Character cafés are an exciting experience in Japan which sees a café collaborate with well-known anime series, game series and various franchises by decorating the café interior with designs and illustrations based on them and meals and drinks inspired by them.
There are lots of themed collaborations happening this month, including Christmas ones. So many in fact that we’ve had to split the list into two parts! This is part one.
Pompompurin x Muffin Christmas Menu (November 1 – December 25)
Christmas has fallen on the Pompompurin Cafés in Harajuku and Umeda this month with a Pompompurin and Muffin Christmas themed menu being served. The menu includes a cream stew is topped with potato potage and fresh whipped cream that’s uneven to make it look like white snow, a yule log on top of which sits a mango ice cream Pompompurin and vanilla ice cream Muffin who are both wearing raspberry winter hats while enjoying Christmas together, and much more. There’s plenty of cute Christmas celebrations to be had at the Pompompurin Café this year.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/137629
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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: 03-5786-0770
Pompompurin Cafe Umeda
Address: Hankyu Sanbangai South Wing B2F, 1-1-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi
Opening Hours: Weekdays 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: 06-6292-7140
Pompompurin Cafe Official Website: http://pompom.createrestaurants.com
©1996, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S592650
Pompompurin x Gudetama Christmas Menu (December 1 – December 25)
Four Christmas food items have arrived to the Yokohama and Nagoya branches of the Pompompurin Café, two of which are collaborations between Pompompurin and Gudetama! One of these is the “Purin Santa & Gude Reindeer’s Xmas Beef Tongue Stew” which has been delivered to warm up both your heart and stomach this Christmas. This dish is a slowly cooked beef tongue stew cutely topped with our favourite Pompompurin who is wearing a Santa hat made from a walleye pollack roe mashed potato. Next to him his his trusty pal Gudetama the Reindeer who has lotus roots for antlers. Surrounding them are star shaped potatoes, carrots and assorted vegetables. A very special plate!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/147566
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Pompompurin Cafe Yokohama
Address: Yokohama Sotetsu Square, 2-1-5 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi
Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Last Orders 20:30)
Access: 5-minutes on foot from West Exit at Yokohama Station via JR
TEL: 045-311-6750
Pompompurin Cafe Nagoya
Address: BECOME SAKAE 2F, 3-32-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi
Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00 (Food Last Orders 19:30 / Drinks Last Orders 19:30)
Access: 1-minutes on foot from Sakae Station via the Meijo Line
TEL: 052-249-8320
Pompompurin Cafe Official Website: http://pompom.createrestaurants.com
©1996, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S592650
Gudetama Café x Tuxedosam Christmas Menu (December 1 – December 25)
Over at the Gudetama Café in Umeda, Osaka they are serving up a collaborative menu with the popular Sanrio character Tuxedosam. On the menu customers can look forward to tucking into a white stew featuring a Santa Tuxedosam sleeping under a fluffy Gudetama omelette. For dessert there are Gudetama pancakes crowned with ramune flavoured Tuxedosam sherbet. The sweet and sour mix of the colourful fruits and berry sauce match perfectly. There’s other options too, and all of them are a must-have for Instagram feeds!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/146662
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Gudetama Cafe HEP FIVE
Running: December 1, 2018 – December 25, 2018
Address: HEP FIVE 7F, 5-15 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
Opening Hours: 11:00am-10:30pm (Last Orders 10:00pm)
No Fixed Holidays. (*Except when HEP FIVE is closed)
TEL: 06-6366-3694
Gudetama Cafe Official Website: http://gudetama.createrestaurants.com/
©1993, 2013, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S592279
Cardcaptor Sakura x Cafe THE SUN (October 26 – January 3)
Cardcaptor Sakura Exhibition: Magical Art Museum is an ongoing event over at the Mori Arts Center Gallery which is located on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. As part of the exhibition which celebrates the popular manga series, a themed cafe called “SAKURA Cafe&Parlor” has been set up where they are selling a range of original dishes inspired by the series including the Star Burger, Suppi’s Manpuku Curry and more. Non-alcoholic cocktails are also being served with motifs of the Cards from the series.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/135915
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SAKURA Cafe & Parlor
Location: Cafe THE SUN (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F)
Running: October 26, 2018 – January 3, 2019
Opening Hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last Food Orders 21:00 / Last Drink Orders 21:30)
*Open 7 days a week.
TEL: 03-3470-5235 (http://www.thesun-themoon.com/sun/)
Evangelion x Ikebukuro 46 Shokudou (November 16 – January 6)
EVANGELION STORE TOKYO-01 is celebrating its 7th anniversary and to celebrate, they have opened an Evangelion themed izakaya in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The concept of the bar is an “izakaya for everyone.” Fans of the series will instantly recognise the red entrance curtain and lamps in the bar as representing NERV from Evangelion. They can also enjoy some very reasonable prices on the menu. The bar has over 30 drinks and meals for fans to enjoy, and affordable lunch sets which are served until 4pm. Everything on the menu is packed with references to Evangelion.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/141872
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Evangelion Sakaba
Location: 46 Shokudou (Ikebukuro, Tokyo)
Address: Narita Bldg. Floor 4F, 1-29-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
Running: November 16, 2018 – January 6, 2019 (Closed December 31 – January 1)
Opening Hours: 11:30-23:30 (Last Orders 23:00)
Entry: Free Seating (Reservations Possible)
TEL: 070‐6407‐4611
Reservation Period: November 8, 2018 – January 6, 2019 (Except December 31 – January 1)
Reservation Times: 11:30-23:30 (11:30-21:30 from November 8 to 15)
Evangelion Sakaba Official Website: https://www.evasakaba.jp
BT21 x BOX CAFE & SPACE (November 1 – January 14)
The BT21 café is based on the BT21 character brand, a collaboration between South Korean boy band BTS and LINE FRIENDS, and it’s back again in Tokyo and Osaka. The café is reservation-only. Customers who make a reservation can get their hands on a free clear file. The menu includes “RJ’s Coconut Red Curry,” “TATA’s Hot Sandwich” and more as well as a line-up of 8 drinks based on each member’s character.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/135570
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Tokyo Location
SHIBUYA BOX CAFE & SPACE
Address: 2F Shibuya LOFT, 21-1 Udagawacho, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Open: November 1, 2018 – January 14, 2019
Osaka Location
UMEDA BOX CAFE & SPACE
Address: 1F Umeda LOFT, 16-7 Chayamachi, Kita Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Open: November 1, 2018 – December 2, 2018
Bookings: https://box-cafe.jp/
Booking Price: ¥650 (Pre-Tax)
*Those who purchase a drink will receive one of eight possible coasters chosen randomly.
Did you enjoy part one of this list? There are plenty of cute cafes to enjoy in Japan this winter. Look forward to part two!
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Hi, everyone. Minimaru here from the MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center! I went to check out the Cardcaptor Sakura Exhibition in Roppongi Hills. I was born in Hong Kong, and the Cardcaptor Sakura anime series aired there too. When I was a kid I would imitate Sakura everyday. I'm reading the new serialisation and watching the new anime too so I was really looking forward to visiting the exhibition.
The exhibition is located on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in the Mori Arts Center Gallery and has been running since October 26. It is split into two different periods and is ongoing until January. Without further ado, let's head into the world of Cardcaptor Sakura! The moment you enter the exhibition you're met with an enormous book! This area is called The Library of Beginnings which is home to works by prominent artists from all fields. Each of them showcases the reason why Cardcaptor Sakura is such a popular series. Next I entered the Flower Room. You're allowed to take your favourite flower stickers here and stick them anywhere you like. We look lots of photos of the artistic flower-bloomed room. The next area I entered was the Maze of Original Pictures. Photography here is off-limits. Be sure to visit the exhibition yourself too so you can see this area with your own eyes. There's around 200 original illustrations spanning across the series from the Clow Card arc to the Sakura Card and Clear Card arcs. I stayed in this area alone for half an hour! Moving on, I visited the Tomoyo's Sieged Atelier area. All of Sakura's outfits are made by her best friend Tomoyo - she always appears wearing something different. This area is filled with all the different outfits made by Tomoyo across the series. This one is of course my favourite! A gigantic Cerberus was in the next area! He's so much bigger in the flesh, the picture doesn't do him justice! You're allowed to take a photo with him so be sure you get one if you visit! There's another important thing you need to know about. On weekdays until December 21 at 16:00-19:00 you're allowed to borrow Sakura's wand and magical outfit. Transform into a magical girl and take a photo with Cerberus! The final area is the Card Room where Clow Cards, Sakura Cards and Clear Cards are on display. It's an overwhelming experience seeing all of the cards lined up. When you come out of the exhibition there is a Cardcaptor Sakura museum shop. They sell lots of exclusive and original merchandise you can't get anywhere else. Being a fan myself I couldn't contain myself and bought lots of things. The exhibition really felt like Sakura had cast her magic on it. You're sure to enjoy your time there no matter how many times you go back, so don't miss out while it's still running! Information
Cardcaptor Sakura Exhibition -Magical Art Museum-
Running: October 26, 2018 – January 3, 2019
First Period: October 26 – November 30 / Second Period: December 1 – January 3
*Select displays will be different for both periods.
Location: Mori Arts Center, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Last Entries 19:00)Exhibition Page: http://ccsakura-official.com/ccsakuraten/
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MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron is a new hot spot in Harajuku that has been popping up all over Japanese social media. It's so popular that it's common to see lines of people waiting outside to get in, and that's due to the fact that this is the world's first-ever all-you-can-eat conveyor belt dessert cafe! MMN decided to visit the cafe to see what all the fuss was about. Unfortunately, it was raining on the day, but that didn't stop the smiles on girls' faces waiting outside for it to open which gleamed like a clear summer's day.
We visited the cafe with Japanese model Rinko Murata who has a weakness for sweet things and whose anticipation for this place was growing. Upon entering the cafe you must first buy a ticket from the ticket machine. It costs ¥1,800 (tax included) for all-you-can-eat desserts and a drink. This is the drink shelf. You can choose your favourite from a selection of colourful beverages that come in original bottles. Rinko-chan picked out a photogenic-looking drink too! If you stand against the pastel pink walls you can snap a cute photo from any angle! Rinko-chan was quick in wanting to snap one. There are messages written over the walls too. It makes you want to take your dessert in hand and take lots of pictures. The dessert lane stretches a sweet 38 meters. There are over 25 delights to choose from which appetisingly pass by one by one. They arrive crowning pastel coloured plates looking like precious gems and jewels. There's even light savoury food in addition to the sweet stuff. You're allowed 40 minutes. Heaven begins as you sit down: pick, take a photo, tuck in and repeat. Is this one an ice cream? It actually isn't - underneath the cone hides potato salad! This is one of the non-dessert light foods and is perfect for cleansing your palate. There's a meat ball burger, nikuman meat bun, popcorn and others too. (And keep in mind that items change depending on the season!) All the sweets are bite-sized meaning you can enjoy lots of different kinds one after the other. "Eating something this cute feels such a waste!" commented Rinko-chan. Piling up the plates after you've finished is kinda fun too! The shortcake dessert with the black cat wafer is the most popular. Only 10 of them come by in an hour. Rinko-chan was lucky enough to get her hands on one. The cat has an iconic presence in the cafe. In fact, the "Ron Ron" in the cafe's name comes from French and refers to the purring sound a cat makes when it's happy. There's a super cute girly powder room up on the second floor. They have hair straighteners, makeup and other bits and bobs that customers are free to use. Use of the powder room isn't included within the time restriction of the all-you-can-eat service, so once you've filled your belly with treats you can hit it up, touch up your makeup and head out shopping. If you're in Harajuku why not enjoy lots of desserts and a girly time over at MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron? MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON Social Media Campaign Running: November 29, 2018 - December 4, 2018 We are giving away chekki photographs of Rinko Murata randomly to 2 lucky people who follow us on either our Instagram, Twitter or Weibo pages and share this article (or hit 'Like' on Instagram). Anyone from around the world can participate in this campaign, so get involved! Writer: Ai Watanabe Photographer: Haruka Yamamoto Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga Information
MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron
Address: 6-7-15 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Business Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Last Orders 18:00)
TEL: 03-5468-8290
Price: ¥1,800 (Tax Included) w/drink [40 Minutes Allowed]Website: https://cafe-ronron.com/
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Christmas is fast approaching, which in Japan means that lots of festive cakes, drinks and other delectables are starting to pop up for the holiday season. Here's our 7 recommendations to check out for Christmas 2018.
Christmas Fair 2018 Tokyo Xmastation Christmas has arrived early at Tokyo Station’s Gransta and Gransta Marunouchi malls with Christmas Fair 2018 Tokyo Xmastation which is running until December 25. They are selling a range of delicious Christmas cakes including one made in the image of the Tokyo Station building, another inspired by the Suica IC card penguin and much more. They are all a must-see♡ Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/141020 ■Information Christmas Fair 2018 Tokyo Xmastation Location: Gransta (inside ticket gates) and Gransta Marunouchi (outside ticket gates) Running: November 12, 2018 – December 25, 2018 Website: http://www.net-ekinaka.com/shop/r/r101003/ ©Chiharu Sakazaki/ East Japan Railway Company /DENTSU Suica by East Japan Railway Company *Suica is a registered trademark of East Japan Railway Company.Afternoon Tea - "Strawberry Christmas Cake Parfait" Afternoon Tea is set to release a string of new desserts for Christmas, beginning with the two apple desserts based on the apple Christmas tree ornaments which were released on November 6. This will be followed by a Strawberry flavoured "Christmas cake parfait" that is layered strawberries, pistachio cream, strawberry jam, chocolate sponge and berries. It's also mixed with a cream cheese gelato and elderflower jelly and is said to go perfectly with black tea! ■Information Afternoon Tea ・Apple Sweet Potato Pudding a la Mode Available: November 6, 2018 - December 25, 2018 ・Afternoon Tea Apple Pie Parfait Available: November 6, 2018 - November 28, 2018 ・Strawberry Christmas Cake Parfait Available: November 29, 2018 - December 25, 2018 Available at most Afternoon Tea TEAROOM branches. Prices vary at each branch. Limited quantity available of each so will discontinue once all have sold. Afternoon Tea Official Website: https://www.afternoon-tea.net/tearoomGrand Hyatt Tokyo - 2018 Christmas Cakes The luxury Grand Hyatt Tokyo hotel is now selling a line-up of exquisite Christmas cakes for a limited period. The menu features 9 cakes including 4 new entries to this year's range. The ‘Sparkle’ cake features an extravagantly adorned cake with a scrumptious row of eclairs on top that have been sprinkled with sparkly decorations. The ‘Crystal Fruits Shortcake’ has a beautifully and intricately crafted dome inside which sit jewels of colourful fruits. There's plenty more mouth-watering delectables where that came from too, so check the link below. Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/139223 ■Information Sparkle with Joy Reservation Windows In-Store/Telephone: November 1, 2018 – December 16, 2018 Online: November 1, 2018 – December 17, 2018 at 11:00am How to Order Reservation Number: 0570-012-025 (9:00am-10:00pm) Fiorentina Pastry Boutique: 03-4333-8713 (9:00am-10:00pm) Online: www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp/christmascake-JP Pick-Up Window: December 20, 2018 – December 25, 2018 (11:00am-9:00pm) Fiorentina Pastry Boutique Address: Grand Hyatt Tokyo (1st Floor Lobby), 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: 9:00am-10:00pm (Cakes & Tarts available 10:00am-10:00pm) TEL: 03-4333-8713 Grand Hyatt Tokyo Website: https://www.hyatt.com/ja-JP/hotel/japan/grand-hyatt-tokyo/tyoghHarajuku & Umeda Pompompurin Café Christmas Menu The Harajuku and Umeda branches of the Pompompurin Café are celebrating Christmas with a Pompompurin and Muffin character themed menu that is being served all the way up to Christmas Day. The menu items featured extravagant names such as "I’ll Give You a Present ♪ Fluffy Snow Cream Stew," a cream strew topped with potato potage and fresh whipped cream that’s uneven to make it look like white snow with Purin Claus and his little reindeer helper Muffin are handing out presents atop their Christmas sleigh. There's exclusive merchandise to get your hands on too. Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/137629 ■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: 03-5786-0770 Pompompurin Cafe Umeda Address: Hankyu Sanbangai South Wing B2F, 1-1-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi Opening Hours: Weekdays 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: 06-6292-7140 Pompompurin Cafe Official Website: http://pompom.createrestaurants.com (c)1996, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S592650Starbucks Christmas Beverages The Starbucks holiday season began on November 1. The first line of Christmas drinks hitting the coffee chain this year are the Christmas Strawberry Cake Frappuccino® and Christmas Strawberry Cake Milk. To ensure you get that full strawberry texture, both delicious drinks are made with a sweet ‘n sour strawberry sauce that leaves in plenty of the strawberry pieces. The standout feature of both is their gentle flavour which has that feeling of comfort milk has. They are also made to look like sponge cake. An enjoyable texture is also made by adding well-baked biscuits. Be sure to check out the other Christmas treats you can enjoy at Starbucks this year too. Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/137601 ■Information STARBUCKS® THE Blend IS THE MAGIC Running: November 1, 2018 – December 25, 2018 *First line of drinks available until December 4, 2018. Available: At most Starbucks branches across Japan Starbucks Japan Official Website: www.starbucks.co.jpKrispy Kreme Christmas Doughnuts Krispy Kreme released five Christmas themed doughnuts in Japan on November 14: Santa, Reindeer, Snowman, Milk Tea Box and Sprinkle Wreath. The Santa and Reindeer doughnuts take on a cute square shape as does the Milk Tea Box which is made to look like a Christmas present. These make for a perfect gift to hand out♡ Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/135400 ■Information Holly Jolly Holiday Release Date: November 14, 2018 Website: http://krispykreme.jp/app/Hilton Tokyo Odaiba - "Girls’ Sweets Coffret Christmas Buffet" Hilton Tokyo Odaiba brings a Christmas buffet this year called the "Girls’ Sweets Coffret." It’s inspired by the “Christmas Coffret” cosmetic sets that are sold during the Christmas season only which tickle the hearts of girls across Japan. The buffet is overlooked by a bright pink Christmas tree under which are all presents a girl could hope for including a dress, jewel box, flowers and more―all edible. A cute Santa Claus, reindeer and snowmen also decorate the table in all their delicious dessert glory. The colour palette is girly but stylish, with pink as the main colour and blacks and whites everywhere else. An absolute must-post on Instagram! Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/134994 ■Information Girls’ Sweets Coffret Christmas Dessert Buffet Address: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, 1-9-1 Daiba, Minato Ward, Tokyo Location: Seascape Terrace・Dining (Floor 2F) Running: November 1, 2018 – December 28, 2018 Time: Slot 1 – 15:00-16:30 (90 minutes) / Slot 2 – 16:45-17:30 (Express Buffet – 45 minutes) Price Slot 1 – Weekdays: General ¥3,500, Children ¥2,100 / Weekends: General ¥3,900, Children ¥2,340 Slot 2 – Weekdays: General ¥2,400, Children ¥1,440 / Weekends: General ¥2,800, Children ¥1,680 *Listed prices do not include tax or service charge. *Children prices are for those aged between 6-11 years. Website: https://www.hiltonodaiba.jp/plans/restaurants/5263Did you enjoy this list? If you're in Japan this year be sure to eat all of the Christmas goodies you can find.
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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!
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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
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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-sabo The 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.com For 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 -
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!
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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
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DISH UP, a collaboration restaurant located on the 8th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex, started its second collab with the popular anime series King of Prism All Stars -Prism Show ☆ Best Ten- on November 1, 2022.
Menu
Welcome PlateMain Dishes Taiga Kougami: Steamed Apples and Japanese Yellow Sauce Kakeru Juuouin: Nice-style Salad with Mango Dressing Alexander Yamato: Homemade Vegetable Curry Kazuki Nishina: Gratin with Genovese Dessert Plate Strawberry Shortcake / Muscat Mousse / Sachertorte / Basque Cheesecake / Fruit Tart Menu Order Bonus: 1 Waterproof Placemat (4 varieties) Drinks - Shin Ichijo: Rising Sunshine (Cranberry Juice)
- Yukinojo Tachibana: Yumemikokochi Koijigoku (Cassis Soda *Non-alcoholic)
- Minato Takahashi: Kimagure Caramelize (Dry Ginger Ale and Blue Syrup)
- Leo Saionji: Momoiro Kukukuru Lollipop (Peach Soda)
- Yu Suzuno: Jewel Spin Zeus (Orange Juice and Grape Juice)
- Louis Kisaragi: Aurora Rising (Peach Juice and White Water)
- Kouji Mihama: Jewel Spin Cross (Grape Juice)
- Hiro Hayami: Starlight Express (Orange Juice and Blue Syrup)
- Joji Takadanobaba: Never Ending Love Shower (Pineapple Juice)
Afternoon Set Original Collaboration Goods
Guests can enjoy a special course made up of savory and sweet King of Prism-inspired dishes, as well as a selection of drinks. The afternoon set is a cake and drink set only available on weekdays from 14:00 until 17:00. Those ordering a menu item will be given a waterproof placemat as a gift, while those ordering a drink will be given a special card. Original reproductions can only be viewed in the VIP room, so why not make a reservation while you can? ©CREST Inc. ©Ｔ－ＡＲＴＳ / syn Sophia / エイベックス・ピクチャーズ / タツノコプロ / キングオブプリズムAS製作委員会 Information
King of Prism All Stars -Prism Show ☆ Best Ten- × DISH UP
Running: November 1 – November 29, 2022
Hours: 11:00 – 21:00 (Last Order at 20:30)
Address: Shinjuku Marui Annex 8F (3-1-26 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/dishup/reserveNotice:
Please refrain from taking photos of the original reproductions and posting them on social media. These items are only displayed in the VIP room.*Feel free to take photos of the restaurant and dishes to post on social media.