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. 

One of the most highly-anticipated anime series this season is Visual Prison, and to celebrate the show’s premiere, a collaboration cafe will open in Tokyo and Osaka for a limited time! Fans won’t want to miss out on the delicious visual-kei inspired menu, perfect for sharing on Instagram. The cafe will also feature limited-edition merchandise with original designs of the show’s characters. 

Menu

[O★Z]  Azure Hamburger Plate: ¥1,650 (Tax Included) 

[LOS†EDEN] Jet Black Fruit Sandwich: ¥1,650 (Tax Included) 

[ECLIPSE] Moon White Risotto: ¥1,650 (Tax Included) 

Ham & Egg German Pancake: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

Crimson Moon Pancakes: ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Pannya Parfait: ¥1,430 (Tax Included) 

Guil’s Affogato: ¥990 (Tax Included) 

Drinks

Robin/Ange/Guiltia/Eve: ¥990 each (Tax Included)

Jack/Mist/Saga/Elizabeth: ¥990 each (Tax Included)

Dimitri/Hyde: ¥990 each (Tax Included)

Original Merchandise

Pin (Random, 10 varieties): ¥550 (Tax Included) 

Acrylic Stand (Random, 10 varieties): ¥990 (Tax Included) 

Acrylic Keychain (Random, 10 varieties): ¥715 (Tax Included) 

Mini Character Acrylic Stand (Random, 10 varieties): ¥990 (Tax Included) / Sticker Set (Includes 10): ¥1,089 (Tax Included) 

Clear Poster (O★Z): ¥1,089 (Tax Included) 

Clear Poster (LOS†EDEN): ¥1,089 (Tax Included) 

Clear Poster (ECLIPSE): ¥450 (Tax Included) 

Swizzle Stick (O★Z/(LOS†EDEN/ECLIPSE): ¥990 each (Tax Included)

Those who make a reservation in advance will receive a random invitation (3 varieties) to enjoy the cafe and one random original coaster (10 varieties) per drink order. 

Visual Prison tells the story of vampires masquerading as visual-kei musicians. The series began airing on October 8 in Japan and is currently available to watch on Funimation in the west. Will you be watching?

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Japanese cosmetics brand Shu Uemura is releasing two new holiday collections in collaboration with beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty! The first collection, featuring twelve items, will go on sale on November 1, 2021, and the second collection, featuring four items, will be available on November 15, 2021. Only limited quantities will be available. Preorders are now available on the official online store. Certain products will also be available at Sanrioworld GINZA 1F starting October 30 to celebrate the new collaboration. 

Bold, edgy, and chic makeup looks

Rich Collection Lineup

1st Collection Lineup

Rock the Party Palette (6 limited-time colors/ 4 existing colors): ¥9,900 (Tax Included) 

Discogram Eye Palette (6 limited-time colors): ¥7,150 (Tax Included) 

Unlimited Disco Glitz Lipstick (2 limited-time colors): ¥4,070 (Tax Included) 

Unlimited Satin Lipstick (2 limited-time colors): ¥4,070 (Tax Included) 

Unlimited Lacquer Shine Lipstick (1 limited-time color/1 existing color): ¥3,740 (Tax Included)

Unlimited Cream Lipstick (2 limited-time colors): ¥4,180 (Tax Included) 

Ulim8∞Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Limited-time packaging) 450ml: ¥12,650 (Tax Included) / 150ml: ¥5,060 (Tax Included)

Limited-Time Channel Goods

*Available only at the official online store and Global Flagship Beauty Boutiques

Unlimited Satin Lipstick VIP Auburn: ¥4,070 (Tax Included) 

Hard Formula 9 Seal Brown: ¥2,860 (Tax Included) 

Rock the Party Premium Makeup Box: ¥35,200 (Tax Included) 

Rock the Party Mini Lipstick Set: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) 

*Available only at the official online store and Global Flagship Beauty Boutiques

The new collaborative collection is inspired by Tokyo nightlife and is perfect for creating both a glamorous rock ‘n roll look or something more soft and sweet. A number of new shades of eyeshadow and lipstick appear in this holiday collection, so why not snag some of these high-quality goods before they’re gone? 

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A collaboration between ‘Maruko & Cojicoji’ and FruitsBOX DAIKANYAMA has been announced. The ‘Maruko & Cojicoji Fruit Sandwich POP UP SHOP’ will be open between October 16 and October 31 in Kinshicho TERMINA 2.

Matcha Bean Paste & Strawberry Sandwich

Hokkaido Suzu Akane! Strawberry Sandwich

Four Seasons! FruitsBOX Sandwich

Crispy Taste! Banana and Chocolate Chip Sandwich

Collab Goods

Tote Bag: ¥2,200 (Tax Incl.)

Parka (FREE SIZE: Length 71cm, Width 58cm, Shoulder Width 52cm): ¥6,050 (Tax Incl.)

FruitsBOX DAIKANYAMA is a fruit sandwich specialty store that opened in 2019. The ‘Maruko & Cojicoji’ lineup will include eight new sandwiches. You’ll get addicted to the new Matcha Paste and Strawberry sandwich, which combines the sweet and sour taste of strawberries and a rich bean paste! 

The pop up shop will stock a parka and tote bag, which both feature original artwork, alongside a! exciting collection of 50 Chibi Maruko-chan and Cojicoji items to purchase! Why not check it out?

Located in an old traditional Japanese house in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, no mark.Café has a cozy ambiance for guests looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. From October 15 until November 30, the cafe is collaborating with the parent-child art unit Musee du Aouvre, and thirteen works from the group’s blog will be on display throughout the building. A campaign will also be held, giving visitors the chance to receive some original coasters and a small wind God figure to sit on the side of a coffee cup. 

Campaign Present A. Aouvre Coaster / B. Aouvre Wind God Figure

The cafe aims to be a place where guests can enjoy art as they relax, and to further this idea, they will be collaborating with a number of artists in the ‘CAFE DE ART’ project. 

The first collaboration is with Musee du Aouvre, an art unit consisting of a father and son duo who copy famous works of art. These aren’t just any forgeries–they are incredibly adorable and pay proper homage to the original creations. Thirteen works will be selected from the pair’s blog and will be exhibited under the title ‘The no mark.Café Great Counterfeit Exhibition.’ A 2022 calendar and postcards of the works will be on sale at the store, and videos will provide information about the original works of art. Visitors can also participate in the Twitter and Instagram campaign to win a special collaborative item!

From October 13 to October 27, artists are flocking to BONUS TRACK Gallery in Shimokitazawa to display some incredible works based on daruma, a type of lucky Japanese traditional doll. These works will also be up for sale in an online auction happening during the event period!

October 2020 Exhibition

October 2020 Exhibition

The motif of BONUS TRACK is the daruma, which are seen as symbols of perseverance and good luck in Japanese culture. This marks the third time that artists have been invited to create and sell their daruma-inspired works.

20% of the final bid price for each piece will be donated to various organizations. 30% will be given to the venue, while 50% will be given to the artists themselves. 

During the first event, donations went towards the Nippon Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund for Coronavirus. Other organizations supported include the Kitazawa Osekkai Club, a group involved in PTA and youth committee activities in the area, and Peace Wanko Japan, a dog protection organization in Hiroshima. 

The Oarai Tourism Omotenashi Promotion Council opened Cafe Amayadori, a rain and healing themed coffee shop, on September 18 2021. The shop was opened as a challenge and is located in the Umimachi Terrace Tourist Information Center.

Cafe Amayadori

Cafe Amayadori Menu

Cafe Amayadori Tote Bag

You can clearly hear the sound of the rain from inside the store, while the served cream soda changes based on both the weather and the time. On clear days where the sun is shining, you can order the traditional green-color  ‘Blue Sky Cream Soda,’ while on rainy days you can order the blue ‘Rain-color Cream Soda.’

The cafe also serves a wide variety of Japanese and Western meals and desserts, each cooked using local Oarai produce. Morning and lunch specials are also available, meaning you can easily work your visit around your own schedule.

The concept of the cafe is “Rain.” You can dash into the cafe as if you’re looking for shelter from the weather before sitting down to eat and drink in the calm space, emphasized by the soothing music that plays in the background. While the soundtrack depends on the day, the sound of rain is often played. However, the sounds played on rainy days are a little different to the usual. True to its name, the cafe can create a comfortable Amayadori (lit. rain shelter) no matter what the weather!

‘rain coat studio’ is a group of creators who have been working on ‘rain’ themed events and designs since 2016. The group was formed with the idea that “when it rains, our activities are limited due to the dull weather. On the other hand, the rain represents the season and soothes those who listen to it’s sound.” 

The group aims to create music, events, artwork, and more, that are cool like the rain but still convey a kindness. The ‘rain coat studio’ came up with the idea of a coffee shop as a way to try creating a restaurant business that followed their ideals.

The signature item on Cafe Amayadori’s menu is the ‘Weather Cream Soda.’ The flavor depends on whether the weather is clear, rainy, and after-rain, but can also depend on the time – They even offer special drinks for ‘Morning Fog’ and for drinking in the evening, along with a limited-time ‘Seasonal Cream Soda. 

The cafe doesn’t just serve Cream Soda! Customers who would like a full meal can also order from a selection of Japanese food, Western food, and desserts. A limited edition tote bag is currently on sale to commemorate the opening of the cafe.

Why not try relaxing on a rainy day at Cafe Amayadori?

AniCook, a project by CookpadTV using anime to make cooking more fun, is holding its 10th collaboration with the extremely popular anime series Tokyo Revengers! The event will be held from October 29 until November 23, and will feature characters from the show dressed in original cafe staff costumes serving up themed foods. Reservations are now open, and those coming to the cafe on Halloween might just get a surprise gift!

Menu

Food

Desserts

Drinks

Stickers gifted for each food and dessert order (8 varieties) / Postcards gifted for drink orders (8 varieties) 

Exclusive Merchandise

CookpadTV continues to lead the way in quality collaboration cafes across Japan and has arranged each dish with specific characters in mind. The concept this time around is ‘one-bite knockout,’ with each menu item made to be so tasty guests will be KO’ed instantly, as if they’ve just been kicked by Mikey himself. 

Tons of xclusive merchandise will also be on sale, so don’t miss out! These will also be available on the CookpadTV website. 

*Please note that the design and color of the exclusive merchandise are subject to change. 

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The ‘1F Lounge & Bar 1867’ at the Kyoto Yura Hotel M Gallery will be hosting a Halloween themed afternoon tea from October 1 2021, with tea sets and cocktails available. The premium hotel is owned by Accor, a Paris, France based group that owns over 5,000 hotels and resorts in 110 countries.

The Halloween-themed afternoon tea has been made by Jennie Chiu, a pastry chef who grew up in America, the home of Halloween. The afternoon tea features cute and playful monster motifs, including a witch-hat Mont Blanc, a Cassis and Chestnut Cake topped with a small ghost, and a spider-web topped Raspberry and Chocolate Mousse. For savory treats, Chef Nishimura Niki has prepared Foie Gras soaked in Salted Koji, plus two luxurious lobster dishes.

The creative Halloween cocktails were brainstormed by Yamazaki Sousei, who ranked in the Japan Top 10 category of bartending competition ‘WORLD CLASS 2021.’ The Halloween and apple pie inspired lineup was inspired by Scotland and the Celtic people, looking back to when Halloween was first celebrated. 

Enjoy some adult-only time in this retro-modern “family mansion” themed space. 

Everyone’s favorite cartoon cat Hello Kitty is about to celebrate her birthday! To celebrate, Sanrio is releasing a collection of limited-time goods in collaboration with world-famous patisserie Pierre Hermé starting October 20, 2021. These items will be on sale at Sanrio stores nationwide, in specific department stores, and on the official Sanrio online store. 

Collaboration with Hello Kitty’s favorite sweet, Ispahan

Ispahan, a raspberry cake, is Hermé’s signature dessert. For Hello Kitty’s birthday celebration the creator drew the character in an elegant rose-inspired dress inspired by the sweet. This design was made with the hope that Hello Kitty will continue to bring different people and cultures together for years to come. 

Mascot Keychain  Hello Kitty/Mimmy: ¥2,530

Accessory Case: ¥3,080

Inspired by Pierre Hermé’s Ispahan and Satine sweets, fans will love these colorful goods perfect for a birthday celebration. 

Hello Kitty Birthday Doll: ¥15,400 (Tax Included)

Each year a Hello Kitty Birthday Doll is released, and 2021 is no different! This year, the doll is wearing an elegant dress designed exclusively for the collaboration. Each one has an embroidered serial number on the left leg, and quantities will be limited. 

Gâteau Anniversaire Hello Kitty: ¥2,640 (Tax Included)

This special birthday dessert will be available at Pierre Hermé Paris Aoyama from November 1 to November 15. It includes a special Hello Kitty Ispahan along with a scoop of rose ice cream and a dusting of raspberry powder!

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2021 marks the fourth year that the Oi Racecourse, also called Tokyo City Keiba, will be bathed in a sea of over eight million colorful lights! The Tokyo Mega Illumination is back from October 16, 2021, until April 10, 2022, and features a water fountain show synchronized to music, a 100-meter tunnel covered in twinkling lights, and more. This year, in the Twinkle area of the event, guests can enjoy various AR illuminations created as a collaboration with NAKED, a creative production company headquartered in Shibuya. The NAKED BIG BOOK interactive experience will also welcome visitors to enjoy a projection mapping experience like no other.

NAKED BIG BOOK

Pergola (Interactive)

Illuminated Logo

AR Horse Camera Filter

AR Lights
Limited-Time Area: Tree Playing with Lights (Lawn Area)

NAKED’s most popular work, NAKED BIG BOOK, utilizes projection mapping to allow guests to turn the pages of a giant book and experience a unique world separate from their own. Using web filters and AR, guests can also see the object as a pop-up picture book! 

During this special collaboration held on a horse racing track, visitors can also see a giant white horse in AR as they explore the grounds. Colorful horseshoes and stars will pop up from people’s footprints, and the sound of visitors’ steps will take on the sound of a horse’s hooves instead. Be sure to make some memories by snapping commemorative photos with themed filters during the event!

The Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts in Machida, Tokyo, is currently holding the Looking at Prints: Techniques, Expressions, and History exhibition until December 5, 2021. Featuring over 130 prints created with a large variety of techniques, guests can take a deep dive into how each piece of art was made. 

An Up-to-Date Parody of the Four Classes – Utagawa Kunisada. 1857. Letterpress, wood, multi-color printing. 

Artists featured in the exhibition have used many different techniques to create their masterpieces, including woodblocks, copper plates, lithographs, and stencils. The main exhibit introduces famous printmakers such as Albrecht Durer, Pablo Picasso, and Shiko Munakata, but also a number of lesser-known artists who utilized less traditional techniques. All explanations are in an easy-to-understand manner, so why not come learn about art in Tokyo?