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!

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 began airing on January 9. The opening track is The Rumbling by SiM, and the ending theme is Akuma no Ko (A Child of Evil) by Ai Higuchi. The titles and lyrics of these pieces both closely relate to the series itself, and the TV-size versions are now available on music streaming sites. 

To commemorate the start of The Final Season Part 2, the non-credit opening and ending videos have been released on YouTube.

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 Non-Credit Opening

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 Non-Credit Ending

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 is currently airing on NHK General each Sunday at 24:05. It is also available to stream on dTV, d Anime Store, GYAO!, Netflix, TELASA, Hikari TV, and Amazon Prime Video

Comment from SiM Vocalist MAH

The opening theme we created for Attack on Titan pulls from the many other songs written for the series so far and seeks to bring this story to a close. With the greatest love and respect, I think we’ve been able to bring our own spin to the series while also respecting its past. I hope that fans of the series will enjoy the track’s lyrics as well. 

Comment from Ai Higuchi

What if I were born inside the walls? On the outside? What if I were a Marleyan? An Eldian? How long could I live with such hatred and resentment in my heart? Would I ever know forgiveness? Being born in this world, you’d have a predetermined destiny, and these characters can’t turn away from the justice they seek.

Attack on Titan provided me with questions that shook my foundation. I tried to find answers to the questions it inspired in me, but there were no answers to be found. Perhaps I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to find those answers. Please, enjoy this ending track.  

©諫山創・講談社／「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会

Strings Hotel Nagoya will open a new concept room from January 15 until April 14, 2022. Those who love the color red won’t want to miss it!

‘It’s My Color’ is a room completely dedicated to a person’s favorite shade. Imagine dressing up in red and spending time taking photographs in this completely red room. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!

While the room may be red for now, the color may change in the future. Guests can also enjoy a special strawberry afternoon tea set in their room during this event period.

On December 23, 2021, the digital art collective TeamLab unveiled ‘Megaliths in the Garden,’ an interactive work of art at the One ITA shopping mall in Xujiahui, one of the largest commercial districts in Shanghai. This permanent exhibit shows the birth, bloom, and fall of the white magnolia and other local flowers throughout the year, and also changes in response to visitors’ movements. 

In ‘Megaliths in the Garden,’ the flowers that bloom in the area throughout the year are born and die in eternal repetition from hour to hour. When people approach each piece, the flowers fall, and when they stay still more bloom. The plants will also change to suit the particular season. How would you like to visit Shanghai to see this incredible digital art piece?

ART SHINSAIBASHI, previously held twice in 2021, will return for its biggest showing ever from January 15 until January 22, 2022. 300 unique works of contemporary art will be on display, with some created by up-and-coming creators and others from seasoned masters of their craft. Three locations will house the art, with Space 14 at Shinsaibashi PARCO will serve as the main venue. Some of the most notable artists include Banksy, KAWS, and Jean-Michael Basquiat. Featured domestic artists include Hiroko Koshino and Youhei Sugita, the latter holding a live painting stream on January 15 and 16.

Main Venue (PARCO 14F  Space 14)

‘Contemporary Art Collection’

Running: January 15 – January 22, 2022
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Admission until 30 minutes prior to closing / Closing at 16:00 on January 22)

Youhei Sugita Live Painting Stream / January 15, 16 from 14:00-15:00　　　

Selected Works on Display

URGE1 – KAWS

Flying Copper – Banksy

WORK#1790 – Koshino Hiroko

pith series yellow – Youhei Sugita

Anime Cel Art Collection

Pokemon

Kiki’s Delivery Service

Second Venue: Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building 8F Artglorieux

Nick Walker Contemporary Art Collection
Running: January 12 – January 18, 2022 / 10:00-20:00 (Closing at 16:00 on January 18)

VANDAL vs LOUVRE

Yukyo Yamamoto Solo Exhibition
Running: January 19 – January 25, 2022 / 10:00-20:00 (Closing at 16:00 on January 18)

Bit Coins on the Dollars

第三会場　大丸心斎橋店本館1F　御堂筋側イベントスペース Third Venue: Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building 1F Event Space

Contemporary Art Pop-Up Store
Running: January 14 – January 25, 2022

How Fun! – Takashi Murakami

The online art exhibition for artists from the current era ‘Creator’s Show Up Gallery Online’ has announced the creation of a new original catalog, along with a contest to decide the best work from among the exhibitors’ booths.

The original catalog will include the works of all exhibitors of the online gallery. The cover features a key visual drawn by najuko. For those wanting to be included in the catalog, register as an exhibitor on the site, and then register for a booth. Sales will begin on January 20, 2021 for a limited time only. 

Contest Details

A new contest is being held under the theme of ‘the emergence of new talent.’ Winners can snag prizes regardless of fame or achievements prior, and the top prize is ¥100,000 and a YouTube thumbnail created by singer-songwriter John/TOOBOE. 

The Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will hold a ‘Strawberry Fair’ at four of its restaurants starting on January 1, 2022!

Little Red Riding Hood (Mascarpone and Berry Mousse)

Forest Friend (Cream Puff), Friendly Bear Macaroons

Forest Tree Stump (Nuts & Pistachio Cake)

Menu featuring Strawberry Items

Cafe & Gourmet Shop ‘Cafe Bell’ 

Running: January 15 – February 28, 2022

Sweets

Strawberry Brioche Sandwich / Strawberry Pudding / Strawberry Pistachio / Strawberry Tart / Strawberry Shortcake

Bread

Strawberry Cannelé de Bordeaux / Strawberry & Almond Chocolate Danish / Strawberry and Cream Cheese Flute　

Chinese Restaurant ‘Shisen’ 

Running: January 6 – February 28, 2022

Strawberry Apricot Tofu / Strawberry Pudding

‘Bar eu’

Running: January 1 – February 28, 2022

Strawberry Grasshopper / Strawberry Milk for Adults / Strawberry Mojito

※Menu items subject to change depending on availability.
※Please inform the staff of any food allergies in advance.

Creative company NAKED has teamed up with students from Osaka University of Arts and Kintetsu Real Estate for a new projection mapping show at the Abeno Harukas Observatory, Harukas 300. The work is available now through February 27, 2022. 

The artwork is found on the 58th floor ‘Twin Tower,’ and serves as a hands-on presentation to foster students’ creativity. The theme for the project is ‘Towards the Future, a Journey of Hope,’ and it is intended to send a ray of hope from one of Japan’s tallest buildings to the whole country. Hope is sorely needed after two long years of the pandemic.

Those participating in this years class, which started in 2021, learned about the impact creativity can have on the world, as they also created plans, concepts, and storyboards for a projection mapping project. Now, their work has come to fruition.

In the hopes that more people will be able to see the new artwork, the projection mapping piece will be left up during another event being held at Harukas 300 focusing on the theme of ‘connection.’ Hopefully, this art will positively impact those who have had a difficult time over the past few years. 

The main trailer for Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 has been released ahead of the series premiere on January 9, 2022. Episode 76 is titled “Judgement,” and will mark the beginning of the end for the anime series that originally began back in 2013. 

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 Trailer 2

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 will air on NHK General on January 9, 2022 at 24:05. It will also be available to stream on dTV, d Anime Store, GYAO!, Netflix, TELASA, Hikari TV, and Amazon Prime Video starting January 10. Those in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Russia will be able to watch the new season on Crunchyroll. Funimation will stream new episodes to those located in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Chile, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.

©諫山創・講談社／「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会

A collaborative pop-up shop between the character Chiikawa and the Hanshin Tigers baseball team will open at Shinsaibashi PARCO for a limited time, from December 23, 2021 until January 5, 2022.

Goods

A5-size Sticker Sheet

Face Towel

Tote Bag

Pin & Acrylic Stand in Capsules (6 varieties)

Pin & Acrylic Stand in Capsules (6 varieties)

Baseball Cap

T-shirt

T-shirt

PARCO Online Store Limited Edition T-shirt

PARCO Online Store Limited Edition T-shirt

Restaurant Bonus Campaign

Holographic Sticker

Holographic Sticker

Holographic Sticker

Instagram Present Campaign: B2 Poster (Not for Sale)

Limited-Time Items

Happy Chiikawa Bag 2022 (Year of the Tiger)

Purchase Bonus: A5-size Clear Folder (Soba)

Illustrations featured in this collection were drawn by original Chiikawa creator nagano, and these items will only be available at the pop-up store and the PARCO Online Store.

To celebrate the final season of Attack on Titan, NewDays, a convenience store chain in Japan, has started a special campaign until January 10, 2022. Plenty of collaborate snacks will be available for the next few weeks.

Collaboration Food

Special Attack on Titan Packaging

Special Attack on Titan Packaging, “Exterminate Every Last Grain!” 

Luxury Seafood Onigiri (Special Packaging)

Luxury Seafood Onigiri

Nine Titan Bento

Collaboration Merch

Acrylic Keychain

Acrylic Keychain

Pin

Pin

Acrylic Stand

Bonus (Round 1)

Bonus (Round 2)

Present Campaign

A Prize: Signed Poster (3 Winners)

B Prize: NewDays Original Illustration Blanket (50 Winners)

Super-sized luxury onigiri are now available as part of the collaboration, along with special bread and bento featuring images of popular Attack on Titan characters. Seven types of original merchandise will be available at participating NewDays locations, and those spending over ¥600 including one or more Suntory beverages will be entered to win a poster signed by the cast. Don’t miss it!

The NAMJATOWN amusement park, located inside Ikebukuro Sunshine Plaza, will hold a special commemorative event with Tamagotchi from December 18 until January 23, 2022. The event celebrates the phenomenon’s 25th anniversary, and plenty of merchandise and prizes will be available!

Original Goods

Tamagotchi Acrylic Stands (14 varieties): ¥550 each (Tax Included) *Random

Kuchipatchi Glass: ¥1,500 each (Tax Included)

Tamagotchi Hand Towel: ¥1,100 each (Tax Included)

Tamagotchi Long Sleeve T-shirt, M/L Sizes: ¥3,800 (Tax Included)

Rally Game ‘Let’s Raise our Tamagotchi!’

Original Prizes: Tamagotchi Pair Charms (14 varieties, random) 

Original Fortune Slip「Tamagotchi Fortune Telling」

Fortune

Hugood!CAFÉ　

Desserts & Drinks

Smiling Tamagotchi Donuts (Kuchipatchi, Mametchi, Loveruitchi): ¥650 (Tax Included)

Choose your Topping! Tamagotchi Ice Cream: ¥600 (Tax Included)

Fortune Telling! Tamagotchi Fortune Latte (Choose from 6 Characters): ¥690 (Tax Included)

Tamagotchi has been a phenomenon since it was released in 1996, quickly finding favor with adults and children alike. The handheld toys have sold over 83 million units worldwide as of March 2021. Each device only has three buttons, and players must take care of each tamagotchi pet by feeding and playing with them daily.

After the event, original goods will be available for purchase online at the Namco Parks Online Store starting January 24, 2022. 

©BANDAI

※The number of prizes and products are limited. We apologize for any inconvenience.