The popular character Opanchuusagi, created by illustrator Kawaisoni, has inspired two collaboration cafes! Fans of the adorable rabbit will be able to grab themed dishes and goods in both Tokyo and Osaka from July 7 until August 21. Does the character look familiar? You’ve probably seen her on social media or on LINE!

Opanchuusagi does her best for everyone but tends to fail in hilarious ways. The melancholy character has been getting increasingly popular lately, leaving comments like “poor thing,” or “so cute!”

Cafe Visitor Bonus / Menu Order Bonus

Menu

Opanchu Curry

Opanchu Omurice

Opanchu Burger

Opanchu Shaved Ice

Opanchu Pancake

Opanchu Parfait

Opanchu Missing-Underpants Soda

Opanchu Pink Soda

Opanchu Strawberry Milk

Opanchu Latte

Goods

The Opanchuusagi Cafe will offer a lineup of cute menu items perfect for posting on social media, from the curry and burger to the shaved ice and latte. The cafe will also sell original merchandise, so don’t miss your chance to snag some!

Why not come relax at this unique cafe on a hot summer day? 

©KAWAISOUNI!

Characters from the popular anime series Golden Kamuy will team up with beloved Sanrio characters for a new collaboration cafe! Fans should visit Chugai Grace Cafe in Shibuya by July 18 to try some themed dishes and grab some exclusive merchandise.

Menu

Eat the Great North! Cream Stew Plate

Almond Pound Cake with Lingonberry Sauce

Matagi’s Stump Birthday Cake

Monkichi the Monkey and Shiraishi’s Banana Soda

Cola Float and Strange Juice

Goods

Pin – Cafe ver. (7 varieties, random)

Acrylic Stand (7 varieties)

Acrylic Frame Keychain (7 varieties)

Acrylic Block – Cafe ver.

Let’s Go to the Cafe! Curry (2 varieties)

Pouch (10 varieties)

Genjirou Tanigaki Birthday Set

Collab Menu Order / Advanced Reservation Bonus Coaster (17 varieties)

Matagi’s Stump Birthday Cake Order Bonus – Bromide

Goods Preorder Bonus Bromide (17 varieties)

The collaboration menu will include a tasty Almond Pound Cake with Lingonberry Sauce and Matagi’s Stump Birthday Cake to celebrate Tanigaki’s birthday! Don’t miss out on these exclusive menu items and goods. 

©野田サトル／集英社・ゴールデンカムイ製作委員会
© 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN(L)

The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 at Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains massively popular to this day.

　
The exhibition will feature the largest-ever exhibition of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi, at over 600 pieces. The museum will have three phases, each swapping out different pieces, so fans can have a different experience depending on when they visit!

The event will include an ‘immersive experience theater,’ which will display colored images on a massive 4.5 x 8-meter screen with special effects. Fans can also enjoy a ‘hologram manuscript exhibit,’ which will display the Sailor Scouts’ famous dialogue. Plenty of merchandise will also be available for purchase, with the second round of available goods just announced!

Original Merchandise (Second Lineup)

Clear Folder (’90s Anime Logo)

Clear Folder (Random, 5 varieties)

Masking Tape Holder

Masking Tape (Luna, Artemis & Diana)

Hat (’90s Anime Logo)

Cloth Shirt (’90s Anime Logo)

Aurora Sticker (Random, 10 varieties)

Reversible Cushion (Luna & Artemis)

Pochette (Luna)

Face Powder Collection (5 varieties)

The second round of original merchandise features many items utilizing the ‘90s anime logo, including a shirt, hat, and clear folders. A themed masking tape holder was made to resemble Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick, and the tape itself features the cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana.

The interior of the special store created for the exhibition was designed by Wataru LINDA Igarashi, an art director known for his cute pieces based on the concept of ‘window shopping.’ 

Come experience some serious nostalgia at the Sailor Moon museum later this year!

© Naoko Takeuchi

The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 in Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains popular to this day.

The exhibition will feature the largest-ever exhibition of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi, at over 600 pieces. Rare original color drawings and some never-before-scene creations will be on display, and fans won’t want to miss this incredible chance. The museum will have three phases, each swapping out different pieces. Fans can have a different experience depending on when they visit!

Postcard Set (A): ¥880 (Tax Included)

Clear Folder A (Set of 2): ¥770 (Tax Included)

Nakayoshi Extras Reprint – Premium Card Collection Graffiti Ver. 1 / Ver. 2: ¥1,650 

A special store at the exhibition will sell original goods featuring original artwork by the original series creator Naoko Takeuchi. Postcards and clear folders feature colorful designs of famous scenes from the series, and longtime fans will appreciate a reproduced collection of trading cards that appeared in Nakayoshi Magazine.

New original goods will be available during each period of the museum. In late June, the interior of the exhibition and the second batch of original merchandise will be revealed!

© Naoko Takeuchi

UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand UT has launched an artful new collection! The Museums of the World collection of men’s shirts features beloved museums like the Tate Modern, the Louvre, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and more. This valuable collection was made possible by UNIQLO’s continued art initiative, as the company has continued to work with museums around the world to share the wonders of art with as many people as possible.

A Collection Allowing Customers to Enjoy the World’s Best Museums as Part of Their Daily Lives

This collection brings together some of the world’s most beloved museums, with designs inspired by the exteriors of these well-known homes of art. The Louvre design fully captures the iconic pyramid, while the contemporary MoMA is expressed with simple lines. The name of each museum is also printed on one sleeve for extra style.

UNIQLO’s Art Initiative

UNIQLO has partnered with some of the world’s leading museums over the years. Through free admission programs, sales of collaborative products and various events, these museums aim to provide opportunities for more people to experience and deepen their understanding of art.

May 2013 – Present / The Museum of Modern Art (New York, USA) 

March 2016 – Present / Tate Modern (London, England) 

September 2017 – Present / Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, USA) 

March 2018 – Present / Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (Barcelona, Spain)

February 2021 – Present / Louvre Museum (Paris, France)

Don’t miss this unique collection! Which museum would you like represented in your wardrobe?

From June 17 until July 10, the anime series Tokyo Revengers will inspire a number of special events at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya!

The new campaign will feature photo spots, an original broadcast only viewable on-site, and a raffle to win exclusive original collaboration merchandise. 

MIYASHITA PARK PARTY, a Special Summer Bargain

Special promotions available during the event period include discounts at participating stores, lucky bags, and more, promising to make this a happy summer for fans. For more information about the MIYASHITA PARK PARTY including participating shops and bargains, check out the special campaign website.

Win Tokyo Revengers x RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK Collaboration Goods!

Guests presenting a reciept for ¥3,000 or more (tax included) during the event period will be entered to win Tokyo Revengers x RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK collaboration goods. 

A Photo Spot and Original Stream!

Guests will find three unique photo spots within RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK featuring nine characters from the series. Original broadcasts featuring Takemichi Hanagaki and Manjiro Sano will be aired on-site.

▶Photo Spot

Available: June 17 – July 10, 2022

Locations: 2F South in front of L’ÉCHOPPE (Takemichi Hanagaki, Manjiro Sano, Ken Ryuguji)

2F South in front of THE SHIBUYA SOUVENIR STORE (Chifuyu Matsuno, Keisuke Baji, Kazutora Hanamiya) / 3F South in front of MINOTAUR INST. (Takashi Mitsuya, Haruki Hayashida, Ryohei Hayashi)

▶Original Stream

Running: June 17 – July 10 (Broadcast every 30 minutes during business hours.)

Don’t miss this special campaign filled with bargains, exclusive merchandise, lucky bags, and plenty more!

During late spring and early summer, Japan enters the rainy season. From mid-June until early July, Tokyo City View, the indoor observatory at Roppongi Hills, will be giving people a way to enjoy this dreary time. From photo spots to afternoon tea and cute menu items at the on-site restaurant and cafe, this is one of the best places to spend time in Tokyo. 

Photo Spot Transforms Rainy Weather into Sunny Weather

Starting June 13, three photo spots featuring colorful umbrellas will appear around Tokyo City View. Even if it’s pouring rain outside, it’s always sunny under these pop-art umbrellas! Take some shots 250 meters above the streets of the city and post them on social media!

Normally, Tokyo City View ticket holders can enter the Sky Deck rooftop deck for an additional ¥500. For a limited time, a special set ticket including Sky Deck will be available at the on-site ticket counter! On rare sunny days during the rainy season, guests can enjoy the open-air Sky Deck, a perfect place to refresh and unwind.

Running: June 13 – July 4, 2022

Admission: ¥2,000 (General Admission, Weekdays) 

Details: https://tcv.roppongihills.com/jp/news/2022/06/5723/

*Certain areas of the indoor observatory will be closed during this period. 

Spend a Rainy Day at THE SUN & THE MOON Cafe & Restaurant

NY Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce: ¥1,280 (Tax Included)

Banana Split: ¥1,150 (Tax Included)

THE SUN & THE MOON Cafe and Restaurant is attached to Tokyo City View. At the cafe section, guests will be able to order some cute new items from the dessert menu to sweep away the rainy day blues. 

The restaurant section offers a spectacular city view and is filled with greenery, intending to make guests feel like they’re in a forest in the sky. On a rainy day, you may feel like you’re in the rainforest! Come enjoy a cup of tea and gaze out at the city.

The Roppongi Hills Observation Deck regularly hosts the Roppongi Astronomy Club. On July 7, the Tanabata Special Viewing Event will invite guests to enjoy a sparkling night view of Tokyo and the stars above. On July 15, a special Moonrise Viewing will be held, where visitors can watch the moon rise from the direction of Tokyo Skytree.

How would you like to spend a rainy day in this spectacular Tokyo landmark? 

The National Museum of Western Art, located in Ueno Park, reopened in April 2022 after being closed for renovations for 18 months. The first special exhibition post-reopening will feature Van Gogh’s works in Japan for the first time, along with paintings depicting modern nature from both the National Museum of Western Art and the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany.

To commemorate the post-renovation reopening of the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, this exhibition traces the development of modern art born out of the dialogue between nature and humankind.

The event was realized in collaboration with the Museum Folkwang, and both institutions were founded on private collections: that of Karl Ernst Osthaus (1874–1921) in Germany and Matsukata Kojiro (1866–1950) in Japan.

The exhibition will feature over 100 paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs from both museums, spanning from German Romanticism to the art of the twentieth century, ranging from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism. 

Guests can enjoy all aspects of the infinite expanse of nature as shown in both collections, from the smallest roadside flowers to the vast universe and all humanity contained within. Would you like to come and experience this unique exhibition?

Men’s roomwear brand GELATO PIQUE HOMME will open a limited-time concept store at Hankyu Men’s Tokyo from June 15 until June 21, 2022. 

The store will offer a wide variety of items, including light and comfortable loungewear perfect for summer and unisex items perfect for partners. In addition, GELATO PIQUE x BE@RBRICK collaboration items will also be available for purchase. 

Popular around the world, Medicom’s BE@RBRICK figure can now be purchased in full Gelato Pique loungewear, with customers able to choose between 400% and 1,000% sizes. Shoes are also available for each figure.

The summer collection includes soft and lightweight items perfect for the heat, including sweatshirts, long pants, and ultra-thin shirts.

Hand soap and face wash will also be available. Gelato Pique Homme’s original citrus mint blend is made with bergamot and patchouli essential oils sourced from France.

Come pick up some of these items, perfect for Father’s Day!

From June 24 until July 17, fans of the adorable stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar will be able to grab some exclusive beach party-inspired goods at Shibuya MODI! A limited-time pop-up store, ‘Sparkling Beach Party -Molcar’s Official Trip PARKING Shop,’ will welcome guests inside the 7th-floor event space.

This is the second limited-time brick-and-mortar store inspired by the web shop “Pui Pui Molcar Parking.” In this iteration, the characters are seen enjoying a beach party and have been painted in a new style! Products using those newly-drawn illustrations and a raffle for original prizes will be held for those purchasing goods. A “Potato Photo Session” is scheduled for July 9 and 16. 

The Pui Pui Molcar pop-up shop will be traveling to Osaka and Fukuoka in the future, so be sure to visit!

©見里朝希JGH・シンエイ動画／モルカーズ

TOOTH TOOTH TOKYO, a French bistro located in Ebisu, will offer three unique parfaits perfect for adult palates starting June 1, 2022 for a limited time.

These three sweet treats are perfect for an after-meal snack or a reward for a hard day’s work. As delicious as they may be, they’re also delightful to look at, each made with care and filled with seasonal fruits. An evening at TOOTH TOOTH TOKYO will be a luxurious and colorful experience this summer.

White Peach Fromage Parfait with Honey Tuile: ¥2,000 (Tax Included)
The melt-in-your-mouth parfait includes sweet peach covered with Earl Grey tea leaves, homemade apricot pound cake, lemon mousse, and a crispy honey tuile for a touch of luxury.

Parfait Exotica ~Mango Quenelle and Coconut Blancmange & Pistachio: ¥1,900 (Tax Included)
This mango treat with a dollop of coconut blancmange is made extra delicious with a pairing of pistachio ice cream. Dried pineapple and lotus flowers garnish this mature summer dessert. Enjoy the rum-soaked dried fruits!

Caramelized Figs & Red Wine Spiced Chocolat: ¥1,600 (Tax Included)
Juicy caramelized figs doused with spiced sangria make up the heart of this dish. The Belgian chocolate ice cream is served with a light cheese tuile, an accent with just the right amount of texture and saltiness.

The poop-themed Unko Museum is heading to Shizuoka for the first time! Guests will be able to visit the unique exhibition from July 15 until September 25, 2022.

The Unko Museum has previously popped up in Yokohama, Tokyo, Shanghai, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and even online. In Shizuoka, it will be held inside S-Pulse Dream Plaza, a spectacular venue with a view of Mt. Fuji. The educational museum features tons of poo-themed attractions, from the poop-spurting Unko Volcano to a game area. 

The museum first opened in 2019 and made news around the world. Since the flagship location opened in Tokyo, over 800,000 visitors have come to openings around the world.

While it may seem like a strange way to spend a day, would you like to come and experience this museum for yourself?