESTRY SH JKT | ¥34,980 (Tax Included)

PALS TAPESTRY SK | ¥19,910 (Tax Included)

MATCHING OUTFITS POJ | ¥8,250 (Tax Included)

ALWAYS COOL TSJ | ¥6,600 (Tax Included)

The collection combines 70s-80s vintage taste with a 90s street style to create a special retro fusion design. The items are crafted by Japanese artisans from the gobelin-stich fabric series PALS TAPESTRY and feature Minnie and Mickey Mouse in different attire including cute matching outfits.

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Walt Disney Japan is celebrating the 5th anniversary of the internationally-beloved animated feature film Zootopia with the release of a new merchandise collection which will roll out in the form of pre-sales at select Disney Japan stores and on shopDisney on February 6 before hitting all Disney Japan stores on March 2.

Disney’s Zootopia 5th Anniversary Items

The merchandise line-up features familiar faces from the movie such as Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps in the form of T-shirts, figures, plush toys, tote bags, cushions, tissue box covers, and more. It’s a must-grab for any fan of the popular film who wants to add to their Disney collection.

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Zootopia Character Tsum Tsum Collection

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The characters of Zootopia also meet Disney’s hugely popular Tsum Tsum plush toy series. There are seven in the collection which capture the cute expressions of each character.

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Plush Toy Key Rings ¥1,980 Each / Pin Set ¥6,600 / Pouch ¥1,760 / Key Ring ¥990 / Figure ¥4,840 / Mug ¥1,320

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Tsum Tsum Plush Toys – ¥660 Each

Minnie’s Day is set to fall in Japan on March 2, so to celebrate, Walt Disney Japan is getting in on the festivities nice and early by announcing the release of a new Minnie Mouse merchandise collection, called the “Disney ARTIST COLLECTION by Kelly Park,” which will be officially released at Disney stores in Japan on February 23. Pre-sales will also roll out at select stores and Disney Japan’s online store shopDisney from February 19.

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Plushie ¥3,300 / Makeup Brush Set ¥2,640 / Tote Bag ¥2,090 / Room Fragrance ¥4,180 / iPhone Case (iPhone 11) ¥3,520 / Mirror ¥2,420 / Ballpoint Pen & Notebook Set ¥1,980 – (Prices Include Tax)

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nuiMOs Plushie ¥2,750 (Tax Included)

Kelly Park is an artist that is enjoying immense popularity in South Korea right now. Their new “Disney ARTIST COLLECTION by Kelly Park” is an exclusive release in collaboration with Disney Store.

The line-up is a celebration of all things Minnie Mouse for her big day, aptly named “Minnie’s Day,” on March 2. Vibrant blue is the main colour for the collection which Kelly Park has created to support fellow dreamers out there – those who have big hopes and aspirations in their everyday lives. The designs are bright, beautiful, and full of positivity, making them a perfect pick for the coming spring season. Minnie fans can feel fresh this spring season with fahsion items, accessories, stationery, a variety of lifestyle goods, and more.

Disney’s popular nuiMOs plushie range will welcome an exclusive new Minnie Mouse plushie on February 26 which features the date “March 2, 2021” on it for Minnie’s Day. It also comes with a pin. These plushies are limited-edition and only 320 will be sold – a number that of course aligns with March 2.

Celebrate the day of the original Disney Princess with the new Disney ARTIST COLLECTION by Kelly Park.

Walt Disney Japan is releasing a new collection of merchandise of its famous feline characters in line with Japan’s Cat Day and Disney’s O’Malley Day, both of which fall on February 22. The items will be released at Disney Stores in Japan on February 16 but pre-sales will hit select shops and Disney Japan’s online store shopDisney on February 12.

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Loungewear ¥5,060 / Mat ¥4,400 / Vanity Pouch ¥2,860 / Sweatshirt ¥4,290 / Snowdome ¥10,780 / Figurines <Dinah> <Marie> <Figaro> ¥2,420 Each / Figurine <Cheshire Cat> ¥2,640 / Cushion ¥4,180 / Mug ¥1,650

Hand Mirror ¥1,760 / Plushie Key Chain ¥2,750 / Smartphone Case ¥3,520 / Mini Towels ¥660 (Prices Include Tax)

Familiar kitty faces from some of Disney’s most celebrated animated films can be seen all around in the collection, including cats from The Aristocats, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, and more. Pink is the base colour for the collection, perfect for the forthcoming spring season.

The line-up is a must-grab for any fan of Disney’s cats, from figurines and a mug to a cushion, sweatshirt, vanity pouch, and more.

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Japan welcomed four Disney Princess themed pop-up shops last month, all of which have just released special wrapping paper that can only be bought at the shops. The four stores are located at AEON MALL Matsumoto in Nagano, AEON Lake Town kaze in Saitama, AEON Mall Chikushino in Fukuoka, and AEON Mall Suzuka in Mie and will run until February 28, 2021.

Wrapping Paper (1 Set of 10 A4 Sheets): The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Snow White | ¥550 Each (Before Tax)

Free shopping for those who spend over ¥5,500 (tax included) at the shops

Free mask case for those who spend over ¥3,300 (tax included) at the shop

The wrapping paper is perfect for gift wrapping presents. Those who spend a certain amount in-store will also receive the above-pictured novelties.

Ginza Cozy Corner will open orders for its new Disney Princess Cakes on January 29.

The Little Mermaid Cake (Serves 5-6) | ¥3,500 (Before Tax)

Cake Box

Decorate the cake yourself with the accompanying parts

Beauty and the Beast Collection (9 Cupcakes) | ¥2,500 (Before Tax)

Cupcake Box

Rapunzel Princess Cake | ¥450 (Before Tax)

Ariel Princess Cake | ¥450 (Before Tax)

Tangled Dress Cake (Serves 5-6) | ¥3,500 (Before Tax)

Pick from a variety of cakes inspired by popular Disney Princess like Rapunzel and Ariel. The cake based on The Little Mermaid is limited to just 3,000 cakes. There’s also a special selection of Beauty and the Beast cupcakes.

Japanese confectionery company Lotte is joining white gloves with Mickey and Minnie Mouse to collaborate on their popular chocolatey Choco Pie treats. The tie-up will roll out in Japan from January 26.

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Try and find the Mickey head on the packaging

Get your hands on one of 10 packaging designs

Line up these two to make it look like Mickey and Minnie kissing

Handmade Choco Pie Art

This marks Choco Pie’s first collaboration with Disney’s characters with Mickey and Minnie appearing in ten different designs. Each design has a hidden Mickey head to find (like in Kingdom Hearts III). Lotte is has also showcased some unique designs you can make for Valentine’s Day with the Choco Pies, so get creative!

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Yohji Yamamoto’s clothing brand Ground Y is teaming up with Disney·Pixar to release a vintage collection inspired by the Toy Story animated film series. It will be released in Japan at Ground Y stores and online at THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO on January 27, 2021.

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The line-up brings together Yohji Yamamoto’s iconic monotone colours with Toy Story artwork. It features carefully-selected pieces to capture the beauty of unfinished art, with familiar faces such as Woody, Buzz, Zurg, the Little Green Men, and more, against contrasting black and white hues.

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The unisex collection includes a reversible hooded coat made from gabardine, a puffy sleeved sweater woven with high quality silk, hoodies, cut-and-sewns, tote bags, and more.

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Modelling the looks are actress Moka Kamishiraishi and actor Eiji Akaso.

A unique and stylish springtime selection by Ground Y and Toy Story.

Japanese food, condiment, and ingredient delivery service Oisix is teaming up with Disney’s hit animated feature film Frozen to release a new meal kit as part of their Kit Oisix series. The dish is called “Frozen – World of Ice Snow Stew” and it will hit the company’s website for a limited time on January 28.

Frozen – World of Ice Snow Stew | ¥2,149 (Tax Included)

Toothpick for Anna salad

Olaf rice

Recipe instructions

Recipe book and packaging

Lunch mat and toothpicks

In November 2020, Walt Disney Japan signed a contract to start the “Table for Tomorrow” project which looks to serve healthy meals to children. This is the second product in the project line.

The meal kit comes with a recipe book so children can easily follow along with making their Frozen inspired snow stew. It takes just 20 minutes to make and can be served on the Elsa lunch mat that comes with the kit.

Tokyo-based gift shop Maison de FLEUR released a new Winnie the Pooh collection last Friday (January 8) via the online website STRIPE CLUB.

Winnie the Pooh Tote Bag | ¥4,990 (Before Tax)

Winnie the Pooh Round Pouch | ¥3,590 (Before Tax)

Winnie the Pooh Tissue Case | ¥3,290 (Before Tax)

Winnie the Pooh iPhone Case | ¥3,290 (Before Tax) | Case Sizes: 7/8/SE, X/XS, 11, 11pro

Piglet Tote Bag | ¥4,790 (Before Tax)

Piglet Round Pouch | ¥3,950 (Before Tax)

Piglet Tissue Case | ¥3,290 (Before Tax)

Piglet iPhone Case | ¥3,290 (Before Tax) | Case Sizes: 7/8/SE, X/XS, 11, 11pro

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Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi is set to celebrate the New Year with a festival that will run from January 2 to 11 in 2021.

New Year’s Feast

From Left: Miyagawacho Suiren / SILIN Fuan Long Yuen / UNION SQUARE TOKYO／Kisentei

Restaurants in Tokyo Midtown will be serving up a feast for the New Year from Japanese wagyu beef to seafood and more, all to prepare everyone for a luck-filled and positive 2021.

Running: January 2, 2021 – January 11, 2021
Participating Restaurants: Miyagawacho Suiren / SILIN Fuan Long Yuen / UNION SQUARE TOKYO／Kisentei SILIN / Philippe Mille Tokyo / Le Pain Quotidien / RIO BREWING & CO. BISTRO AND GARDEN / Pizzeria-Trattoria Napule / HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo / NIRVANA New York / Maruya / THE COUNTER Roppongi

New Year’s Greeting Souvenirs

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There will be no shortage of New Year’s greetings souvenirs at Tokyo Midtown, whether it be a set of sake with a special 2021 Year of the Ox label from SAKE SHOP Fukumitsuya or a fruity and colourful confection from Toraya. The pictured confection is made up of colourful layers to represent building up the fruits of one’s labour to achieve your dreams.

Shishimai Lion Dance

The traditional shishimai lion dance is an annual New Year’s-must in Japan. This year’s performance will see the return of taiko drumming and the fue flute, all carried out with proper social distancing measures.

Running: January 2, 2021 – January 3, 2021

Time: 4 times per day

Location: Tokyo Midtown Galleria

South Korean cosmetic brand peripera and Disney Store Japan are teaming up to feature Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck on the packaging products of peripera’s best selling items. The products are now available to buy via shopDisney and at Disney Store branches in Japan.

peripera is perhaps best known for its lip tint which was released in 2015. It was so successful it was dubbed the ‘national tint,’ and Japan even enjoyed its own exclusive limited-edition collection.

Eight of peripera’s products will feature in part of the collaborative line-up, with Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck decorating their best selling Ink Velvet tint, glittery Sugar Twinkle Liquid Shadow, Ink Color Cara mascara, and more.

As well as the packaging designs, peripera and Disney Store have come together to create some Disney Store-original items which you can see below, all perfect as gifts to yourself or someone special.

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