Kumano is the brush capital of Japan responsible for producing 80% of brushes in the country for painting, writing and cosmetics. Kumanofude, the company that produces the brushes, has teamed up with the popular character Rilakkuma to release two limited edition Halloween themed face brushes. Orders are now being taken on the HKDS STORE.
The brush experts in the town of Kumano in Hiroshima Prefecture use traditional methods passed down to carefully and skilfully create each and every brush. These “Rilakkuma no Fude” are the newest project from the company and are limited in stock.
The handle features a pumpkin design made from natural wood while the bristles feature Rilakkuma’s face.
The brush makers delicately place each and every bristle by hand, and by using three different colours are able to recreate Rilakkuma’s fluffy face. It may be a cute product but showcases the skill and experience of the makers who have truly created a work of art.
The brushes come packaged in orange Halloween packaging with the Kumanofude brand mark – a stamp of approval promising super quality.
Get your makeup done with a cute product produced by the best of the best.
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Rilakkuma no Fude (Kumanofude) Halloween
Produced: Kumano, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture
From KOYUDO Collection's Kumano Fude make-up brush line comes a new Rilakkuma design series. Hikidashi Store are now taking pre-orders for the new Rilakkuma Face Brush, Rilakkuma Cheek Brush and Korilakkuma Cheek Brush.
The Rilakkuma face brushes are carefully handmade by artisans one by one with three different colours of wool to create Rilakkuma's face.
The Rilakkuma cheek brush is dyed a brown colour like the bear himself.
The Korilakkuma cheek brush is a dyed pink colour inspired by a strawberries, her favourite fruit. All the handles are made with natural wood and feature logos of the characters on the handles.
Kumano is the number one brush manufacturing company in Japan. In 1975, it was designated as a Traditional Craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Kumanofude continues to be cherished for its quality which is made possible by the traditional techniques and crafts use as well as the materials.
The Rilakkuma Kumano Fude brushes are the ultimate brushes made by the artisans of Kumano who continue the pass down the tradition of brush manufacturing which doesn't cut the tips off the brushes. Each brush is marked with an official quality approval mark of Kumanofude.
Cute yourself up with these new kawaii Rilakkuma items!
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!
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.
Maholova Minds Miura, a hot spring resort on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, celebrated its 30th anniversary in June 2022. Royal Salon Yamato, a popular spot for coffee and parties since its opening, was transformed into the Rita Cafe this summer.On September 23, Rita Cafe will begin selling its own original cream soda!
Rilakkuma’s Miura Ocean Cream Soda / Korilakkuma’s Watermelon Cream Soda
Rilakkuma Room (Bedroom/Living Room)
To celebrate the special Rilakkuma room and Korilakkuma room, guests can enjoy two new drinks: Rilakkuma’s Miura Ocean Cream Soda and Korilakkuma’s Watermelon Cream Soda. The rooms aren’t too easy to book, but even if you can’t, at least you can see plenty of adorable pictures on social media!
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Rilakkuma’s Miura Ocean Cream Soda / Korilakkuma’s Watermelon Cream Soda
Fashion brand badmood, a line of goods inspired by the anime BAD MOOD, has released its first cosmetic line! The anime itself was written by Fukase from SEKAI NO OWARI, who also designed the characters. Four products are available–a shadow palette, gel eyeliner, color change lip balm, and bright sun cream. Products are available at the CREE’MARE online store, 9 CREE’MARE by DHOLIC stores, and the DHOLIC Lumine Omiya store. badmood Shadow Palette・Easily-portable eyeshadow palette with 4 colors・Comes in two textures: Powder and Jelly・Dense color offers complete coverage, even when applied with fingertips・Orange-Brown: ¥2,600 (Tax Included)badmood Gel Eyeliner・Creamy texture gently adheres to the eye area・Sure to keep lines firmly in place without smearing・Includes a pencil sharpener for thinning the tip・01 Matte Black / 02 Chocolate Brown: ¥1,800 (Tax Included)badmood Color Change Lip Balm・Offers a bright pop of natural color when applied・Moisturizing for those with dry lips・Smooth and easy to use without leaving sticky residue・01 Orange / 02 Grape: ¥2,000 (Tax Included)badmood Bright Sun Cream・Moist texture for easy application・Easy to match to any skin tone・SPF50+ sure to block harsh ultraviolet rays・Skin Color: ¥2,600 (Tax Included)Customers will also receive a badmood original tattoo sticker for each product purchased!*Available while supplies last.*Not available at Rakuten or Qoo10 Official Store.
Netflix will begin streaming the stop-motion series Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure on August 25, 2022. The series is a continuation of the 2019 series Rilakkuma and Kaoru, which became incredibly popular around the world. The heartwarming story of the cuddly, lazy bear, the office worker Kaoru, and friends Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori, struck a chord with audiences. The new series will depict a day in the lives of Kaoru and Rilakkuma as they go have fun at an amusement park. Not everything will go according to plan, and the characters get caught up in a number of hilarious hijinks. The trailer and key visual for the series have been revealed, highlighting Rilakkuma, who is always completely relaxed no matter what kind of trouble he’s in. The theme song for the series will be Inside Your Pocket by Quruli. Additional cast members include Takayuki Hamada as Hayate and Reina Ueda as a mysterious new character.
The trailer shows the craziness that will be happening during the series, including an epic car chase. Both adults and children are sure to fall in love with this series.TrailerRilakkuma has the power to make anyone feel warm and fuzzy, so be sure to tune in. It will do your soul some good.
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Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure on Netflix
Streaming on August 25, 2022
Rilakkuma Teams Up with SpoGOMI to Sponsor National Cleanup Competition
In an effort to clean up areas around Japan, everyone’s favorite lazy bear is teaming up with the Social Sports Initiative’s SpoGOMI! Rilakkuma is currently on his own nationwide tour, traveling from the northernmost to the southernmost points in Japan over 18 months. Guests visiting each event will be able to find unique prefecture-based environmentally-friendly merchandise. SpoGOMI is an entirely new sport started in Japan, combining a traditional sport with trash pickup! It’s always more fun to turn a chore into a game, and participants compete to see who can pick up the most garbage.
Ensemble Tour ~Let’s Share the Leisurely SDGs Together~ Running: July 13, 2022 – Fall 2023 Venue: To open sequentially at event sites in each prefecture Participation Fee: Free Entry into Venue Official Site: https://sdgs-events.com/