Kyoto-based cosmetic brand Yojiya is set to release its seasonal summer matcha cosmetic blotting paper online on July 1. Pre-orders opened on Monday along with a present campaign that’s running until the release date.
Matcha Oil Blotting Paper
Free limited-edition slim clear bottle for the first 50 people who spend over ¥8,000
Exclusive pre-order set
Yojiya’s oil blotting paper is a popular product. Every summer, they release it in special limited-time scents, with this year seeing the paper infused with Uji matcha leaves.
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Yojiya Oil Blotting Paper Matcha
Release Date: July 1, 2021 (Online Exclusive)
Pre-Orders: June 21, 2021
Buy Online: https://www.yojiyacosme.com/
Present Campaign
Running: June 21, 2021 – June 30, 2021
Requirements: Spend over ¥8,000
Stock: 50
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19.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT
Otabe, one of the most popular sweets souvenir shops in Kyoto, Otabe, is known for its delicious matcha and mini-desserts. Starting May 12, the company has released nine uniquely packaged sweets inspired by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The limited-edition packaging will feature popular characters from the series. Previously, the company released matcha cakes for the crossover–this time, fans can enjoy choco-an flavor!
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Original Sticker: 15 varieties, 1 given at random
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Choco-an
Release Date: May 12, 2022
Price: ¥432 (Tax Included)
Where to Buy: Train station in Kyoto & Osaka area, Major Kyoto tourist attractions, online.
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Hydrangea Parfait Featuring Local Matcha Available at Itohkyuemon in Kyoto
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Itohkyuemon Hydrangea Parfait
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Details: https://www.itohkyuemon.co.jp/site/ajisai/
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The Heike Story – Fumiko Takano and INU-OH’s Taiyo Matsumoto Character Concept Art Exhibition
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25.April.2022 | FASHION
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Makeup Brand Integrate Begins Selling Ojamajo Doremi Inspired Items for a Limited Time
24.April.2022 | Uncategorized
Shiseido’s makeup brand Integrate will launch three products inspired by the anime series Ojamajo Doremi on April 21, 2022 in limited quantities! Each will come in packaging designed in collaboration with Toei Animation. Fans can grab the Integrate Pro Finish Foundation Special Set D, the Integrate Pro Finish Liquid Special Set D, and the Integrate Nuance Eyebrow Mascara D while supplies last.
Those in their 20s and 30s remember Ojamajo Doremi fondly as a series they watched during their childhood. The series followed three elementary school girls–Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko–as they become witch apprentices.
For the collaboration, a special set of two popular foundations and three limited-edition colors of eyebrow mascara will be available while supplies last. The character illustrations on the packaging were created exclusively for this release, so fans won’t want to miss it!
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Integrate Pro Finish Foundation Special Set D
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Launch: Limited Quantities Available April 21, 2022
Integrate Official Site: https://www.shiseido.co.jp/ie/