Character cafés are an exciting experience in Japan which sees a café collaborate with well-known anime series, game series or other franchise by decorating the café interior with designs and illustrations based on them and meals and drinks inspired by them.
Before continuing this article be sure to check out our May 2019 list of character cafes as some are still running.
Attack on Titan Food Collaboration Event (Until June 30)
Attack on Titan began its collaboration with DiverCity Tokyo Plaza on April 19 to commemorate the upcoming event “Attack on Titan Exhibition Final” at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi. As part of the collaboration, a special series-inspired food menu is now being whipped up at 7 restaurants inside DiverCity for the whole of June.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/212639
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DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Attack on Titan Event
Running: April 19, 2019 – June 30, 2019
Location: DiverCity Tokyo Plaza (1-1-10 Aomi, Koto, Tokyo)
Food Menu Collaboration
Running: June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019
Attack on Titan Exhibition Final
Location: Mori Arts Center Gallery (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower Floor 52F), 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo
Running: July 5, 2019 – September 8, 2019
Time: 10:00-20:00 (Last Entries 17:00)
Pre-Opening: July 5, 2019 – July 7, 2019
Exhibition ①: July 8, 2019 – August 4, 2019
Exhibition ②: August 5, 2019 – September 8, 2019
*Content of both exhibitions to be different.
Official Website: http://www.kyojinten.jp/
Cells at Work! Anime Themed Café in Akibara (Until July 7)
Entertainment facility Ani ON STATION in Akihabara is opening a café on June 7 based on the popular anime series Cells at Work!. The inside of the body is constantly on the go, so this cafe is based on the place that the Cells in the anime series go for to a brief respite. The menu includes a line-up of original food and drinks all inspired by the characters.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/215995
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Cells at Work! Cafe
Running: June 7, 2019 – July 7, 2019 (1st Run June 7 – June 23 / 2nd Run June 24 – July 7)
*Select food and drinks will change for each run.
Location: Ani ON STATION AKIHABARA (3-1-16 Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)
Business Hours: 11:00-21:30 (Last Orders 21:00)
Entry: ¥500 (*You must order at least 1 item)
Time: Unlimited (*However it will be restricted to 90 minutes during busy hours)
Event Website: https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/cafe_and_bar/anionstation/special/saibou_cafe/
Ani ON STATION Official Website: https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/cafe_and_bar/anionstation/
©Akane Shimizu / Kodansha・Aniplex・davidproduction
B-PROJECT Idol Anime Themed Café (Until July 7)
For just 38 days, idol anime series B-PROJECT is taking over AREA-Q in Harajuku. Take a seat at this home party-themed café and enjoy a menu full of meals and drinks based on the characters from the anime series. Here, you can see the original scripts used for the anime voice overs, an exhibition showcasing scenes from the anime, a photo area, and more! There’s also merchandise being sold that is exclusive to the café with original superdeformed character designs.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/216721
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B-PROJECT～Zeccho ＊Emotion～ Home Party in AREA-Q
Location: Q plaza Harajuku 7th floor (6-28-6, Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Running: May 31, 2019 – July 7, 2019 (*The café run is split into two periods, each displaying different exhibition videos and selling different drinks.)
Period 1: May 31, 2019 – June 18, 2019
Period 2: June 19, 2019 – July 7, 2019
Opening Hours: [Weekdays] 12:00-21:00 / [Saturdays] 10:00-21:00 / [Sundays] 10:00-20:00
*Last entries accepted 1 hour before closing time
Ticket Price: ¥1,800 (Tax included, designated seating only)
*Advanced ticket sales are unavailable – tickets are only sold at the venue
*After entering, you are allowed to stay in the venue for up to 80 minutes
*Comes with 1 free drink (Visitors can choose from the Special Drinks menu)
*When the venue becomes overcrowded, numbered entry tickets will be handed to visitors to manage congestion
Café Website: http://www.areaq.jp/bpro/
©B-PROJECT～Zeccho ＊Emotion～ Home Party in AREA-Q Production Committee
Tokyo Ghoul:re Cafe (June 6 – July 15)
A Tokyo Ghoul:re themed cafe is now open in Ikebukuro PARCO to celebrate the upcoming release of the live-action sequel film Tokyo Ghoul S. The menu includes a variety of dishes and drinks inspired by characters in the series such as the Kaneki Sekigan Curry, a curry rice dish based on Kaneki’s red ghoul eye, and the Gourmet Tsukiyama Roast Beef based on Shuu Tsukiyama. They’re even have displays of the outfits used in the film too. If you’re a fan of Tokyo Ghoul then make sure you don’t miss this one!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/218902
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Tokyo Ghoul:re Cafe
Location: Ikebukuro PARCO (1-28-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo)
Running: June 6, 2019 – July 15, 2019
Tokyo Ghoul:re Cafe Official Website: http://the-guest.com/
©2019 Tokyo Ghoul S Production Committee ©Sui Ishida / Shueisha
Aladdin OH MY CAFÉ (June 14 – July 15)
Disney’s new live-action Aladdin film is set to be released in Japan on June 7. To celebrate, two themed cafes are set to open in Tokyo and Osaka on June 14 and 15 respectively. The magical menu includes items such as Aladdin’s Magic Lamp Curry, Magic Carpet’s Special Wrap Salad, Aladdin & Jasmine’s Fruit Drink and more. Customers who book a table in advance will randomly receive one of two original Aladdin lunch mats too!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/218778
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Aladdin OH MY CAFE
OH MY CAFE TOKYO
Address: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Running: June 14, 2019 – July 15, 2019
kawara CAFE&DINING Shinsaibashi
Address: Shinsaibashi Opa Floor 9F, Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Running: June 15, 2019 – July 15, 2019
Aladdin OH MY CAFE Official Website: https://magic.ohmycafe.jp
©Disney
K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN Café (Until July 21)
To celebrate the release of 13-member South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN’s debut in Japan with their single Happy Ending, several themed cafes are running in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Fans can get their hands on original exclusive items, see photos taken for the café of the members dressed in cool suits, and of course tuck into some delicious food and drink.
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SEVENTEEN Café
Omotesando (Tokyo) / Shinsaibashi (Osaka): May 28, 2019 – July 15, 2019
Shibuya (Tokyo): June 6, 2019 – Huly 16, 2019
Nagoya: June 6 ,2019 – July 21, 2019
Abeno (Osaka): June 7, 2019 – September 15, 2019
Reservation Price: ¥750 (Before Tax)
SEVENTEEN Café Website: https://seventeen17-cafe.jp/
KIRBY CAFÉ Summer Event (June 11 – September 23)
The KIRBY CAFÉ is returning to Tokyo Solamachi at the foot of Tokyo Skytree from from June 11 to September 23. Fans of the adorable video game character can look forward an assortment of summer themed food, desserts and new merchandise. There will also be a merchandise corner and refreshing desserts that can be ordered for takeout – all perfect as gifts and souvenirs.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/208823
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KIRBY CAFÉ
Running: June 11, 2019 – September 23, 2019
Address: Solamachi Floor 4F, Tokyo Sky Tree Town, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:00am-10:00pm (Last Orders 9:00pm)
TEL: 03-3622-5577
Website: https://kirbycafe.jp
*You must make an online reservation to dine at the café. Online reservations only.
*Reservations must also be made to visit the merchandise corner in the café.
©Nintendo / HAL Laboratory, inc.
Did you enjoy this list? If you’re in Japan right now then you have a reason to head out this rainy season: to enjoy all the character themed cafés!
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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.
In this recipe, we'll learn how to make a recipe from the book Disney Tsum Tsum Sweets Recipes pictured above. As well as the characters pictured on the front cover, others include Winnie the Pooh, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. We'll make the ears from marble chocolate than our usual chocolate plastic. The middle is like a sandwiched cookie, so you get a deliciously crunchy texture♡ 1. Ingredients Silicone cupcake case (my cupcake sections are 6cm) White chocolate Matcha chocolate Marble chocolate Chocolate plastic (also called "modelling chocolate") Chocolate pen Oreo cookies Pink, yellow, blue and green food colouring 2. Melt the chocolates separately over a bain marie and pour them into separate sections of the cupcake case, about halfway in each. 3. Place Oreo cookies into each like so. 4. Cover the cookies with the remaining chocolate and chill in the refrigerator until set. 5. Once fully set, the final step is to decorate with our chocolate plastic, marble chocolate and chocolate pen. Sully's purple ears are made with chocolate plastic. Pooh's ears are made from marble chocolate. To see how I fully decorated my cookies check out the video I made below! [video width="480" height="640" mp4="https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/579953007.642500.mp4"][/video] Lining them up like Disney Tsum Tsum toys makes them look really cute! All of the recipes I used this time are from the Japanese recipe book Disney Tsum Tsum Sweets Recipes (Japanese Title: ディズニーツムツムのスイーツレシピ). It shows how to create lots of different characters! Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes! Kaori Kubota (@kaopan27) I live in Hokkaido and I love to make character themed foods, desserts and pastries♡ I want to see my family smile, so I enjoy putting in a bit of effort to make character foods and changing food into something cute♡ You can see more of my character foods and character bento boxes on my Instagram page→@kaopan27©Disney -
Ice creams that will show you the meaning of true love! Coisof will release a June-limited menu of soft serve ice creams. This includes a rain-themed ice cream that comes with a campaign that only runs on rainy days! Furthermore, the goth ice cream that was popular before the renovation of the shop is making a comeback!
Rain Ice Cream (Ame iro soft)
With a drizzle of rainy magic, Coisof's popular milky and rich-flavoured ice cream has been transformed into a yumekawa (dreamy and cute) ice cream! ♡ The beautiful gradation of the blue lychee syrup and blue sugar pearls make it a perfect treat for the rainy season. I bet you're dying to blow away the clouds that are hiding the June rainy day secret campaign! All you have to do is order the Rain Ice Cream on a rainy day during the June campaign period and your ice cream will be upgraded to the Rain Coi Soft (Ame iro coi soft) which is sprinkled with soft oiri candy toppings! This upgrade is absolutely free as long as it's raining! It looks so refreshing and cool! It's the perfect way to rejuvenate yourself in this humid season!Goth Soft
Before the shop renewal, the Goth Soft ice cream was incredibly popular. Now, post renewal, it has been resurrected! Black as midnight, the goth soft is no doubt Instagram-worthy. There's also the Goth Soft Mix which is a mix of the dark goth soft and the pure milk soft ice cream so you can enjoy both flavours at once! Don't be glum during the rainy season! Shower yourself in love with these delicious Coisof ice creams! ♪Information
Rain-coloured (Ame Iro Soft)
Selling period: Sat June 1 ー Sun 30
Price: ¥600 + tax
Goth Soft (black/ goth soft mix)
Selling period: From Sat June 1
Price: ¥600 + tax
coisof
Located inside re:Dine GINZA (9th floor NAMIKIKAN GINZA)
Address: 4-3-1, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Opening hours: 11:00 ー 22:00
TEL: 050-3628-5009
Coisof official website: http://coisof.favy.jp
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Eleven cafes and restaurants at Tokyo's shopping complex Omotesando Hills will serve various "adult-oriented" shaved ice desserts from June 14 to August 31. The limited run is a continuation of last year's adult flavoured shaved ices, but this year more establishments are climbing aboard. Check out these 5 flavours that are a must-try this summer.
Frozen Milk Black Tapioca & Mango Shaved Ice: ¥1,404 (Tax Included) @ Kageyamarou (Floor 3F)
*Limited to 20 per day
Kageyamarou are whipping up a fluffy, Taiwan-style shaved ice seeped in the sweet taste of mango and topped with fresh mango pieces. Accompanying on the side are big chewy tapioca pearls as well as a mango purin. Serving Time: 11:00-21:00 (Except 16:30-17:30) *Serving until all 20 orders have sold.Chai-Style Shaved Ice w/ Homemade Dates, Dried Fruits & Rum: ¥1,080 (Tax Included) @ Cosme Kitchen Adaptation (Floor B2F)
This shaved ice is made in the image of chai tea. It contains agar of dates―a superfood―and vitamin C-packed berries making this a great choice for those looking to look and stay healthy. It contains alcohol but can be ordered non-alcoholic. For an additional ¥216 (Tax Included) it also comes with hot or iced tea. Serving Time: 11:00-22:00 (Until 21:00 on Sundays)Hokkaido Yamakawa Nouen's Yamakawa Wasabi & Watermelon Shaved Ice: ¥1,512 (Tax Included)
@ Yasaiyamei (Floor 3F) *Limited to 30 per day
Yasaiyamei and bringing back this delight again which was popular last year. Served in a real watermelon, this upgraded version is packed with sweet watermelon and Yamakawa Wasabi made by Yamakawa Nouen in Hokkaido for a fiery punch. It comes with an original blend herb tea served hot. Serving Time: 15:00-22:00 (Except 16:00-17:00. Until 21:30 on Sundays) *Serving until all 30 orders have sold.Hazelnut & Espresso Granita: ¥1,296 (Tax Included) @ Fratelli Paradiso (Floor 3F) *Limited to 15 per day / Contains alcohol
Sat on top of a dollop of ice cream is a rich and bitter espresso granita steeped in Frangelico hazelnut liqueur. This Italian-style shaved ice recreates the granita, a semi-frozen dessert with origins in Sicily. Serving Time: 11:00-22:00 (Until 21:00 on Sundays)Daisy Mandarin Shaved Ice: ¥1,728 (Tax Included) @ 37 Roast Beef (Floor 3F) *Limited to 20 per day / Contains alcohol
This citrus-packed shaved ice contains daisy mandarins, marmalade sauce and an orange liqueur for a refreshing and bitter mix. It's also topped with crunchy meringue made with coconut oil. Serving Time: 11:00-22:00 (Except 16:30-17:30 on weekends and holidays) If you're in Tokyo this summer, be sure to plan a trip to Omotesando Hills to try them.Information
Adult-Oriented Shaved Ice
Running: June 14, 2019 – August 31, 2019 (Not Running August 26, 2019)
Omotesando Hills
Address: 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.omotesandohills.com/
*Restaurants and cafes whose last orders are different on weekdays and Sundays will have the same last order days on weekdays on July 14 and August 18 and the same last order days on Sundays on July 15 and August 12.
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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!
©2023 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Information
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
(Items will ship starting in early May 2023.)
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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!
©高橋留美子・小学館／アニメ「うる星やつら」製作委員会Information
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.