Mister Donut Japan began holding its “Ouchi de MISDO HALLOWEEN” Halloween event on Friday which features five different doughnuts.
The event has its own story which imagines five cute Halloween creatures who have jumped out of their Jack-o’-lantern home and into Mister Donut to bring smiles to everyone on Halloween. Let’s take a look at each doughnut.
Ouchi de MISDO HALLOWEEN | ¥150 per doughnut (Before Tax)
Scared Ghost
Coated in white chocolate, topped with shaved coconut, and finished with cute eyes, this ghost scared itself when it looked into the mirror.
Flapping Bat
Coated in a purple sweet potato glaze and finished with chocolate eyes and bat wings. This is the boss bat with a following of bat minions. It loves children and desserts more than anything.
Black Cat French
This is a French Cruller doughnut coated in chocolate and topped with eyes and ears. This black cats appears when the witch uses her magic. Its charm point is its nimble feet; it walks like walking on a cloud.
Swirly Pink Mummy
A chewy fruit stick coated in strawberry chocolate and made to look like a mummy. This character is a smart and cute idol in the mummy world. she has a good fashion sense and people look up to her.
Swirly Chocolate Mummy
A Pon de Ring doughnut covered in chocolate with chocolate eyes. It has cute chubby cheeks, and admires his older sister, the pink mummy.
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Ouchi de MISDO HALLOWEEN
Running: September 4, 2020 – October 31, 2020
Available: Mister Donut shops in Japan
Official Website: https://www.misterdonut.jp
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The popular wine bar Dick Bruna TABLE, where customers can enjoy a glass of wine with a meal together with illustrations by Dick Bruna, the creator of Miffy, is now selling a batch of Miffy cookies created by the popular confectionery Theo Blom located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
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Miffy Cookies | ¥4,000 (Before Tax)
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Released: Mid December 2020
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Address: 3-1-1 Sannomiyacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe
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13.January.2021 | FOOD
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Crème Brûlée Pie | ¥150 (Before Tax)
Belgian Chocolate Pie | ¥150 (Before Tax)
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12.January.2021 | FOOD
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Matcha Chocolate Glass with Häagen-Dazs | ¥880 (Before Tax)
The dessert is a tempting sight to behold – not only is it delicious but visually appealing to the eye too, and layered with various textures so that every bite is a surprise.
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Mister Donuts x Pierre Marcolini Luxury Doughnuts Hit Japan
12.January.2021 | FOOD
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Fondant Chocolate Doughnut – Chocolate | ¥200 (Before Tax)
Fondant Chocolate Doughnut – Caramel | ¥200 (Before Tax)
Fondant Chocolate Doughnut – Raspberry | ¥200 (Before Tax)
Fondant Chocolate Doughnut – Hazelnut | ¥200 (Before Tax)
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Gudetama Doughnuts at Floresta Celebrate the New Year
10.January.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
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Florest Gudetama Collab Doughnuts | ¥450 (Before Tax)
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Relax and take in the new year together with Gudetama.
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Floresta Gudetama Collab Doughnuts
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Shop List: https://www.nature-doughnuts.jp/shop/Floresta Organic Store: https://floresta-ec.jp/
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7 Days of Strawberry Dessert Love at Isetan Shinjuku This January
10.January.2021 | FOOD
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Matcha and Strawberry Parfaits Whipped Up at Saryo FUKUCHA in Kyoto
08.January.2021 | FOOD
Saryo FUKUCHA in Kyoto is now serving up a very special selection of succulent strawberry and matcha parfaits until May 30, 2021. These exquisite delights will see only 10 made of each per day.
Saryo FUKUCHA is a cafe that was opened by FUKUJUEN in Kyoto Station in April 2019. This year, they have brought back their extremely popular strawberry and matcha parfaits : the Konome, Konoha, and Konoka. They have also introduced a new addition to the line-up: the Strawberry & Matcha Milk Parfait. Also on the menu is a strawberry matcha latte.
Matcha & Strawberry Parfaits
Konome | ¥1,350
Konoha | ¥1,450
Konoka | ¥1,550
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Saryo FUKUCHA
Address: 901 Higashi Shiokojicho, Karasumadori Shiokoji Sagaru,, Shimogyo-Ku Kyoto Station Bldg. 2F, Kyoto 600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture
Opening Hours: 8:30-21:00 (Last Orders 20:30)
*The cafe is currently running on reduced opening hours as of December 25, 2020 due to COVID-19. Hours are now 08:30-19:00 (Last Orders 18:30) on weekdays and 08:30-20:00 (Last Orders 19:30) on weekends. Times are subject to change.
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01.January.2021 | FOOD
Fruits Salon, a cafe inside Beauty Connection Ginza that serves full courses of fruit, has introduced a new strawberry and herb course to its menu which is being served until February 1, 2021.
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Japan’s Kirby Cafe to Celebrate the Near Year With a Special 2021 Menu Addition
31.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
The Kirby Cafe in Tokyo has announced a seasonal dish for the new year as part of the cafe’s “Sweet NEW YEAR 2021” celebration which it will begin serving from January 1, 2021.
Kirby Burger & New Year Dessert | ¥1,980 (Before Tax)
The dish comes with a miniature version of Kirby Cafe’s popular burger on a teeny-tiny plate measured at just 10cm in circumference.
The mini dish looks super cute lined up next to the cafe’s plush toys.
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Sweet NEW YEAR 2021
Kirby Burger & New Year Dessert
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Tokyo Banana Chooses Eevee as Next Pokémon Souvenir Sweet
28.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD
Tokyo Banana World has revealed that its next sweet treat in its Pokémon Tokyo Banana series will be Eevee which Pokémon Trainers can expect to catch up and down Japan from January 2, 2021, including at the store itself as well as at 7-Eleven branches.
Pokémon Tokyo Banana Welcomes Eevee as Entry #2
Tokyo’s official souvenir sweets brand Tokyo Banana launched its new Pokémon Tokyo Banana series of confections in November with the first catch being Pikachu. Now Eevee is being added to the collection.
The fluffy sponge is a delicious caramel macchiato flavour and is filled with sweet banana custard cream. It can be eaten as it is, refrigerated, or even baked to create completely different flavour experiences.
6 Designs Including a Lucky Heart-Shaped Tail
The sponge cakes come in six different designs, all of which are adorable. The one to look out for though is the one with a cute heart-shaped tail.
Fluffy Eevee Design Packaging
Eevee Tokyo Banana Caramel Macchiato (Contains 2) | ¥291 (Tax Included)
The packaging features fluffy artwork of Eevee in six different designs, such as a waving Eevee and winking Eevee.
Where Can You Catch Eevee Tokyo Banana?
Eevee will roll out at 7-Eleven stores across Japan (excluding Okinawa) at the dates listed below. Each branch will have a limited stock so don’t miss out.
January 2, 2021 Release
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Osaka/Kyoto/Hyogo/Shiga/Nara/Wakayama/Fukuoka/Saga/Nagasaki/Oita/Kumamoyo/Miyazaki/Kagoshima©2021 Pokémon. ©1995-2021 Nintendo/Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc.
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Rolling out from January 2, 2021
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Strawberry Loaded Afternoon Tea and Strawberry Cocktail to Welcome the New Year at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
27.December.2020 | FOOD
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, which is a museum and hotel fusion, is serving up a special Strawberry Afternoon Tea and Strawberry Cocktail at its restaurant New American Grill “KANADE TERRACE” from January 6 to February 11 and February 15 to March 19 next year.
Strawberry Afternoon Tea | ¥4,500, with champagne ¥6,200 (1 Person/Before Tax/Service Charge Not Included)
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Strawberry Cocktail | ¥1,600 (Before Tax/Service Charge Not Included)
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Strawberry Afternoon Tea / Strawberry Cocktail
Location: New American Grill “KANADE TERRACE” (Hotel Gajoen Tokyo Floor 1F)
Serving Dates: January 6, 2020 – February 11, 2020 / February 15, 2020 – March 19, 2020)
Serving Times: Afternoon Tea 14:30-17:30 / Cocktail 11:30-21:00
*Serving times are subject to change*The afternoon tea is available while supplies last
Official Website: https://www.hotelgajoen-tokyo.com/archives/59170
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Sailor Moon Launches Fans Into Space at KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIA
23.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIA TOKYO, Konica Minolta Planetarium “MANTEN” in Sunshine City, and Konica Minolta Planetarium “TENKU” in TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® are set to collaborate with the upcoming anime film Sailor Moon Eternal starting on December 22, 2020.
Each of the planetariums’ lobbies have been decorated into special Sailor Moon Eternal welcome zones, and fans can get their hands on a range of original and exclusive merchandise. At PLANETARIA TOKYO, their Cafe Planetaria is serving up a selection of Sailor Moon-themed food too.
Guided by the Light of the Moon: A Welcoming Under the Starry Sky
As part of the collaboration, PLANETARIA TOKYO, Planetaria “MANTEN,” and Planetaria “TENKU” have a special welcome reception ready for visitors inspired by the two-part Sailor Moon Eternal movie.
New official artwork designed for the planetarium
A special new and original illustration has been drawn for the collaboration which is displayed at each venue as well as featuring on some of the merchandise being sold.
Welcome Zone
The Welcome Zone is decked out in Sailor Moon Eternal decorations, a special photo booth, and more for fans to feel like they’re part of the anime film’s work.
Locate Luna, Artemis, and Diana
If you find Luna, Artemis, and Diana at any of the planetariums, there will be keywords associated with them. The first 5,000 people at each planetarium tell these to a staff member will receive a special limited-edition Sailor Moon Eternal postcard.
Cafe Planetaria Collaboration Menu
Galaxy Doughnuts – From Left: Super Sailor Jupiter / Super Sailor Mercury / Super Sailor Moon / Super Sailor Mars / Super Sailor Venus | ¥600 Each (Before Tax)
Cafe Planetaria at PLANETARIA TOKYO is selling doughnuts worthy of a cafe whose menu focuses on having customers enjoy “the taste of the night sky.” Each of the five galaxy doughnuts is inspired by the colours of the five main Sailors. There’s also a selection of drinks and other desserts too.
Super Sailor Moon Lychee Milk | ¥800 (Before Tax)
A lychee juice and milk combi topped with a crescent moon-shaped lemon. Pour in the accompanying pink grapefruit juice to enjoy a new taste and cute appearance.
Tuxedo Mask’s Chocolate Latte | ¥800 (Before Tax)
A truly striking beverage whose inspiration is sure to be instantly recognisable to Sailor Moon fans. It’s none other than Tuxedo Mask who gets himself a macadamia nut and chocolate latte.
Super Sailor Moon Parfait | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)
A sweet and tangy parfait with colours based on the Sailor uniform. It’s topped with amaou strawberry ice cream and pineapple jelly and adorned with a chocolate crescent moon and ribbon.
Super Sailor Chibi Moon Sweets Box | ¥1,100 (Before Tax)
An assortment of sweets treats like a raspberry and strawberry fruit sandwich, a berry-topped baked dessert, a heart-shaped macaron, and more.
Otome Berry Tart ¥1,000 (Before Tax)
A fruity tart topped with assorted berries and a macaron made to look like the Crisis Moon Compact.
Planet Cocktail Series
Limited-Edition Coasters (3 Designs)
Fans who order one of the non-alcoholic cocktails from the Planet Cocktail Series will receive one of three limited-edition coasters for free. There are also alcoholic cocktails but these don’t come with a coaster.
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Sailor Moon Eternal x KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIA Collaboration
Running: December 22, 2020 – March 17, 2021Venues
KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIA TOKYO in Yurakucho: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/planetariatokyo/
Konica Minolta Planetarium “MANTEN” in Sunshine City in Ikebukuro: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/manten/
Konica Minolta Planetarium “TENKU” in TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® in Oshiage: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/tenku/
Cafe Planetaria: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/planetariatokyo/cafe/