A take-out collaboration cafe inspired by the anime series Uncle from Another World is now open at CURE MAID CAFE in Akihabara! The event is running until August 28, 2022.

Exclusive Collaboration Character Cards (6 varieties)

The take-out collaboration cafe features a lineup of collaboration drinks inspired by characters from the series. Special bonuses will be given to those who order from the collaboration menu, and photos from the series will be displayed at the eat-in space Entas Cure Terrace on the same floor.

Enjoy these otherwordly collab drinks that can only be found here!

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The Strings Omotesando will hold the Violet Masquerade sweets buffet at GRAMERCY HOUSE, a banquet venue on the second floor, on select dates from September 7 until October 27, 2022.

Guests can enjoy a selection of desserts featuring chestnuts, grapes, and other autumn treats in calming violet space. Why not come enjoy the feel of a masquerade while eating your fill of sugary delights?

The event will feature jewel-like tarts lavishly decorated with figs and grapes, strawberry cheesecake inspired by a courtly flower garden, and lemon mousse shaped like a fanciful headdress. The buffet itself will be decorated with masks and glittering ornaments.

The buffet will also include lunch with a lineup of savory dishes such as spiced grilled chicken, black curry made with charcoal, and purple sweet potato potage.

Visitors showing up to the buffet wearing violet will receive an original purple mocktail called Fancy Violet. Why not come for a girls’ night out or a family dinner this Halloween season?

The NIJISANJI and Sanrio Characters Collaboration Cafe will open in Harajuku and Yokohama on August 18 and in Osaka on September 2!

Three units from the popular NIJISANJI VTuber collective will be featured at the cafe, with each talent teaming up with a particular Sanrio character, from Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, and Kuromi to Tuxedo Sam and Hangyodon.

Food Menu Purchase Bonus: Original A3-size Lunch Mat

Drink Menu Purchase Bonus: Original Postcard (3 varieties)

Drink Menu Purchase Bonus: Original Straw Tag (13 varieties)

Menu

Food

 [Kojirase Harassment] Zenryoku Boomerang Sandwich

 [Sereine Girl’s School] Lunch Plate

[Eden-gumi] Curry from Eden

Dessert

[Kojirase Harassment] The Cutest Idol Parfait

 [Sereine Girl’s School] Drama Club Fruit Pancakes

[Eden-gumi] Eden Sweets Plate

Drinks

[Kojirase Harassment]

 [Sereine Girl’s School]

[Eden-gumi] Member Drink

The food, dessert, and drink menus were each inspired by these three unique units. Fans of Kojirase Harassment won’t want to miss the tasty Zenryoku Boomerang Sandwich based on the hit song, and anyone who loves the adorable members of Serine Girl’s School can grab some tasty fruit pancakes. The Eden-gumi menu consists of delectable curry and a sweets plate sure to fill you up. 13 unique drinks will also be available, each inspired by the member colors of the participating V-Tubers.

Come spend a relaxing time with your favorite characters this summer!

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A collaboration cafe inspired by the anime series Aoashi is now open at AMOCAFE Ikebukuro! Characters from the Tokyo Esperion youth academy will appear in cafe-style costumes in new illustrations for the event. 

The menu offers a variety of unique dishes, from sandwiches and fried chicken to more traditional Japanese fare. Many of these food items appear in the series, so those familiar with the content should be extra excited. 

Hana’s Homemade Sandwich Bento: ¥1,320 (Tax Included)

Featuring plenty of tasty and healthy ingredients, this high-protein and veggie-heavy dish is delectable.
*Available from August 9 until August 22

Sukiyaki Meal Set from the Players’ Dorm Cafeteria: ¥1,540 (Tax Included)

Everyone loves this traditional flavor. Be careful with ordering this one before the big game–the rice will weigh you down!
*Available from August 9 until August 22

Sandy Beach Kinako Mochi: ¥990 (Tax Included)

This dish was inspired by the sandy beach where Ashito’s fateful encounter took place and where his training began.

*Available from August 9 until August 22

There are also plenty of other food and drinks available, so if you’re interested, please check out the official website.

A total of 12 mini character illustrations exclusive to the cafe will be available! The goods can only be purchased by guests who order from the collaboration menu. 

Enjoy the world of Aoashi at this collaborative cafe!

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From August 5 until August 25, the Capcom Cafe located at AEON Lake Town in Saitama will hold a collaboration event featuring merchandise and menu items inspired by the anime series Link Click. More details about the limited-edition goods and menu have now been unveiled.

Cafe Original Goods

Clear Folder / Acrylic Stand Keychain / Pin

Collaboration Menu at a Glance

1 Spring Roll Memories Plate, featuring the spring rolls that appeared in Episode 1. 

2 Shan Shan & Dong Yi’s Wrap, inspired by the wrap that appeared in Episode 9.

3 Ling’s Tapioca Parfait, inspired by the tapioca milk tea that appeared in Episodes 7 and 8.

4 Film Tiramisu, including a key photo from the series. (4 varieties)

5 Toki’s Wonderful Drink, featuring a Toki motif and a cute dog. 

6 Hikaru’s Kitty Cat Drink, featuring ice cream with cat ears.

7 Lin’s Strawberry Drink, featuring a rabbit motif.

The collaboration menu includes a lineup of drinks and other items inspired by both characters and scenes from the anime series. Chibi versions of Toki, Hikaru, and other characters will appear on clear folders, keychains, and plenty more.

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To celebrate the release of KISS xxxx Collector’s Edition, the compilation of Maki Kusumoto’s classic manga series, a collaboration cafe will be held at Ginza’s Zikkai Library Bar from August 2 until September 28, 2022.

KISS xxxx, the second installment of the Kusumoto Maki Collection, a series of beloved editions of Maki Kusumoto’s works published by Shogakukan Creative, includes illustrations that have never been included in the previous books, as well as spin-off works published or announced outside the serialized magazines, for a total of three volumes. An original postcard will also be included in each volume. 

KISS xxxx Collector’s Edition Collaboration Menu

KISS xxxx Collectors Edition Volume 1 Cover

About KISS xxxx

Kameno and Kanon. These mysterious lovers live simple lives, and each day is standard. 

This landmark work tells an immortal love story, impacting a generation of readers. This reprint brings the story back to life in higher quality, so why not jump in?

Last year, Chiikawa Land, the first official Chiikawa shop, opened at the Harajuku and Osaka Umeda branches of KIDDYLAND. Both locations will celebrate the 1st anniversary of the shop’s opening with a special fair on August 5, 2022.

Chiikawa is a popular character first revealed by Japanese illustrator Nagano on Twitter. In December 2020, the official online store Chiikawa Market opened, and Nagano released a book compiling the manga panels they drew and posted on Twitter. The characters have become massively popular, with the artist’s social media accounts racking up over 1.1 million followers. From collaboration cafes and exhibitions to a recent anime series, the sky’s the limit for these adorable characters!

Purchase Bonus

「Holographic Sticker (Not for Sale) *Designs will differ between the Harajuku and Osaka Umeda locations.

Holographic Pin (Not for Sale) / For guests spending ¥3,300 or more (including tax)

Picnic Blanket (Not for Sale) / For guests spending ¥5,500 or more (including tax)

Mug (Not for Sale) / For guests spending ¥8,800 or more (including tax)

Limited Edition Chiikawa Land Harajuku x Marion Crepes Collab

Limited Edition Chiikawa Land Harajuku x Marion Crepes Goods

Chiikawa Land Osaka Umeda Limited Edition Goods

Both the Harajuku and Osaka Chiikawa Land locations are visited by fans each day, and each store has developed unique products to celebrate the first anniversary.

The Chiikawa Land Harajuku location will offer products in collaboration with Marion Crepes, while the Osaka Umeda location will sell limited edition products featuring the characters in cute traditional costumes. Special bonuses will also be handed out to guests spending particular amounts, so why not come out and grab some new goods?

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Art collective teamLab will open a permanent nighttime exhibition at the Nagai Botanical Garden in Osaka starting July 29, 2022. On-site video footage shows off several new works, such as Sculptures of Dissipative Birds in the Wind, a digital work impacted by the environment. Birds flying around the work and the wind’s strength impact how the art moves.

Life is Flickering Light Floating in Darkness – Sunflowers

In summer, 20,000 sunflowers bloom in the Life Garden, where seasonal flowers are transformed into an interactive space filled with illumination. This was opened to the public for a limited time to celebrate the exhibition’s opening and will be open until August 5.

The Nagai Botanical Garden covers 240,000 square meters and is home to roughly 1,200 species of plants. teamLab has transformed the space, with the digital art pieces changing according to the behavior of guests. 

In the future, teamLab plans to introduce seasonal works, making use of plants that bloom in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Resonating Microcosms in the Common Camellia Garden – Liquified Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset

Floating Resonating Lamps on Oike Lake

teamLab’s art project Digitized Nature explores how nature can become art. The concept of the project is that non-material digital technology can turn nature into art without harming it.

Field of Light Color – Muhlenbergia Capillaris

teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka is a botanical garden by day and an art space by night. The art space transforms interactively, influenced by wind and rain, as well as by the behavior of the people and birds in it. People become a part of the artworks along with nature, and a part of the long continuity of time. The artworks, people, and nature; the self and others; the past, present, and future; all form a continuity without boundaries.

Come soothe your soul in the heart of Osaka.

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From July 22 until August 7, AMOCAFE Ikebukuro is holding a special collaboration cafe with the anime series The Devil is a Part-Timer!

A number of unique menu items inspired by the show’s characters are available, and new original goods featuring illustrations of the cast in beach house costumes are on sale.

Priority for admission is given to those with reservations, so make yours now!

Special Collaboration Menu

Serious Office Worker’s Dinner: ¥1,100 (Tax Included)

Emi is serious about her job, and her dinner is filling and simple.

The Devil’s Experiment (Honey Cucumber & Konnyaku): ¥990 (Tax Included)

Using the wits of the Demon King’s army, this tasty Konnyaku features a delicious melon and miso flavor. 

[AMOCAFE x Chiho] Special Omurice: ¥1,210 (Tax Included)

Of course, Chiho loves to draw a heart on her tasty Omurice. 

Urushihara’s Hard-earned Crystals / Daikokuya’s Shaved Ice: ¥880 (Tax Included)

This menu will make you excited to watch–or rewatch–the anime series!

Guests can expect even more themed menu items along with drinks and exclusive merchandise!

In addition, new illustrations of Mao and Chiho working at the beach house with Emi on surveillance are available from the AMOCAFE webshop. A number of products are on sale, including acrylic stands and water-resistant tapestries. Check the AMOCAFE Ikebukuro and AMOCAFE webshop Twitter accounts for more details soon!

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The third Jujutsu Kaisen cafe will open for a limited time in both Tokyo and Osaka from August 11 to October 10, 2022!

Jujutsu Kaisen began as a manga series and has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2018. Created by Gege Akutami, an anime series aired in October 2020 and became a massive hit with audiences around the world. Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie, a prequel film, was released in Japan in December 2021 and has grossed over ¥13.7 billion. A second season of the anime will premiere in 2023. 

Masatsugu Nagasoe, who worked on the anime series as a storyboard artist and unit director, was in charge of creating the newly-drawn illustrations. The cafe has a striking mint green theme and will have a refreshing urban summer atmosphere.

Advance Reservation Bonus: A4-size Clear Folder (1 variety)/ Drink Order Bonus: Original Coaster (8 varieties) / Merchandise Purchase Bonus: Original Shopping Bag (1 variety)

Menu

[Yuji Itadori] Chicken over Rice

[Megumi Fushiguro] Chimera Shadow Garden Sandwich

[Nobara Kugisaki] Spiced Vegetable Curry

Second-year Student Plate

[Kento Nanami] Apple Pork Wrap

[Satoru Gojo] Hollow Technique: Purple Cake

Dagon’s Realm – Cursed Plate

 [Yuji Itadori] Passion Cranberry Tea Soda / [Megumi Fushiguro] Green Apple Mint Soda

[Nobara Kugisaki] Orange Rosehip Tea Soda / [Kento Nanami] Coffee Mojito Soda

[Satoru Gojo] Blue Hawaii Lemon Squash / Satoru Gojo’s Hot Coffee

Goods

The cafe’s menu will include a number of dishes inspired by each of the main characters, including Yuji’s Chicken over Rice and sweets inspired by everyone’s favorite silver-haired character Satoru Gojo. Each drink is sure to refresh you during the hot summer months, and guests will also be able to grab original merchandise featuring newly-drawn art by MAPPA.

This summer, why not spend a relaxing time surrounded by your favorite Jujutsu Kaisen characters?

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Art collective teamLab will open a permanent nighttime exhibition at the Nagai Botanical Garden in Osaka starting July 29, 2022. Tickets for teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka are on sale now at the official website, and a new group of exhibits take full advantage of the beautiful setting. In summer, 20,000 sunflowers bloom in the Life Garden, where seasonal flowers are transformed into an interactive space filled with illumination. As the flowers change each season, so will the art.

Resonating Microcosms in the Common Camellia Garden – Liquified Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset 

Life is Flickering Light Floating in Darkness – Sunflowers

Other works on display include Life is Continuous Light – Bald Cypress and Life is Continuous Light – Crepe myrtle, both taking advantage of the natural environment. The 240,000 square meter park will be completely transformed, with the digital art pieces changing according to the behavior of guests. More exhibits will be added in the future.

Crepe myrtles at Nagai Botanical Garden

Nagai Botanical Garden opened in 1974, and had its reopening on April 1, 2022 following extensive efforts to create an environment where plants can thrive and grow into the future, involving tree thinning, replanting of trees in anticipation of root growth, and soil improvement.

Nagai Botanical Garden’s Bald Cypress

teamLab’s art project Digitized Nature explores how nature can become art. The concept of the project is that non-material digital technology can turn nature into art without harming it.

Floating Resonating Lamps – One Stroke

Universe of Fire Particles – Secondary Forest

teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka is a botanical garden by day and an art space by night. The art space transforms interactively, influenced by wind and rain, as well as by the behavior of the people and birds in it. People become a part of the artworks along with nature, and a part of the long continuity of time. The artworks, people, and nature; the self and others; the past, present, and future; all form a continuity without boundaries.

Come visit another dimension right in the heart of Osaka!

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The Hololive Summer event, first held in the summer of 2019, will return this year! 

A ton of new content and special panels will be shown at the 2022 event, so check the official Hololive Production Twitter account often for more information!

Hololive will also have a booth at this year’s Comiket on August 13 and 14! A number of exclusive commemorative Hololive Summer 2022 goods will be on sale.

The back cover of the Comiket 100 catalog, on sale July 16, shows the official Hololive Summer 2022 key visual. Be sure to keep an eye out for more details!