Rilakumma fans rejoice! An adorable new custard-cream filled Rilakkuma delectable is hitting Lawson convenience stores across Japan on November 6.
The Mochi Mochi Rilakkuma Yaki features Rilakkuma laying down relaxed. The chewy and springy dough exterior is made with honey and inside it’s filled with Rilakkuma’s favourite food: custard purin flavoured cream. When placed onto a plate it looks like Rilakkuma is just taking some time for a cute chill-out session.
This makes for a perfect snack, one that you’ll be snapping photos of and posting online without even thinking about it.
Information
Mochi Mochi Rilakkuma Yaki
Available: At the chilled desserts section of Lawson convenience stores across Japan
*Not available at Natural Lawson or Lawson Store 100 branches
Price: ¥158 (Tax Included)
*Due to limited stock, the product will discontinue once all have been sold.
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only so may differ from actual product.
*Stocking dates are different from branch to branch so some branches may not have the product stocked yet.
*Not stocked at select branches.
*The product contains honey so do not give to children under the age of 12 months.
This year marks the 15th anniversary for Rilakkuma. The Rilakkuma Town Cafe (リラックマタウンカフェ) that was a great success earlier this year in spring is making a comeback in Osaka this summer! The cafe will be open at DELASOUL CHARBON in Abeno Q's Mall from Friday 31st August and will close on the national holiday Monday 8th October.
Citron Melon Cream Soda — (￥990 + tax)
Three-coloured Rilakkuma Stew — (￥1,490 +tax)
Korilakkuma's Fluffy Curry Udon — (￥1,190 +tax)
From the Citron Melon Cream Soda to the Three-coloured Rilakkuma Stew and Korilakkuma's Fluffy Curry Udon, the Osaka-limited edition menu is full of photogenic treats!
The cafe is also selling limited edition goods specifically designed for this occasion, including clear files, keyrings and much more!
A special gift will be presented to those who make advanced reservations — an extra large badge with an original design (one of three designs will be chosen at random and presented to you)
This special gift will be presented to customers who dine without reservations — an original lunch mat (one of four designs will be selected at random)
You can reserve your spot at the Rilakkuma Town Cafe. For those of you who do, you will receive an original large badge as a thank you. Those of you who turn up without making a reservation will receive a lunch mat with an original design. If you order one item off the special menu, you will also receive an original postcard! For all free giveaways, the designs presented to you will be chosen at random. Which design will you receive? You’ll have to wait and see! ♪ Let’s celebrate Rilakkuma’s 15th anniversary together! ♪ Don’t forget to reserve in advance!
Character themed Japanese sweets brand Tabemas are releasing two new treats for Halloween: one for Rilakkuma who is celebrating his 15th anniversary this year and one for his buddy Korilakkuma. The sweets will be available at Lawson convenience stores across Japan (excluding Lawson Store 100 branches) from October 16.
Tabemas are a sweets company who make wagashi―Japanese style sweets―based on familiar characters. They have teamed up with a list of popular faces including Doraemon, Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Hello Kitty and Pompompurin. The new Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma sweets feature both bears holding a jack-o'-lantern. They're so cute - where do you even start eating from?
The company's name "Tabemas" is a portmanteau of the Japanese word taberareru and the word "mascot," translating to "mascots that you can eat." As the name suggests, these delicately crafted treats are made to look just like the characters.
The name of this Japanese sweet is "nerikiri" which are made from bean paste. The Rilakkuma nerikiri is pumpkin purin flavoured which has both an autumn feel to it and also happens to be Rilakkuma's favourite food. Korilakkuma is maple flavoured, and both are filled with red bean paste. They look cute but are also authentic Japanese sweets!
If you're in Japan this month then be sure to find the closest Lawson to you to get your hands on these.
Hi, everyone. It's Midori here from the MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.
It's gotten cold all of a sudden recently - are you all feeling well? When it's cold in Japan there's nothing better than popping down to the convenience store and grabbing a nikuman―a meat bun. So that's what I did today. I went to Lawson to buy myself a meat bun and came across something very cute they were selling!
And that was this!
"Rilakkuman"―a Rilakkuma bun!
It's a Rilakkuma manjuu which is a steamed bun with a filling. It looks just like Rilakkuma's face. So cute!
I took a picture with it at the World Clock―the MOSHI MOSHI BOX's iconic Instagram spot.
It doesn't pander to today's social media and Instagram war which is nice.
There'[s also a Rilakkuma panel displayed inside the MOSHI MOSHI BOX so I got two Rilakkuma's in one photo! That's a lot of Rilakkuma.
It seems a waste to eat it but I went all out and wolfed it down.
There's sweet chocolate paste in the middle.
Oh...
Oops.
I felt sorry for him but he was just delicious so I didn't hold back. It was Rilakkuma from the outset and he was cute.
The season is getting cold, so you all should try eating a Rilakkuman for yourselves too! If you're eating one in Harajuku then please stop by the MOSHI MOSHI BOX and say hi.
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.
Kobe is filled with famous sightseeing spots like the nostalgic Ijinkan neighborhood and port. The city is packed with fashionable shops and restaurants and is highly regarded for its selection of tasty sweets!The port city, with over 150 years of history, has fostered a unique and diverse culinary culture.Recently, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu began starring in a series of promotional videos for the Gastropolis Kobe project. The artist traveled to the city to partake in plenty of delicious treats, and MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON went along for the ride! Here are some of the singer's favorite spots around town.Kobe, known as a city where East meets West, is lined with sweets shops that are unique to the area.The tea salon TOOTH TOOTH Dekoboko Sabo opened in 2019 in the Kobe City Museum and offers a menu that mixes Western food and sweets with tea and ingredients from traditional Japanese cuisine. Kyary ordered the Dekoboko Sabo Afternoon Tea Set, a collection of western sweets blended with the essence of traditional Japanese flavors. Guests are invited to enjoy their tea and sweets in a one-of-a-kind space filled with Meiji period flare and retro Western furniture. Those interested will need to make a reservation, so be sure to remember the next time you’re in Kobe.TOOTH TOOTH Decoboco SaboAddress: 24 Kyomachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe (Inside the Kobe City Museum)Hours: 9:30-17:30 (Last Order at 16:30) Closed MondaysOfficial Site: https://toothtooth.com/restaurant/decoboco-saboThe next stop was Kobe Nankin-machi, one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. Kobe MILK is known nationwide for its Apricot Pudding, which is made with local ingredients. The raw apricot pudding is mixed with milk brought from the foot of Mt. Rokko and other ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture. Of course, Kyary ordered some, and was amazed by its fluffy texture. You can only enjoy it in Kobe–also, the shop sells other puddings mixed with seasonal fruits, so don’t miss those either!Kobe MILKAddress: Shin-Motomachi Building 1F (1 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)Hours: Weekdays 9:30-19:00 / Weekends 9:30-19:30Official Site: https://kobe-milk.comFor Kyary’s final stop, the singer visited the Moore House, a cafe located in a building with over 100 years of history. Guests are surrounded by greenery, and the Western-style building is incredibly elegant. The Strawberry Mille-feuille Kyary ordered was created by an expert patissier and based on the strawberry mille-feuille recipe from the legendary French restaurant Maxim’s de Paris in Ginza. A generous amount of custard cream complements the crispy pie crust and enhances the sweetness of the fresh strawberries. We’d recommend it with a glass of champagne–if you’re of age.Kitano Ijin-kan Moore HouseAddress: 2-9-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, KobeHours: 11:00-17:00Closed TuesdaysOfficial Site: https://www.kitanomoore.com/cafe/The streets of Kobe are packed with sweets that you can only enjoy if you visit. Why not come experience these incredible spots like Kyary did?Kobe Sweets Trailer: https://youtu.be/Sx9B1ZdAvlI
ANNA’S by Landtmann in Shibuya Scramble Square Now Offering Halloween Sweets
ANNA’S by Landtmann, a cafe located inside +Q Beauty on the 6th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, has begun selling two Halloween cakes! These spooky sweets will be available until October 31, 2022.Halloween Mont BlancHalloween Poison AppleGuests will be able to snag the Halloween Mont Blanc and Halloween Poison Apple cakes, available for ¥580 each including tax. The Mont Blanc is filled with pumpkin custard and Chantilly cream. The Poison Apple is a sweet and sour cake featuring a blend of chocolate mousse covered in red glaze and applesauce with apple pulp. Which of these two adorable cakes would you like to enjoy this autumn?
Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo will hold a special Christmas-themed Sylvanian Families buffet starting November 1, 2022. This is the second Sylvanian Families event following the previous Halloween-themed buffet, which became extremely popular. Some guests even bring their own Sylvanian Families dolls!Starting in November, visitors can enjoy a full lineup of 20 scrumptious dishes inspired by the cake shop found in Sylvania Village. Some sweets are also inspired by the many beloved characters found in the series, and anyone wanting to get into the Christmas spirit won’t want to miss this exclusive event. For those without a sweet tooth, some light lunches will also be available.The restaurant will also erect a decorative display of Sylvanian Families enjoying a Christmas party and a sweet diorama made exclusively of desserts by the pasty chef. Guests can enjoy tea time while getting lost in this magical world, so get excited about the Christmas season!1. Sweets Inspired by the World of Sylvanian Families2. Become Enthralled by a Wonderful Winter World of Sweets3. Exclusive! Sweets Diorama and Sylvanian Families Photo Spot4. Light Meals Perfect for Winter and Burgers Featuring Original Illustrations5. A Special Plan to Enjoy the Buffet with Sylvanian Families Babies
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