Miffy Sakura Kitchen is Japan’s first bread takeout shop to combine the traditional Japanese aesthetic with Miffy. The shop will open in Arashiyama, Kyoto on October 3.
Arashiyama is a huge tourist destination and one of Kyoto’s most famous. The shop faces the main roads that run through Arashiyama, from Togetsukyo Bridge to the Bamboo Forest, making it an easily accessible location.
Miffy’s kitchen will sell items in collaboration with traditional Kyoto handicrafts and Kiyomizu pottery as well as a range of traditional miscellaneous goods. Everything there is Miffy licensed merchandise. There’s also the Miffy Sakura Bakery where you’ll be able to get your hands on kawaii Miffy themed pastries, Danish pastries, soft serve ice cream, drinks and more.
If you’re a Miffy fan then be sure to hit the Miffy Sakura Kitchen & Bakery in Kyoto later this year.
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Miffy Sakura Kitchen – Arashiyama
Address: 20-27 Sagatenryuji Kitatsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
Opening Day: October 3, 2018
Opening Hours:
Miffy Sakura Kitchen – 10am-6pm (subject to change)
Miffy Sakura Bakery – 10am-5:30pm (subject to change)
No Fixed Holidays.
Miffy Sakura Kitchen Website: http://www.miffy-sakurakitchen.jp (*Will open at the beginning of October)
Miffy English Website: https://www.miffy.com/
Miffy Japanese Website: http://www.dickbruna.jp/
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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.
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 -
A Japanese style café created under the theme of “Wa×Rilakkuma” “Arashiyama Rilakkuma Sabo” will be opened in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The opening ceremony will be held on the 28th of October (Sat.) from 10:30.
A take-out shop that offers desserts and drinks, dessert/food shop which introduces the concept of the café “honey” and Japanese style collaborative sundries created using the ideas of the Japanese style small goods series, Nishijinori (traditional crafts of Kyoto) and Shimizuyaki (a bowl/vessel making brand in Japan). A goods shop that offers many Rilakkuma licensed goods and limited products will be sold too. Moreover, the backyard has an eat-in-space and is a suitable area to take photos.
Various drink menus, arranged Japanese desserts based on Japanese desserts and Western desserts, healthy meals using fresh vegetables using the images of characters such as Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori will be offered at the “sabo” (tea room) located on the 2nd floor.
Detailed information: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/60634
Below are examples of the goods and menu items.
Yaki Koyo / 8,800 yen (tax not included)
Issyoni Goron♪ Temarizushi to Omusubi Bento / 1,650 yen (tax not included)
Rilakkuma no Goyururi Kyo Chazuke / 1,580 yen (tax not included)
Jibun de Tsukureru? Korilakkuma no Fuwafuwa Hachimitsu Roll / 980 yen (tax not included)
Rilakkuma to Chikurin no Michi Maccha Parfait / 1,180 yen (tax not included)
Why don’t you spend a nice time at this collaborative café of Japanese style and Rilakkuma?
■Information
Arashiyama Rilakkuma Sabo
Address: 〒616-8374, 15 no uchi, Kitatsukurimichicho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto
Business hours:
Sabo: 10:30 to 17:30 (lunch LO 16:30, café LO 17:00)
Take out: 10:00 to 17:30 (plan)
Shop: 10:00 to 18:00 (plan)
※The café will be opened at 11:00 on opening day (10,28 (Sat.))
※Please note that it might not be possible to make reservations depending on the reservation situation.
Holiday:no holidays
(Arashiyama Rilakkuma Sabo Opening Ceremony)
Date: 2017,10,28 (Sat.) reception: 10:00, opening ceremony: 10:30 to 11:00
Location: Arashiyama Rilakkuma Sabo (〒616-8374, 15 no uchi, Kitatsukurimichicho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto) ※Please contact us directly if you have any questions.
Rilakkuma Sabo official website: http://rilakkumasabo.jp
Rilakkuma official website “Rilakkuma Goyururi Site”: http://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/
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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!
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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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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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Chibi Maruko-chan and Miffy are collaborating for the second time! This follows the first miffy meets maruko series released last year. This time, Miffy will visit the world of Chibi Maruko-chan. Fans of either series won’t want to miss out on these sweet items.
Goods
Mirror
Reuseable Bag
Water-absorbent Coaster
Acrylic Keychain
Frame Magnet
Mousepad
Glasses Case
Wall Canvas / Oil Brush
3P Drawstring Bag
Clear Case (Clear/Orange/Gray)
Clear Case S (Pram Pattern / Logo Pattern)
Tote Bag / A4 Tote Bag
3 Pocket Pouch
Glass / Glass Accessory Case
Bitatto
Drawstring Pouch with Can
Block Calendar / Clear Cup
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miffy meets maruko
Available at character stores, general merchandise stores, etc.
On sale starting November 2022Seven Net Shopping
Available starting December 2022 (https://bit.ly/3W9QStd)Official Site: https://marimocraft.co.jp/
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Yoshitaka Amano, known by international fans as the artist behind the legendary Final Fantasy video game series, is celebrating his 70th birthday with a unique art project from November 23 until December 8 at Myoshin-ji in Kyoto.
On the first day of the event, the venue, decorated with autumn leaves, was crowded with visitors including foreign tourists, who marveled at the fantastic space filled harmoniously with gold and blue. The exhibition will be held at Myoshin-ji, the head temple of the associated branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. This collection of works was designed to question visitors’ sensibilities and provide a new kind of art exhibition for fans to enjoy. After the exhibition, the main art piece by Yoshitaka himself will be converted to 3DCG, and a Virtual Golden World will be developed in collaboration with the Yoshitaka Amano VR Museum. By integrating traditional and modern art methods, guests will be able to engage more deeply in the art by enjoying digital works, the metaverse, and NFTs. Don't miss this curious exhibition! Information
Golden World: Infinite Light by Yoshitaka Amano
～GOLDEN VIEW OF THE WORLD～
Running: November 23 – December 8, 2022
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Official Site: https://www.myoshinji.or.jp/
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The NFT marketplace HINATA will start selling collaborative pieces on November 25, combining classical drafts of Kyoto printed silk images with modern art pieces by up-and-coming creators. Kyoto Printed Silk Draft x Modern Ukiyo-e Artist Ono Tako
Draft (Left) and Spring Dreamland - Sunshine by Ono Tako
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From December 10 until December 18, 2022, creative company NAKED will hold NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO at Ninna-ji! The event is part of a larger next-generation art project being held around Kyoto until Christmas Day. This exhibition marks the first metaverse-centered event at Ninna-ji, and guests will be able to enjoy a virtual fashion show in collaboration with Jotaro Saito, a kimono designer from Kyoto. Participants will begin by creating their own avatar by snapping a photo of their face. After that, they will be able to choose a kimono by Saito to use as clothing for their avatar before taking to the runway with other visitors from all around Japan. NAKED’s goal is to bring traditional Japanese kimono culture into the digital space, and the company believes that this is only the beginning. In the future, NAKED hopes to bring other artists into the metaverse as well. NAKED Distanced Lanterns
NAKED Tsukubai Five-Storied Pagoda Projection Mapping DANDELION PROJECT Virtual Fashion Show Limited Edition Paper Goshuin This year’s event also includes the DANDELION PROJECT, popular with art fans around the world. Created by Ryotaro Muramatsu, the art project has appeared in a number of towns and cities around the world, inviting participants to create flowers and send them around the globe digitally as a hope for peace. Visitors can use their smartphones to send dandelion fluff digitally to other participants around the world, sharing a wish for world peace. This year, the participatory art piece was installed in the main temple. Why not visit this stunning exhibition in Kyoto this winter? Information
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monopo Collaborates with Kyoto-Based Brand Shokuraku Asano to Share Traditional Japanese Textiles with the World
Global creative agency monopo is teaming up with Shokuraku Asano, a 100-year-old obi maker from Kyoto! The company is working to create a digital experience for interested viewers, sharing each artisan’s personal story. Those who love Japanese culture are welcome to enjoy traditional Japanese crafts in an entirely new way! Using a one-of-a-kind QR obi, a new storytelling method is showing off the hard work and love that goes into the company’s textiles. A special website and video allow interested viewers to experience the process of making an obi digitally, simply by using their smartphone. Even those unable to visit Japan to see these obi in person can dive into the history of the area’s textiles and become more acquainted with one part of Kyoto’s manufacturing culture.Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan. The city is known for its history and preservation of Japanese culture, and prior to the pandemic, the city was constantly filled with visitors from around the world anxious to learn more about the country’s traditional culture. When the pandemic hit the world in 2020, it changed the city forever–tourists disappeared and the city became much quieter. Now that Japan has opened its borders, however, tourists are returning in droves. While Shokuraku Asano upholds tradition, it also seeks to leave a mark on new generations by embracing new technology. This unique project is worth noting, so get your smartphone out and start learning! We applaud monopo's attempt to share this incredible traditional Japanese craftsmanship with people around the world. Information
monopo × Shokuraku Asano
Official Site: https://obiproject.monopo.net/
Video Link: https://vimeo.com/724915502