Pochacco is one of the many characters produced by Sanrio alongside Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Gudetama and many others.   The floppy-eared white dog will celebrate his 30th anniversary next year. In the meantime, to celebrate Gudetama's 5th anniversary, he's heading to the Gudetama Cafe in Umeda, Osaka. This is the first time the two have collaborates. There will be four cute menu items to choose from.

Gudetama & Pochacco Getting-Along Hamburger - ¥1,250 (+Tax)

Hugging these hamburgers are a white Pochacco bun with his iconic floppy ears and hair made from wafers, and a Gudetama carrot bun. Both come as a set with a side of salad and fries.

Pochacco Catching Some Zzz's Under a Gudetama Blanket in a Bed of Hashed Beef - ¥1,100 (+Tax)

Rice Pochacco is sleeping soudnly tucked under a Gudetama omelette blanket atop a bed of hhashed beef. He's wearing a night cap and surrounded by stars. This meal screams 'kawaii'!

Gudetama x Pochacco Summer Parfait - ¥1,150 (+Tax)

Pochacco is made of refreshing vanilla ice cream and sat comfortably on top of an overflowing parfait. There's a perfect mix of sweetness from the whipped cream and sponge and and sourness from the mangoes, kiwi and berries. At the bottom is Blue Hawaii jelly to complete that summertime feel. Don't forget the tiny Gudetama marshmallows diving in the cream!

Gudetama & Pochacco Very Berry French Toast - ¥1,100 (+Tax)

The thick-cut French toast is topped with colourful fruits and drizzled with a dark berry sauce. Vanilla ice cream Pochacco has marshmallow paws and Gudetama is made of mango ice cream. This delicious dish has lots of flavours to enjoy - just looking at it is enough to satisfy your tummy!

To further get in on the celebrations, if you dine from this menu at the Gudetama Cafe or purchase any of the merchandise you'll get a free sticker. Additionally, when ordering food from the menu, you'll get a free luncheon mat, and when ordering a drink, you'll get a coaster. All of these are limited in quantity so you'd best be quick! Also, the first 500 people who take their Gudetama Cafe receipts during the campaign to the Sanrio store on the 4th floor of HEP FIVE and buy something will get a pin badge. And if you take one of the leaflets being handed out at the Sanrio store to the Gudetama Cafe, you'll get a postcard.  

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 5^th 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.    

McDonald's a teaming up with popular Sanrio character Gudetama to release a new honey flavoured McFlurry. It will go on sale at all McDonald's branches in Japan on June 8. The Gudetama McFlurry is made in the image of the lazy egg himself, deliciously made with rich milky soft serve and topped with two sauces and a secret ingredient. McDonald's Japan are also currently holding a campaign on Twitter for people to guess the flavour of the new product under the hashtag #ぐでたまってなに味? ('What flavour is Gudetama?') All you need to do is post your answer on Twitter along with the hashtag. Winners will be randomly selected to receive various gifts including a 'Golden Gudetama' as well as a McCard with an illustration of Gudetama. The flavour will be announced on June 13. The Gudetama McFlurry was released early at McDonald's on Takeshita Street in Harajuku on June 1. It will be released everywhere else on June 8. You'll spot the branch instantly with the Gudetama illustrations decorating the restaurant. There are six original cups that the new dessert will arrive in (though they are limited) to make your Gudetama experience even more fun. Also, from June 8, customers can receive one of six possible Gudetama toys if they buy a Happy Meal.   Fans of McFlurry and fans of Gudetama can look forward to enjoying this fun new collaboration.