FELISSIMO has started selling new collaborative sundries with “Rilakkuma” on the Internet from the 14th of December. Various goods will be sold such as a full-sized futon (Japanese style-bedding) a case, a knapsack inner pocket, a tote bag, fashion items and foods. They are also releasing the a digital catalog which introduces these new collaborative items and normal items.
Toshindai Rilakkuma no Fukafuka Nuigurumi Cushion Case
This full-size Rilakkuma is a futon case. The case will also become a stuffed toy by putting cushions that you are not using inside. Why not take a nap or watch TV with this cute housemate which can be used as a case or stuffed toy.
One piece – 12,500 yen （+8% ¥13,500）
Detailed information and reservations – http://www.feli.jp/s/pr171220/2/
Cute and Adult-like Cash Register Knapsack
This is a “cash register knapsack” which you can put in your shopping basket when you are checking out at the cash register. The product can be shouldered or put around one’s shoulder. The design of Rilakkuma printed on the huge bag is very cute.
You can also use it like a hammock when cleaning up inside your car.
One knapsack – 4,700 yen （+8% ¥5,076）
Detailed information and reservations – http://www.feli.jp/s/pr171220/3/
A porch will come together! Knapsack Inner Pocket
This is an inner pocket which you can put inside your knapsack which enables you to store many things in a tidy manner. Your stuff will not become jumbled together by using this product. The stiches of Korilakkuma and Kiiroi Tori are so cute. It is recommended for those of you who want to organize the inside of their knapsack.
One piece – 3,500 yen （+8% ¥3,780）
Detailed information and reservations – http://www.feli.jp/s/pr171220/4/
A sparkling Rilakkuma♪ Kutatto Totebag
A cute wrinkled totebag made with soft cloth. It is a moderate-sized, convenient totebag where a A4-sized notebooks of Rirakkuma laying on the floor and sketch books can be put inside. Since the color of the product is brown and it is designed simply, the product is recommended for adults, not just kids. The handle of the bag can be put around your shoulder.
One piece – 3,100 yen（+8% ¥3,348）
Detailed information and reservations – http://www.feli.jp/s/pr171220/5/
Fuwafuwa Kyusui Sokkan Towel no Kai
In this product Rilakkuma is turned into a popular character of the waterfront by appearing on a cute towel! The body of the towel where you can dry your hands is made with microfiber so that water on your hands can be dried quickly.
Three designs are available; “Penguin,” “Shirokuma” and “Rakko (sea otter).” You can tell your kids to stroke the illustration depicted on the towel so as to dry their hands. The towel can be hanged up since it has snap buttons and can be washed in a washing machine.
One piece per month 1,850 yen （+8% ¥1,998）
Detailed information and reservations – http://www.feli.jp/s/pr171220/6/
Chairoi Koguma (brown bear cub) loves it! Hachimitsu to Fruit no Spread no Kai
This is a spread that uses lots of honey and fruit juice which Chairoi Koguma, a bear cub which has the scent of honey on its body, loves. The spread does not use any sugar which means that you can enjoy the natural sweetness and flavor of honey. Why not enjoy a tea time with this spread and pancakes?
There are three kinds; “Honey & Strawberry,” “Honey & Hyuganatsu” and “Honey & Blueberry.”
One bottle per month – 1,200 yen （+8% ¥1,296）
Detailed information and reservations – http://www.feli.jp/s/pr171220/7/
Why not get your very own relaxing and cute collaborative goods.
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Tower Records has announced Rilakkuma x Tower Records Campaign 2021, an event set to run from August 4 to August 29. The retail music chain is joining paws with Rilakkuma and company for a campaign with the theme “Wow, what a surprise!” at Tower Records stores, their online shop, and Tower Records Cafe.
Merch collab line-up
Tower Records has collaborated with Rilakkuma every year since 2009. This year sees the arrival of brand new original merchandise, a CD, and themed cafe.
The merchandise will be available at 27 Tower Records stores, Tower Records Cafe Omotesando, and online. Enjoy adorable original artwork of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Chairokoguma, and Kiiroitori. There’s lots of freebies to get your hands on too – check out the line-up below.
Available at 27 Tower Records stores, Tower Records Cafe Omotesando, and the online shop
Available at Tower Records Shibuya, Tower Records Cafe Omotesando, and the online shop
Free character cards with every purchase
Red Rilakkuma zabuton floor cushion
For this year’s campaign, Rilakkuma fans can win themselves a zabuton floor cushion too. For a chance to win, you need to sign up online.
Tower Records x Rilakkuma CD cover
Postcard included with CD
The eighth Tower Records x Rilakkuma CD includes background music for doing yoga. There are 15 popular J-pop tracks in total which can be enjoyed for just chilling out to as w2ell.
Themed cafe menu
The cafe collaboration at Tower Records Cafe Omotesando takes on an American diner theme. Takeout drinks will also be available at the Nagoya Sakae SKYLE and Umeda NU Chayamachi branches too.
At Tower Records Omotesando
Table mats at Tower Records Omotesando
Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Chairokoguma, and Kiiroitori themed dishes, drinks, and desserts
Receive a free fan when you book a table in advance
Receive a free postcard when you order from the collab menu
Set of 3 original stickers
Free postcard when ordering from the Special Menu
Free postcard when you order a takeout bottle
Collect all six stamps in the stamp rally to win a poster
During the campaign, for every piece of merchandise ordered, you’ll receive one of four possible character cards. 20 people who also scan the QR codes included on the cards by September 12 will be randomly chosen to win either a white Rilakkuma zabuton cushion or a ¥3,000 Tower Records gift card.
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Rilakkuma x Tower Records Campaign 2021
Running: August 4, 2021 – August 29, 2021
Zabuton Cushion Applications
Units: 20
Submission Page: Tower Records Online
Submission Period: July 15, 2021 – August 29, 2021
Collab Merchandise
Pre-Orders: July 15, 2021
Release Date: August 4, 2021
Details: http://tower.jp/rkmg21Collab Cafe
Locations: Tower Records Cafe Omotesando / Tower Records Cafe Nagoya Sakae SKYLE (Takeout Drinks Only + Closed August 17) / Tower Records Cafe Umeda NU Chayamachi (Takeout Drinks Only + Closed August 16)
Menu ①: August 4, 2021 – August 13, 2021
Menu ②: August 14, 2021 – August 22, 2021
Details: https://tower.jp/rilakkuma-cafe2021
*Table bookings mandatory
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With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s Easy Recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make a delicious banana cake that is tasty even if refrigerated!
Ingredients
Makes a 18cm pound cake
2 ripe bananas
100g unsalted butter
50g granulated sugar
2 eggs
100g weak flour
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Bring the butter to room temperature and mix it with the sugar until it becomes white. I used unsalted margarine for this.
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Gradually add both the egg whites and yolks and pour slowly into the mixture while mixing. Mash the banana with a fork, add to the bowl, and mix.
3
Sieve in the flour and mix lightly.
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Bake at 160℃ for 40-45 minutes and it’s ready! I used a 15cm pound cake tin and muffin tin to make mine. If using a muffin tin, bake for 30 minutes.
Leave to cool and use the edge of the pound cake tin to cut ears. Finish by using a chocolate pen to draw on Rilakkuma’s face.
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27)
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page → @kaopan72
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Felissimo and Sebastian Masuda’s cute and happy KAWAII COMPANY project released a new collection of multicoloured soumen noodles at Senjutei Somen Chaya on July 11 which are available for a limited time until August 31. The colours of the noodles are naturally-derived.
KAWAII COMPANY 5 Kawaii Soumen Noodles | 1 Set = ¥2,420 (Tax Included)
Digital Catalogue
The cute Miwa soumen noodles are made by Ikeri, a long-standing shop that was established in Nara over 170 years ago. Each noodle colour signifies a different colour: Japanese purple sweet potato, plum, kabosu citrus, beefsteak, and plain. The noodles are packaged in a wooden box featuring KAWAII COMPANY’s key visual designed by Sebastian Masuda along with golf leaf.
The noodles aren’t designed just to look cute – they are authentic in flavour and in how they are made with traditional Japanese techniques.
Information
KAWAII COMPANY 5 Kawaii Soumen Noodles
Buy Online: https://feli.jp/s/pr210707/1/
KAWAII COMPANY: https://feli.jp/s/pr210707/3/
Senjutei Somen Chaya
Address: 293 Shiba, Sakurai, Nara 633-0074, Japan
Enquiries/Bookings: 0744-45-0626
Official Website: https://www.ikeri.co.jp/senjyutei/ -
KIDDYLAND has announced that Rilakkuma will take on the role of shop manager at 18 Rilakkuma Stores this summer from July 1.
All the Rilakkuma managers to be appointed
The appointment of these Rilakkuma managers was held out in cooperation with San-X, the creators of the character. Each store will have a completely different Rilakkuma each with its own personality. Some will even have Korilakkuma. If you head on over to the official Rilakkuma Store Instagram and Twitter pages, you can see the Rilakkumas at their stores doing work, prepping for events, and more, so be sure to follow and cheer them on.
©2021 SAN-X CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Rilakkuma Store Manager Project
Start Date: July 1, 2021
Rilakkuma Store & Sumikko Gurashi Shop Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/_rks_official (@_rks_official)
Rilakkuma Store Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rilakkuma_store_official/ (@rilakkuma_store_official)
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Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi are set to collaborate at a special festival centred entirely around the characters which will run at Sapporo Factory from September 17 to November 28.
Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and you are invited to the festival which will be split into two areas: the Rilakkuma Pavilion and Sumikko Gurashi Pavilion where the characters will be present to greet guests. The event is taking on a magical theme which imagines the spirits of San-X, the company who created Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi, casting a mysterious magic on the festival to bring happiness to all.
There’s plenty for fans of the characters to enjoy including fun photo spots, exclusive merchandise, and much more.
If you’re in Sapporo this autumn, don’t miss the Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival.
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Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival
Running: September 17, 2021 – November 38, 2021
Venue: Sapporo Factory 3 (Floor 3F)
Address: 4 Chome-1-2 Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0032, Japan
Opening Hours: [Weekdays] 13:00-17:00 (From 10:00 on September 17) / [Weekends] 10:00-17:00 (Last Entries 16:30)
Closed: Thursdays (Except September 23, 2021)
TEL: 011-272-9302 (10:00-17:00 except weekends and holidays)
Official Website: https://ntv.co.jp/rilakkuma-and-sumikko-fest/
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As part of Felissimo’s “Japanese Craftsman Project,” the fashion retailer released a new collection of jacquard hair turbans in collaboration with POLS, a textile brand based in Nishiwaki, Hyogo.
Green x Brown – Pink x Brown – Light Grey x Orange – Sky Blue x Yellow | ¥4,800 Each (Before Tax)
The hair turbans are made using a traditional Japanese weaving technique called banshu-ori whereby threads are dyed before they are woven, allowing for items to maintain their colour for much longer.
POLS is a textile company that uses a jacquard loom to create designs brimming with originality. The hair turban collection features colours that aren’t over the top so can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. They are also a great item for doing your hair and makeup while working remotely and add a little something to your look if you’re in a situation when you need to wear a mask.
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Felissimo’s Summer 2021 Hair Turbans
Price : ¥4,800 Each (Before Tax)
Green x Brown https://feli.jp/s/pr2105103/2/
Pink x Brown https://feli.jp/s/pr2105103/3/
Light Grey x Orange https://feli.jp/s/pr2105103/4/
Sky Blue x Yellow https://feli.jp/s/pr2105103/5/Details: https://feli.jp/s/pr2105103/8/
Official Site: https://feli.jp/s/pr2105103/7/
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San-X is bringing fans of the popular Netflix animated series Rilakkuma and Kaoru with the launching of a community event to get everyone watching the series again together at the same time. Titled “Rilakkuma and Kaoru Watching Party,” the event will take place on March 19. Although it’s taking place in Japan, this is a fun chance for fan around the world to get involved too.
Rilakkuma and Kaoru has been well-received around the world. Netflix announced it as the second-most watched series in Japan in 2019. Now, fans can come together once again as the event, which is taking place in promotion of the opening of the series’ official fan club, has them re-watching the first episode together.
There are two ways to get involved: via the Rilakkuma Community official fan club and on Twitter.
Getting Involved With the Rilakkuma Community Official Fan Club
The room for this event will open on Rilakkuma Community on March 18. There, fans can get ready to tune in to watch the episode together on March 19 at 19:00 (JST). There is a fee to pay if you want to join the fan club, and the website is in Japanese, so you’ll need to be able to read the language if you want to use this method.
Fan club members will also receive an exclusive Rilakkuma and Kaoru wallpaper.
Getting involved on Twitter
You can follow the event with the official Japanese hashtag #リラックマとカオルさんを一緒に見ようの会 where people are encouraged to share their thoughts and support for the setries.
©2021 SAN-X CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Rilakkuma and Kaoru Watching Party
Japanese Event Title: リラックマとカオルさんを一緒に見ようの会
When: March 19, 2021 @ 19:00 (JST)
Episode: 1
Watch Time: Approx. 12 mins
How to Watch: Netflix
Series Official Website: https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/rilakkuma_and_kaoru/
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Japanese character goods and toy chain KIDDYLAND is collaborating with San-X, the creators of the iconic Rilakkuma and its friends, to open the Chairoikogumarché, a market themed on Chairoikoguma, at KIDDYLAND Osaka Umeda. It will be open for a limited time this spring from March 11 to 25.
Chairoikoguma is a popular honey-loving bear character created by San-X who lives in the Honey Forest. This year marks the 5th anniversary since its debut.
In 2018 and 2019, San-X opened the limited-time Korilakkuma Meets Chairoikoguma Store which was hugely popular amongst Rilakkuma fans, with repeat buyers returning multiple times. Chairoikogumarché was originally scheduled to open at KIDDYLAND Osaka Umeda in April 2020, but it was postponed and will now open next month. Once they book their attendance, fans can look forward to laying their eyes on original Chairoikoguma artwork coupled with phrases spoken in the Kansai dialect. There will be exclusive items to purchase, merch pre-sales, bonus goodies, and more.
Merchandise Line-Up Excerpt
Charm Set | ¥1,320 (Tax Included)
Mask Case | ¥660 (Tax Included)
Pre-Sale Merchandise
Pre-Sale Release: March 11, 2021
*This product will be released for general sale at Rilakkuma Stores in Japan, excluding the Osaka Umeda branch, on March 13.
Chairoikogumarché & Nakayoshi Plush Toy (Sakuranokorisu) | ¥3,080 (Tax Included)
*Not available at Rilakkuma Store Umeda Osaka. Pre-sale exclusive to Chairoikogumarché.
*Will also be released on San-X’s online shop.
Pre-Sale Release: March 11, 2021
*This product will be released for general sale at all Rilakkuma Stores in Japan on April 3, 2021.
Long Plush Pillow | ¥6,600 (Tax Included)
Mini Shoulder Bag | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)
*Will also be released on San-X’s online shop.
Bonus Items
1. Customers who spend over ¥3,000 (tax included) at Chairoikogumarché will receive a random free zipper case from a possible two designs. First-come, first-served.
*One per person, per transaction. Design chosen randomly.
*Available while supplies last.
*Will be released at all Rilakkuma Stores except the Osaka Umeda branch on March 13.
2. Customers who spend over ¥5,000 (tax included) at Chairoikogumarché will receive a free tote bag. First-come, first-served.
*One per person, per transaction. Design chosen randomly.
*Available while supplies last.
©2021 SAN-X CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Chairoikogumarché
Running: March 11, 2021 – March 25, 2021
Where: KIDDYLAND Osaka Umeda
Address: Hankyu Sanbangai Floor B1F, 1-1-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00
*Opening hours subject to change
Event Page: https://www.kiddyland.co.jp/event/chairoikogumarche/
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Fans of Rilakumma are in for a real treat as San-X, the company behind the internationally-beloved bear, opened the “Rilakkuma Tomonokai Official Fan Club” on Wednesday (February 10).
Plush Toy Set
Folder
Acryluc Key Ring
Signing up to the fan club means getting your hands on a range of merchandise from exclusive goods to new member items, a new wallpaper every month, access to the Rilakkuma Community, birthday mail, and more. Those who do sign up will receive a Rilakkuma plush toy and folder for free as thanks.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Size, colour, and design may vary from actual products.
©2021 SAN-X CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Rilakkuma Tomonokai Official Fan Club
Opened: February 10, 2021
Fan Club Details: https://rilakkuma-tomonokai.jp
Official Website: https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/
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With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s Easy Recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.
Today, I’ll be showing you a simple recipe for Valentine’s Day made with ingredients bought entirely from the 100 yen store Seria. I call it the “Rilakkuma Hot Chocolate Stick.”
Ingredients
Square mould from Seria (makes six sticks)
1 bag of milk chocolates1 bag of white chocolates
1 bag of dark chocolates
Toppings of your choice (I used caramel chocolate chips and walnuts)
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Melt all the chocolates separately over a bain-marie.
2
Create layers with each chocolate type. Pick your first choice and pour into the mould and wait for it to set lightly before adding the next chocolate. For this recipe, I went ahead and added the chocolate a little before layers had finished setting to create a marbling effect.
✩I also added some strawberry chocolate I had left over from my Rilakkuma chocolates.
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Once all your chocolate is in the mould, stick in some lollipops and add toppings of your choice making sure they don’t overflow. This will ensure they set together with the chocolate.
4
Allow to set overnight and your chocolate stick is ready.
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I made Rilakkuma chocolates from scratch and added those to the sticks to finish.
Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!
Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27)
I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡
I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡
You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page → @kaopan72
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Japanese company Mizuno released a new series of Rilakkuma dumbbell balls, the “Ballretch Rilakkuma,” on its official online store and San-X’s online shop last week.
About Ballretch
The Ballretch is part of Mizuno’s series of at-home training equipment. First released in June 2019, the Ballretch is a ball weighted at 500g which can be used for easy weight training. The balls are all made from soft material so do not cause calluses often associated with weightlifting.
Ballretch Rilakkuma
Rilakkuma & Kiiroitori Set | ¥3,960
Chairoikoguma & Korilakkuma Set | ¥3,960Pick between the Rilakkuma & Kiiroitori Set or Chairoikoguma & Korilakkuma Set for helping to encourage and cheer you on during training. They also double as cute room decorations.
If your New Year’s Resolution for 2021 is to exercise and train more, then why not let Rilakkuma and co help you along?
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Ballretch Rilakkuma
Product Page: https://www.mizuno.jp/traininggoods/healthy_interior/ballretch_rilakkuma/ -
An exhibition for the popular stop-motion animation Netflix series Rilakkuma and Kaoru will run at SEIBU Ikebukuro in Tokyo from December 27, 2020 to January 5, 2021. Fans of the series can look forward to plunging themselves into its adorable world with recreated sets, statues, photo spots, limited-edition merchandise, and more.
Stop-motion sets and figures used in the animated series
The actual sets and set pieces used for the stop-motion animation will be exhibited at the event including Kaoru’s apartment, Rilakkuma who looks like he’s about to pop to life, and more.
Stop-motion animation behind-the-scenes
Catch a behind-the-scene glimpse of the efforts put into creating the series including early sketches, character reference, designs, and more.
Take a photo at Kaoru’s apartment
Fans of the series won’t want to miss out on a special photo spot recreating Kaoru’s apartment with Rilakkuma and co waiting to greet you inside.
Over 500 pieces of limited-edition merchandise
Special Replica Plush Toy Korilakkuma With Serial Number | ¥25,300 (300 available in Japan / 200 elsewhere)
Kaoru’s Album Post Card Set | ¥1,650
Plush Pouch | ¥2,200 Each
Fans can get their hands on a selection of exclusive limited-edition merchandise, including a replica Korilakkuma plush toy of which only 200 are available, each with its own unique serial number on the foot.
Bonus Items
Designs given randomly
For every ¥5,000 spent in one transaction (tax included), visitors can receive a free original bag. These are available to the first 200 people per day of the exhibition.
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Rilakkuma and Kaoru Exhibition
Running: December 27, 2020 – January 5, 2021Location: SEIBU Ikebukuro Floor 7F
SEIBU Ikebukuro Official Website: https://www.sogo-seibu.jp/ikebukuro/
