SHIBUYA109 Entertainment is set to release The Walt Disney Company’s Pride Collection at SHIBUYA109 and MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 as part of Shibuya Pride Month. The collection will be available from June 18 to July 1.

The Walt Disney Company’s Pride Collection

The Walt Disney Company’s Pride Collection/SHIBUYA109

Free multipurpose case for buyers

SHIBUYA109’s ethos is about making today’s dreamers shine. Their collaboration with Shibuya Pride Month is to spread the positive message of creating a society where people can live however they want to live.

The Walt Disney Company’s Pride Collection is a unisex line-up of original items by five popular brands at SHIBUYA109 and MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars logos and character designs featuring rainbow colours.

A digital catalogue by creative director Wataru LINDA Igarashi was released showcasing each item in the collection. Special online events by SHIBUYA109 will also take place as part of the Pride celebration. Igarashi also created a collection of bucket hats, hoodies, sweaters, bandanas, stickers, and more as part of The Walt Disney Company’s Pride Collection.

Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana, a joint confectionery shop between GRAPESTONE and Tokyo Banana, released its new Mickey & Friends collection on Thursday.

Tokyo Banana Mickey & Friends Collection | ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto join hands in a heart-warming new collection of Tokyo Banana, a cream-filled sponge cake and the official souvenir sweet of Tokyo’s official souvenir sweet: Tokyo Banana.

Mickey & Friends arrive in all the colours of the rainbow

The colourful packaging features the Disney group of best friends including Mickey, who loves his friends, his girlfriend Minnie, the anger-prone Donald, stylish Daisy, silly Goofy, and trusty Pluto.

Six cute patterns decorate the sponge cakes

There are six super cute Mickey & Friends designs you could get in your Tokyo Banana, and each one is random. They are filled with chocolate banana-flavoured custard cream.

Collect all the postcards

All boxes of these treats come with two of eight possible postcard designs which you can use for sending to someone or even as room decoration.

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Asahido is now selling a collection of Disney-inspired ceramics made using a traditional Japanese pottery technique known as Kiyomizu which originated in Kyoto.

Winnie the Pooh Hundred Acre Wood Teacup

This collection of teacups features hand drawn designs of Winnie the Pooh and his friends relaxing in their home of the Hundred Acre Wood. They are dyed indigo using a traditional dyeing technique known as gosu which makes the colour run deep into the design. There are cups to pick from, one big and one small and both with different designs. More details here (in Japanese).

Mickey & Minnie Traditional Dyed Pattern Mugs

These smiley teacups are made using the same dyeing technique and feature Mickey and Minnie made from collages of traditional Japanese patterns that have long been used in Kyoto.

Disney Princess Plates

Seven Disney Princesses have been feauted in this hand-painted Kiyomizu ware plate collection, all of which are lined with gorgeous colours including gold. They make for beautiful decorations for any Disney fan’s room.

Mickey & Minnie Kiyomizu Dolls

“Rakuyaki” is the name of the hand-mouldered pottery technique used to crafts these Mickey and Minnie Mouse dolls, one which has been used since the Taisho Period. Compared to the other ceramics on this list, these dolls are baked at a lower temperature, giving the colours a softer look. Red and black are classic colour combinations used in this technique, so Mickey and Minnie were the perfect candidates. Only 100 of each will be sold.

Japanese organic food delivery service Oisix released a cute new Winnie the Pooh tomato curry meal kit on Thursday.

Kit Oisix “Winnie the Pooh” Tomato Curry

Make Pooh’s face easily with a stencil sheet

Message cards come with the kit

The packaging

Lunch mats and pick

The story of Winnie the Pooh follows the titular character who lives in the Hundred Acre Wood and his adventures to find honey. The meal kit was designed with friendship and bonds in mind: in a time when we can’t travel as often to see the people we love, Pooh is the perfect comrade and the embodiment of friendship perfect .

Pooh’s yellow face is made from rice seasoned simply with saffron-infused sofrito. His face, which would be a lot of effort to try and create from scratch, can be made easily with the stencil sheet and paprika powder provided.

The meal kit is made to capture the feeling that your friends and loved ones are always with you. In the kit, you’ll find a recipe card detailing how to make the food, a lunch mat with an illustration of Pooh and his friends on it, and a message card which you can mail to someone special.

To promote the kit, Oisix is holding a social media campaign. If you tweet a photo of your completed meal on Twitter or Instagram to someone you love with the Japanese hashtag #いつも一緒だよ you’ll receive a free virtual background you can use on Zoom and other services.

Ginza Cozy Corner is releasing a new collection of cupcakes and confections at its stores on June 11 in collaboration with the Disney classic The Little Mermaid. The cupcakes feature designs that will be familiar to any fan of the animated film, from Ariel to Flounder, King Triton’s Trident, and others that capture the wonderful underwater world of Atlantica.

Some of the Disney delights include the Mermaid Ariel Apple & Strawberry Whipped Cream Tart, Princess Ariel Raspberry Jam & Strawberry Mousse Cake, Ursula Blueberry Jam & Blueberry Whipped Cream Cocoa Tart, Eric’s Cheese Mousse & Berry Jam Cake, and more.

The Little Mermaid Collection | Includes 9 | ¥2,700 (Tax Included)

The cakes come in a gorgeous box

Japanese former professional volleyball player Saori Kimura has teamed up with HER7 to release two special volleyball-themed t-shirts in collaboration with Mickey & Friends. The tees released on HER ONLINE STORE on May 26.

“I’ve loved Mickey since I was a kid,” explains Kimura, “and even now, after becoming an adult, I frequent the Disney Store, so it has been a great honour and made me really happy to produce this.”

She continues: “The theme is Mickey and volleyball, so I ummed and ahhed about various things. One thing I really wanted to express was the teamwork that goes into volleyball, so I was able to have an illustration of the Friends on there. The picture is taken to look like everyone getting together to snap a photo after a fun volleyball game.”

“Another thing I wanted was for Mickey Mouse to be playing volleyball. He’s someone loved by people around the world. He’s doing a blocking pose. (He looks happy, like he’s saying, ‘I did it!’).”

“Both types capture the fun you can have in volleyball, so I really like them!”

Both t-shirts feature an apple logo specially designed by Kimura.

The Mickey & Friends design comes in two colours – khaki and sand beige. They are available in six sizes: M, L, and XL for adults and 110, 130, and 150 for kids.

The Mickey design comes in two colours – charcoal and grey. They are available in seven sizes: S, M, L, and XL for adults and 110, 130, and 150 for kids.

Both tees are oversized as designed by Kimura.

Neko Neko Cheesecake released its new seasonal ‘Neko Neko W Cheesecake Mango’ on Tuesday. Neko Neko Cheesecake is a sister brand of Neko Neko Shokupan by the same company, ALL HEARTS COMPANY, which serves cat-shaped bread.

Neko Neko W Cheesecake Mango | ¥2,430 (Tax Included)

The cute cheesecake is packed full of seasonal mango in the form of a mango and passion fruit sauce layered on top of the biscuit base. The cake is topped with fresh mango, lending a juicy and refreshing flavour to the sweet and tangy cake.

This tropical mango delight is one of many delicious cakes by Neko Neko Cheesecake. Be sure to check out our other coverages on the shop.

In promotion of the upcoming new anime series adaptation of Tokyo Mew Mew New, which is releasing in 2022, the cast hosted an event titled ‘2nd MEW♡ting’ on Saturday May 22 where they read their lines aloud to fans.

The event was held on the same date as Masaya Aoyama’s birthday – the male love interest of the series protagonist Ichigo Momomiya. There was a section of the event where Ichigo spoke about the cake she made for Aoyama the day before.

This was Smewthie’s first event with a live audience. They performed full versions of bitter sweet darling and Resolution of colors for the first time, amongst other fun things such as a segment similar to a Japanese variety show.

‘bitter sweet darling’ was the group’s first single

Smewthie「bitter sweet darling」Music Video

Smewthie「bitter sweet darling」Dance Performance Video

bitter sweet darling: Track Download ¥250 / Full Single Download ¥1,350 / His-Res Track Download ¥400 / Hi-Res Full Single Download ¥1,800

bitter sweet darling is available on music streaming and download services.

Will you be watching Tokyo Mew Mew New when it airs next year?

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Fashion brand Samansa Mos2 joined paws with the cat-themed bread and pastry store Neko Neko Shokupan to release their first collection together at Samansa Mos2 stores and the online store CAN ONLINE SHOP on May 14.

The Line-Up

Half-Sleeve Photo Print T-Shirts
Colours: Off-White/Unbleached/Beige
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)

Half-Sleeve Monogram Print T-Shirts
Colours: Off-White/Yellow/Brown
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)

Half-Sleeve Back Print T-Shirts
Colours: Off-White/Yellow/Brown
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)

Back print tee design

Shokupan Print Hoodie
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥4,290 (Tax Included)

Kid’s Line

Photo Print T-Shirt
Colours: Off-White/Yellow
Price: ¥2,530 (Tax Included)

French Flare T-Shirts
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥2,530 (Tax Included)

Miscellaneous

Embroidered Canvas Tote Bag
Colours: Unbleached/Beige
Price: ¥3,850 (Tax Included)

Handkerchief
Colours: Beige/Purple
Price: ¥660 (Tax Included)

Reversible Shoulder Pouch
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)

Bottle Holder
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥2,750 (Tax Included)

Mobile Ring Holder
Colours: Beige/Grey
Price: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

Neko Neko Shokupan are known for their rich and milky cat-shaped bread which uses milk and zero water. They’re a hugely popular bakery brand who often find themselves across social media pages including Instagram. This marks their first collaboration with Samansa Mos2 who celebrate their 35th anniversary this year.

The collection features key visuals taken from the Neko Neko Shokupan brand. Items include a variety of tees and hoodies as well as other miscellaneous must-grabs like tote bags, handkerchiefs, bottle holders, and more. There’s even a children’s line-up as part of Samansa Mos2’s kid brand Samansa Mos2 Lagom so parents and their children can coordinate cute matching outfits.

Look felinely-fashionable this summer with the Samana Mos2 x Neko Neko Shokupan collection.

GRAPESTONE released a new tin of Fantasia themed chocolate biscuits last Wednesday as part of the ‘Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana.’

Disney Fantasia Chocolate biscuits | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

The biscuits arrive in a limited-edition tin!

Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana opened on the JR Line side of Tokyo Station in November 2019. The shop is a joint-collaboration with Tokyo Banana—the official souvenir sweet of Tokyo—and Disney. This is the first release to be themed on Disney’s Fantasia which will mark its 80th anniversary this year on July 21. The tin is limited-edition and so stock is limited.

The special tin celebrates the 80th anniversary of Disney’s Fantasia

The tin’s gorgeous design captures the magical and mysterious world of Fantasia. It features Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice commanding the sparkling stars in the dreamy night sky.

 Receive an original navy blue bag

All tins come with a cute exclusive bag which once again features Mickey and the iconic scene of him casting magic on the wizard’s brooms. Each motif on the bag is embroidered, giving it a beautiful, high-quality finish. Now you too, like the brooms, can go everywhere with Mickey Mouse.

Was it a trick? The chocolate biscuits came out like this!

The cat tongue biscuits feature a fun design as if someone has played a prank. They are banana milkshake and chocolate flavoured, light, and crunchy. They are also nice and big so you don’t need to eat them all at once, each featuring different designs including Mickey Mouse, the wizard’s hat, and one of the brooms.

Don’t miss out on a chance to get the exclusive Fantasia bag by Tokyo Banana.

Japanese loungewear brand SNIDEL HOME released a paw-sitively purrfect new collection of clothing items and accessories on Wednesday in collaboration with Disney’s animated feature film The Aristocats.

T-Shirt | ¥5,940 (Tax Included)

Dress | ¥6,930 (Tax Included)

Satin Pajamas Shirt | ¥8,800 – Pants | ¥5,940 (Tax Included)

Pouch | ¥3,520 (Tax Included)

Tote Bag | ¥3,740 (Tax Included)

Eco Bag | ¥3,300 (Tax Included)

Novelty: Pouch

The collection focuses on the character Marie. If you spend over ¥11,000 (tax included), you’ll also get your paws on a free novelty pouch.

Neko Neko Shokupan, a Japanese company that makes cat-shaped bread, is releasing a new limited-time blueberry flavour for the entire month of June at all branches.

Neko Neko Shokupan Blueberry | Single Slice ¥842 (Tax Included)

Their bread arrangements are super popular

The June-exclusive blueberry bread uses blueberry jam in the dough. One bite fills your taste buds with sweet and fruity ecstasy. It can be enjoyed as it is, or made even more delicious by toasting and adding a spread of butter which elevates the sweetness of the blueberry even more.

The cat-shaped bread, which is made with milk, can be decorated with chocolate pens and other decorations to create a unique and original design. Their bread arrangements are super popular on social media. Perfect as a sweet treat to yourself or a gift to someone.

If you’re in Japan this June, don’t miss out!