Popular Japanese accessories brand Maison de FLEUR has started selling new goods as part of the Disney Collection. This time, Baymax from Big Hero 6 takes center stage, and items are available now at Maison de FLEUR locations nationwide and online.   The company chose Manami Enosawa to model the collection–a fitting choice, as Baymax is her favorite Disney character. Enosawa will also act as the director of the apparel brand ARUMDY starting this fall. The Baymax collection features a total of eight items perfect for everyday use. Fans can find everything from slippers featuring the robot’s face to bags, charms, and pouches perfect for bringing to school or carrying around town.  Come enjoy Maison de FLEUR’s newest goods featuring Baymax, one of the most popular Disney characters in recent memory.

Ginza Cozy Corner has started selling a collection of cakes inspired by Beauty and the Beast. The Petit Gateau Collection: Beauty and the Beast will be available until early July.   This collection of Beauty and the Beast cakes was available in stores for a limited time last February. The gorgeous sweets because extremely popular on social media, so it’s no wonder that Ginza Cozy Corner has decided to bring them back! Many customers living far away from a Cozy Corner location wanted a chance to grab this collection, so the Beauty and the Beast cakes will also be available to order by mail from a number of online outlets. The nine cakes come in a decorated box featuring the famous dance scene from the film. How would you like to enjoy these treats with friends and family?

With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s Easy Recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.   Today, I'll teach you how to make Baymax mushi-pan steamed bread.  

Ingredients

This recipe makes 5 portions140g strong flour20g granulated sugarPinch of salt3g dry yeast3g baking powder5g vegetable oil85ml-90ml milk (room temperature)   1 Mix everything together in a food processor. If you don't have a food processor, you can also knead the ingredients well by hand.   2Ferment at 40℃ for 40 minutes. If you don't have a fermentation machine, leave in a warm environment.   3Once the dough has doubled in size, divide into five portions and put into separate cups. If using paper cups, rub a little bit of oil inside.   4Bake in the oven at 40℃ for 20-25 minutes.   5After baking, steam in a steamer for 12-13 minutes. If you don't have a steamer, put into a frying pan or large pot with a little bit of water and cover.   6Once cooled, use some nori seaweed to make Baymax's face and you're done!  

Tokyo Disneyland® is set to open its all-new Beauty and the Beast area of the park tomorrow on September 28, 2020. It's opening in line with the new Big Hero 6 attraction, Minnie Mouse area where guests can meet Minnie, and the park's new popcorn shop.   MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON was granted early access to the news areas, so here's our review!   Check out our review of the new Beauty and the Beast area too here: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/362152  

The Happy Ride with Baymax: The world's first Big Hero 6 attraction

The Happy Ride with Baymax ride has guests joining one of the personal healthcare companion robots on an exciting cart ride. The park is limiting the number of people allowed on the attraction at once due to the pandemic. To board the attraction, guests need to download the app after entering the park.  

Big Pop: Tokyo Disneyland's first popcorn shop

Tokyo Disneyland's first permanent popcorn shop opens in Tomorrowland. This space-themed shop serves up a whole range of flavours like cookie cream, caramel and cheese, and strawberry milk. There's also four different popcorn baskets to choose form, including Big Hero 6 and Beauty and the Beast designs.  

Minnie's Style Studio: Meet Minnie Mouse

This studio imagines Minnie Mouse as an international fashion designer who designs outfits, shoots photos, and more. Guests can meet Minnie Mouse at her studio if they book in advance.   ©Disney

Tokyo Disneyland® is set to open its all-new Beauty and the Beast area of the park tomorrow on September 28, 2020. It's opening in line with the new Big Hero 6 attraction, Minnie Mouse area where guests can meet Minnie, and the park's new popcorn shop.   MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON was granted early access to the Beauty and the Beast area - here's our review!   Check out our review of the new Big Hero 6 attraction and Minnie's Style Studio too here: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/362221  

The world of Beauty and the Beast brought to life

The area connects Belle's village to Beast's castle by way of the forest. At the entrance to the village, guests will immediately spot the cottage of Maurine, Belle's father and the vilage inventor. Beyond that is Gaston's water fountain as well as a restaurant inspired by Gaston's bar. There are also other shops that Belle visits in the film, such as the bookshop. It's like stepping into the magical world itself. When you leave the village and head through the forest, you are met by the spectacle that is Beast's castle, coloured in a cute pink. There's a large-scale attraction inside called "Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast."  

The Tokyo Disneyland-original attraction "Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast"

The attraction, located inside the towering 30m-tall castle, features magical cups that guests board. The cups dance in rhythm to music from the film as they take guests through iconic moments seen in the Disney classic. There are many surprises and discoveries to be found inside the castle. The park is limiting the number of people allowed on the attraction at once due to the pandemic. To board the attraction, guests need to download the app after entering the park.  

Village shops based on the movie

The Village Shops area features a line of shops inspired by those seen in Belle's town, each of which sells various items from clothing to accessories and souvenirs. There are around 100 pieces of merchandise for fans to sift through. The shops are also carrying out measures against COVID-19, showcasing the items in a display only so they cannot be touched when entering the store. Guests must use the sign-up system on the app beforehand if they want to enter the shop.  

La Taverne de Gaston

All the little details have been captured to recreate Gaston's bar, making it like a snippet right out of the film.

Big Bite Croissant

 

Very Cheers

Sweet Gaston

The menu features a line-up dishes, drinks, and desserts, like sausage croissants with, French toasted cheese sandwiches, soft drinks made to look like beer, and more. The bar also requires booking on the app prior to visiting.

Le Fou's Churros (Apple Caramel)

Le Fou's is located next to La Taverne de Gaston where you can get your fingers on snacks like apple caramel churros. And don't miss up on visiting the new popcorn wagon either which serves popcorn in a Beauty and the Beast bucket.   The new Beauty and the Beast area is a must-visit for any fan of the film, or for people who want to feel like a Disney princess.   ©Disney

OH MY CAFE is set to take a Beauty and the Beast theme at three of its branches in Tokyo and Osaka from June 19, and subsequently Nagoya from June 26, for a limited time. The concept of the cafe is based on the Beast gifting Belle a library. The main visual for the collaboration sees Belle wearing a green dress which she only wears during the library scene. The cafe too will fittingly take on a library look.

<Beauty and the Beast> Night Sky Cream Curry Rice: ¥1,890

A mild curry themed on Beast and Belle's romantic ball.

<Something There> Snow Thawed Love Cream Pasta: ¥1,990

Inspired by the scene in which Belle and Beast come closer together. Mushroom cream penne served with truffle meringue.

<The Mod Song> Chip's Assistance Afternoon Tea: ¥1,090 / With Spoon: ¥1,690

A tea set with the cute chipped cup Chip, a scone, and tea jelly. The perfect after-meal conclusion.

<Enchanted Rose> Rose Water: ¥890 / With Coaster: ¥1,590

A refreshing rose water mixed with lemon. Maybe you too will be able to find true love with a sip.

Message Cards (9 Designs): ¥450

Tinned Tea (Red/Blue): ¥1,600 Each

The cafe will also sell lots of special, exclusive merchandise. Additionally, those who book a table in advance and order from the menu will receive one of 4 possible lunch mats chosen randomly. And if you spend over ¥2,000 (tax included) on merchandise at the cafe you'll get one of 9 possible bookmarks.