Popular on LINE and other texting apps and illustrated by Jyuuno, mofusand is a curious collection of cute and slightly surreal cats. As with most things that go viral in Japan, these adorable characters will be featured in a themed cafe for a limited time! The Tokyo location will open on May 19 and the Osaka location will welcome visitors starting May 26, 2022.

Cafe Visitor Bonus: Sticker (6 varieties)

Drink Order Bonus: Coaster (6 varieties)

Menu

Fried Shrimp Sandwich Plate

Grilled Vegetable Curry

Nyanko Burger

Salmon Mentaiko Cream Pasta

Taiyaki

Nyanko Parfait

Black Cat Pancake

Nyan Lime Nata de Coco

Green Nyanko Float / Yello Nyanko Float / Blue Nyanko Float

Nyanko Cafe Latte / Nyanko Milk Tea

Merchandise

Sticker

Clear Folder

All menu items draw inspiration from the many mofusand characters and are perfect for posting on social media! Special bonuses will be given to those visiting the cafe and making select purchases, and a merchandise corner will be selling limited-edition goods featuring new artwork!

©mofusand

Italian luxury fashion brand Fendi has teamed up with Harajuku Omotesando Keyaki-kai on a new street art project! ‘TSUNAGU – Omotesando Street Art Project’ was unveiled on April 29, 2022.

The project, which aims to improve the city’s scenery and share positive messages, is on display in Omotesando, a popular area with young people. The canvas is the formal site of the Oriental Bazaar, an iconic part of Omotesando for over four decades. Under the theme of ‘hope,’ three young artists will be displaying their artwork in a massive temporary enclosure on the site. Hopefully, Japan really will open tourism soon so that guests from around the world can enjoy these inspiring pieces!

The first piece of art was unveiled on April 29 and was drawn by Dai Tamura, a young Japanese artist who has attracted worldwide attention after becoming an illustrator for the NBA. The dynamic and powerful compositions vividly depict endangered animals and plants alongside delicate flowers to symbolize hope for the futures of these beautiful creatures. 

Be sure to keep an eye out for the next installation coming soon!

FRUITS ZIPPER, a new idol group from ASOBISYSTEM, has a simple concept: “From Harajuku to the World.” On May 3, the girls held a free solo concert titled “Find my Cutest Part,” attracting tons of new fans and lighting up social media.

Tickets for the group’s first concert on April 10 at Shirokane-Takanawa SELENE b2 sold out instantly, and the girls have been looking for a way to give back to their incredibly passionate fans. Sadly, the April 10 performance was postponed after the members and staff tested positive for COVID, so the content was changed and admission was free!

During the show, FRUITS ZIPPER announced that their introductory live show will now be held on July 16 at the same venue. The girls also announced that their first solo concert will be taking place on September 12 at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM.

Stay tuned to see what FRUITS ZIPPER does next!

IDOLATER is now a five-member group after adding two fresh faces! The idol group is part of KAWAII LAB., a project aiming to introduce the world to popular Japanese idol culture. Announced at the group’s solo concert ‘New IDOLATER’ on April 24, Fuuka Oishi and Ririka Satsuki have joined the current lineup, Ayu Okuda, Kurumi Tsukishiro, and Yukino Fushiki. 

IDOLATER was formed after becoming finalists in the ASOBISYSTEM THE AUDITION 2018 competition, and the girls are known for exploring the boundary of music, fashion, and other unique aspects of culture through an idol perspective. 

Ririka Satsuki is a solo artist based in Fukuoka with an incredible husky voice. Fuuka Oishi has previously worked as a model and is popular with creators for her sweet yet listless atmosphere. This is the first time either has worked as a model. 

Check out the group’s first performance as five members below!

Swipin’ Flickin’ – IDOLATER  (Live at Ebisu CreAto, April 24, 2022)

IDOLATER will also begin holding regular concerts at Ebisu CreAto starting in May 2022.

Comments from New Members

Fuuka Oishi

My name is Fuuka Oishi, and I’ve just joined IDOLATER.

When it comes to singing and dancing, I’m very inexperienced, but with the help of the other members, I’ll practice hard each and every day!

The first time I stood on stage, it really hit me–I’m becoming an idol. When I saw the fan’s kind faces in the audience, my nervousness turned into fun!

IDOLATER will continue to grow and evolve into something great, so I hope you’ll keep an eye on us!

Although I’ve just started my life as an idol, I have big dreams. I’ll do my best to make it to Budokan!

I’ll do my best as a member of IDOLATER, a group I love so much.

Please support me!

Ririka Satsuki

I’m Ririka Satsuki, a new member of IDOLATER.

I used to be a solo singer, and this is my first time as an idol. I’m really nervous but also incredibly excited about what the future will bring. The other members are always making me laugh and giving me the strength to do my best. 

If there’s one goal that drives me more than anything, it’s my dream of performing at Budokan. 

We want our fans to come along too!!!!

I’ll do my best, so please continue to support me!

The popular BTS chibi characters TinyTAN will be featured at TinyTAN Cafe locations in five cities for a limited time! Nine locations will be open across Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, and Miyagi starting April 21, 2022.

The TinyTAN characters were designed by the seven members of BTS to embody their “second selves.”

Select Cakes: ¥990

Fruits Deco Style: Strawberry, Fruits Deco Style: Mango, Fruits Deco Style: White Grape: ¥1,760

The menu is packed with desserts, including seven different types of cakes each inspired by a member of TinyTAN.

American Sundae Style Chocolate Cookie, American Sundae Style Caramel Nuts, American Sundae Style Pistachio Honey: ¥1,870

Afternoon Style Tea: ¥3,190

The Afternoon Style Tea includes a base plate that can be customized with guest’s favorite fruits and chocolates. Two types of TinyTAN Select Cakes will also be included to share!

Ham (2 types) & Scrambled Egg Peanut Butter Sandwich: ¥1,760

Cafe Style Drink & Cake Set *Prices vary based on drink selection.

Guests can choose from colorful bagel sandwiches, pancakes, and open sandwiches, along with a selection of sweet drinks to match each meal.

Bonuses

Acrylic Stand (7 varieties, random): ¥1,320

Sticky Note Roll: ¥880, Acrylic Nameplate (7 varieties): ¥990 each

Original cafe merchandise and special offers will make visiting the TinyTAN Cafe even more exciting!

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Starting April 1, 2022, fans of the new Kirby game ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ can enjoy a tasty cake inspired by Karby at the Kirby Cafe in Tokyo and Hakata! Two limited-time menu items commemorating the 30th anniversary of Kirby will also be available. 

The newest Kirby game sees everyone’s favorite pink puffball with a brand-new ability, allowing him to transform into various objects by sucking them up. The trailer for the game shocked Kirby fans around the world after Kirby transformed into an entire car!

Transform! Karby Cake

The Karby Cake replicates a special dish that appears in Kirby and the Forgotten Land‘s Waddle Dee Café. It’s a strawberry-flavored blancmange (a French gelatin-based dessert) laid over a sponge cake with fruit layers.

Kirby Burger and Meat & Veggie Pasta (Standard Version)

Kirby Burger and Meat & Veggie Pasta (30th Anniversary Version)

Souvenir Plate

Happy Birthday☆Kirby
Available: April 1 – May 31, 2022

The popular Kirby Burger and Meat & Veggie Pasta menu item will be available in a special 30th-anniversary version for a limited time only. This includes a souvenir plate, and fans won’t want to miss it!

The Kirby Cafe is also selling a Happy Birthday☆Kirby cake, a simple dome-shaped sponge cake filled with fruit covered in icing and cherries.

Come celebrate Kirby’s 30th anniversary while you can!

©Nintendo / HAL Laboratory, Inc.

To commemorate the upcoming release of the film ‘Crayon Shin-chan: Mononoke Ninja Chinpuden,’ a special collaboration cafe is scheduled to open at Seasons & Co Fruits Parlor & Bakery at Osaka LINKS UMEDA! The cafe will be open from April 4 until May 15, and will feature a number of film-inspired dishes and bonus goods for fans to enjoy!

Collaboration Cafe Menu

Shin-chan’s Roll Cake　

Silly Ninja! Strawberry, Vanilla & Black Currant Cake　

Ninjas love it too?! Matcha Parfait

Shinnosuke’s Birthday Blue Soda　

Ninja Child Matcha Frappe

Bonus: Sticker and Coaster

The upcoming film is a gag-filled ninja action blockbuster featuring everyone’s favorite boisterous youth. Shinnosuke will be transformed into a ninja this time around to defeat a mysterious ninja army! Along with the collab menu, fans can also grab some new merchandise and bonuses at the cafe, so don’t miss out!

©臼井儀人／双葉社・シンエイ・テレビ朝日・ＡＤＫ 2022　※短縮：©U／F・S・A・A 2022

From March 25 until April 27, gelato pique café locations around Japan will be celebrating Easter with three special Easter Bunny-themed sweets.

Easter Bunny Crepe

Easter Bunny Gelato

Easter Bunny Float

Last year, gelato pique café released an Easter Bunny soft-serve ice cream dish which was incredibly popular. In 2022, the brand has decided to release three unique treats under the theme of ‘Happy Bunny Hunt.’ Those with a sweet tooth can snag a crepe, gelato, or float during the event period, all decorated with white and pink shades perfect for spring. 

Cafe Accueil Ebisu is currently offering a limited Sakura-themed menu featuring pancakes, afternoon tea, and drinks until April 10, 2022.

Sakura & Strawberry Pancakes

Sakura Afternoon Tea

Special Latte with Cherry Blossoms

The seasonal menu includes Sakura & Strawberry Pancakes with pale pink and strawberry red accents, and savory items such as a croissant with cherry cheese cream. Guests can also enjoy Sakura Afternoon Tea, a colorful 12-item menu featuring cherry and strawberry delights. Come enjoy the coming of spring at this gorgeous Tokyo cafe!

The Ryokan Tokyo Yugawara, a traditional-style Japanese inn and hot spring located in Kanagawa Prefecture, will open on March 18, 2022. The hot springs in the area have a storied history, appearing in the oldest collection of Japanese poems from the year 759 AD and loved by great writers such as Natsume Souseki and Ryunosuke Akutagawa. There is also a cafe inviting visitors to enjoy delicious meals as they relax in the springs.

Onsen Dojo operates and plans hot spring facilities, including the ‘Ofuro Cafe’ brand, resort facilities, and more. The company also provides support for local business investments. 

Key Coffee is teaming up with Junkissa Journey, a website helping people find the best cafes for a third collaboration. Guests are welcome to visit Almond Roppongi to test a new menu inspired by old-fashioned junkissa, or cafes that don’t serve alcohol. A selection of unique cream sodas in retro glasses and other tasty treats will be available from March 17 until April 10, 2022.

Blooming Cream Soda

Tokimeki Coffee Shop Plate A

Tokimeki Coffee Shop Plate B

Roppongi Pastry Ring with Anko & Butter

Strawberry Milk Sandwich

Morning Tea Set 

Two different lunch sets, a scrumptious dessert, and a breakfast option will be available alongside colorful cream sodas and milkshakes. The drinks are inspired by spring and look just like cherry blossoms and violets! The Adelia Retro glasses are stamped with a Showa-era retro decal, allowing customers to enjoy the charm of a nostalgic pure coffee shop not only in taste but also in appearance. 10 other limited-edition menu items will appear at the event, so keep an eye out for more info!

The Peter Rabbit Garden Cafe opened in Jiyugaoka in March 2015, and is celebrating its 7th anniversary with seven special events! This year also marks the 120th anniversary of the first Peter Rabbit picture book.

Peter Rabbit’s Dad’s Pie was incredibly popular when the location opened in 2015 and will be making a limited-time comeback, along with Mr. McGregor’s Vegetable Garden Curry! New desserts and drinks will also be available, and guests ordering from the 7th-anniversary menu will receive an original muddler!

The first 200 customers to make a purchase of ¥3,000 or more (including tax) at the cafe will receive an original mug. Additionally, the first 200 customers to purchase the cafe’s popular bakery items at the online store will receive an original bamboo fiber mug while supplies last. 

Special Peter Rabbit panels will decorate the cafe for the event, so come take some adorable pictures with this classic character!

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