With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s easy recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
For this edition of Kaori’s Easy Recipe, I used a recipe from the Disney dessert cookbook Oishii Disney Sweets Recipes to make “Mickey & Minnie Cookie Cupcakes” which make for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. It’s a super easy recipe to follow – I even made the cookies and ribbon using ingredients readily available at the supermarket. So don’t hesitate, give this easy recipe a go for yourself.
1: Ingredients (Makes 6 cupcakes measured 7cm)
2 medium eggs (40g egg yolk/60g egg white)
60g granulated sugar
2tsp vegetable oil
1-2tsp lemon juice
45g weak flour
2：
①Put the egg yolk, vegetable oil, and lemon juice into a bowl and mix well.
②In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white and gradually add in the granulated sugar. When adding the sugar, I recommend doing it in four portions. So add one quarter of the sugar, mix, repeat.
③Once you’ve added all the sugar, mix well to incorporate into the egg white.
④Gradually add the weak flour. Do this in three portions like in step ②. Please be careful as to not mix too vigorously when adding the flour as it will result in the dough losing its loose texture and becoming firm.
3: Pour the mix into the cups so that 70-80% of the cups are full. Bake at 190℃ for 12 minutes, then bring the heat down to 170℃ and cook for a further 3 minutes.
4: Now it’s time to make Mickey Mouse. I used one big Oreo cookie and two little ones, the latter of which don’t have filling. Like in the photo below, half the bigger cookie, place the smaller ones inside, and place the bigger half back on. If you don’t have anything to stick the cookie back on, you can use the filling of the Oreo.
5: I used melted to chocolate to fix my Mickey Mouse together. If you add red M&M’s like I did in the photo below, Mickey transforms into Minnie.
6: Once the cupcakes are done baking, make an incision in the top to place the Mickey and Minnie cookies into.
7: Add some fresh cream to decorate, and your Valentine’s Day Disney cupcakes are complete!
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
There are many other cute Disney recipes available in the book that Kaori used too, so if you’re in Japan or have access to Japanese books, then why not pick up a copy?
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Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27)
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page→@kaopan27
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Oishii Disney Sweets Recipes (Japanese Title: おいしい ディズニー スイーツ レシピ)
Price: ¥1,200 (Tax Included)
Available: Amazon Japan, Rakuten, and elsewhere
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With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s easy recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
As strawberries are currently in season in Japan, today we’ll be looking at an easy recipe for delicious strawberry purin. All you have to do is mix the ingredients and you’re done! In previous recipes, we’ve looked at purin recipes that involve decorating the inside of the glass. Many people commented that this is quite difficult so today we’ve got a recipe that is easy enough for even kids.
Ingredients (For 2 Portions)
Two small jars (this recipe uses Weck jars)
200g Strawberries with stems and leaves removed (approximately one small pack)
20g Sugar
20ml Fresh Cream (or milk to substitute)
5g Gelatin (dissolved in a tablespoon of water)
½ Teaspoon Lemon Juice
To Decorate
Premade Chocolate Decorations or Chocolate Slices (as you like)
Strawberries to Decorate (as you like)
Fresh Cream (As you Like)
Chocolate Pen
2: After removing the leaves and stems from the strawberries, blend them in a mixer.
3: Heat the mixture in a microwave on 600w for 50 seconds. Afterwards, add the sugar, gelatin solution and lemon juice in that order. Finally, mix in the fresh cream.
4: Meanwhile, press the premade chocolate decorations or sliced chocolate (white) into the inside wall of your jar.
5: Use the chocolate pen to draw the face, strawberries and ribbons from the outside of the glass. If you make a mistake, wipe it off using kitchen paper and try again.
6：Put the jar into the fridge for the chocolate to harden. Once the chocolate does not sink when the jar is placed upright, slowly add your strawberry mixture into the jar and put it back in the fridge until hard. After your dessert solidifies, you can add the finishing touches of whipped cream and strawberries.
And you’re done!
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
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Kaori Kubota @kaopan27
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character-themed foods, desserts and pastries♡I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page→ @kaopan27 -
With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s easy recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
In this recipe, you’ll learn how to make Santa Rilakkuma cookies
1: Ingredients: (For 10 Rilakkumas)
Unsalted butter: 55g
Icing sugar: 25g
White sesame seeds: 30g
Weak flour: 75g
2: Leave the unsalted butter out for a while until it reaches room temperature and then mix until smooth. Next, mix in the sugar, sesame seeds and then flour in that order.
3: Next, split the dough into portions. To make one cookie, you need 15g for the face and 1g of dough for each ear. Arrange your face and both ears as shown in the photo below.
Top tip: Rilakkuma’s face is oval-shaped so don’t make it circular.
4: After you’ve formed all your Rilakkumas, bake them at 180℃ for 15 minutes.
5: Please refer to the video below to decorate Rilakkuma’s face:
Before the cookies get cold, coat them in icing sugar, using a small brush to dust off the excess. Then, wait for the cookies to cool completely before decorating the face. Place a Meiji Apollo Strawberry Chocolate on Rilakkuma’s head for the Santa hat and you’re done.
This is the perfect way to contribute to your next Christmas potluck and it is a flawless plan to impress all your friends.
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27)
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page→@kaopan27
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With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s easy recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
In this recipe, you’ll learn to make cupcakes based on the upcoming Disney film Frozen 2 which is set to hit theatres worldwide on November 22, 2019. These cupcakes are inspired by the Anna and Elsa poster design for the movie. This recipe has parts that are a little more tricky compared to my usual recipes, but put yourself to the test and you’ll end up with something delicious!
Milk Tea Muffin Ingredients (Makes 5)
100g weak flour
70g unsalted butter
50g granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp bottled chestnut syrup
5-6 chestnuts preserved in syrup
50ml milk tea
*To make the milk tea, add one black tea bag into 70ml of milk and draw 50ml from that
Bean Paste Ingredients
500g white bean paste (shiro-an in Japanese)
25g unsalted butter (room temperature)
20ml milk
A bit of of vanilla extract
A bit of Wilton White icing colour
1. First, we’ll make the milk tea muffins. Bring the unsalted butter to room temperature and whisk with a hand mixer. Add the granulated sugar and continue to whisk. Whisk the egg fully, and then add slowly to the mixture. Make sure to add the egg slowly so as to not split the butter.
2. Sieve the wheat flour and baking powder and add to the mix. Slowly add the milk tea and continue to whisk to bring the mixture together.
3. Add a teaspoon of the chestnut syrup. Chop the chestnuts and add those too, then mix once again.
4. Add 70-80% of the mixture equally between five cupcake cups. Bake at 170° for approximately 25 minutes.
5. Next, we’ll make the bean paste cream. Do this by mixing together the white bean paste, unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and Wilton White all at once. The Wilton White makes the cream turn a pure white colour.
6: Allow the muffins to cool, lather over the bean paste to taste, and finally decorate. All done!
I added colouring to chocolate plastic for the chest part of the dress. Then I cut it up and added it to the cupcakes. I hope you enjoyed the recipe, be sure to try making your own movie-inspired handmade desserts at home too!
The long-awaited sequel to Disney’s blockbuster animated is right around the corner. The first Frozen film touched the entire world with its frosty beauty with both its story and music. Let It Go in particular was a worldwide phenomenon, and was an immense hit in Japan too.
Frozen 2 will see Elsa embark on a dangerous journey with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as she discovers why she was born with magical powers, the answer to which is threatening her kingdom.
The new film’s main theme, Into The Unknown, captures the complex feelings and emotions Elsa holds as she steps forth, with all her anxieties and hopes, into a new world.
Frozen 2 Trailer Japanese Version
The first Frozen film was a widespread global hit and there’s no denying that Frozen 2 will follow in its footsteps. Get together with your family, friends or lover to watch it for the best experience.
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27)
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page→@kaopan27
©2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
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Frozen 2
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios/Motion Pictures
Directors: Chris Buck/Jeniffer Lee
Starring: Idina Menzel (as Elsa), Kristen Bell (as Anna)
Official Website: https://disney.co.uk/movies/frozen-2
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Japanese accessory brand Q-pot makes jewelry that looks like real sweets and desserts. To celebrate twenty years of the Disney Pixar film Monsters, Inc., the company is releasing an adorable new collection on November 20, 2021. Characters Sulley, Mike, Boo, Randall, and others make an appearance, so be sure to snag your favorite!
CupCake -Sulley- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)
Sulley / Whipped Cream Ring: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,150 each (1 piece, Tax Included)
Everyone’s favorite monster has been recreated as a cupcake topped with fluffy whipped cream!
CupCake -Mike- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Whipped Cream Ring: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,150 each (1 piece, Tax Included)
Mike’s eye was made to look like jelly, and each of these items looks almost good enough to eat.
CupCake -Boo- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)
Inspired by Boo in her cute monster suit, these items were based on a red sweet potato Mont Blanc cupcake.
CupCake -Randall- Macaroon Necklace: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥8,800 (Tax Included) / Transparent Macaroon Necklace: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥8,800 (Tax Included)
Randall, with his white teeth peeking out of his mouth, was based on a macaroon with pure white cream. The character can change his body’s color from purple to clear, so these give fans a chance to buy their favorite!
Melt Ring: ¥13,200 (Tax Included) *Comes in sizes 11, 13, 15, 17
These rings look like melting ice cream and come in Sulley, Mike, and Randall colors. Each is carefully made with epoxy resin and handmade by craftsmen.
Mike Collection Ice Cream Candy Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,700 each (1 piece, Tax Included)
Little Mikey Chocolate Earring: ¥6,600 (1 piece, Tax Included) / Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included)
Helmet Candy Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included)
Energy Tank Candy Earring: ¥6,600 (1 piece, Tax Included) / Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included)
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Disney Story Dreamed by Q-pot. Monsters, Inc. Collection
Release Date: November 20, 2021
Where to Buy: Q-pot. Locations/Q-pot. Online Shop/Shop Disney
*Release date and product specifications are subject to change. No layaway, pickup, or delivery requests by phone on the first day of release. On November 20, purchase is limited to one of each item per person.
Q-pot. Shop List: https://www.q-pot.jp/shoplist/
Q-pot. Online Shop: https://shop.q-pot.jp/
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Located on the 7th floor of Shibuya Hikarie, Disney Harvest Market by Cafe Company is a must-visit spot for Disney fans. Starting November 10, the location will begin selling special Christmas-themed food items, as well as limited-edition holiday goods!
Menu
Christmas Limited-Edition Afternoon Tea Party Christmas Card (Not for Sale)
Special Christmas Plate: ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Salted Koji Chicken and Vegetable Pot-au-feu with low-sugar Bread: ¥2,530 (Tax Included)
Christmas Merchandise
Limited-Edition Wrapping Paper L (15 Sheets): ¥660 (Tax Included) / S (30 Sheets): ¥440 (Tax Included) / Paper Napkins: ¥770 (Tax Included)
Harvest Statue Plushie (Pre-Orders Now Available) L: ¥9,680 (Tax Included) / M: ¥6,380 (Tax Included) / S: 4,180 (Tax Included)
This limited-time Christmas menu is meant to appeal to both children and adults alike and is filled with Disney magic. The theme this time is ‘4 Steps for the Future,’ which reminds the chefs to take salt, sugar, oil, and calories into account while designing the perfect healthy dishes. The most popular menu item since the restaurant’s opening is the Afternoon Tea Party, which is now available in a Christmas version. Those who order it will receive a Christmas card with an original harvest design. The Chicken and Vegetable Pot-au-feu contain heaps of seasonal winter veggies, while the Special Christmas Plate is a perfect sweet snack for after dinner.
The 2.7-meter tall statue of Mickey Mouse on display in the store will also be completely decked out in Christmas decorations, so don’t miss out! Pre-orders for the Harvest Statue Plushie will be available on the e-commerce site starting November 10, with items shipping between December 20 and December 23, 2021.
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Disney Harvest Market by Cafe Company
Address: Shibuya Hikarie 7F (2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo)
Phone: 050-3733-5055
Hours: 11:00-20:00 (Last Orders at 19:00)
*Open until 21:00 on Weekends and Holidays (Last Orders at 20:00)
E-Commerce Site: https://d-harvestmarket-shop.com/
Official Site: https://d-harvestmarket.com/
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PARCO has been working with Walt Disney Japan to produce the upcoming ‘Mickey Mouse Now and Future’ exhibit, which will be held between November 19 and December 19 in the Shibuya PARCO 4F ‘PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO.’ The art collaboration project will express the present and future of Mickey Mouse, as created by Mickey-loving artists from around the world. The exhibition was curated in NANAZUKA, a contemporary art gallery in Shibuya.
Mickey Mouse embodies Walt Disney’s principles of “INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION and STORYTELLING.” As the Walt Disney Company’s global ambassador, the mouse has inspired fans all around the world. He was first shown in the 1928 movie ‘Steamboat Willie’ and was voiced by Walt Disney himself.
Tanaami Keiichi, who will be displaying his art at the exhibition, described his memories of seeing the movie after the war.
“When I was a child, I watched Disney’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ at a small theatre near Meguro Station. I had only seen stop motion movies before then, so I was astonished by Mickey’s fluid movements, even drawing him in my notepad under the dim light of the emergency exit. Once I got home, I colored my drawings and began covering my bedroom walls with them. I was so satisfied, I felt like I could dance!”
Mickey Mouse also appeared in the 1940 movie “Fantasia,” which combined the splendours of classical music with brilliant colors, complete with fluid and graceful motion movements. It was considered one of the greatest movies of the 20th century and is still capturing audiences to this day.
The exhibition will feature memory-driven artwork from artists from Japan and around the world. International exhibitors include Javier Calleja from Malaga in Spain, New York-based Yoon Hyup from Korea, London-based James Jarvis from England, and the Los Angeles-based Darren Romanslli from England. From Japan, the Tokyo based Sorayama Hajime, Tanaami Keiichi, and Yoshirotten.
Javier Calleja and Sorayama Hajime have also collaborated to produce a giant 3D Mickey Mouse, which will be displayed as public art in Shibuya PARCO.
Don’t miss out on this exhibition where you can feel the artists’ love for Mickey Mouse.
©Disney
Artwork by YoshirottenInformation
Mickey Mouse Now and Future
Duration: November 19 ~ December 19 2021
Opening Hours: 11:00 ~ 20:00
Location: PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO (Shibuya PARCO)
Address: 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6455-2697
Entry Fee: General Entry ¥1,000 (Free entry for elementary school aged children and younger)
Official Site: https://art.parco.jp/
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Japanese accessories brand Maison de FLEUR is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Dumbo with some adorable new items! These will only be available on the shop’s e-commerce website STRIPE CLUB until November 7, 2021.
Item Lineup
Dumbo Double Ribbon Tote Bag: ¥5,819 (Tax Included)
Dumbo Drawstring Bag: ¥3,949 (Tax Included)
Dumbo Side Pocket Tote Bag: ¥6,149 (Tax Included)
Dumbo Pouch: ¥3,949 (Tax Included)
Dumbo Square Pouch: ¥3,949 (Tax Included)
Lining Print
The items are perfect to use for daily activities, with coloring inspired by the grayish-blue shade of the titular elephant character. Dumbo’s pink ears are made of extra fluffy material to make the items even cuter. The Double Ribbon Tote Bag also features Timothy, Dumbo’s mouse friend.
Which item do you find the most adorable?
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Dumbo Collection
Available: October 22 – November 7, 2021
Where to Buy: STRIPE CLUB (https://stcl.page.link/yJCF)
*Only available online.
Items will be delivered towards the end of January 2022.
Official Site: https://stripe-club.com/maisondefleur/
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Are you a fan of Japanese professional baseball? 12 of these teams are teaming up with the globally beloved character Mickey Mouse for a new fall/winter collection, with preorders open now! This year’s items include long-sleeve T-shirts, pullover hoodies, jackets, iPhone cases, and cushions, all featuring these sporty designs. You might not be able to stop yourself from ordering everything! Head over to the official website and take a peek.
© Disney
NTRL
©YOMIURI GIANTS ©ヤクルト球団 ©YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS ©中日ドラゴンズ
©HANSHIN TIGERS ©HIROSHIMA TOYO CARP ©H.N.F. ©Rakuten Eagles ©SEIBU Lions
©CHIBA LOTTE MARINES ©ORIX Buffaloes ©SoftBankHAWKSInformation
Available: October 1, 2021, at 14:00 – October 31, 2021, at 23:59
Where to Buy: Seven Net Shopping (https://spaceage.work/mickeymouse-baseball-2021/)
Products will be delivered sometime after December 6, 2021
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Everyone’s favorite chipmunk brothers Chip & Dale will be in the spotlight at a new limited-time cafe coming to Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya! The theme of the cafe is ‘always together,’ and fans of Disney duo can look forward to a healthy menu filled with fruits and nuts, along with some original goods!
Those who make a reservation in advance will receive one random original lunch mat (4 varieties)
Food
Best Friends Hide & Seek Plate
Chip’s Mushroom Gratin Plate
Everyone’s Favorite Acorn Stew
Drinks
Peanut Milk
Chip’s Chocolate Smoothie (right) / Dale’s Caramel Smoothie (left)
Those who order from the drink menu will receive one random acrylic stand coaster (4 varieties)
Original Merchandise
Acrylic Keychain (8 varieties, random)
Acrylic Magnet (4 varieties, random)
Mask Case (5 varieties, random) / Sticker (4 varieties, random)
Mug
Reuseable Shopping Bag
Pouch *On sale starting October 22
Mini Towel / Cushion
Masking Tape
Though Chip and Dale may disagree sometimes, the two are always together. This cafe invites those who love these two characters to enjoy some healthy dishes, all meeting Disney’s guidelines for nutritional content and low salt and sugar. Be sure to grab some cute goods only available at the cafe!
©Disney
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Chip & Dale OH MY CAFÉ
OH MY CAFE TOKYO
Running: October 22, 2021 – January 1, 2022
Address: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku 3F (4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
OH MY CAFE OSAKA
Running: October 6 – November 16, 2021
Address: 2F 1-6-1 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO
Running: October 14 – November 23, 2021
Nagoya PARCO South Building 5F (3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya)
*Event period subject to change.
Official Site: https://alwaystogether.ohmycafe.jp
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While ‘animals’ are one of Disney’s forever-themes, ‘dogs and cats’ are special amongst them for being like family to us humans. The upcoming ‘Disney Cats & Dogs Exhibition,’ held at Event Square on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza between December 1 and December 25, explores the charms of Disney’s beloved pets.
Mickey & Friends Pluto
Lady and the Tramp
101 Dalmatians
Aristocats
The movie ‘Bambi’ was an opportunity for Disney to challenge the tough task of “animals expressing themselves, while maintaining a realistic drawing style.” The crew invited animals into the studio, studying their anatomy and muscles to ensure a sense of realism. The characters were successfully drawn in an expressive way which captivated audiences, leading Disney to produce a large number of animal animations throughout its history. The exhibition will introduce visitors to the evolution and innovation of Disney’s animal animation, along with the trial and error that it took to successfully draw animals expressing their feelings. The event is full of iconic Disney animals such as Pluto, the 101 Dalmations, Lady and the Tramp, and The Aristocats – It’s almost as if you’ve fallen straight into a Disney movie!
The exhibition will showcase a wide collection of over 300 digital and archived works, provided by the Animation Research Library, which hosts, digitizes, and archives everything related to Disney animation. Pieces that could be damaged if removed from storage, such as original watercolor paintings and pastel illustrations, are digitized and exhibited for the world to enjoy in a scale much larger than the original, allowing guests to see the details in each piece of art. This unique digital aspect is one of the highlights of the exhibition.
You won’t want to miss out on this exhibition which features some of the most impressive dogs and cats in all of Disney works; You can laugh at Mickey’s friend Pluto as he features in some of Disney’s earliest gag animations, marvel at the romance of Lady and the Tramp, be thrilled by the dramatic escape from Cruella’s magical hands in 101 Dalmations, and even take in both the beauty of Paris and the cuteness of kitten Marie from the Aristocats.
Walt Disney himself was known for being a huge dog lover, spending his childhood with his family and their dog. This ‘Cats and Dogs’ themed exhibition will showcase characters with expressions and gestures that reflect Disney’s affection and familiarity with the animals.
Why not go walkies around the ‘Disney Cats & Dogs’ exhibition?
©Disney
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Disney Cats & Dogs Exhibition
Duration: December 1 ~ December 25 2021
Location: Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square
Address: 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Entry Fee: Adult ¥1,100 / High School Student ¥900 (¥700), Elementary and Middle School Students: ¥500 (¥400)
*Number in brackets is the advance ticket purchase price.
Advance tickets can be purchased through Lawson Ticket between mid-October and November 30.
Official Site: https://www.matsuya.com/ginza/
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Glasses brand Zoff has released a new collection titled the “Disney Collection Zoff 20th Anniversary Line,” featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse motifs. The collection will be released on September 17 2021 in Zoff stores nationwide and online.
Mickey Mouse Model
Minnie Mouse Model
Case, Glasses Cloth
The very first Zoff store opened 20 years ago. To mark the occasion, a selection of commemorative glasses will be available in their Disney collection, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The pair are dressed up more than usual, seemingly invited to a fun party. The design is special and full of details, as are all of the models in the Disney Collection.
Be sure to check out these special frames, with their charming Disney features!
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Disney Collection Zoff 20th Anniversary Line
Release Date: September 17, 2021
Two Designs
Price ¥11,100 (Tax Incl., Set Lens Incl.)
Availability: Zoff Stores (Excl. Outlets), Zoff Online Store, Zoff Rakuten Store, Zoff ZOZOTOWN, I Lumine (Scheduled)
Details: https://www.zoff.co.jp/shop/contents/disney-collection_20th.aspx
Official Site: https://www.zoff.co.jp/
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With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s Easy Recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make an adorable Miffy Parfait using tofu shiratama!
Tofu shiratama can be frozen without hardening, so it’s great to use for cooking as well as making sweets.
Ingredients
250g refined rice flour
300g silken tofu
✩ This is about 1 bag of refined rice flour and 1 piece of silken tofu.
Canned fruit or fruit of your choice
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Put the refined rice flour and silken tofu into a bowl and mix well.
⚠️ Do not drain the tofu!
Don’t add water, just these two ingredients.
✩I knead all ingredients and then freeze it.
Feel free to freeze it as dough, or boil it first.
You can put them in Tupperware and store them in water in the refrigerator for a day or two. Don’t worry, they won’t harden!
②
Add the coloring.
Take a little bit of food coloring and add as you like.
Here, I’m adding the yellow that will be the center of the flower.
③
After mixing the dough, place it on parchment paper and put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
You can shape it before placing it in the freezer, but chilling it will make it easier to work with.
④
Cut out Miffy and her flowers.
Place the yellow-colored piece into the middle of the flower.
Roll the rest of the shiratama into balls.
⑤
Boil the shaped shiratama while on the baking sheet.
Boil the round shiratama as well. When they float to the top, place them in cool water.
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Place the shaped shiratama on parchment paper or plastic wrap and let dry briefly before adding decoration.
⑦
Mix black cocoa with a little water, and using the mixture, draw Miffy’s face.
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Place the flowers and shiratama balls inside the glass, follow up with your favorite fruits!
(If using canned fruit, feel free to add the syrup as well!)
I hope you enjoy decorating this colorful dish!
Kaori Kubota（@kaopan27）
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page → @kaopan72
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Experience “Love” with All Five Senses at Disney Princess Exhibition, Visiting Fukuoka, Osaka in 2022
The WHAT IS LOVE? -Sparkling Secrets of the Princess’ World- exhibition, based on “Courage and Kindness” and held to commemorate the Global Princess Celebration, is currently touring in Tokyo and Nagoya. The event has announced that the next venue will be in the Fukuoka Asian Museum from January 2, 22. The exhibit will be held in Osaka in Summer 2022.
In addition, the Disney Princess Exhibition VR, currently being held at Docomo Shop D Garden in Nagoya, will move to the Docomo Shop Grand Front in Osaka from September 12, 2021, with ticket reservations currently being accepted.
Original Goods Samples
Earl Gray Tea: ¥1,296 (Tax Included)
2 Pocket Mirror File (A4, Key Visual): ¥462 (Tax Included)
Framed Poster (A3, Princess Aurora) ¥1,100 (Tax Included)
Room Fragrance (Jasmine) ¥5,280 (Tax Included)
The concept of the exhibition is WHAT IS LOVE, reflecting the title. At the exhibition, you can learn more about the “Love” that made each Princess shine throughout their story, featuring 12 Princesses: Snow White from Snow White, Cinderella from Cinderella, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Jasmine from Aladdin, Pocahontas from Pocahontas, Mulan from Mulan, Tina from Princess and the Frog, Rapunzel from Tangled, Merida from Brave, and Moana from Moana.
The exhibition consists of six areas where you can experience “Love” as taught by Disney Princess, using video, digital technology, music, and fragrances to stimulate all five senses. By experiencing the exhibition, your own world will begin to shine as you learn more about the various types of “Love” that can be felt towards your soulmate, family, friends, and yourself.
A selection of popular exhibition original goods are currently on sale at the Tokyo venue (Shibuya Marui) and the Nagoya venue (JR Nagoya Takashimaya). They can also be purchased through the official online shop, so don’t miss out!
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WHAT IS LOVE? ~Sparkling Secrets of the Princess’ World~
Fukuoka
Venue: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Planning Gallery
Duration: January 2 ~ March 27, 2022
*Admission fees and ticket sales information will be announced in future.
*The addition of a VR exhibition is unconfirmed
Osaka
Date: Summer 2022
Online shop: https://store.plusmember.jp/princessexhibition/
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A special shop will be opened in Ginza’s MITSUKOSHI mall between September 15 and 27 to celebrate the 95th anniversary of Disney’s Winnie The Pooh. There will be a variety of limited projects and free gifts to mark the occasion, including MITSUKOSHI ISETAN pre-sale products, daily presents, and even limited tumblers!
There will also be a photo corner set up for you to take photos with Winnie The Pooh himself.
Pre-Sale Products
MITSUKOSHI ISETAN Pre-Sale/ MITSUKOSHI ISETAN Limited Magnet: ¥495 (Tax Included)
MITSUKOSHI ISETAN Pre-Sale/ MITSUKOSHI ISETAN Limited Can Mirror: ¥495 (Tax Included)
MITSUKOSHI ISETAN Pre-Sale/ Event Limited Key Holder: ¥935 (Tax Included)
MITSUKOSHI ISETAN Pre-Sale/ Event Limited Mascot Ball Pen: ¥715 (Tax Included)
The first 500 customers spending over ¥2,200 will receive an original sticker that changes daily.
The first 500 customers spending over ¥11,000 will receive an original stainless tumbler.
Ginza MITSUKOSHI Limited Winnie The Pooh Photo Spot
Make sure to check out these adorable Winnie The Pooh items as he celebrates his 95th anniversary!
mc. ©DISNEY. Based on the “Winnie the Pooh”works by A.A. MiIne and E.H Shepard.
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DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH FESTIVAL
Duration: September 15 ~ 27, 2021
Location: Ginza MITSUKOSHI New Building 7F Event Venue
The MITSUKOSHI ISETAN Online Store opens at 10:00AM on September 15: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/feature/shops_f3/winnie_the_pooh_sp
Official Site: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/
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The anime Star Wars anthology Star Wars: Visions is coming to Disney Plus on September 22, and ahead of release, a more detailed trailer has been released to excited audiences worldwide. Seven of Japan’s leading animation studios are participating in the highly-anticipated project, which will tell nine new stories from the Star Wars universe. Each studio will bring their own unique vision to the epic space opera, and fans worldwide have been blown away by the new teaser footage.
While details on the nine stories are still scarce, the global trailer does feature some of the show’s voice actors: English audiences recognized actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and David Harbour, while the Japanese trailer featured such well-known performers as Masako Nozawa, Yuichi Nakamura, Junya Enoki, Yuma Uchida, Daisuke Hirakawa, and Hiroyuki Yoshino.
The project aims to introduce Japanese anime and pop culture to the world in a new way. The trailer contains fantastical lightsaber battles and unique characters along with memorable moments from the films, including the famous line “May the Force be with you.” Fans around the world are raising their expectations for the explosive final product.
Global Trailer (In Japanese with English Subtitles)
English Dubbed Trailer (In English with Japanese Subtitles)
Below is a list of the animated shorts featured in Star Wars: Visions, as well as the contributing studio:
The Duel – Kamikaze Douga
Lop and Ochō – Geno Studio (Twin Engine)
Tatooine Rhapsody – Studio Colorido (Twin Engine)
The Twins – Trigger
The Elder – Trigger
The Village Bride – Kinema Citrus
Akakiri – Science Saru
T0-B1 – Science Saru
The Ninth Jedi – Production IG
George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, has cited Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, and Japanese culture as a whole, as a great influence on his works. The executive producer of Star Wars: Visions, James Waugh, calls the project ‘a love letter from Lucasfilm to Japan, the country that gave the world anime culture.’©2021 TM & c Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Star Wars: Visions
Release Date: September 22, 2021 on Disney+
Official site：https://disneyplus.jp/
