Popular vocal group IDOLiSH7 is celebrating the release of their second album ‘Opus’ with Tower Records. The ‘IDOLiSH7 x NO ANiME, NO LiFE’ collaboration campaign will be underway from January 11 until January 24 at Tower Records and TOWERmini locations, as well as Tower Records Online.

IDOLiSH7 is a 7-member male idol group consisting of Iori Izumi, Yamato Nikaido, Mitsuki Izumi, Tamaki Yotsuba, Sogo Osaka, Nagi Rokuya, and Riku Nanase. ‘Opus’ was released on January 12, and contains recent tracks such as THE POLiCY, the theme song for the third season of the IDOLiSH7 anime series. Two brand-new songs are included on the album, so fans shouldn’t miss it!

As part of the collaboration, special posters will be displayed in stores, and band member Riku Nanase will be in charge of the in-store announcements. Those who purchase the album will receive a special receipt featuring a message from the members, and designs will vary from store to store. Nine locations will also be displaying standee panels of the members, perfect for a photo spot!

IDOLiSH7 × NO ANiME, NO LiFE. Special Collaboration Poster

Collaboration Poster

Running: January 11 – January 24, 2022
Locations: Tower Records and TOWERmini locations *Not posted at Vivre Yokohama, Nagoya PARCO, and TOWERmini Morinomiya Q’s Mall

Nanase Riku In-store Announcements

Running: January 11 – January 24, 2022
Broadcast Locations: All Tower Records and TOWERmini stores *Excluding Vivre Yokohama, Nagoya PARCO, and TOWERmini Morinomiya Q’s Mall

https://www.youtube.com/user/TowerRecordsJapan

Special Receipts

Special Receipt 

A total of seven types of special receipts will be available, with participating members varying by store.
Available: January 11 – January 24, 2022
Applicable Product: IDOLiSH7 – ‘Opus’ 

Standee Panel Exhibition

Standee panels of IDOLiSH7 members will be on display at participating stores. The members on display will differ depending on the store.
Running: January 11 – January 24, 2022

Tower Records Original Bonus

Oversized Postcard

One oversized postcard will be given for each eligible purchase.
Participating Locations: Tower Records, TOWERmini, Tower Records Online
Applicable Product: IDOLiSH7 – ‘Opus’ 

Tower Records Exclusive Online Lottery Campaign

Mini Signboard

Cheque-style Card

10 winners will be selected by lottery.
Purchase Deadline: January 24 at 23:59
Applicable Stores: Tower Records Online
Applicable Product: IDOLiSH7 – ‘Opus’ 

Newly-Released Products

Limited Edition A

Limited Edition B

Standard Edition

AAPE and Minecraft have teamed up to launch a new men and kids apparel collection on January 1, 2022. The main graphic used to promote the project combines elements from Minecraft’s blocks and pixels and AAPE’s Moonface.

Lineup

Pullover Hoodie (Camo)

Pullover Hoodie

Crewneck #1

Crewneck #2

T-shirt #1

T-shirt #2

Kids T-shirts

Kids Crewnecks

The collection items feature characters from the popular game including Steve, Alex, and the Creepers, along with AAPE’s classic camo design. This is the first time that AAPE’s recognizable design scheme has been combined with video game characters.

Men’s and kid’s sizes are available, making this the perfect collection for families who game together!

Anniversaire Cafe Minatomirai Yokohama, a popular location for anniversary celebrations, is holding a limited-time Strawberry Garden fair for a limited time, from January 7 until February 6, 2022. Guests can enjoy a collection of strawberry sweets and pink drinks to start the new year in style.

Limited-Time Dessert Menu *Limited Quantities

Strawberry Plate: ¥1,870 (Tax Included)

Strawberry Caramel Pain Perdu: ¥1,870 (Tax Included)

Strawberry Mont Blanc: ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

Limited-Time Drink Menu

Strawberry Tiramisu Latte, Hot (Left)/Iced (Right): ¥1,100 (Tax Included)

Sparkle Berry Soda (Center): ¥990 (Tax Included)

Limited-Time Afternoon Tea Plan *Limited Quantities/By Reservation Only

Strawberry Stand Afternoon Tea: ¥3,800 (Tax Included)

Strawberry Plate Afternoon Tea: ¥3,300 (Tax Included)

Limited-Time Sweets for Takeout *Limited Quantities

Petit Fleur (5 pieces): ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

The St. Regis Osaka Hotel is offering a special strawberry-themed afternoon tea set until May 2022. 

Strawberry Afternoon Tea ‘5th Avenue Collection’

Strawberry  Parfait ‘The New York Gallery’ 

Strawberry Afternoon Tea ‘5th Avenue Collection’ to GO!

The St. Regis New York Hotel was founded in 1904, and is located on 5th Avenue, one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. This new afternoon tea set features a gorgeous three-tiered array of colorful savory and sweet dishes inspired by the many fashion items that line the shop windows of the NYC street. 

The Strawberry Heel Panna Cotta shows a woman’s leg peeking out from the dessert clad in a fancy high heel, while the Berry Opera is made to look like a designer bag. Many of the available dishes are made using seasonal strawberries sourced from around Japan.

The French Bistro Ruedor on the first floor is also offering ‘The New York Gallery,’ a strawberry parfait set of three inspired by the art of New York City. This set also comes with an assorted plate of six savory and sweet items.

The WOW Strawberry, with its pop-art motif, will surprise guests with its massive strawberries and variety of different textures from mousse to jelly. The LOVE Strawberry mixes juicy, sweet, and sour strawberries with pistachio mousse and was inspired by Banksy’s ‘Balloon and Girl’ painting. The Banana & Chocolate parfait pulls from the colorful wall art seen all around the famous city streets.

For those wanting something less sweet, hamburgers, hot dogs, and bagels, all popular on the streets of Manhattan, will be served alongside these strawberry delights. For those wary about the current pandemic conditions, the Fifth Avenue Collection can also be taken home!

Designer KEITA MARUYAMA has launched the first in a series of collaborations with the Chiyonofuji Project at the pop-up event ‘KEITA MARUYAMA Lucky Charms Market’ at Ginza Mitsukoshi. The items are also available at the KEITA MARUYAMA Official Online Store.

Chiyonofuji Mitsugu, nicknamed ‘The Wolf,’  was a professional sumo wrestler and the 48th yokozuna of the sport. Yokozuna is the highest rank one can achieve, and during his 21-year career, Chiyonofuji set records for most career victories and most wins in the top division, which earned him an entry in the Guinness World Records. The embroidery used in the new collection was supervised by Sawako Sakai, the creator behind the accessory and bag brand wild rose hips. These pieces will include cashmere blend organic cotton knitwear, velvet embroidered drawstring bags, and more.

On January 2, 2022, KEITA MARUYAMA and Chiyonofuji’s son Go Akimoto, welcomed customers at the Ginza Mitsukoshi store.

Message from Go Akimoto, Chiyonofuji Project

When KEITA asked me to collaborate with him, I instantly said “Yes!” Instead of the typical streetwear designs that have been made under the Chiyonofuji brand in the past, these couture-like designs use embroidery, which is KEITA MARUYAMA’s specialty. These products are like rare art pieces. I hope that tons of people will come visit the shop. 

Message from Designer KEITA MARUYAMA

Chiyonofuji was one of the biggest stars of the Showa era. Our generation was so enthralled by his incredible sumo skills, his figure, and his charm. We called him ‘The Wolf,’ and he inspired us. I’m so happy to be able to collaborate like this after all these years. I think everything turned out wonderfully, and the embroidery is top-notch.

World-renowned artist Takashi Murakami and international headwear brand New Era have come together to release their first collaborative collection.

Murakami’s embroidered artwork appears on New Era’s iconic hats, and to prepare for this unique collaboration, artwork combining the icons of both companies will also appear on select products. For those who don’t wear hats, apparel and bags will also be available at New Era’s online store and select stores nationwide. The collection went on sale in Japan on January 1, 2022.

MINI SOF, a shop specializing in soft-serve ice cream since 1980, is now offering products in collaboration with the popular Sanrio character My Melody! A limited number of sweets and goodies will be available until January 31, 2022, with New Year grab bags containing special coupons for sale until January 9, 2022.

W Rich Soft-Serve Ice Cream

My Melody Collaboration Campaign

2022 Lucky Bag

Blanket

Desktop Calendar

Tote Bag

Soft-Serve Vanilla Ice Cream (with Strawberries and Chocolate) with Original Glass

Pink

Purple

Double Rich Strawberry Waffle Cone Soft-Serve with My Melody Collaboration Sleeve

Sleeve Design 1

Sleeve Design 2

Sleeve Design 3

Double Rich Strawberry Shortcake

My Melody Original Pouch

Design 1

Design 2

My Melody Original Keychain

Acrylic Keychain Design 1

Acrylic Keychain Design 2

Participating Characters

My Melody

Kuromi

My Sweet Piano

Animate Cafe locations in Ikebukuro and Nagoya will hold a limited-time collaboration with the popular baseball anime and manga series Bokyaku Battery starting January 12, 2022! Guests can enjoy dishes inspired by characters from the show, and exclusive goods will be on sale at each venue. 

Menu

Cream Stew Plate

Hamburger Stew Plate

Kotesashi High School Love and Peach Parfait

Hyoga High School Japanese Sweets Plate 

Kaname Family Welcome Drink

Arrogant Sports Drink

Todo’s Cozy Spinach Potage

Chihaya’s Orange Tea

Todo’s Black Sesame Seed Latte

Tsuchiya’s Color-Changing Lemon Soda

Order Bonus – Coaster (10 varieties, random)

Original Merchandise

Snack in Drawstring Bag / Includes 1 Bonus Clear Card (11 varieties)

Mini Frame Pin (12 varieties)

Leather Keychain (11 varieties)

 Smartphone Ring (3 varieties)

Special Campaign

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Bandai Candy has begun selling the second round of Demon Slayer-themed tarts! This time, the family-sized treats will feature the taste of two varieties of cheesecake, and will be available at select AEON, AEON Style, MaxValu, and Daiei locations throughout Japan.

Each tart features characters from the popular Demon Slayer anime series with smiles on their faces. With a two-layered structure, customers can enjoy the flavor of baked cheesecake and gelatin cheesecake. Characters included are Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Giyu, Inosuke, Kyojuro, Shinobu, and Kanao.

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VTuber group Hololive is holding a limited-time collaboration event with Tokyo Joypolis, an indoor theme park in Daiba, from January 7 until February 27, 2022. The Lovely Party event is the second collaboration between the two. 

Collaboration Ticket with Bonus

Collaboration Goods

※The acrylic stands and tapestries will go on sale on different dates. 

Collaboration Menu

The first collaboration between Hololive and Joypolis took place in January 2021 and was met with huge success. For 2022, Roboco-san and the group’s second generation will take part in the festivities!

Collaboration merchandise will also be available to order at the Marui Anime Online Shop after the event concludes.

In addition to attraction collaborations and event-only goods with newly-drawn designs, the Frame Cafe will offer a special menu inspired by these select Hololive members. Those ordering drinks will receive clear coasters featuring their favorite VTubers! A birthday project will be held for Yuzuki Choco, who is celebrating her special day on February 14. 

Tickets bought during the event period will include a bonus case. These are available in eight different designs.

For seven days only from January to April 2022, the Aoyama St. Grace Cathedral wedding hall will open its doors to those wanting their fill of Alice in Wonderland-inspired sweets! ‘Alice’s Tea Party’ will be an afternoon tea experience you’ll never forget, and reservations are required.

The limited-time-only afternoon tea will feature a variety of adorable sweets that look like they popped out of a picture book, from Berry and Pistachio Bunny Ears Mousse to the Queen’s Chandelier Butter Sandwich Cookies decorated like playing cards. Each sweet makes use of seasonal ingredients like strawberries, perfect with chocolate dips, petite tarts, and macaroons.

From February 1 until February 28, 2022, visitors to the Weston Miyako Hotel Kyoto can enjoy a leisurely Strawberry & Blue Rose Afternoon Tea courtesy of a new partnership with Okuratouen. 

Top Row

Middle Row

Bottom Row

Okura Pottery is known for its exquisite Blue Rose tableware which features heavily in this collaboration. 

The menu features the special Blue Rose Macaroon with its distinctive high-quality taste along with a variety of sweets and savory dishes surrounded by strawberries and roses. Guests can enjoy this three-tiered selection of goodies from 12:00-16:00 during the event period at the hotel’s Mayfair Tea Lounge.