Sanrio Puroland’s Halloween event “PURO HALLOWEEN PARTY” is now on and is set to run up to Halloween Day, with everyone’s favourite characters dressed in their spooky attire ready to greet guests, themed food and decorations, Halloween illuminations, and more.

Sanrio characters greet guests in their Halloween costumes

Masquerade Party is the theme of this year’s Halloween event at Puroland.

“Miracle Light” Halloween illuminations

Photo Spot

The event welcomes a new illumination show to the beat of Halloween tunes as well as a photo spot that combines cute pastel and stylish dark themes for the Masquerade Party theme.

Meet characters dressed in Masquerade Party outfits

There’s also a chance to meet your favourite characters dressed in Masquerade Party attire for one minute by yourself.

There’s plenty of pastel and dark inspired food and merchandise too, available both at the park and the Sanrio Puroland Online Shop. The park is also carrying out video calls for visitors who can meet the Sanrio characters online using talkport.

Pastel & Dark food menu

The spooky menu includes the “Hello Kitty & Dear Daniel Dark Masquerade Beef Curry,” “Sleepy Pompompurin’s Halloween Beef Ramen,” and more.

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Pre-sales for Sanrio’s new face mask bags opened on Wednesday (September 9) on Asunarosha’s online shop. There are two bag designs, one with Hello Kitty and another with Cinnamoroll.

Hello Kitty Face Mask Bag ¥700 (Before Tax) / Cinnamoroll Face Mask Bag ¥700 (Before Tax)

Now you can store your masks safely and hygienically wherever you go and make it look cute.

The bags are made from TPU plastic and combines the strength of plastic with the lightweightness of silicone, so your mask won’t get dusty and even if the bag gets wet or dirty, the face mask stays safe and in tact.

The bags also take on an adorable rainbow colour when the light hits them, adding a bit of fun to the face mask routine.

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In celebration of My Melody’s 45th anniversary and Kuromi’s 15th anniversary, Sanrio is collaborating with the Japanese women’s fashion magazine bis, published by Kobunsha, to release a collection of new products on October 7, 2020. The items will be sold at select Sanrio stores, Sanrio’s online shop, and KOBUNSHA SELECT SHOP. Merchandise made in collaboration with The Skips will also be released in early October via The Skips’ online shop.

bis is a fashion magazine aimed at women in their 20’s that focuses on ‘sweet with a hint of poison’ fashion culture. Their style is a combination of vintage and trends to express cuteness that isn’t sickly sweet.

The My Melody and Kuromi collaboration incorporates bis‘s motifs of bees and roses, the latter of which often appears on the magazine’s front covers. My Melody has been drawn in the style of how she looked when she first appeared in 1975. Likewise, though Kuromi came much later, she has been drawn in that 70’s style too.

 My Melody & Kuromi Plush Toys | ¥2,420 Each

Face Mask Pouch (bis) | ¥2,530

The lineup ranges from soft plush toys to a velvet tote bag, mugs, and more.

My Melody & Kuromi T-Shirts (bis) | ¥3,080 Each

The Skips My Melody & Kuromi Heart Hairband | ¥2,640　*Launching early October 2020

There’s also a mini 130ml thermal bottle, T-shirts—the list goes on, for a total of 34 items.

Celebrate My Melody and Kuromi’s anniversary milestones with bis‘s collaboration.

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Sanrio’s beloved characters Kuromi and My Melody have taken over EGG&SPUMA in Shinjuku this summer with the KUROMI♡MY MELODY CAFE which is open for a limited time until October 31, 2020.

The cafe has been split into two separate themes, with the second theme arriving on September 16, turning the cafe into a cute Halloween experience.

The menu, including the popular afternoon tea set, will transform into spooky Halloween inspired food, with Jack-o’-lanterns and bats decorating the plates.

The Kuromi Kimagure Omelette Curry will be sold in limited quantities on weekends at dinnertime. This cute plate features a pink curry topped with Kuromi’s favourite leeks as well as seafood, souffle omelette, and Kuromi herself who is made out of rice.

There’s also cute pancakes drizzled in berry sauce, My Melody and Kuromi drinks, and more.

Customers who order anything from the Halloween menu will receive one of these coasters free too!

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Tokyo Monorail Theater is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Sanrio’s popular characters Little Twin Stars, also known as Kiki & Lala, by decorating their monorails in the twins. The trains will begin running on September 14, 2020.

The concept behind the trains is to wish everyone health, happiness, and a bright future. As well as the train decorations, there will be photo spots dotted around stations, an Instagram photo campaign, and original merchandise.

Kiki & Lala Monorail

Monorails number 1 and 6 are the ones to be decorated in all things Little Twin Stars, from the ceilings to the seats and outside of the trains. The mirrors of the other trains will also be decorated.

Running: From September 14, 2020

Photo Spots

Four stations on the monorail line will have their own photo spots for people to take pictures, and people can write wishes on special cards to tag onto it.

Running: September 14, 2020 – January 11, 2021

Participating Stations: Hamamatsucho Station (Central Entrance, outside ticket gates) / Tennōzu Isle Station (Central Entrance, outside ticket gates) / Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station (South Entrance, inside ticket gates) / Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station (North Entrance, inside ticket gates)

Kiki & Lala Instagram campaign

If you follow Tokyo Monorail on Instagram, post a photo of yourself on the Kiki & Lala monorail or at one of the photo spots with the hashtag ＃キキララモノレール, you’ll enter for a chance to win a prize.

Campaign 1

The first 4,500 people to post a photo of themselves at a photo spot at any of the stations below on Instagram with the hashtag #キキララモノレール will receive an A6 size seal.

Running: September 14, 2020 – January 11, 2021

Participating Stations: Hamamatsucho Station (Central Entrance, outside ticket gates) / Tennōzu Isle Station (Central Entrance, outside ticket gates) / Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station (South Entrance, inside ticket gates) / Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station (North Entrance, inside ticket gates)

Campaign 2

15 random people will be selected to meet the Little Twin Stars by following Tokyo Monorail on Instagram and posting the hashtag #キキララモノレール with their photos.

Running: September 14, 2020 – October 31, 2020

Winners: Will be contacted by direct message by the end of November
Greeting Day: Late December, TBA

Original merchandise

Folder Set (2 Designs): ¥500 | Acrylic Key Ring: ¥600

A selection of themed merchandise will also be sold at participating, including a folder set and acrylic key ring. Plush toys are in the works too.

Release Date: September 14, 2020

Participating Stations: Hamamatsucho Station ticket counter / Tennōzu Isle Station Central Entrance / Oikeibajo-Mae Station ticket gate entrance / Ryūtsū Center Station ticket gate entrance / Tenkūbashi Station HI City entrance / Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station South Entrance / Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station North Entrance / Haneda Airport Terminal 3 second floor ticket gates

Sanrio Puroland is giving Mewkledreamy (Mew) her very first show this autumn titled “Mewkledreamy March ~Atsumare☆Dreamy Mate” which will begin showing from October 16, 2020.

Mew made her debut at Sanrio Puroland in January 2018. This will be the first show she has ever participated in. Like the anime series named after her, the performance will feature an original story that will pull the audience into a mysterious and wonderful world. She will be joined by her friends Peko and Suu who have never made an appearance at Sanrio Puroland before.

Dreamy☆Set | ¥1,500

Miracle♡ Heart Light | ¥1,500

The show will include a dance scene that encourages audience participation. Park guests can get their hands on the Dreamy☆Set which includes a headband and cute colour as well as the Miracle♡ Heart Light to make their time watching the show even more fun. These will be released at Sanrio Puroland and their online shop on September 11.

Rope Purse | ¥1,320

Mewkledreamy Mewchan’s Twinkling Chesse & Korokke Curry | ¥1,400

As well as the show, Mewkledreamy will have her own exclusive merchandise, food dishes, and more for fans of the cute and fluffy pink kitten.

Mew, Peko, and Suu were born on top of the clouds of the Miracle Dreamy Kingdom, and each holds a mysterious power. See them come together for the first time at Sanrio Puroland this autumn. Oh, and Hello Kitty will be in the show too!

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Harmonyland, a theme park centred on Sanrio’s cast of characters, has announced that this year it is holding a Halloween themed event titled “Happy Halloween” which will run from October 11 to 31.

Meet the characters

A greeting event will take place twice a day where guests can have photos taken next to the Sanrio characters who will be dressed in their best Halloween outfits. For the afternoon greeting, the characters will dance too.

Photo opportunities

There will be many photo opportunities around the park at a variety of Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and other character decorations. Shops inside the park will also be decorated in all things spooky.

Hello Kitty’s Castle transforms into Halloween mode

Hello Kitty Castle will feature Halloween themed decor to greet guests who enter. Hello Kitty will also change into a spooky ghost costume at 10:00, 12:00, and 14:30 each day of the event.

Halloween character merchandise

Sanrio fans can get their hands on a selection of Halloween themed character merch.

Limited-time character events

Sanrio character ‘Wish Me Mell’ will also have her own birthday party between September 20 and 23 where she will be out to greet guests. After each greeting, 100 people will be given a special free thank you card on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pin Badge Set ¥990 / Acrylic Key Ring Set ¥1,540 / Strawberry Milk Pudding ¥500 / Pancakes ¥600 / Smile Set ¥1,200

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Kuromi, as well as My Melody’s 45th anniversary, and so both will be performing mini live concerts between September 25 to October 31. After each show 100 people will be given a Kuromi anniversary card on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pin Badge Set / Kuromi Black Curry ¥1,380

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*The information in this article is correct as of September 2, 2020. Please note that information related to the event is subject to change.

Maison de FLEUR, a brand developed by Stripe International Inc., is currently celebrating its 7th anniversary with the event “7éme Anniversaire.” The event will see collaborations with popular companies, the first of which will be Sanrio which will begin on September 11. The brand collaborates with Sanrio every year and their items always sell out immediately.

This year’s Sanrio collaboration will see the characters Cinnamoroll, My Melody, and My Sweet Piano, as well as Pompompurin for the first time. Pochacco items will also be sold but will be exclusive to STRIPE CLUB’s online website.

Cinnamoroll & My Melody: Frilly Handle Tote Bag (5 Designs) ¥4,290 | Pouch (5 Designs) ¥3,290 | Purse (5 Designs) ¥3,290 | Smartphone Ring (4 Designs) ¥2,590

The item lineup includes tote bags, pouches, purses, and smartphone rings, all of each feature the characters with adorable droopy ears as well as cute tails on the back.

My Sweet Piano & Pompompurin

Pochacco *Available exclusively online at STRIPE CLUB

The smartphone rings are coloured just like each character, and the ribbons have the characters in gold leaf print deliver an anniversary vibe.

The full lineup of merchandise will be released at Maison de FLEUR stores and online at STRIPE CLUB in Japan on September 11. Maison de FLEUR stores are also taking telephone orders from Sunday and five Lumine branches will have pre-sales on September 10.

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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.

Today’s recipe will show you how to make a simple ice cream made with frozen strawberries and a blender.

Ingredients

500g frozen strawberries (either store bought or self-frozen)

120ml condensed milk

Sliced white chocolate to make Hello Kitty

1.

Defrost around 3/10 of the frozen strawberries until they are more soft than frozen, allowing them to be blended more easily.

2.

Throw the defrosted strawberries into a blender along with the condensed milk and blend.

3.

Place the blended mix into a ziplock bag and place into the freezer. After about an hour, massage the mix while it’s still inside the bag. Repeat this whole process 2-3 times. Doing this will make the ice cream tastier.

Once fully set, place into a serving cup of your choice, use sliced white chocolate to make your chocolate Hello Kitty, and serve!

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!

Hilton Osaka has revealed a special dessert buffet called “Mysterious Sweets Forest ~Hello Kitty, My Melody & Kuromi’s Collaboration Tea Party~” which will be served at the hotel’s Folk Kitchen restaurant from September 18 to December 20 this year.

Themed on a mysterious magic forest, the dessert line-up is a tantalising buffet of 25 sweet treats made with chestnuts, sweet potatoes, apples, pear and other tasty bites. The buffet will also have several photo spots for people to take cute photos, including one with a giant Hello Kitty ribbon and one with My Melody and Kuromi.

Following the success of the “Summer Sweets Buffet Festival ~Hello Kitty & My Melody Collaboration Tea Party~” held at Hilton Osaka this summer which we also covered, the Sanrio characters return, this time with the cute and mischievous Kuromi joining the party.

Mochi Mochi Doughnuts Parfait

The “Mochi Mochi Doughnuts Parfait” is a sweet mix of Japanese gyuhi and raspberry jam topped with a doughnut that has a cute Hello Kitty chocolate on it.

Kuromi’s Jet Black Heart Chocolate Mousse

Kuromi’s chocolate mousse is made with fruity organic chocolate from Dominica and is topped with fruity chocolate crunch pieces for added texture.

Magic Pudding

The Magic Pudding is made using sweet potato and is served with a square-shaped chocolate that has different My Melody illustrations on it.

There’s also the “White Candle Cake” which is made to look like a candle you would light at home, made from moist almond sponge and filled with berries and vanilla Bavarian cream. It’s finished with a chocolate Hello Kitty ribbon.

Forest Mushroom Cinnamon Bavaria

The hotel’s pastry chefs recommend the Forest Mushroom Cinnamon Bavaria. Their yellow colour and red dots will catch your eye, and one bite will have you hooked as sweet and sour redcurrant jelly and cinnamon Bavarian cream create a harmony of flavours on your taste buds.

Snow Covered Gateau Chocolate

This snow-covered chocolate cake is filled with various spices like cloves and ginger and a coating of snowy cream. This one’s really giving those winter vibes.

Children of the Forest

The “Children of the Forest” which are actually lemon cakes dipped in chocolate. Other desserts include the “Vegan Chestnut Cream Cupcakes” which are generously topped with mont blanc cream, “Apple Pie” made luxuriously with apples, “Mysterious Forest Mousse” which combines sour yuzu citrus with bitter matcha, and lots of others.

There’s also savoury options too like curry, mushroom soup, pumpkin and mushroom salad, and more.

Finally, Hilton Osaka’s cafe and bar “MYPLACE” is also getting in on the tea party by serving up a special Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi afternoon tea, all served in a beautiful jewellery box.

Japanese sock manufacturers Tabio, which manages numerous stores like KUTSUSHITAYA, Tabio and TabioMEN, has collaborated with Sanrio and released a collection of character socks on August 21. The socks are available on Tabio’s official website and at Tabio stores in Japan.

The cute sock designs feature popular Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and come in a variety of colours to add to your wardrobe.

HELLO KITTY Box Logo Socks | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

These colourful socks feature a subtle illustration of Hello Kitty’s ribbon on the logo.

HELLO KITTY Logo Name Glitter Short Socks | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

A cute collection of basic colour socks with glitter on them, also featuring Hello Kitty’s ribbon on the heel.

SANRIO CHARACTERS Collaboration Print Low Crews | ¥2,300 (Before Tax)

This pair features a sushi design with Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Hangyodon, Badtz-Maru, Gudetama, and Cinnamoroll.

Fans who buy a pair of any of these socks will receive a free mirror. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Japanese online store Asunarosha is releasing a new set of Gudetama stickers this Friday (August 21) with designs featuring motifs and references to all 47 prefectures in Japan.

¥350 Each (Before Tax)

So far, we’ve seen Gudetama stickers with the lazy egg himself at tourist spots, practicing customs, experiencing, eating food, transforming into historical figures, and more, each tied to various cities around the country.

This time around, there are 47 stickers for all 47 prefectures in Japan. Gudetama has transformed into famous products and locations from each prefecture.

The stickers are a cute way for people in Japan to buy something related to each prefecture during this time when people are having to limit travel.

Sticking one on the back of your phone adds a bit of travel fun to your day.