Round1 will be collaborating with Jujutsu Kaisen, an anime series adapted from the super popular manga in Weekly Shonen Jump. The campaign will be starting on August 1st, with limited freebies and projects to be rolled out nationwide.

Round1 Limited Original Mascot | 8 Types Available

Original Souvenir Cup (Limited to 17 locations)

Collaboration Drink Menu ((Limited to 17 locations)

Special Themed Video upon Striking

Special Themed Purikura stickers

A limited edition Round1 Jujutsu Kaisen mascot, coming in 8 popular character themed designs, will be presented to each member in groups of 4 or more who play bowling, Spo-Cha, karaoke, or use various other Round1 facilities.

The mascot will also be offered to groups of 2 or more using the MEGA Pack.

Their mascot design changes each month, so keep an eye out!

During the event, you can find Jujutsu Kaisen souvenir cups available at the bowling and Spo-Cha drink bars. You will also receive a free souvenir cup if you order three or more collaboration drinks during karaoke. 

Plus, you’ll receive a free original coaster if you order any of the special character themed beverages during the campaign.

A themed video will play if you hit a strike while bowling and if you take part in the Moonlight Strike Game, you could win a limited Photo Coin to use in the Purikura machines, allowing you to use Jujutsu Kaisen frames in your photos.

There’s plenty more, including crane games,  themed karaoke rooms, and even collab illustrated goods, so check it out while you can.

Try living the Jujutsu Kaisen life at Round1!

ANYCOLOR, the management company behind the popular–and hectic– Vtuber group NIJISANJI, has begun sales of the second round of NIJISANJI x Sanrio Characters goods! Check out this adorable collection–which pieces are you hoping to get your hands on? 

Rubber Straps, 5 Designs (Tsukino Mito/Shizuka Rin/Higuchi Kaede Set, Kanae/Kuzuha/Honma Himawari Set, Kenmochi Toya/Saegusa Akina/Fushimi Gaku Set, Sister Cleaire/Joe Rikiichi/Debidebi Debiru Set, Izumo Kasumi/Uzuki Kou/Suzuki Masaru Set): ¥2,000 each (Tax Included)

Slide-out Pill Case, 5 Designs (Tsukino Mito/Shizuka Rin/Higuchi Kaede Set, Kanae/Kuzuha/Honma Himawari Set, Kenmochi Toya/Saegusa Akina/Fushimi Gaku Set, Sister Cleaire/Joe Rikiichi/Debidebi Debiru Set, Izumo Kasumi/Uzuki Kou/Suzuki Masaru Set): ¥1,200 each (Tax Included)

Lunch Tote, 5 Designs (Tsukino Mito/Shizuka Rin/Higuchi Kaede Set, Kanae/Kuzuha/Honma Himawari Set, Kenmochi Toya/Saegusa Akina/Fushimi Gaku Set, Sister Cleaire/Joe Rikiichi/Debidebi Debiru Set, Izumo Kasumi/Uzuki Kou/Suzuki Masaru Set): ¥1,500 each (Tax Included)

Die Cut Cushion, 15 Designs (Tsukino Mito, Shizuka Rin, Higuchi Kaede, Kanae, Kuzuha, Honma Himawari, Kenmochi Toya, Saegusa Akina, Fushimi Gaku, Sister Cleaire, Joe Rikiichi, Debidebi Debiru, Izumo Kasumi, Uzuki Kou, Suzuki Masaru): ¥3,200 each (Tax Included)

Random Can Badge, 15 Designs (Tsukino Mito, Shizuka Rin, Higuchi Kaede, Kanae, Kuzuha, Honma Himawari, Kenmochi Toya, Saegusa Akina, Fushimi Gaku, Sister Cleaire, Joe Rikiichi, Debidebi Debiru, Izumo Kasumi, Uzuki Kou, Suzuki Masaru): ¥1,00 each (Tax Included)

These five pieces of merch make up the new collection, and cover a wide range of the many members of the NIJISANJI family! From Cinnamoroll to Keroppi, these must-have goods are going fast. Who would have thought that blending our favorite Sanrio characters with Vtubers would be such a perfect match? 

Asakusa Hanayashiki, an amusement park in Tokyo, has announced a summer event in collaboration with the ongoing anime series Kageki Shojo!! which will take place from August 21 to September 12.

Cute original artwork illustrated for the event

Take part in the stamp rally

Original Ticket Folder (With Pseudo Ticket)

Original merchandise

Bromides: ¥550 (Tax Included)

Acrylic Figure: ¥500 (Tax Included) / Acrylic Figures: ¥880 Each (Tax Included)

Acrylic Keyrings | ¥770 Each (Tax Included)

Pins: ¥300 Each (Tax Included)

Receive a free postcard when you order a drink or dessert

Receive a free coaster when ordering a drink

Receive an original tote bag when buying a special ticket

Kageki Shojo!! is a manga series by Kumiko Saiki. The anime adaptation began airing on July 4. A collection of cute original illustrations of 22 characters from the series have been drawn for the event which will be dotted around the park. Fans can also take part in a themed stamp rally, enjoy food inspired by the series, buy merchandise, and more.

In celebration of Meiji’s popular Marble chocolate, The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji is collaborating with the confectionery brand to offer a Marble themed hotel room for guests. The room opened on July 27.

Showa retro-style posters, telephone, and other decorations

Meiji’s colourful Marble chocolate was first released in 1961. It turned 60-years-old in February of this year, meaning it has continued to be enjoyed by three generations. Grandparents have passed them onto mothers and fathers, and them to their own children. Now the whole family can celebrate the chocolate in a themed hotel room in Kyoto.

Named the Marble Room, the hotel room is decorated in seven colours just like the chocolates themselves. This includes seven individual pillows on the sofa, balloons, wall decorations, and more. There’s even a crane game inside the room where guests can obtain some chocolates for free.

Also inside the room are Showa retro-style posters and a telephone, and guests can watch all of the old Marble commercials on the television which have aired these past 60 years. Guests also receive a free smartphone ring, eco bag, pouch, and other little freebies as part of the plan.

Lifestyle brand ‘studio CLIP’ is collaborating with children’s author Dick Bruna’s popular character Miff with a cute merchandise collection that’s set to drop at all studio CLIP branches in Japan and the online webstore .st on August 1.

The Line-Up

Limited-edition shopping bags

Fruit Soda & Soft Serve Ice Cream Parfait

studio CLIP collaborates with Miffy every year, and this year is no different, with a special line-up of character goods themed on friends and family. Boris makes an appearance this time too. Items include hand gel holders, vinyl umbrellas, tote bags, and more. There’s also exclusive shopping bags for Miffy fans who buy any of the collab merch, as well as themed drinks and desserts at studio CLIP CAFE.

The Tokyo-based bathhouse Oedo Onsen Monogatari is set to collaborate with the anime series Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club with a special event titled ‘Tokimeki Onsen Monogatari’ from July 30 to September 5. This will mark the site’s final collaboration with an anime series as the bathhouse is closing on September 5.

For the collaboration, panels and decorations featuring original artwork of the Nijigaku members is featured around the bathhouse. There’s also a special photospot featuring a backdrop of a scene taken the anime’s second episode.

A lottery draw will take place where you can pay ¥550 for a chance to win a cushion, illustrated print, or bromide. There are also 10 collab drinks as well as three pasta dishes to pick from. Fans can also get their hands on exclusive merch such as keyrings, tees, tapestries, and more.

Bubble tea shop XIE XIE PEARL is collaborating with San-X and their popular corner-dwelling characters Sumikko Gurashi with a line-up of drinks and merch until August 23.

Fruit is the theme of the collaboration which arrives in a line-up of colourful beverages served in limited-time cups. Each character’s drink is loaded with toppings.

Shirokuma’s Peach Milk | ¥756 (Tax Included)

Neko’s Jewel Berry Lemonade | ¥756 (Tax Included)

Tonkatsu’s Caramel Banana Milk | ¥756 (Tax Included)

Penguin’s Jewel Mint Lemonade | ¥756 (Tax Included)

Original collab goods

Large Stickers | 4 Designs | ¥330 (Tax Included)

Mini Tote Bag | ¥990(Tax Included)

Mirrors | 5 Designs | ¥550 (Tax Included)

Re-release of previous collab merch

Free novelty stickers and pouch

If you order one of the collab drinks you’ll receive a free sticker, and if you order all four drinks, you get an original Sumikko Gurashi pouch. All you need is your receipt to show at the register.

©︎2021 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

As part of the LINE FRIENDS 10th anniversary celebrations, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Brand Development released the MINIONS X BROWN & FRIENDS collection at the LINE FRIENDS Harajuku store and the online store on July 22. A collection of digital accessories, camping items, and golf goods will also roll out in August. This includes a release at 17 branches of KIDDYLAND on August 7 as part of PLAY LINE FRIENDS.

BROWN & FRIENDS began as a stamp series on the Japanese messaging app LINE. The characters are now featured just about everywhere including as merchandise. See Brown and Sally meet Kevin, Bob, and Stuart from the hit animated films Despicable Me and Minions in the form of digital accessories aimed at tech lovers such as AirPods cases and smartphone clips as well as eco bags, golfing equipment, camping necessities, and more.

As part of the collaboration, Brown & Friends and Minions LINE stickers and Instagram filters will also be released in August. Check out the official LINE FRIENDS social media pages for related promotional videos too.

And for Japanese fans of both franchises, they get some Japan-exclusive merchandise too including a mini towel, hand towel, face towel, bath towel, denim tote bag, denim pouch, eco bag, hat, stationery, bottle, mug, neck pillow, and more.

©LINE/©UCS LLC

KYOTO YURA HOTEL MGallery is now serving a new cocktail and afternoon tea menu in collaboration with Perrier Promotion.

KYOTO YURA HOTEL MGallery is a hotel group based in Paris, France which operates over 5,000 hotels and resorts in 110 countries worldwide. Together with the mineral water brand Perrier, the two companies launched the ‘Perrier Promotion with KYOTO YURA HOTEL MGallery’ on July 21 which includes a special cocktail and afternoon tea line-up being served up at Lounge & Bar 1867.

Perrier x MURAKAMI Tote Bag

Perrier Cacao & Orange Asian Fizz Mocktail | ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

Perrier Umami & Ryokucha Green Tea Sour Mocktail | ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

Perrier Citrus Iced Tea Mocktail | ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

Perrier Evening Iced Coffee Cocktail | ¥1,700 (Tax Included)

Perrier Flower & Fruit Afternoon Cocktail | ¥1,700 (Tax Included)

Perrier Promotion with KYOTO YURA HOTEL MGallery is an all-day special event taking place at the hotel. At both the hotel entrance, as well as Lounge & Bar 1867, an artwork collaboration by Takashi Murakami and Perrier is being displayed for the duration of the event, adding a colourful vibe to the spaces.

The drinks line-up includes three mocktails which are available on the free flow drinks menu when ordering the hotel’s popular afternoon tea. The afternoon tea set was conceived by pastry chef Jennie Chiu and is packed full of summer fruits like passion fruit and mango.

During the collaboration, the first 200 people to order either the afternoon tea set or high tea set will also receive a free novelty tote bag featuring the Takashi Murakami’s characters Kaikai and Kiki.

In the evenings, the Perrier Pop-Up Bar are serving two alcoholic cocktails alongside the mocktails.

Adidas Japan is releasing new sportswear collection in collaboration with Japanese sneaker select shop atmos pink and Japanese illustrator JENNY KAORI. The collection pays homage to dance culture.

The collection will be available at adidas retail shops, Adidas app and the adidas online shop from August 7 and at the atmos stores from July 31.

To celebrate the launch of collection, exclusive items will be distributed as purchase benefits at atmos pink shops and atmos online shop from July 31. JENNY KAORI’s art exhibition will be held at atmos pink Flagship Harajuku from July 31 and atmos pink Shinsaibashi from August 21. 

W atmos pink x Jenny Kaori Collection

Windbreaker jacket ¥9,898 (Tax Included)

Windbreaker jacket ¥9,898 (Tax Included)

Detachable Trousers ¥9,339 (Tax Included)

Detachable Trousers ¥9,339 (Tax Included)

Utility Vest ¥8,239 (Tax Included)

Utility Vest ¥8,239 (Tax Included)

Mini T-shirt ¥5,489 (Tax Included)

Mini T-shirt ¥5,489 (Tax Included)

Hoodie ¥8,239 (Tax Included)

スウェットプルオーバーフーディー8,239円  (税込)

Sweatshirts ¥8,239 (Tax Included)

Sweatshirts ¥8,239 (Tax Included)

Sakosh ¥4,059 each (Tax Included)

Reversible Jacket ¥4,059 (Tax Included) 

This collaboration was born out of a desire to bring surprise and newness to the women of today, who are full of potential. Inspired by the sport of dance, the collection draws on Adidas’ heritage of sport, style and culture to create a collection dedicated to the next generation of women, from the field to the street, who are living in the present and will be the future.

The graphics used in this collection are based on the image of the “empowered woman”. Each print has a message to empower women in the world and Jenny’s iconic graphic, which is used throughout the product, glows in the dark.

Don’t miss out on these playful and empowering fashion items. 

©2021 adidas Japan K.K. adidas and the Badge of Sport are registered trademarks of adidas.

The lifestyle hotel chain ESTINATE HOTEL’s Okinawa Naha branch will turn 6-years-old on August 7, and to celebrate, it will hold a special event in collaboration with the character designer Ryu Ambe from August 6-15. This will be Ambe’s first-ever exhibition where his work will be sold in-person.

Pottery in Shujiro Castle Park

“Shima Map” design by Ryu Ambe to be used on posters and t-shirts

ESTINATE HOTEL has welcomed people from all regions of Japan over the years. It has held many events including one two years ago with the theme “Meet Local” and another last year themed on “Feel Global.” This year, the catchphrase is “Hello New World” which hopes to encourage people to discover new things by meeting the locals of Okinawa through the medium of art.

Ryu Ambe has a unique designer reminiscent of American comics. For this event, he has created the “Shima Map” which will be used on a variety of merchandise such as 30 limited-edition silk screen posters. There are also pottery pieces inspired by the sea life found in Okinawa’s oceans, amongst other art works.

In commemoration of 25 years since their debut, men’s fashion brand MK MICHEL KLEIN HOMME has teamed up with the illustrator Orita Kei to release a t-shirt collection.

Left: “WHITE” / Right: “Gokigen Ikaga” – ¥5,940 Each (Tax Included)

“monotone” – ¥5,940 (Tax Included)

Available at all MK homme stores in Japan since July 23, part of the proceeds of the tees will go towards developing an antibacterial kit using BIO SHIELD as part of the brand’s MIZICA PROJECT. The tees are made from 100% cotton, are unisex, and are create in a comfortable and relaxing size.