The popular character Rilakkuma was recently appointed as the tourism ambassador for Chiyoda City in Tokyo. To commemorate this lofty position, Tokyo Daijingu Shrine will begin offering Ema decorated with Rilakkuma starting December 1, 2021. Ema are small wooden plaques found at shrines, and visitors can write their wishes or prayers on them before hanging them up for the Gods to receive them. 

 

Tokyo Daijingu was built in the early Meiji period so that residents of Tokyo could worship the many deities enshrined at the Grand Shrine of Ise from afar. Originally built in Hibiya, the shrine was moved to Iidabashi in 1928 after the Kanto Earthquake. 

 

Rilakkuma became the tourism ambassador for Chiyoda in August and aims to convey the many charms of the area to as many people as possible. These Ema feature an original Rilakkuma design along with the crest of Tokyo Daijingu.

gelato pique café launched its Christmas collection for limited time only from November 24 to December 26.

 

Brown Bear Caramel Crêpe

Raspberry Caramel Cheesecake Crêpe

Caramel and Hazelnuts Hot Chocolate

Eco Bag with Chocolate Bear (Small Size)　

Mug with Chocolate Bear

 

 

The theme for gelato pique cafe’s Christmas Sweets 2021 is “Brown Bear Caramel Christmas – With Pique Bear and Rich Caramel- and three new sweets and drinks are available, including a crepe topped with an adorable chocolate “Pique Bear”. As well as the food menu, two types of original goods, eco-bags and mugs, featuring the chocolate bear topping are available at gelato pique cafes nationwide and gelato pique official online store.

 

Originally announced earlier this month, a Gintama collaboration cafe is coming to Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro from November 19 until December 23, 2021. The menu has finally been unveiled, and fans of the series won’t want to miss out!

 

Food & Dessert Menu

Kagura’s Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Burger Set / Eggs Benedict & Spicy Salad Shinsengumi Plate / Takasugi’s Kiheitai Curry / Strawberry Milk Mille Crepes Made by Gin-san / Shinpachi’s Fruit Sandwich Plate / Katsura’s Soba-Style Mont Blanc Parfait

 

Drink Menu

Gintoki’s Uji Gintoki Bowl Drink / Shinpachi’s Crackling Blue Soda / Kagura’s Cherry Cocktail / Hijikata’s Special Iced Coffee / Okita’s Cocktail-style Blackcurrant Ginger / Katsura’s Three Tea Set with Dumplings / Takasugi’s Grape Jelly Soda

 

Special Luncheon Mat with Purchase of Collaboration Food / Dessert

 

 

Original Drink Coaster (10 varieties, random) with Purchase of Drink

 

 

For every ¥3,000 spent on cafe items (including tax), guests will receive a bromide-style postcard (8 varieties, random)

 

 

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Anime series Code Geass is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2021. To celebrate, a winter-themed Code Geass Cafe will open in Shinjuku for a limited time, from December 2, 2021, until January 23, 2022. The cafe will feature a lineup of luxurious and stylish food and drink items to celebrate Lelouch’s birthday. 

 

Bonuses

 

Menu

 

Food

[Lelouch] Chicken Steak

[Suzaku] Demi-glace Steak

Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms

 

Dessert

Happy Birthday Plate

Student Council’s Afternoon Tea Set

[Nunnally] Black Tea Whipped Cream Millefeuille

Christmas Glass Parfait

New Year Glass Parfait

 

Drink

Lelouch, Suzaku, Nunnally

Student Council’s Tea Party (Black Tea, Coffee)

Original Goods

Pin (9 varieties, random)

Acrylic Keychain (9 varieties, random) 

Acrylic Stand (9 varieties, random) 

Clear Folder Set (2 included) 

Acrylic Stand (Lelouch, Suzaku, Nunnally) 

Acrylic Board

Muddler Spoon Set

Satin Pouch

 

 

Code Geass debuted in October 2006, and the series was recently re-aired in Japan with a new opening and ending theme. A new series, Code Geass: Z of the Recapture, is coming in the future. 

 

Lelouch’s birthday is on December 5, so there will be plenty of treats to celebrate. Be sure to come give your well wishes!

 

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While the Banana Fish anime series will make you cry, this new collaboration cafe will have guests smiling from ear to ear. This stylish New York-inspired cafe and bar will be open from November 25, 2021, until January 16, 2022, in Tokyo, and from December 2, 2021, until January 30, 2022 in Osaka. Guests can enjoy dishes and drinks inspired by the show’s characters and can grab some limited merchandise too. 

 

Banana Fish began as a manga series in 1985 and was created by Akio Yoshida. Set in New York City, the series follows the teenage gang leader Ash Lynx as he tries to overcome his painful past and solve the mystery of ‘banana fish,’ a strange drug that drove his brother mad during the war in Vietnam. He is joined by Eiji Okumura, a Japanese college student and photographer’s assistant who arrives in America to help with a story about gang violence. 

 

Menu

Tofu and Salmon Salad Bowl

His Main Dish for the Night

N.Y. Style Tacos

Grilled Banana Waffle

Chinese Sweets Plate

Chocolate Fondue

N.Y. Style Cheesecake with Caramel Nuts

Ash, Eiji, Shorter

Hot Cocoa, Hot Cafe Latte

 

Original Merchandise

Acrylic Pin (7 varieties, random)

Aurora Sticker (7 varieties, random)

Acrylic Stand (7 varieties, random) 

Acrylic Keychain (6 varieties, random)

Clear Folder Set (Includes two folders)

Acrylic Stand (Ash, Eiji, Shorter)

Acrylic Board

Cork Coaster (Ash, Eiji) / Cup Sleeve

Glass (Ash, Eiji) / Plate

Bonus for Advanced Reservation Holders: Paper Ornament (8 varieties, random)

 

How would you like to spend some time with these characters in a swanky New York-style cafe?

 

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Located in Tokushima, Birth Book Coffee specializes in both a tasty cup of joe and a delightful selection of dango and fruit daifuku. Daifuku is a Japanese sweet made of small round mochi filled with sweet filling, typically red bean paste. It’s the perfect snack to have with a warm drink, and now, Birth Book Coffee has unveiled some Christmas-themed sweets!

 

Christmas

Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac

Character Daifuku

Character Dango

Matcha Chocolate Strawberry Daifuku

White Chocolate Strawberry Daifuku

 

 

If Christmas isn’t your thing, the shop is also selling sweets shaped like animals from the Chinese zodiac. 

 

Birth Book Coffee is a sweets shop, a coffee shop, and a book shop all in one. Employees make the sweets by hand each day, and invite guests to curl up with a nice story as they enjoy the calming environment. Each Daifuku is made using Shiga Habutae Mochi Rice, one of the three most glutinous rice varieties in Japan. It’s stickier and sweeter, making for a more rich treat. The reindeer Daifuku is flavored with caramel milk, and the Santa with red bean paste. Be sure to take a shot of them for social media, or give them as a gift!

 

The Matcha Chocolate Strawberry and White Chocolate Strawberry Daifuku are only available during winter, so try to snag them before they’re gone!

Originally held within Shibuya PARCO, the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon cafe is hitting the road! Starting November 11 at Shinsaibashi PARCO and November 27 at Nagoya PARCO, guests can enjoy a variety of Yashahime-themed food and merchandise for a limited time. The Shibuya location finished its run on November 9, and the new visual shows the show’s characters in front of a traditional tea house. 

Food at a Glance

Drinks at a Glance

Novelty Coasters

Kirara’s Manga Pancakes

(Returning Dishes) Inuyasha’s Beef Sandwich / Sesshomaru’s Cold Pasta

Stickers

Four-Color Pen with Charm

Rainbow Pearl Candy Tin

Random Washi Pins (10 varieties)

 

 

Due to fan demand, certain dishes from the previous Inuyasha cafe will be returning for the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon cafe. Exclusive merchandise will be sold at the cafe and online at the PARCO online store, so be sure to check it out!

 

The newest series in the Love Live universe, Love Live! Superstar!! wrapped in October, and to celebrate, a new collaboration cafe with SEGA will be opening at a number of locations in Japan from November 13 until December 19, 2021. Guests can enjoy themed food, drinks, and desserts inspired by the members of Liella! For every order placed, visitors will also get an original coaster. Original goods will be on sale and can only be obtained at the SEGA collaboration cafe. For every ¥2,000 spent, guests will receive one limited-edition clear bromide. 

 

Sega Collaboration Cafe Original Menu

 

Drink Menu

November 13 – December 19, 2021

Kanon Shibuya / Keke Tang / Chisato Arashi / Sumire Heanna / Ren Hazuki / Hot Coffee/ Hot Cocoa / Iced Oolong Tea: ¥660 each (Tax Included) 

 

Food Menu

 

1st Run (November 13 – December 3, 2021) 

Wish Song Clam Chowder Udon / START!! True dreams Roast Chicken Plate: ¥1,320 each (Tax Included) 

 

2nd Run (December 4 – December 19, 2021) 

Nonfiction!! Purple Cabbage Peperoncino / Starlight Prologue Meat Pilaf Plate: ¥1,320 each (Tax Included) 

 

Parfait Menu

Available from November 13 – December 19, 2021

Liella! Members’ Favorite Parfait / Future Like the Wind Pudding Parfait / Wish Song Lassi Parfait: ¥1,100 each (Tax Included) 

 

Menu Bonuses

1st Run (November 13 – December 3, 2021) 

1st Run Drink Coasters (10 varieties, random) / 1st Run Food Coaster (1 variety) 

 

2nd Run (December 4 – December 19, 2021)

2nd Run Drink Coasters (10 varieties, random) / 2nd Run Food Coaster (1 variety) 

 

Available from November 13 – December 19, 2021

Dessert Coaster (3 varieties) 

 

Birthday Cards

 

Rina Tennoji  (Available November 13, 2021 while supplies last) 

Ren Hazuki (Available November 24, 2021 while supplies last) 

 

Mia Taylor (Available December 6, 2021 while supplies last) 

Leah Kazuno (Available December 12, 2021 while supplies last)

 

Kanata Konoe (Available December 16, 2021 while supplies last) 

 

Souvenirs

SEGA Collaboration Cafe Original Goods

 

To be Released November 13, 2021

Acrylic Stand (Wish Song, 5 varieties): ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Art Panel (Nijigasaki High School Winter Uniforms, 14 varieties, random): ¥660 (Tax Included)

Chibi Acrylic Keychains with Stand (Wish Song, 5 varieties, random): ¥770 (Tax Included) 

 

Acrylic Keychain (Chibi Liella! Members, 5 varieties, random): ¥550 (Tax Included) 

 

To be Released December 4, 2021

Art Panel (Wish Song, 5 varieties, random): ¥660 (Tax Included) 

 

Purchase Bonuses

 

1st Run – Limited Clear Bromide (2 varieties) November 13 – December 3, 2021

2nd Run – Limited Clear Bromide (2 varieties) December 4 – December 19, 2021

 

 

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Gintama is one of the best-selling manga series of all time in Japan, with over 55 copies in print. Beginning in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2003, the sci-fi comedy was filled with jokes pulled from current pop culture and news before it came to an end in 2019. Despite the story being over, Gintama is popular enough to deserve another collaboration cafe! From November 19 until December 23, the series will take over the Capcom Cafe at Q Plaza Ikebukuro! This will be the second collab with the Capcom Cafe, the first being held in February 2021 to celebrate the final Gintama film. Details on the menu and original merchandise will be released soon, so be sure to check back!

 

The main visual for the upcoming event features chibi sketches of popular characters from the series alongside tasty dishes, including Gintoki Sakata, Shinpachi, Kagura, Hijikata, Okita, Katsura, and Takasugi. 

 

 

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The ‘Cheri+ 10th Anniversary Exhibition’ will be held in the Tower Records Shibuya 8F SpaceHACHIKAI exhibition room between November 13 and December 26 2021.

 

‘Cheri+’ is a BL comic magazine from Shinshokan. It was first published as an extra in Shinshokan’s ‘Dear+’ magazine in 2011, branching out into its own publication in 2016. A huge number of color and monotone illustrations from the magazine’s series will be displayed at the exhibition throughout the first and second sessions, with a total of 39 artists participating.

 

The exhibition will also include life-size panels featuring all-new artwork and a gorgeous photo spot. Visitors will also receive a free double-sized manga page, with a story that can only be read by visiting the exhibition.

 

 

Plush Mascot (10 Types): ¥1,760
＜Included Writers＞ Gizi Natsuki / Kusabi Keri / Scarlet Beriko / Natsume Isaku / Yamada Nonono

 

 

Serialized Works Trading Mini Cards (10 Types/Random): ¥500 (Complete Set, Random Types): ¥5,500
＜Included Writers＞ Arata Licca / Ogeretsu Tanaka / Kamon Saeko / Natsume Isaku / Hashimoto Aoi / NANASE / Hinohara Genga / Nekono Mariko / Madranome Hiro / Kusabi Keri

 

The product sales corner will include original goods and pre-order sales for original illustration copies.

 

Postcard A (18 Types)

Prizes: LP Size Panel (18 Types) *Design can be chosen when applying for lottery)

 

Those who purchase goods at the venue will receive a free postcard! A lottery to win an LP size panel will also be held.

 

In addition, an in store autograph session will be held with two of the exhibiting artists. 

November 20: Yamada Nonono 

December 4: Natsume Isaku

 

Be sure to enjoy the 10 year history of ‘Cheri+’ at this unique event in Tower Records Shibuya!

From November 19 until December 23, 2021, the AEON Lake Town Capcom Cafe in Saitama will be taken over by the Sengoku Basara series!

 

The main visual for the collaboration shows life-size characters from the series rather than the chibi versions that have appeared at previous Capcom Cafe events. Six famous generals from the Sengoku period are featured: Date Masamune, Sanada Yukimura, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Ishida Mitsunari, Chosokabe Motochika, and Mori Motonari. More details about the menu and merchandise will be released soon, so stay tuned!

 

 

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Tower Records Cafe is known for collaborating with a number of unique properties at their Omotesando location. Starting November 3, the ‘Pop-Up Cafe: Exciting Autumn Concert’ will be serving guests some adorable dishes in conjunction with the Sylvanian Families line of animal toys! The event will take place in two stages, and will continue until November 23, 2021. 

 

 

Collaboration Menu

 

Persian Kitten’s Sparkling Star Stew: ¥1,490 (Tax Included) 

Walnut Squirrel Style Honey Nut Chicken: ¥1,490 (Tax Included) 

Forest Fruit Salad: ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Baby Rabbit Chocolate Pancakes: ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Baby Deer’s Heart French Toast: ¥1,490 (Tax Included)

Panda-cotta with Fruit: ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Choose a Hot Drink (Latte/Cocoa/Milk): ¥890 (Tax Included) 

Exciting Autumn Concert Original Takeout Bottle: ¥980 (Tax Included)

Souvenir: Baby Animal Set

Table Mats

 

Merchandise

Sylvanian Melodies 1

Sylvanian Melodies 2

Baby Animal Camping Series (9 varieties)

Those purchasing goods will receive an original sticker. 

Those reserving a spot at the cafe will receive an original sticker. 

 

Sylvanian Families is a line of collectible animals made of flocked plastic, originally released in Japan in 1977. Made to place inside dollhouses, these little creatures have remained popular worldwide since release. This cafe will feature original goods and dishes, including five dishes inspired by the members of the marching band shown in the event’s main visual. Inside the store, there will be large dolls and an original diorama that can only be seen during the Omotesando event.