BT21 is a character brand made in collaboration with LINE FRIENDS and BTS, a South Korean boy band.
It’s been announced that the brand will get its own themed cafes in Omotesando, Shinjuku and Shinsaibashi serving food inspired by each character in BT21.
CHIMMY YELLOW CAFE ¥2,090(tax exclude)
TATA BURGER ¥1,990(tax excluded)
They also plan to sell original merchandise you can’t get anywhere else.
If you want to go any of the cafes, you need to sign up in advance for a chance to be selected from a lottery draw. As a bonus for signing up (and being chosen), you can receive a sticker randomly selected from a possible 8 designs.
Additionally, if you order from the drink’s menu, you’ll get a coaster selected from a possible 6.
Registration is now open, so you’d best be quick if you want to go!
■Information
Registration Windows:
Tokyo (Omotesando, Shinjuku): June 20, 2018 – June 25, 2018
Osaka (Shinsaibashi): June 29, 2018 – July 3, 2018
Tokyo Café Locations
Omotesando – OMOTESANDO BOX CAFE&SPACE
Address: Pine Under Flat B1F, 5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Open: July 20, 2018 – September 2, 2018
Shinjuku – SHINJUKU BOX CAFE&SPACE
Address: Shinjuku Southern Terrace, 2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Open: July 26, 2018 – September 2, 2018
Osaka Location
Shinsaibashi – contact
Address: 1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
Open: July 20, 2018 – September 2, 2018
Reservations: Made via the official café website
Reservation Price: ¥650 (Pre-Tax)
Reservation Bonus: Stickers (randomly selected from 8)
Drink Menu Bonus: Order from the drink’s menu to receive a coaster randomly selected from a possible 6.
Official Website: https://box-cafe.jp
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LINE is a communication app popular in Japan and other countries, similar to WhatsApp. The flagship LINE FRIENDS character merchandise stores has just re-opened in Harajuku Zero Gate.
There are currently 100 LINE FRIENDS stores open worldwide, stocking merchandise from popular LINE stamp characters such as Brown, Choco and Cony. There's a huge selection of items available in-store from stationery to plush toys, tableware made in collaboration with world famous brands, snacks and candy only available at the stores, and much more. Upon arriving at LINE FRIENDS, you'll also be greeted by a giant plush of Brown the bear. Head to LINE FRIENDS and get your hands on some super cute merch! ■Information LINE FRIENDS Flagship Store in Harajuku Address: 4-31-12 Shibuya, Tokyo Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-4360-9069 Website: https://www.linefriends.com/?lang=en -
The Pompompurin Cafe is inspired by one of Sanrio's most popular characters, a Golden Retriever named Pompompurin. Two of its branches―in Harajuku and Umeda―are being hit with the second collaboration with another popular character from the company, Keroppi the frog. Check out the first one coming in July here.
The second collaboration will run from June 12 to August 31 and will see the return of a certain menu from March this year which was praised as being 'way too cute.'
Sleeping Together♪ Keema Curry
Price: ¥1,390 + Tax
This relaxing-looking keema curry has both characters sleeping soundly under a blanket made of egg.
Mug Jambalaya w/ 4 Coloured Tomatoes
Price: ¥1,290 + Tax
The jambalaya has four different coloured tomatoes and corn around the side as well as a mug filled with cajun sauce, rice and mashed potato made with spinach.
Floating at the Sea♪ Rubber Ring Doughnuts
Price: ¥1,190 + Tax
For dessert, doughnuts made to look like the rubber rings that you take to the beach. There's whipped cream and the characters are coated with chocolate.
Beach Vacation Tropical Parfait
Price: ¥1,250 + Tax
This delicious parfait is made with two different kinds of jelly and whipped yogurt, fruit and is topped with parasols for that summertime vibe.
Customers who dine at the Pompompurin Cafe in either Harajuku or Umeda while this collaboration is going on will receive a lunch mat with an original design. Those who order from the collaborative menu will also receive a postcard with an original design, and a coaster if you order a drink. Keep in mind that supplies are limited, so you'd best get there quick.
Head to the Pompompurin Cafe this summer and cool yourself with one of the refreshing items on the new Pompompurin and Keroppi menu!
■Information
Pompompurin Cafe Harajuku
Address: CUTE CUBE HARAJUKU 3F, 1-7-1 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Food Last Orders 20:00 / Drinks Last Orders 20:30)
Access: 3-minutes on foot from the Takeshita Exit at Harajuku Station
TEL: 03-5786-0770Pompompurin Cafe Umeda
Address: Hankyu Sanbangai South Wing B2F, 1-1-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi
Opening Hours:
– 10:00-22:00 (Last Orders 21:30) Until March 27th
– After March 28th 11:00-22:00 (Last Orders 21:30)
– Weekends & Holidays 10:00-22:00 (Last Orders 21:30)
Access: 3-minutes from Osaka Station via JR
TEL: 06-6292-7140Website: http://pompom.createrestaurants.com
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The new Gudetama Café will open in Ikebukuro from June 26 to September 4, themed entirely around Gudetama, one of Sanrio’s most popular characters. The concept behind the café is Gudetama launching into to space to celebrate his 5th anniversary. The menu too will take on this theme – Gudetama in space – offering plenty of unique items perfect for Instagram feeds.
Gudelien Mars Pasta – ¥1,390 + Tax
Nicknamed ‘Gudelian’ (Gudetama + Alien), we have a mysterious mashed potato Gudetama embarking to Mars with his a tomato sauce body and red paprika legs.GUFO – ¥1,390 + Tax
The GUFO, or Gudetama Unidentified Flying Object. Here we have Gudetama made from egg, monaka and mini tomatoes floating atop mousse-like purple sweet potato. Hidden underneath is tomato flavoured pho.Gudetama’s Butt Discovery! Black Curry – ¥1,190 + Tax
Gudetama’s butt has become a huge star centered in the middle of a black curry. Nisetama-san marks his discovery with a flag. Orbiting the giant butt are meatballs, cabbage and mushrooms.Zero Gravity Gudetama Burger – ¥1,290 + Tax
This dessert is made to look like a burger, with an apricot Gudetama, mango custard, chocolate ice cream, strawberry sauce and French toast.Black Hole Jar Parfait – ¥1,190 + Tax
The icing on the doughnut creates a galaxy design. Inside the jar is chocolate sponge cake, blackcurrant, mint cream, berries, chocolate ice cream and more.Gudetama Planet Tea – ¥990 + Tax
When you pour the herbal butterfly pea tea over the giant cotton candy Gudetama, something mysterious happens... Add the peach syrup to add another refreshing layer to the taste. Perfect for the season.Gudetama Lightbulb Soda – ¥850 Each + Tax
Choose from three flavours: strawberry, mango or blue Hawaii. You can take the lightbulb bottles away with you too.Customers who dine in the café will receive an original novelty present. Those who eat there will also get a fan, and those who order a drink will get a coaster. Each item will discontinue once all are sold. Join Gudetama on his mission to space at the Gudetama Café in Ikebukuro. ■Information Gudetama Café – Ikebukuro Address: Gourmet Stadium II, Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store 8F, 1-28-1 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo Running: June 26, 2018 – September 4, 2018 Opening Hours: 11am-11pm (Open from 10:30am on weekends & holidays) *Last Food Orders: 9:30pm / Last Drink Orders 10pm No fixed holidays except where Seibu Ikebukuro is closed. TEL: 03-5949-5675 (c)2013, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S590710
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HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE, a Collaboration Between Hot Topic & Studio Ghibli, Gets Pop-Up Store at Shinsaibashi PARCO
Last year, the HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE collaboration appeared at AF Gallery in Harajuku from August 10 until August 28, garnering massive acclaim from fans. The collection is now being sold at Shinsaibashi PARCO until March 12, 2023.
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE is a Studio Ghibli-inspired apparel collection by the popular American counterculture chain Hot Topic. Bringing more Japanese culture to the ongoing Studio Ghibli collaboration launched in 2014, Hot Topic stores began selling original items produced by nine Japanese creators and brands, as well as some original American items produced by Hot Topic’s executive designers.
The lineup of Japan-original items includes T-shirts, tote bags, and other items featuring exclusive artwork by up-and-coming creators. These items depict beloved characters from Studio Ghibli’s works, as well as logos created for the collaboration. Fans won’t want to miss grabbing these unique items!
Details on the Previous HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Pop-Up Store: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/625747
Information
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE
Running: February 23 – March 12, 2023
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Venue: Shinsaibashi PARCO B1F Pop-Up Space (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Official Site: https://ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
Online Store (Open until March 31, 2023): https://ec.ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Official SNS:
Instagram: @harajuku_collective
(https://www.instagram.com/harajuku_collective）
Twitter: @harajuku_collect (https://twitter.com/harajukucollect)
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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Rilakkuma and his adorable friends, the Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Cafe will open in Omotesando, Tokyo from March 9 until April 16, 2023. You’ll want to come and spend a peaceful time looking back at two decades of everyone’s favorite lazy bear! The menu features colorful and festive dishes inspired by Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori, and Chairoikoguma. The characters express their thanks for 20 successful years, and fans can enjoy floats topped with Rilakkuma and friends wearing ribbons and topped with ice cream, a jelly soda inspired by Chairoikoguma and his friends in the honey forest, and a hot drink inspired by Rilakkuma's favorite pudding.
Menu
Rilakkuma’s Honey Mustard Hamburger
コリラックマのクリームパスタ
Korilakkuma’s Cream Pasta
Kiiroitori’s Egg Burger
Chairoikoguma’s Cheese Curry
Rilakkuma and Friend’s Celebratory Cake
Congratulatory Flower Parfait
You Can Choose♪ Rilakkuma and Friends Mini Ice Cream
You Can Choose♪ Rilakkuma and Friends Floats
Honey Forest Jelly Soda
Relaxing Pudding Drink
Take-Out Drink Bottle
Original Merch
Acrylic Clip (7 varieties, random)
Acrylic Keychain (5 varieties, random)
Mini-Bottle / Muddler with Charm (4 varieties)
Lunch Tote / Drawstring Bag
Acrylic Stand with Clip / Cork Coaster
Stuffed Animal
In addition, the cafe will offer original goods, special offers, and a Twitter campaign to celebrate Rilakkuma's 20th anniversary.
Come enjoy the elaborate original menu and goods while sharing memories at this limited time themed cafe!
©2023 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Information
RILAKKUMA 20th Anniversary Cafe
Venue: BOX cafe&space Omotesando
Running: March 9 – April 16, 2023
Address: Pine Under Flat B1F (5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Reservation Fee: ¥715 (Tax included) *Reservations include bonuses.
*Reservations can be made for up to four guests per application.Online Shop: https://rilakkuma20th-cafe.jp/online_store/
Sales Open: March 9, 15:00 – April 16, 23:59
(Items will ship starting in early May 2023.)
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Atarashii Gakko! will hold solo concerts at Zepp venues in Tokyo and Osaka in April and May of 2023. These performances will be held almost a year after the girls held their solo concert at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo last May. This year’s events will be held at Zepp Osaka Bayside on April 30 and Zepp Shinjuku in Tokyo on May 2. ATARASHII GAKKO! - HANAKO (Official Music Video)
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Atarashii Gakko! at Tokyo & Osaka Zepp
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April 30, 2023 – Zepp Osaka Bayside
May 2, 2023 – Zepp Shinjuku (Tokyo)
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To celebrate the return of Urusei Yatsura after 36 long years, a themed cafe will be coming to four cities in Japan for a limited time! The first cafe will open on December 1, 2022. Urusei Yatsura is a manga series by Rumiko Takahashi that ran in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 1978 until 1987. An anime series aired in 1981 and became a massive hit with audiences, and understandably, it is still loved by anime and manga fans today. The cafe features newly-drawn illustrations of six main characters including Ataru Moroboshi, Lum, and Ten.
Menu
[Ataru Moroboshi] Don't Look This Way, Don't Look That Way Set
[Lum] Lum's Onion Gratin Toast Packed with Love
[Ten] Ten's Fire Curry
[Ataru Moroboshi x Lum] Shocking Pancakes
[Shinobu Miyake] A Girl's Monsterous Parfait
[Mendo Shutaro] Jiggly Octopus Pudding
Lum's Tiger-Striped Soda
Colorful Floats (Purple/Yellow/Green)
Ten-chan's Cotton Candy Soda
Coffee / Viennese Coffee
Drink in a Bottle with Charm (4 varieties)
Goods
Acrylic Keychain (6 varieties, Random)
Acrylic Magnet (6 varieties, Random) / Pin (6 varieties, Random)
Coaster (Lum, Ten-chan) / Sticker Set (7 pieces)
Long Sleeve T-Shirt (M, L) / Clear Pouch
Mug / Tote Bag
Hand Towel (2 varieties)
The cafe’s menu features a variety of items inspired by characters from the series, including a hilarious pancake that recreates the scene in which Lum throws electricity at Ataru. Be sure to take a photo before you dig in!Lum & Ten-chan Life-size Figure
Cafe Bonus for Guests with Advance Tickets: Original A4-size Clear File (7 varieties, Random)
Drink Purchase Bonus: Original Coaster (6 varieties, Random)
Life-size figures of Lum and Ten-chan will also be on display and guests are invited to take photos with them.
Come enjoy the world of Urusei Yatsura while you can!
©高橋留美子・小学館／アニメ「うる星やつら」製作委員会Information
Urusei Yatsura Cafe
Venues
■Harajuku, Tokyo: BOX cafe&space, Harajuku Alta / December 8, 2022 – February 5, 2023
Harajuku Alta 3F (1-16-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
■Abeno, Osaka: Abeno contact / February 9 – March 12, 2023
Abeno Q’s Mall 4F (1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka)■Nagoya, Aichi: BOX cafe&space, Nagoya LACHIC / March 16 – April 9. 2023
LACHIC B1F (3-6-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya)
■Sendai, Miyagi: BALLER:S AEON Mall Shin-Rifu South Building / June 1 – June 25, 2023
AEON Mall Shin-Rifu South Building 2F (3-1-1 Shinnakamichi, Rifu, Miyagi)Online Shop: https://uy-allstars-cafe.jp/online_store
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The Kirby Cafe has announced a warm and tasty new winter menu! New items will be available from November 17, 2022 until February 28, 2023, and are sure to warm up fans of the beloved video game series.
Menu
Winter Kirby Burger & Pasta with Powdered Snow Cheese (30th Anniversary Version)
Winter Waddle Dee Burger & Pasta with Powdered Snow Cheese
Waddle Dee's Dreamy White Stew
Chef Kawasaki's Winter Hors d'oeuvres with Roast Beef
Transform! Carby Cake
Kirby's Dream Ricotta Pancake
Whispy Woods Blessed Tart
Elfilin's Twinkle☆Frozen Drink
The Winter 2022 menu offers a variety of adorable and tasty menu items featuring Kirby and his friends all dressed up for the colder months. From a burger and pasta set to piping hot stew and fluffy ricotta pancakes, there’s sure to be something for every taste. The Carby cake, inspired by Kirby’s special transformation in the recent game Kirby and the Forgotten Land, has been reimagined in a winter version. Fans won’t want to miss out! This winter, come enjoy plenty of Kirby-inspired treats while you can! ©Nintendo / HAL Laboratory, Inc.Information
Kirby Cafe Winter 2022
Available: November 17, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Venues: Kirby Cafe TOKYO, Kirby Cafe HAKATA, Kirby Cafe NAGOYA
*The Nagoya location’s winter menu will be available until February 5, 2022.
Kirby Café THE STORE: https://kirbycafe.jp/thestore/‘Kirby Cafe Pop-Up Store’ Limited Time Online Store: https://kirbycafe-popup.com/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/KirbyCafeJP
Official Site: https://kirbycafe.jp
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The second Tabekko Doubutsu Cafe Stand event opened in Omotesando on November 1, 2022. Paying homage to the classic snack first released in 1978, the cafe features a number of tasty snacks inspired by the thin animal-shaped cookies popular around the world. This second event will run through January 9, 2023. Reservations are required, and many dates were completely sold out prior to the event’s start date, particularly on weekends. We decided to visit, anxious to see what the fuss is all about.
We were first shocked to see the popular animals enjoying oden! Original goods featuring the characters enjoying the quintessential Japanese winter dish are only available at the cafe. From acrylic keychains to figures, visitors can snag some adorable merchandise to commemorate their trip to the exclusive event. Why not snag some items that would be useful on a daily basis, like a notebook or an apron? For food, visitors can snag a special Oden Set and Chinese Dumplings, both perfect for the winter. The oden features popular ingredients like egg, daikon, fish cake, and mochikinchaku, each branded with the popular animal characters. Drinks include soy milk, green tea milk, and milk tea. In addition to the exclusive Lion Cake which is limited to 25 servings a day, guests can find chocolate bananas and other sweets on the menu, including a Sweets Set limited to those reserving special seats at the venue. For every ¥1,000 spent on food and drink items, customers will receive one Tabekko Doubutsu trading card! The exhibition space is a must-see for fans of this legendary snack, filled with rare works including an adorable and very colorful print of every animal holding a bowl of oden. Of course, a photo spot has been set up for visitors to take some prime shots for social media! Don’t miss the animal meet and greet, which is making its triumphant return from the last event! Visitors can interact with different animals on different days, so check the official Twitter page (@tabekko_cafe) for the schedule and more information! The number of visitors per day is limited, so make a reservation as early as you can. Come enjoy these heartwarming treats while you have the opportunity! Information
Tabekko Doubutsu Cafe Stand Omotesando
Running: November 1, 2022 – January 9, 2023 *Reservation required
Closed: December 28, 2022 – January 3, 2023
Hours: 11:00 – 19:00
Address: SPAGHETTI Cultural Space 1F
5-3-13 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Closest Station: Omotesando
Reservations: https://t.livepocket.jp/p/tabekko_omotesando
Official Twitter: @tabekko_cafe https://twitter.com/tabekko_cafe
*Please see the official Twitter page for the latest information!