Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani has announced a new single-person plan in collaboration with Sanrio’s popular Kogimyun character, and will offer a limited number of two rooms per day from January 4 until May 31, 2022.

Cogimyun is the female version of Cogimyon, and placed 10th in the 2021 Sanrio Character Awards. Her fluffy and fragile appearance has made her a hit with Sanrio fans.

The room is completely decorated in Cogimyun style, and guests can take home five pieces of original merchandise made for this collaboration. 

From the moment guests enter the room, they will be completely surrounded by all things Cogimyun! Pastel colors and special Cogimyun illustrations line the space, with many drawn exclusively for the collaboration.

Guets can also download a special app that will allow them to hear Cogimyun welcoming them to the room. They will also be able to take pictures with the character using AR technology. 

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Hoshino Resort Tomamu, one of the largest stay-and-go snow resorts in Hokkaido, will open a hotel made entirely of ice from January 20 until February 28, 2022. The ceiling, walls, and furniture will all be made of ice, and guests can also enjoy an outdoor ice bath! In addition, a new Ice Dinner will be on offer, where visitors can enjoy a beautiful table surrounded by ice overlooking a forest of white birches while staring up at the starry winter sky.

The seamless dome-shaped ice structure is about 8.5 meters in diameter and 3.5 meters high. Sleeping bags will be provided to guests to keep them warm and comfortable until morning.

Visitors can enjoy a hot spring in the open winter air in Shimukappu Village’s Scan Portopia Yunosawa Onsen. 

The aforementioned Ice Dinner features three ice-themed dishes and welcomes guests to sit at a table made entirely of ice surrounded by majestic nature.

The appetizer includes iced vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and cauliflower. Each is dipped in a warm garlic sauce, balancing the sweetness of the veggies, which become more sugary when cold. 

The main course, Iceberg Bouillabaisse, is covered with ice. This begins to melt as the soup pot is slowly heated in front of the guests, revealing gorgeous seafood like cod and shrimp. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds!

The frozen fruit dessert mixes strawberries and kiwis with hot wine and a touch of cinnamon. Sweet and sour flavors come together to end the night on a high note.

The Noraneko Gundan exhibition, which saw great success in 2021, is now open in Osaka until January 31, 2022! The popular character is making the rounds to celebrate Noriko Kudo’s 20th anniversary as a children’s author. In addition to over 250 illustrations and videos on display from the Noraneko Gundan picture books, guests can enjoy a photo spot and other activities.

Osaka Exclusive Merchandise

IC Card Case with Octopus: ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

Cookie & Tin with Octopus: ¥1,400 (Tax Included)

Clear Folder with Octopus: ¥418 (Tax Included)

Sticker with Octopus: ¥385 (Tax Included)

Acrylic Keychain (Noraneko & Octopus / Mami & Octopus): ¥660 each (Tax Included)

Noraneko, Mami, and Octopus Acrylic Stand: ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

Baby Wipes & Can (Noraneko & Octopus / Mami and Octopus): ¥550 each (Tax Included)

New Products at Osaka Venue

Moisture Absorbing Coaster: ¥880 each (Tax Included)

Pin: ¥440 each (Tax Included)

Special Purchase Bonus for guests spending over ¥3,000 (Tax Included)

The first 100 guests to arrive each day will receive a special clear folder.

The exhibition will also include over 350 pieces of merchandise, including limited-edition goods for the Osaka exhibition, books, plush toys, figures, and more.

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The St. Regis Osaka Hotel is offering a special strawberry-themed afternoon tea set until May 2022. 

Strawberry Afternoon Tea ‘5th Avenue Collection’

Strawberry  Parfait ‘The New York Gallery’ 

Strawberry Afternoon Tea ‘5th Avenue Collection’ to GO!

The St. Regis New York Hotel was founded in 1904, and is located on 5th Avenue, one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. This new afternoon tea set features a gorgeous three-tiered array of colorful savory and sweet dishes inspired by the many fashion items that line the shop windows of the NYC street. 

The Strawberry Heel Panna Cotta shows a woman’s leg peeking out from the dessert clad in a fancy high heel, while the Berry Opera is made to look like a designer bag. Many of the available dishes are made using seasonal strawberries sourced from around Japan.

The French Bistro Ruedor on the first floor is also offering ‘The New York Gallery,’ a strawberry parfait set of three inspired by the art of New York City. This set also comes with an assorted plate of six savory and sweet items.

The WOW Strawberry, with its pop-art motif, will surprise guests with its massive strawberries and variety of different textures from mousse to jelly. The LOVE Strawberry mixes juicy, sweet, and sour strawberries with pistachio mousse and was inspired by Banksy’s ‘Balloon and Girl’ painting. The Banana & Chocolate parfait pulls from the colorful wall art seen all around the famous city streets.

For those wanting something less sweet, hamburgers, hot dogs, and bagels, all popular on the streets of Manhattan, will be served alongside these strawberry delights. For those wary about the current pandemic conditions, the Fifth Avenue Collection can also be taken home!

MINI SOF, a shop specializing in soft-serve ice cream since 1980, is now offering products in collaboration with the popular Sanrio character My Melody! A limited number of sweets and goodies will be available until January 31, 2022, with New Year grab bags containing special coupons for sale until January 9, 2022.

W Rich Soft-Serve Ice Cream

My Melody Collaboration Campaign

2022 Lucky Bag

Blanket

Desktop Calendar

Tote Bag

Soft-Serve Vanilla Ice Cream (with Strawberries and Chocolate) with Original Glass

Pink

Purple

Double Rich Strawberry Waffle Cone Soft-Serve with My Melody Collaboration Sleeve

Sleeve Design 1

Sleeve Design 2

Sleeve Design 3

Double Rich Strawberry Shortcake

My Melody Original Pouch

Design 1

Design 2

My Melody Original Keychain

Acrylic Keychain Design 1

Acrylic Keychain Design 2

Participating Characters

My Melody

Kuromi

My Sweet Piano

Strings Hotel Nagoya will open a new concept room from January 15 until April 14, 2022. Those who love the color red won’t want to miss it!

‘It’s My Color’ is a room completely dedicated to a person’s favorite shade. Imagine dressing up in red and spending time taking photographs in this completely red room. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!

While the room may be red for now, the color may change in the future. Guests can also enjoy a special strawberry afternoon tea set in their room during this event period.

Bandai Candy has begun selling the second round of Demon Slayer-themed tarts! This time, the family-sized treats will feature the taste of two varieties of cheesecake, and will be available at select AEON, AEON Style, MaxValu, and Daiei locations throughout Japan.

Each tart features characters from the popular Demon Slayer anime series with smiles on their faces. With a two-layered structure, customers can enjoy the flavor of baked cheesecake and gelatin cheesecake. Characters included are Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Giyu, Inosuke, Kyojuro, Shinobu, and Kanao.

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After a soft opening in July 2021, the Oriental Hotel Universal City has spent the last six months remodeling its entrance, lobby, restaurant, and guest rooms. The property has now officially held its grand opening and will be welcoming guests in 2022. 

Hotel Exterior

Guest Room

Restaurant Interior

Restaurant Interior

Huge Hamburgers

Croffle Eggs Benedict

Guest rooms feature earthy color tones and are spacious and functional, with beds provided by popular brand Simmons, promising a good night’s sleep. A variety of room types are available, including double rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms, and connecting rooms, allowing for a flexible stay depending on the number of guests. Until March 31, 2022, the hotel is offering the ‘New Room Stay Plan,’ a long-stay luxury holiday plan that allows guests to stay up to 23 hours on departure day to enjoy shopping and other leisure activities.

The hotel’s restaurant has been reimagined with a buffet concept and welcomes guests with high ceilings and large windows for a refreshing morning experience. The interior is accented with a green wall to conjure images of nature, and the breakfast menu is based on the concept of ‘Charge from Nature,’ offering a wide variety of dishes to help visitors recharge both body and mind.  

オリエンタルホテル ユニバーサル・シティはユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンのオフィシャルホテルです
Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2021 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
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For seven days only from January to April 2022, the Aoyama St. Grace Cathedral wedding hall will open its doors to those wanting their fill of Alice in Wonderland-inspired sweets! ‘Alice’s Tea Party’ will be an afternoon tea experience you’ll never forget, and reservations are required.

The limited-time-only afternoon tea will feature a variety of adorable sweets that look like they popped out of a picture book, from Berry and Pistachio Bunny Ears Mousse to the Queen’s Chandelier Butter Sandwich Cookies decorated like playing cards. Each sweet makes use of seasonal ingredients like strawberries, perfect with chocolate dips, petite tarts, and macaroons.

Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani has opened reservations for a Cogimyun-inspired room! With only two rooms available per day, the collaboration will run from January 4 until May 31, 2022. 

Original Goods – Hairband / Compact Mirror / Acrylic Stand / Mini Tote Bag / Slippers

Cogimyun is the female version of Cogimyon, and placed 10th in the 2021 Sanrio Character Awards. Her fluffy appearance has been drawing in more and more fans over the years, and this collaboration room is celebrating her emerging popularity!

The room is completely decorated in Cogimyun swag, and guests can take home five pieces of original merchandise made for this collaboration. 

© ’21 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPR. NO. S621747　S/F・G

The Strings Hotel Yagoto NAGOYA in Aichi Prefecture is holding the ‘Strawberry Neverland – Tinkerbell in Love Sweets Buffet’ at it’s sweets restaurant SCALA Terrace from January 15 until March 31, 2022. These limited-time desserts will use seasonal strawberries and pistachios.

Inspired by Peter Pan, the space will feature cute and refreshing sweets that will make guests think of the adorable fairy Tinkerbell. The ‘Tinkerbell in Love – Raspberry Lime Mousse’ is covered in the character’s fairy dust, and is highly recommended by the restaurants chef patissier. A total of 16 desserts will be available, with some featuring edible flowers and other fantasy-inspired decorations. Those wanting something a little heavier can enjoy slow-cooked Indian Curry and Farfalle Cream Pasta. The space will also feature plenty of photo spots, so be sure to take some pictures with the person you love!

The Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will hold a ‘Strawberry Fair’ at four of its restaurants starting on January 1, 2022!

Little Red Riding Hood (Mascarpone and Berry Mousse)

Forest Friend (Cream Puff), Friendly Bear Macaroons

Forest Tree Stump (Nuts & Pistachio Cake)

Menu featuring Strawberry Items

Cafe & Gourmet Shop ‘Cafe Bell’ 

Running: January 15 – February 28, 2022

Sweets

Strawberry Brioche Sandwich / Strawberry Pudding / Strawberry Pistachio / Strawberry Tart / Strawberry Shortcake

Bread

Strawberry Cannelé de Bordeaux / Strawberry & Almond Chocolate Danish / Strawberry and Cream Cheese Flute　

Chinese Restaurant ‘Shisen’ 

Running: January 6 – February 28, 2022

Strawberry Apricot Tofu / Strawberry Pudding

‘Bar eu’

Running: January 1 – February 28, 2022

Strawberry Grasshopper / Strawberry Milk for Adults / Strawberry Mojito

※Menu items subject to change depending on availability.
※Please inform the staff of any food allergies in advance.