Located inside Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Namjatown is an indoor theme park offering a number of themed attractions and tons of tasty food! Known for collaborating with popular anime and manga series, the complex will be teaming up with Hetalia World★Stars starting on October 20! Following this, Namjatown in Osaka will host the event starting January 14, 2022. 

 

Original Merchandise

Riddle Solving Letter Set (14 varieties): ¥650 (Tax Included) *Random

Acrylic Pen Stand (14 varieties): ¥2,400 each (Tax Included) 

56mm Pin Collection (14 varieties): ¥550 each (Tax Included) *Random

 

 

In-Store Exclusive Merchandise

 

Bag Hooks (14 Varieties): ¥1,500 each (Tax Included)

 

Purchase Bonus

Cat-Shaped Illustration Sheet (14 varieties)

 

Web Shop/Hugood! from NAMJATOWN (Osaka) Exclusive Merchandise

Acrylic Picture Frame (1 type): ¥3,300 (Tax Included) *Not available at Namjatown. 

 

‘Bon Appetit! Pasta Raffle’ Mini-Game

 

Example of Prizes

A Prize: Pouch (14 Varieties)

B Prize: Keychain (14 Varieties)

C Prize: Pin Collection (14 Varieties, Random)

 

‘Aim! Kugelschreiber!’ Mini-Game

 

Example of Prizes

Winner’s Prize: Acrylic Stand (14 Varieties)

Participation Prize: Photo Collection 2-piece set (14 Varieties, Random) *Includes 2 bromides of the same design

These prizes will also be available in online mini-games at the Namco Parks Online Shop. 

 

Weekly Commemorative Stamp

 

Original Themed Food and Desserts

 

Where to Buy: Namja Gyoza Stadium, Fukubukuro Dessert Alley

Italy, Germany, and Japan Assortment Plate: ¥1,200 (Tax Included) 

Czech Republic and Slovakia Coffee Float: ¥890 (Tax Included) 

 

Where to Buy: Hugood! CAFE

World★Stars Waffle: ¥780 (Tax Included) 

Icing Cookies, available for takeout (14 Varieties) / Acrylic Plate Set: ¥1,900 each (Tax Included) / Individual Cookies: ¥650 each (Tax Included) 

Fortune Latte ‘World Greetings Latte’ (14 Characters x 3 Greetings): ¥690 each (Tax Included) 

 

*The greeting on the cup will change depending on the time of day you order (morning, noon, or night). 

*Icing Cookies and Fortune Lattes do not come with a cat-shaped illustration sheet. 

 

Amusement Prizes

Sparkling Acrylic Keychain (14 Varieties)

 

Those familiar with the Hetalia series will recognize these country-based characters, even when they’re sporting cat ears. Guests will be able to purchase a number of completely original goods, play mini-games for prizes, and chow down on themed menu items. Certain goods will also be available from the Namco Parks Online Store. 

 

During the event period, a total of six unique original stamp designs will be available on a weekly basis. Starting on October 20, the Italy, Germany, and Japan stamp will be available, with a new design popping up each Monday. 

 

 

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The Mana series (known in Japan as Seiken Densetsu) began in 1991 as an offshoot of the popular Final Fantasy RPG series. Since release, the twelve original Mana titles released have sold over eight million copies, and to commemorate 30 years, the ‘Mana: 30th Anniversary Exhibition in animate ONLY SHOP’ will take place at certain Animate locations around Japan. The event will kick off at Ikebukuro animate on October 9, 2021. 

 

 

Character Pin Collection HEROS&HEROINES (24 varieties): ¥440 each (Tax Included)

Legend of Mana Character Pin Collection (20 varieties): ¥440 each (Tax Included)

T-shirt – Monster Design: ¥7,150 (Tax Included)

Blanket – Monster Design: ¥4,400 (Tax Included)

Legend of Mana Mini Acrylic Stand Collection (23 varieties): ¥770 each (Tax Included)

Postcard (51 varieties): ¥165 each (Tax Included)

 

Hardcover Notebook (3 varieties): ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

 

Legend of Mana Tote Bag: ¥2,750 (Tax Included) 

Mug – Monster Design: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

 

What’s your favorite game in the Mana series? 

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The SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will hold its first ‘Diamond Skytree’ photography event on October 18, 2021, with another viewing on October 20. These events will have guests up early, beginning just after 6:00AM! This is when the sun will overlap with the very tip of Tokyo Skytree in the east, and is an extremely rare sight that can only be seen a few days each year.

From sunrise to ‘Diamond Skytree’ (Taken from the Sunshine 60 Observation Deck)

 

The best way to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event is to stay at the Sunshine City Prince Hotel, where you can also enjoy a night-view photo session the night before. It also means there won’t be any rushing to the observatory in the wee hours of the morning! Visitors will also be able to hear a talk from night-sky photographer Hiroyuki Narisawa on how best to photograph ‘Diamond Skytree.’

GENDA SEGA Entertainment’s SEGA Taiyaki Ikebukuro and Akihabara stores have announced a second Chiikawa collaboration, the ‘ChiiKawayaki’ Taiyaki.  The series will feature a Bunny and ChiiKawa design, in addition to the reversible Tuxedo design from the first collaboration. Customers who purchase any of the ‘ChiiKawayaki’ products will receive a free collaboration badge! (※Random design)

 

ChiiKawayaki

Front: Bunny

Back: ChiiKawa

ChiiKawayaki: Premium Cream or Chocolate:¥600 each (Tax Incl.)

 

※Shown images are samples.

 

 

Novelties

Original Can Badge 2nd Series: 6 Designs (Random)

 

 

※Limited in quantity.

※Shown images are samples and may differ from the final product.

 

 

ChiiKawa is a popular manga that is serialized on Twitter by illustrator NAGANO. The comic depicts the daily life of the ChiiKawa’s and has become known for its soft artwork, heartwarming story, and occasionally, some contrasting darkness.

 

SEGA Taiyaki stocks popular food products from the Taiyaki brand Yokohama Kuriko-An, which has 31 stores throughout the Kanto region. They also collaborate with games and characters to produce Collaboration Taiyaki.

 

The second ChiiKawayaki collaboration will satisfy both your eyes and your stomach!

 

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Originally held as a special exhibition at the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum in Takurazuka, the CAPCOM vs. Tezuka Osamu CHARACTERS’ Exhibition is coming to the Kanto Region for the first time starting October 1. The event will be held on the 7th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO until October 18, 2021.

 

The collection features characters from Tezuka’s many manga works, and pits them against many popular characters from Capcom properties, including Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and more. Seeing popular personalities from Astro Boy and Black Jack with these modern video game characters is quite a sight!

 

This year’s event will feature new main event illustrations, new Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney exhibits, and an updated layout.

 

In addition to the products previously sold in Takarazuka, new merchandise will also be available for purchase at the venue.

 

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Popular character Chiikawa is getting a Pop-up store for a limited-time! The shop is located at the event space outside of the south ticket gate of JR Ikebukuro station, and will be open until September 6, 2021.

 

The pop-up shop will feature a variety of cute goods like pouches and plushies, along with apparel. Visitors can also pick up some household goods, including tableware, chopsticks, and mugs featuring these lovable characters.

 

Special Event Merchandise

 

 

August’s New Products　　　

 

 

Purchase Bonus: Chiikawa Mask Case (1 per person)

 

 

These goods will only be available at the pop-up shop and Official Chiikawa online store Chiikawa Market, so don’t miss out!

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Super popular sword simulation game Touken Ranbu-ONLINE- will be celebrating the fifth anniversary of its 2.5D stage show with a special exhibition, held at Ikebukuro PARCO Factory between September 10 and 27, 2021.  A travelling exhibition is also scheduled to visit Nagoya and Shinsaibashi. 

 

The exhibition will host a selection of dynamic attractions, including an area exploring the five year history of the theatre show,  an area displaying costumes and set pieces from the latest performance, and a display featuring the umbrellas shown in the curtain call of each show.

There will also be limited anniversary goods available – A must-have for any Touken Ranbu fan!

 

Look back on five years of Touken Ranbu on stage with this special exhibition!

 

Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro will be hosting a special cafe inspired by the upcoming The Prince of Tennis film, releasing in theaters September 3. The cafe will run from September 3 until October 14. 

 

The Prince of Tennis ran in the popular manga magazine Shonen Jump from 1999 until 2008, and found incredible popularity in Japan. It was adapted into an anime series in 2001, running for 178 episodes, and has also been transformed into 15 stage musicals, a live-action film, a radio show, multiple video games, and more. The upcoming 3DCG film was announced in 2019. 

 

In a teaser image released to promote the special cafe, main character Ryoma appears beside other characters from the series in an adorable tiny style. More details about the menu and goods offered will be revealed soon, so keep an eye out for an update!

 

What goods are you hoping to see sold at the cafe? 

 

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Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro has announced a collaboration with the ongoing TV anime series Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan which will see the cafe served up a themed menu, sell exclusive merchandise, and decorate the interior with original illustrations from August 25 to September 27.

Animate Cafe exclusive illustrations

Animate Cafe exclusive chibi illustrations

 

Collab Menu (Excerpt)

Parfait | ¥700 (Tax Included)

Latte | ¥600 (Tax Included)

Soda | ¥650 (Tax Included)

 

 

Original Merchandise

Big Acrylic Stand Keyrings | 3 Designs | ¥1,600 Each (Tax Included)

 

Cookies | ¥1,000 (Tax Included)

 

Acrylic Stand Keyrings | 6 Designs | ¥700 (Tax Included)

 

Rubber Keyrings | 10 Designs | ¥700 Each (Tax Included)

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is a dark comedy manga series by Gaku Kuze that’s been serialised in Comic POOL since 2017. An anime adaptation began airing on July 6, 2021.

 

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AWESOME STORE & CAFE IKEBUKURO is now serving up two new summer-exclusive dessert drinks inspired by the Japanese Showa era. The ‘Imitation Gold’ and ‘Blue Light Awesome’ are both available now until September 26.

Imitation Gold: ¥467 (Tax Included) / Blue Light Awesome: ¥467 (Tax Included)　*both served in plastic cups (see below)

The Imitation Gold’s flavour is reminiscent of an energy drink. It’s topped with vanilla ice cream and colourful gummies. The Blue Light Awesome is a Blue Hawaiian syrup-infused pineapple juice topped with vanilla ice cream and a cherry. Both of these cute dessert drinks are the perfect refreshments for the summer.

Those who buy both drinks will also receive an original black straw to make the drinks even more Instagrammable. These are available while supplies last.

 

Some other popular must-tries

Other classics on the menu to try include soft and chewy bagels, coffees, and more.

Chocolate High | ¥396 (Tax Included)

Ebi Avocado | ¥396 (Tax Included)

Fuwa Toro Bacon Omelette | ¥396 (Tax Included)

AWESOME Organic Coffee (Hot/Iced) | From ¥217 (Tax Included)

As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Hiromu Arakawa’s manga series Fullmetal Alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist Exhibition RETURNS art exhibition will run at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall C in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from December 18, 2021 to January 16, 2022. It will subsequently take place at Hirakata Park in Osaka in Spring 2022.

 

The exhibition is a powered up version of the original exhibition that took place from 2017 to 2019. It will feature lots more artwork for fans of the series to enjoy. The key visual for the exhibition is based on the original monochrome illustration that Arakawa drew 20 years ago to announce the manga’s serialization. She has redrawn it with colours for the exhibition.

 

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Two branches of Animate Cafe in Ikebukuro and Nagoya are celebrating seven manga works of manga artist Arina Tanemura including I.O.N, Phantom Thief Jeanne, Time Stranger Kyoko, Full Moon o Sagashite, Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura, The Gentlemen’s Alliance Cross, and Neko to Watashi no Kinyōbi.

 

The collaboration will run from July 28 to August 23. Table reservations must be made for those wanting to dine from July 28 to August 1 as well as on weekends and public holidays. Reservations are not required for all other days.

Arina Tanemura Precious Wedding Party at Animate Cafe

 

 

The Menu Line-Up (Excerpt)

 

Full Moon o Sagashite: Negi Ramen Lunch | ¥980 (Tax Included)

Arina’s Precious Wedding Plate | ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

Phantom Thief Jeanne: Tiramisu | ¥800 (Tax Included)

The Gentlemen’s Alliance Cross: Glass Dessert | ¥800 (Tax Included)

I.O.N: Drink | ¥600 (Tax Included)

Phantom Thief Jeanne: Sindbad | ¥600 (Tax Included)

Time Stranger Kyoko: Crystal Stranger | ¥600 (Tax Included)

Full Moon o Sagashite: Honey Hot Milk | ¥600 (Tax Included)

The Gentlemen’s Alliance Cross: Espresso | ¥600 (Tax Included)

Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura: Soda | ¥600 (Tax Included)

Neko to Watashi no Kinyōbi: Curry Soup With Bread | ¥600 (Tax Included)

Free coaster with every menu order

 

Exclusive Merchandise (Excerpt)

Big Acrylic Stand (Wedding Ver.) | ¥1,600 (Tax Included)

Wedding Card | ¥800 (Tax Included)

CoLotta Acrylic Plate Keyrings | ¥800 (Tax Included)

Big Ribbon Pouch | ¥2,500 (Tax Included)

Stamp Card Campaign

Arina Tanemura made her debut in the shojo manga magazine Ribbon Original in 1996 with her short manga The Style of the Second Love. In 1998, she garnered mainstream popularity when her work Phantom Thief Jeanne began serialisation which has over 5.5 million copies in circulation. Some of her other famous works including Full Moon o Sagashite, Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura, and The Gentlemen’s Alliance Cross. In 2015, she worked as the character designer for the smartphone game IDOLiSH7.

This marks her third cafe collaboration, and this time it’s themed on a ‘Precious Wedding Party’ with food inspired by the characters from her stories as well as exclusive merchandise.

 

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