gelato pique café launched its Christmas collection for limited time only from November 24 to December 26.

 

Brown Bear Caramel Crêpe

Raspberry Caramel Cheesecake Crêpe

Caramel and Hazelnuts Hot Chocolate

Eco Bag with Chocolate Bear (Small Size)　

Mug with Chocolate Bear

 

 

The theme for gelato pique cafe’s Christmas Sweets 2021 is “Brown Bear Caramel Christmas – With Pique Bear and Rich Caramel- and three new sweets and drinks are available, including a crepe topped with an adorable chocolate “Pique Bear”. As well as the food menu, two types of original goods, eco-bags and mugs, featuring the chocolate bear topping are available at gelato pique cafes nationwide and gelato pique official online store.

 

Known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, Yoshitaka Amano is one of the most beloved artists in Japanese popular culture. From November 5 until November 30, an exhibition displaying many of his works is open at the Kikka Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo. Online lottery sales of many Amano works shown in the exhibition began on November 20. 

 

While overseas fans know him best for Final Fantasy, Amano is also the creator of many iconic characters such as Gatchaman, Tekkaman, and Casshan. 

 

The PREMONITION OF HAPPINESS exhibition boasts 111 paintings and 3D works on display, all of which are one-of-a-kind. A number of colorful works drawn on traditional Japanese paper and bamboo plates are also attracting guests, based on his fine artwork CANDY GIRL, which he has been working on since 2015. 

Originally announced earlier this month, a Gintama collaboration cafe is coming to Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro from November 19 until December 23, 2021. The menu has finally been unveiled, and fans of the series won’t want to miss out!

 

Food & Dessert Menu

Kagura’s Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Burger Set / Eggs Benedict & Spicy Salad Shinsengumi Plate / Takasugi’s Kiheitai Curry / Strawberry Milk Mille Crepes Made by Gin-san / Shinpachi’s Fruit Sandwich Plate / Katsura’s Soba-Style Mont Blanc Parfait

 

Drink Menu

Gintoki’s Uji Gintoki Bowl Drink / Shinpachi’s Crackling Blue Soda / Kagura’s Cherry Cocktail / Hijikata’s Special Iced Coffee / Okita’s Cocktail-style Blackcurrant Ginger / Katsura’s Three Tea Set with Dumplings / Takasugi’s Grape Jelly Soda

 

Special Luncheon Mat with Purchase of Collaboration Food / Dessert

 

 

Original Drink Coaster (10 varieties, random) with Purchase of Drink

 

 

For every ¥3,000 spent on cafe items (including tax), guests will receive a bromide-style postcard (8 varieties, random)

 

 

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Anime series Code Geass is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2021. To celebrate, a winter-themed Code Geass Cafe will open in Shinjuku for a limited time, from December 2, 2021, until January 23, 2022. The cafe will feature a lineup of luxurious and stylish food and drink items to celebrate Lelouch’s birthday. 

 

Bonuses

 

Menu

 

Food

[Lelouch] Chicken Steak

[Suzaku] Demi-glace Steak

Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms

 

Dessert

Happy Birthday Plate

Student Council’s Afternoon Tea Set

[Nunnally] Black Tea Whipped Cream Millefeuille

Christmas Glass Parfait

New Year Glass Parfait

 

Drink

Lelouch, Suzaku, Nunnally

Student Council’s Tea Party (Black Tea, Coffee)

Original Goods

Pin (9 varieties, random)

Acrylic Keychain (9 varieties, random) 

Acrylic Stand (9 varieties, random) 

Clear Folder Set (2 included) 

Acrylic Stand (Lelouch, Suzaku, Nunnally) 

Acrylic Board

Muddler Spoon Set

Satin Pouch

 

 

Code Geass debuted in October 2006, and the series was recently re-aired in Japan with a new opening and ending theme. A new series, Code Geass: Z of the Recapture, is coming in the future. 

 

Lelouch’s birthday is on December 5, so there will be plenty of treats to celebrate. Be sure to come give your well wishes!

 

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While the Banana Fish anime series will make you cry, this new collaboration cafe will have guests smiling from ear to ear. This stylish New York-inspired cafe and bar will be open from November 25, 2021, until January 16, 2022, in Tokyo, and from December 2, 2021, until January 30, 2022 in Osaka. Guests can enjoy dishes and drinks inspired by the show’s characters and can grab some limited merchandise too. 

 

Banana Fish began as a manga series in 1985 and was created by Akio Yoshida. Set in New York City, the series follows the teenage gang leader Ash Lynx as he tries to overcome his painful past and solve the mystery of ‘banana fish,’ a strange drug that drove his brother mad during the war in Vietnam. He is joined by Eiji Okumura, a Japanese college student and photographer’s assistant who arrives in America to help with a story about gang violence. 

 

Menu

Tofu and Salmon Salad Bowl

His Main Dish for the Night

N.Y. Style Tacos

Grilled Banana Waffle

Chinese Sweets Plate

Chocolate Fondue

N.Y. Style Cheesecake with Caramel Nuts

Ash, Eiji, Shorter

Hot Cocoa, Hot Cafe Latte

 

Original Merchandise

Acrylic Pin (7 varieties, random)

Aurora Sticker (7 varieties, random)

Acrylic Stand (7 varieties, random) 

Acrylic Keychain (6 varieties, random)

Clear Folder Set (Includes two folders)

Acrylic Stand (Ash, Eiji, Shorter)

Acrylic Board

Cork Coaster (Ash, Eiji) / Cup Sleeve

Glass (Ash, Eiji) / Plate

Bonus for Advanced Reservation Holders: Paper Ornament (8 varieties, random)

 

How would you like to spend some time with these characters in a swanky New York-style cafe?

 

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Popular Japanese donut chain Mister Donut is teaming up with Pokemon for the fourth year in a row! Lots of new themed sweets and merchandise will be available for a limited time starting November 12. 

 

Together Again This Year Collection

 

Pikachu Donut

Eevee Donut

Turning-Back Pikachu Donut

Turning-Back Eevee Donut

Pokemon Turning-Back Donut

 

 

Christmas Donuts

Pon de Ring Chocolate

Pon de Ring Pudding Flavor

Pon de Ring White

Christmas Set

Donut Set

Drink Set

 

 

Merchandise

Mister Donut x Pokemon Blanket

Mister Donut x Pokemon Plate

Mister Donut x Pokemon Mug

 

This year, guests can enjoy not only Eevee and Pikachu themed donuts, but other adorable Pokemon too! The Pokemon Turning-Back Donuts show these cute characters looking over their shoulder. Adults will fondly look at these designs and remember their childhoods, while children are currently in the midst of becoming Pokemon masters. These are perfect to bring people together during the holiday season.

 

The Christmas Set comes with three pieces of merchandise: a blanket, a plate, and a mug, all featuring this year’s Mister Donut x Pokemon design. How would you like to have this as a gift this Christmas?

 

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Located in Tokushima, Birth Book Coffee specializes in both a tasty cup of joe and a delightful selection of dango and fruit daifuku. Daifuku is a Japanese sweet made of small round mochi filled with sweet filling, typically red bean paste. It’s the perfect snack to have with a warm drink, and now, Birth Book Coffee has unveiled some Christmas-themed sweets!

 

Christmas

Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac

Character Daifuku

Character Dango

Matcha Chocolate Strawberry Daifuku

White Chocolate Strawberry Daifuku

 

 

If Christmas isn’t your thing, the shop is also selling sweets shaped like animals from the Chinese zodiac. 

 

Birth Book Coffee is a sweets shop, a coffee shop, and a book shop all in one. Employees make the sweets by hand each day, and invite guests to curl up with a nice story as they enjoy the calming environment. Each Daifuku is made using Shiga Habutae Mochi Rice, one of the three most glutinous rice varieties in Japan. It’s stickier and sweeter, making for a more rich treat. The reindeer Daifuku is flavored with caramel milk, and the Santa with red bean paste. Be sure to take a shot of them for social media, or give them as a gift!

 

The Matcha Chocolate Strawberry and White Chocolate Strawberry Daifuku are only available during winter, so try to snag them before they’re gone!

Originally held within Shibuya PARCO, the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon cafe is hitting the road! Starting November 11 at Shinsaibashi PARCO and November 27 at Nagoya PARCO, guests can enjoy a variety of Yashahime-themed food and merchandise for a limited time. The Shibuya location finished its run on November 9, and the new visual shows the show’s characters in front of a traditional tea house. 

Food at a Glance

Drinks at a Glance

Novelty Coasters

Kirara’s Manga Pancakes

(Returning Dishes) Inuyasha’s Beef Sandwich / Sesshomaru’s Cold Pasta

Stickers

Four-Color Pen with Charm

Rainbow Pearl Candy Tin

Random Washi Pins (10 varieties)

 

 

Due to fan demand, certain dishes from the previous Inuyasha cafe will be returning for the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon cafe. Exclusive merchandise will be sold at the cafe and online at the PARCO online store, so be sure to check it out!

 

The newest series in the Love Live universe, Love Live! Superstar!! wrapped in October, and to celebrate, a new collaboration cafe with SEGA will be opening at a number of locations in Japan from November 13 until December 19, 2021. Guests can enjoy themed food, drinks, and desserts inspired by the members of Liella! For every order placed, visitors will also get an original coaster. Original goods will be on sale and can only be obtained at the SEGA collaboration cafe. For every ¥2,000 spent, guests will receive one limited-edition clear bromide. 

 

Sega Collaboration Cafe Original Menu

 

Drink Menu

November 13 – December 19, 2021

Kanon Shibuya / Keke Tang / Chisato Arashi / Sumire Heanna / Ren Hazuki / Hot Coffee/ Hot Cocoa / Iced Oolong Tea: ¥660 each (Tax Included) 

 

Food Menu

 

1st Run (November 13 – December 3, 2021) 

Wish Song Clam Chowder Udon / START!! True dreams Roast Chicken Plate: ¥1,320 each (Tax Included) 

 

2nd Run (December 4 – December 19, 2021) 

Nonfiction!! Purple Cabbage Peperoncino / Starlight Prologue Meat Pilaf Plate: ¥1,320 each (Tax Included) 

 

Parfait Menu

Available from November 13 – December 19, 2021

Liella! Members’ Favorite Parfait / Future Like the Wind Pudding Parfait / Wish Song Lassi Parfait: ¥1,100 each (Tax Included) 

 

Menu Bonuses

1st Run (November 13 – December 3, 2021) 

1st Run Drink Coasters (10 varieties, random) / 1st Run Food Coaster (1 variety) 

 

2nd Run (December 4 – December 19, 2021)

2nd Run Drink Coasters (10 varieties, random) / 2nd Run Food Coaster (1 variety) 

 

Available from November 13 – December 19, 2021

Dessert Coaster (3 varieties) 

 

Birthday Cards

 

Rina Tennoji  (Available November 13, 2021 while supplies last) 

Ren Hazuki (Available November 24, 2021 while supplies last) 

 

Mia Taylor (Available December 6, 2021 while supplies last) 

Leah Kazuno (Available December 12, 2021 while supplies last)

 

Kanata Konoe (Available December 16, 2021 while supplies last) 

 

Souvenirs

SEGA Collaboration Cafe Original Goods

 

To be Released November 13, 2021

Acrylic Stand (Wish Song, 5 varieties): ¥1,320 (Tax Included) 

Art Panel (Nijigasaki High School Winter Uniforms, 14 varieties, random): ¥660 (Tax Included)

Chibi Acrylic Keychains with Stand (Wish Song, 5 varieties, random): ¥770 (Tax Included) 

 

Acrylic Keychain (Chibi Liella! Members, 5 varieties, random): ¥550 (Tax Included) 

 

To be Released December 4, 2021

Art Panel (Wish Song, 5 varieties, random): ¥660 (Tax Included) 

 

Purchase Bonuses

 

1st Run – Limited Clear Bromide (2 varieties) November 13 – December 3, 2021

2nd Run – Limited Clear Bromide (2 varieties) December 4 – December 19, 2021

 

 

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Truffles aren’t something most people eat every day, but TRUFULL TOKYO wants to change that. The casual truffle brand wants to combine this luxury ingredient with simple dishes to make it easier to chow down on this tasty treat more often, and now, their first product release has been announced! TRUFULL ICE CREAM, playfully created by a French chef, aims to give people a new view of what food can be.

 

 

The truffles aren’t the only thing that makes this ice cream special. The milk used to create it is gathered at Zao Provence Farm in Miyagi prefecture in the morning and processed the exact same day! After the ice cream is made, it is mixed with plenty of French black truffles, making a flavor like no other. 

 

The upscale TRUFULL ICE CREAM, a perfect dessert for the discerning adult, is available at CARBON COFFEE in Fukuoka. 

McDonald’s Japan has just released a tasty new treat for winter! The Black Thunder Winter Lightning McFlurry, a collaboration with the popular chocolate bar Black Thunder, is now available at participating locations nationwide. 

 

This popular collaboration firsts appeared in 2017 and is now available in winter for the first time. Even though the weather is chilly, it’s impossible not to want to eat this unique blend of dark and white chocolate. The sugar rush is sure to get you through the day!

 

 

Black Thunder Winter Lightning McFlurry: ¥290 (Tax Included) 

 

Smooth soft-serve ice cream is mixed with Black Thunder incused cocoa cookies and plain cookies, then topped with two types of chocolate sauce. What’s not to love about this blend of textures and flavors? Be sure to grab one before they disappear at the end of November!

While Q.pot. is largely known as an accessory brand in Japan, its Q-pot CAFE in Omotesando, Tokyo serves up some of the most indulgent and decorative sweets you can imagine. The location has just started serving up its 2021 Christmas menu, featuring edible snowmen, teddy bears, and much more!

 

Limited Menu Pop-Up Snowman Cake Plate: ¥2,060 (Tax Included)

 

This mousse cake is covered with streusel, crunchy almonds, and a mix of lemon cream and chocolate. Guests can also enjoy yogurt mousse with apple pulp, mascarpone, fluffy almond chocolate cream, and plenty of Christmas spirit!

 

With a face made of crispy meringue, a nose made of sweet chocolate, and a hat made of red velvet cookie, how could anyone resist this Santa Clause? 

 

 

Teddy Bear’s Merry Christmas Plate: ¥2,060 (Tax Included)

 

How would you like to spend Christmas with this sweet teddy bear? 

 

This bear is a scrumptious oatmeal cookie that’s not too sweet. Underneath the layer of raspberry cream are a rich cream cheese mousse, chocolate mousse, and plenty of crunchy almonds drenched in dark chocolate. 

 

 

Teddy Bear’s Almond Chocolate Tea Latte: ¥850 (Tax Included)

 

This special tea latte was inspired by a flower garden, featuring a slightly sweet fragrance reminiscent of fresh blooms and fruits. The beverage is served with oatmeal cookie ears and topped with almond chocolate cream. 

 

Snowman & Teddy Bear’s Dreamy Afternoon Tea Set: ¥2,500 per person (Tax Included) 

 

 

Top: This limited-edition Christmas afternoon tea set features a pistachio mousse cake with marshmallow snowmen and oatmeal cookie bears. Guests can find cinnamon-flavored pound cake, grapefruit jelly decorated with red velvet Santa hat cookies, creamy macaroons, and plenty of other sweets to lift those holiday spirits!

 

Bottom: If sweets just aren’t enough, this meal is sure to fill those hungry bellies. Crispy croissant sandwiches are covered with a black pepper and herb glaze and are served with rich lobster bisque and plenty of pickles and olives.