Amongst the hustle and bustle of Shibuya, the one shop that lies at the core grabs all the attention for its fresh cheese that is made daily at the workshop SHIBUYA CHEESE STAND.
The founding of this shop traces back to when owner and cheese-maker Fujikawa went on a trip to the south of Italy. It is here that Fujikawa experienced authentic mozzarella and became closely glued to the daily life of the locals. The style in which cheese was sold in Italy made a strong impression to Fujiwara, who returned to Japan to start up a business in 2012, holding dear the special concept that good food is not sold on a special day, but is made with love every single day.
The interior of the shop is designed with wood grain texture. The warm feeling of wood gives the interior a comforting atmosphere.
The no.1 selling cheeses at the shop are the daily-made fresh mozzarella and ricotta. (￥640 tax included). The ricotta won a double award – the gold award and the award for best quality, and the mozzarella won the bronze award in the Natural Cheese Contest Japan that was held in 2016. Now, you can enjoy both these cheeses on one plate! The recommended way of eating this dish is to first try the cheeses on their own and enjoy their sole flavours. Then, try the mozzarella with olive oil and the ricotta with honey. The taste is so different there is no way you would be able to hide your surprise!
If you’re thirsty, how about trying the “Whey drink”? (￥340 tax included). This drink is made from the whey produced when making the cheese and is a very popular drink! You can also enjoy the taste of chopped seasonal fruits in the fermented milk drink! During the interview, it was stated that the sour kiwi flavour greatly compliments the drink. The nutrients are easy to absorb by your body and the drink is full of water-soluble proteins, which is why this drink is recommended for those who love staying beautiful!
Not just cheese, but pizza and sandwiches and many more items are included on the food menu. For the Caprese, (￥500 tax included), specially ordered rye bread is used for a beautiful, bubbly texture, and the sour flavour of the dish is perfectly balanced with the mozzarella cheese!
The shop receives a huge rush during dinner time, so it is best to book in advance! You can only book in advance for dinner meals only.
You can enjoy the cheese dishes inside the shop and take out! You can also purchase them in gift boxes for the perfect gift. There are also wonderful sides to compliment the cheeses such as olive oil and jam.
You can find out more about the cheeses with “CHEESE media” which is managed by CHEESE STAND. Here, you can find simple cheese recipes and compare cheeses! There are a huge variety of topics here – you wont be able to stop browsing! A new “CHEESE STAND” (1st floor, 1-43-7, Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo), which specialises in takeout cheese dishes, has also opened. If you fancy a bite of cheese, please make your way to Shibuya!
■Information
SHIBUYA CHEESE STAND Address: 1st floor 5-8-1, Kamiyama-machi, Shibuya, Tokyo Tel：03-6407-9806 Hours：11:30 〜 23:00 (Sundays: 11:00〜20:00） Holidays：Mondays・ New Year’s holidays (If a national holiday falls on a Monday, the store will also be closed the following day.) Web： http://cheese-stand.com/
Mika Pikazo is an illustrator and character designer. The artist has designed characters for many popular titles including Fire Emblem Engage, the latest in Nintendo's Fire Emblem series, as well as book covers and CD jackets.Starting December 10, the artist will hold his second solo exhibition in three years at the Hz event space in Shibuya.According to a press release, the exhibition is being held to show a number of creations Pikazo has made recently, and aims to show off new animation and past illustrations to merge his past and future selves. The creator hopes to challenge himself more going forward.The first main visual, REVENGE, can be seen on the exhibition’s official website. A total of three visuals have been newly drawn for the event and will be released sequentially. In addition, a number of collaborative works with other creators will be on display, so art fans won’t want to miss out.Limited-edition merchandise featuring new illustrations will be on sale at the venue, and autograph sessions are planned to be held. For more details, check the official Twitter page!Be sure to come to see Mika Pikazo’s colorful pieces in person!
The 13th iteration of the BT21 Cafe will open at six venues in five cities around Japan. Fans in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Sapporo will want to visit this exclusive event titled ~MAGICAL TIME~. The first cafe opens in Shibuya on November 3. In celebration of BT21’s 5th anniversary, this special cafe is filled with joy and excitement and aims to give fans the best possible experience.
ANNA’S by Landtmann, a cafe located inside +Q Beauty on the 6th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, has begun selling two Halloween cakes! These spooky sweets will be available until October 31, 2022.Halloween Mont BlancHalloween Poison AppleGuests will be able to snag the Halloween Mont Blanc and Halloween Poison Apple cakes, available for ¥580 each including tax. The Mont Blanc is filled with pumpkin custard and Chantilly cream. The Poison Apple is a sweet and sour cake featuring a blend of chocolate mousse covered in red glaze and applesauce with apple pulp. Which of these two adorable cakes would you like to enjoy this autumn?
Fans of Yowamushi Pedal won’t want to miss this special collaboration! Chugai Grace Cafe, located on the seventh floor of Shibuya MODI, will be running the Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK cafe from September 22 until October 17, 2022.
Collaboration Menu
Sakamichi Onoda and Sangaku Manami's Udon & Onigiri Plate
Yasutomo Arikita and Kuroda Yukinari's Hamburger & Salad Plate
Hayato Shinkai's Chocolate & Banana Mini Parfait
Sohoku High School Mango Whipped Cream & Calpis Drink
Hakone Academy Mint Whipped Cream & Calpis Drink
Goods
Pin (Random Holographic included, 9 varieties)
Acrylic Figure Stand (9 varieties)
Pin, Mini Character Ver. (Random Holographic included, 16 varieties)
Acrylic Stand (16 varieties)
Table Plate (9 varieties)
Shoulder Bag
Menu Order Bonus / Online Preorder Bonus
Coaster (1st Half): September 22 - October 4, 2022
From August 26 until September 18, Chugai Grace Cafe at Shibuya MODI will hold a special collaboration cafe with the popular series Kuroko’s Basketball!
Menu at a Glance
Ryota Kise's French Onion-style Carbonara
Daiki Aomine's Teriyaki Burger over Rice
Shintaro Midorima's Lucky Monaka
Tetsuya Kuroko's Vanilla Shake
Atsushi Murasakibara's Violet Blueberry Water
Goods
Pin (Cafe ver.)
Type A (7 varieties)
Type B (7 varieties)
Mini Acrylic Stand (Cafe ver.)
Type A (7 varieties)
Type B (7 varieties)
Nametags (Cafe ver.)
Type A (7 varieties)
Type B (7 varieties)
Mini Bromide (Cafe ver.)
Type A (7 varieties)
Type B (7 varieties)
Holographic Sticker (Cafe ver., 14 varieties)Clear Case (Cafe ver.)
Menu Order Bonus: 1 Coaster (28 varieties, random)
Web Order Bonus: 1 Coaster
Fans of the series will be able to sample a number of unique dishes inspired by characters from Kuroko’s Basketball. Original goods featuring newly-drawn cafe-inspired illustrations will also be available, and guests will be able to enter a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind tapestry.
*Priority for admission will be given to customers with reservations. Same-day seatings will be available depending on availability. See the official website for more details.
*All measures to protect guests against COVID-19 are outlined on the official website.
*Contents are subject to change without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Reebok has appointed a number of popular artists in Japan and abroad to take part in their new campaign titled ‘Life is Not a Spectator Sport -Move, Move!-’ This collaboration started in March 2022.As a part of this collaboration, Reebok is teaming up with the manga series Eren the Southpaw. Kappa’s popular ensemble drama highlights a number of creators, and has a very poignant tagline: “To all those who couldn’t become geniuses.” Reebok’s brand message matches this and is meant to be a manifesto for life, telling people to never give up, act on their own convictions, and find their own path.
Reebok Classic Store - Harajuku Interior
Stickers / Pins
Original Scene from Eren the Southpaw
To commemorate the release of Reebok’s flagship model INSTAPUMP FURY 95 in Sax Blue, a huge piece of window art was redrawn by Kappi. The artist also provided an original manga featuring an entirely new story. Fans can find this at the Reebok Classic Store Harajuku and on the official Reebok Twitter page. The Reebok stores in Harajuku and Shibuya have also been completely taken over by Eren the Southpaw, completely decorated from top to bottom in images from the series.
