KAI Group is releasing a new sandwich cutter on December 17 that will allow you to make your very own Rilakkuma shaped bread.
Rilakkuma is a popular character that was created by San-X in 2003 and has gone on to become an internationally recognised and beloved face. The sandwich cutter enables you to punch out Rilakkuma’s face to make cute bread. This makes as a great gift for Christmas, Valentine’s Day or for your own kitchen.
Sandwich Cutter Rilakkuma: ¥800 (Pre-Tax)
Its simple use means you can easily create whatever you like – you could even fill your sandwich with curry to make Japanese curry bread. What’s more is that the leftover bread can be toasted and filled with egg or even fruits to make French toast.
This item is easy to use even on a busy day, so try it yourself and make your breakfast or lunch even more exciting!
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KAI & Rilakkuma Collaboration Series – Sandwich Cutter Rilakkuma
Release Date: December 17, 2018
Available: KAI Online Store and home centres and retailers in Japan
KAI Online Store: https://www.kai-group.com/store/
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Rilakkuma & Korilakkuma Halloween Sweets Are Arriving to Lawson Convenience Stores in Japan
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.
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.
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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.
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
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
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/
New Rilakkuma Merchandise Features Amusement Park Filled with Sweets
Everyone’s favorite lazy bear Rilakkuma is bringing fans a new merchandise collection! These items show the character and friends in an amusement park filled with sweets, and these goods will be on sale at retail stores nationwide and online in early July. Everyone would love to visit an amusement park filled with desserts, and these items are sure to add some retro pop flare to your daily life.
Product Lineup at a Glance
Memo Pad: ¥385 (Tax Included)
Memo Pad with Clipboard: ¥660 (Tax Included)
These cute memo pads are available in four designs, and fans can also grab a special set including a colorful clipboard.
Camera Shoulder Strap: ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Give your camera some extra pizazz with this cute camera strap! Each comes with a decorated synthetic leather pad made to reduce neck and shoulder strain.