Shoe, boots, and sneaker brand Camper opened a pop-up shop at Isetan Shinjuku on Wednesday which is set to run until April 27. The shop is a collaboration with Japanese textile designer Masaru Suzuki who has provided his iconic designs to a collection of bags and sneakers that you can get your hands on. The shop also has a display designed by Suzuki.

Pop-Up Store Line-Up

HOP STEP LIFE | ¥19,800 (Tax Included)

ANIMAL BISCUIT | ¥22,000 (Tax Included)

CHARM POINT | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

TWINS by MASARU SUZUKI (Women’s) | ¥25,300 (Tax Included)

TWINS by MASARU SUZUKI (Men’s) | ¥25,300 (Tax Included)

TWINS by MASARU SUZUKI (Kid’s) | From ¥12,100 (Tax Included)

Men’s Building – “CAMALEON 1975” Pop-Up Store

Men’s Building Pop-Up Store Original Novelty

This marks Camper’s third long-awaited collaboration with Masaru Suzuki and the first in four years, and this time the series adds shoes to the mix in addition to the popular bags. Suzuki visited Camper’s main office in Majorca, Spain, for detailed discussions on the designs.

Suzuki is set to attend the pop-up event on April 17. Customers who spend over ¥5,500 (tax included) on this day will receive a fabric swatch signed by Suzuki. Additionally, the men’s building of Isetan Shinjuku is also opening its CAMALEON 1975 pop-up shop once again selling shoes made from recycled materials from Camper. Those who spend over ¥14,300 (tax included) at this shop will receive a free eco-friendly bag made from 100% recycled nylon.

JIMOTO is a company in Japan whose products and concept is designed around returning to your home or a place you love. Their tote bag brand, JIMOTOTE, is now introducing Tama design bags centred on the Tama area of Tokyo on their official website and at shops around Tama on April 16. They will also be sold at a pop-up shop in as well as at Nonowa Kunitachi from April 16 to 18.

JIMOTO stands for jibun ni modoru tokoro, which is Japanese for that concept of returning to your local region – to your roots. The JIMOTOTE brand started in 2015 with bags design around Hokkaido before introducing Kyushu and Shonan. Tama comes as the fourth entry to the series and includes Kunitahci, Tachikawa, Kichijoji, Chofu, and Hachioji.

Benelic are releasing four new mug planters at Donguri Kyowakoku and online at Sora no Ue, both official Studio Ghibli merchandise shops in Japan, this month.

The porcelain planters include designs for My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, and Spirited Away, each capturing the wonderful world of the beloved animated movies. They make for the perfect plant pots for around your home.

The designs up close

My Neighbor Totoro | ¥3,960 (Tax Included)

Kiki’s Delivery Service | ¥3,960 (Tax Included)

Laputa: Castle in the Sky | ¥3,960 (Tax Included)

Spirited Away | ¥3,960 (Tax Included)

Japanese accessory brand Q-pot. has created the world’s first ‘randoseru’ Japanese schoolbag which it released at its stores and online shop on April 1.

Harry Potter x Q-pot. Chocolate Randoseru | ¥110,000 (Tax Included)

Exterior design

Logo closeup

Inside the bag

House logo closeup

Inside pocket

Back and straps

Wand holder

Cover and bag

This backpack is the perfect gift for kids around the world whose sole wish is to one day get into Hogwarts. It’s also a great cosplay accessory or to use as your daily backpack. It has that Made-in-Japan quality, with each and every bag being handmade by Japan’s expert craftsmen.

Matsuya Ginza is set to host the “Animage & Ghibli Exhibition” which will run from April 15 to May 5. The event will pay homage to Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga which was serialised in Animage by showcasing a range of never-before-seen cell artwork, as well Mamoru Oshii’s OVA art film Angel’s Egg, and much more.

With two weeks until it begins, the exhibition has revealed some of the exciting original and exclusive merchandise anime fans can expect to get their hands on. Tickets for the event were released on Saturday.

Teto Plush Toy ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Ohmu Plush Toy ¥14,300 (Tax Included)

Bath Towel ¥8.800 (Tax Included)

Tapestry ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

Multipurpose Cases ¥3,300 Each (Tax Included)

Notebook ¥495 (Tax Included)

Square Pins ¥440 Each (Tax Included)

Animage Logo Pins ¥330 Each (Tax Included)

Wooden Brooches ¥1,320 Each (Tax Included)

Stainless Steel Bottles ¥3,520 Each (Tax Included)

Handkerchiefs ¥1,650 Each (Tax Included)

The exhibition is a nostalgia fest and celebration of animation during the 70’s and 80’s, a time when ‘anime’ was yet to be widespread in the vocabulary of ordinary Japanese people. It wills how how the anime boom really set off after the release of Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979 which was lauded for its animation quality, as well as how Toshio Suzuki, a producer at Studio Ghibli, approached Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata during his time as an editor at Animage. The exhibition will also feature the works produced by Suzuki and much more. Over 200 materials will be showcased for the duration of the exhibition.

Around 150 pieces of original merchandise will also be sold at the event, including gorgeous must-grabs for fans of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind that capture its wonderful world, such as a tapestry featuring the design taken from the film’s opening credits.

A special exhibit will also take place entitled ALL ABOUT TOSHIO SUZUKI which covers everything about Studio Ghibli’s famous producer. Other things to look forward to include books and merch for the upcoming animated film Earwig and the Witch directed by Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro Miyazaki, merch for the internationally beloved animated hit Spirited Away which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and more.

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Japanese miscellaneous brand L’AMI+ recently released a new collection of its hugely popular ‘Scarf Eco Bags’ online. The series has sold over 30,000 units and is enjoyed for its handy use being able to be tied up like a scarf. It not only looks stylish, but makes it convenient when out shopping.

Scarf Eco Bag Stripe Series: Ecru/Grey/Red – ¥1,700 Each (Before Tax)

How to Fold

1. Stuff the handles into the bag itself and snap the buttons closed.

2. Fold into a triangle and roll.

3. Tie around your handbag or rucksack and snap the final button closed to secure.

The new unisex designs feature striped patterns in ecru, grey, and red. They are made from a material that ensures they do not wrinkle so they stay looking fashionable. They are the perfect addition to have if you’re someone who goes out and forgets to take a shopping bag – they can conveniently live on your handbag.

Japanese company Familiar will release a new collection of bags based on the classic Studio Ghibli animated feature film My Neighbor Totoro on March 16 via their online shop. The bags will be released by Studio Ghibli no Ano Fuku (“Those Studio Ghibli Clothes”), a fashion brand created by Ano Fuku and Studio Ghibli.

The two bags feature the iconic movie scene of Mei, Satsuki, Totoro, and the little Totoros sat upon a tree branch.

Denim Bag – ¥19,800 / Sub Bag ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

This is the third and final bag collection to be released in this bag series. The first collection was inspired by the bus stop scene from My Neighbor Totoro as well as Ponyo running along the water in Ponyo. The second collection was the classic scene of Kiki flying over the town with Jiji on her broomstick from Kiki’s Delivery Service. Restocks of these two collections are now available too.

1st Collection

Ponyo Denim Bag ¥19,800 / Ponyo Sub Bag ¥16,500 / Totoro Bus Stop Denim Bag ¥19,800 / Totoro Bus Stop Sub Bag ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

2nd Collection

Kiki’s Delivery Service Denim Bag ¥19,800 / Kiki’s Delivery Service Sub Bag ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

Matsuya Ginza is set to host the “Animage & Ghibli Exhibition” which will run from April 15 to May 5. The event will pay homage to Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga which was serialised in Animage by showcasing a range of never-before-seen cell artwork, as well Mamoru Oshii’s OVA art film Angel’s Egg, and much more. Over 200 materials will be showcased for the duration of the exhibition.

An Excerpt of the Exhibits

Animage was Japan’s first magazine devoted to comics and animation to be aimed at the general public

Mobile Suit Gundam original movie poster (Animage, April 1981)

Original advertising posters used on trains back during each respective release

Original magazine inserts

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind movie poster © 1984 Studio Ghibli・H

The exhibition is a nostalgia fest and celebration of animation during the 70’s and 80’s, a time when ‘anime’ was yet to be widespread in the vocabulary of ordinary Japanese people. It wills how how the anime boom really set off after the release of Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979 which was lauded for its animation quality, as well as how Toshio Suzuki, a producer at Studio Ghibli, approached Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata during his time as an editor at Animage. The exhibition will also feature the works produced by Suzuki and much more.

Fans of Studio Ghibli won’t want to miss out on a look at the studio’s history with Animage at this special exhibition.

The popular French picture book series Barbapapa, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has launched its second collaboration with KINOKUNIYA to release a limited-edition collection of bags at all PLAZA and MINiPLA branches as well as select KINOKUNIYA stores in Japan on March 5.

Barbapapa x KINOKUNIYA Line-Up

Barbapapa x KINOKUNIYA Canvas Tote Bags | ¥2,750 (Tax Included)

PLAZA・MINiPLA Colours / KINOKUNIYA Colours

The adorable bags come in 7 different designs from tote bags to lunch bags. The canvas tote bags in particular are a stylish standout for their casual colouring and design. The tote bags have four pockets on the inside and outside and are a big enough size to fit a 500ml bottle.

Two other collections of the bags will also be released in exclusive PLAZA/MINiPLA and KINOKUNIYA colours, each of which is only available at their respective stores.

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To celebrate the 85th anniversary of Japanese bag and accessory manufacturer Yoshida & Company, Yohji Yamamoto and PORTER collaborated to release a special bag collection on Friday (March 5) in limited quantities.

2WAY HELMET BAG (Large) – ¥98,000 (Bef0re Tax) / 2WAY HELMET BAG (Small) – ¥72,000 (Before Tax) / 2WAY SHORT HELMET BAG  ¥83,000 (Before Tax) / 2WAY VANITY POUCH ¥69,000 (Before Tax)

The line-up features stylish bags equipped with unique fasteners that cater both function and design. The bags have a ‘thick’ and ‘heavy’ look to them, something that’s distinctively Yohji Yamamoto.

Black is used as the main colour, one that is symbolic of both brands. A deep matte texture is fitted in three layers, while the handles are also a matte black made from steer hide. The removable chain fasteners are a handy addition to let you freely choose their length. Plus, they look super flashy.

Each of the three bags have a removable inside pocket which can be used by itself as a pouch. They are all embroidered with Yohji Yamamoto’s signature logo and branded with PORTER’s brand tag.

Japanese apparel company Familiar has is releasing a series of limited-edition items in collaboration with Studio Ghibli Anofuku, a fashion brand created by Anofuku and Studio Ghibli in 2018.

Kiki’s Delivery Service Sub Bag ¥16,500 | Kiki’s Delivery Service Denim Bag ¥19,800 (Prices Include Tax)

The second entries to the series are two bags based on the beloved Studio Ghibli anime film classic Kiki’s Delivery Service. The bag designs feature Kiki on her broom with Jiji as they fly over the seaside town of Koriko where the movie is set. It’s a direct reference to the same scene in the film itself.

The 1st entries were Ponyo and Totoro denim bags

Ponyo Denim Bag ¥19,800 | Ponyo Sub Bag ¥16,500 | My Neighbor Totoro Bus Stop Denim Bag ¥19,800 | My Neighbor Totoro Bus Stop Denim Sub Bag ¥16,500 (Prices Include Tax)

The first entries to the line-up were a collection of denim bags based on two other Studio Ghibli fan favourites: My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo. The Ponyo bag is still available at the time this article was written, but the Totoro one is unfortunately sold out.

Information on a third collection is scheduled for release in March, so stay tuned.

For Maison de FLEUR’s annual “PINK MANIA” Valentine’s season event, it is teaming up with Sanrio to release a positively-kawaii pink collection of bags at its stores in Japan on February 11. The line-up also made a pre-release on the online shop STRIPE CLUB last week.

PINK MANIA x Sanrio Characters Collection: Azato Melody / Azato My Sweet Piano / Azato Cinnamoroll / Azato Bonbonribbon / Azato Pochacco

PINK MANIA Double Ribbon Tote Bag | ¥5,290 (Before Tax)

PINK MANIA Side Pocket S Tote Bag | ¥5,290 (Before Tax)

PINK MANIA Side Pocket M Tote Bag | ¥5,990 (Before Tax)

PINK MANIA Ribbon Pouch | ¥3,590 (Before Tax)

PINK MANIA Pouch | ¥3,590 (Before Tax)

PINK MANIA Face Mask Case Pouch | ¥3,590 (Before Tax)

Interior design of each bag and pouch

PINK MANIA is an event held by Maison de FLEUR every year around Valentine’s Day where select items turn all pink. This year’s line-up includes some of the brand’s iconic tote bags and pouches as well as some new entries. Familiar faces from Sanrio include My Melody, My Sweet Piano, Bonbonribbon, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll.

Go pink and kawaii this Valentine’s Day with this year’s PINK MANIA collection.