Bubble tea shop XIE XIE PEARL is collaborating with San-X and their popular corner-dwelling characters Sumikko Gurashi with a line-up of drinks and merch until August 23.   Fruit is the theme of the collaboration which arrives in a line-up of colourful beverages served in limited-time cups. Each character's drink is loaded with toppings.

Shirokuma's Peach Milk | ¥756 (Tax Included)

Neko's Jewel Berry Lemonade | ¥756 (Tax Included)

Tonkatsu's Caramel Banana Milk | ¥756 (Tax Included)

Penguin's Jewel Mint Lemonade | ¥756 (Tax Included)

 

Original collab goods

Large Stickers | 4 Designs | ¥330 (Tax Included)

 

Mini Tote Bag | ¥990(Tax Included)

 

Mirrors | 5 Designs | ¥550 (Tax Included)

 

Re-release of previous collab merch

   

Free novelty stickers and pouch

If you order one of the collab drinks you'll receive a free sticker, and if you order all four drinks, you get an original Sumikko Gurashi pouch. All you need is your receipt to show at the register.©︎2021 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.  

Tastea Trustea Japan released two new beverages on Friday (February 5) for Valentine's Day at CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice in Japan: the CoCo Dinosaur and Tapioca CoCo Dinosaur.

CoCo Dinosaur ¥520 / Tapioca CoCo Dinosaur ¥580

The two teach beverages are made with a rich chocolate sauce and fresh milk. They are topped with chocolate and brown sugar syrup for a sweet combination of flavours and textures. An enjoyable beverage that is both refreshing and Instagram-worthy for Valentine's Day.

Bubble tea chain Pearl Lady, which is celebrating its 17th anniversary this year, is teaming up with Sanrio for the second time to release two new drinks themed on the popular characters My Melody and Kuromi on October 16, 2020. My Melody and Kuromi are also celebrating their 45th and 15th anniversaries respectively.

Black Lemonade | Strawberry Milk Tea (w/ Novelty) - ¥500 Each (Tax Included)

The two beverages are Sweet Strawberry Milk Tea, which is inspired by the cute My Melody, and Black Lemonade, which is based on her rival Kuromi. When ordering either of the drinks at Pearl Lady, customers will also get one of 6 possible badges as pictured above. One of the designs is a secret, so you'll need some luck if you want that one.

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

Chun Shui Tang, a chain of Taiwanese bubble tea stores, is adding a new limited-time drink to the menus of all branches in Japan on September 16: the "Tapioca Sweet Potato Milk Tea."

Tapioca Sweet Potato Milk Tea | ¥650 (Before Tax)

The beverage is made with annouimo sweet potatoes grown on the island of Tanegashima in Kagoshima Prefecture. The potatoes are known for their high sugar content, adding a delicious natural sweetness to the tea. It's blended with a high grade sugar syrup and topped off with whipped cream and sweet potato chips to create a dessert drink. Those who order the drink via the Smatapi (スマタピ) app from September 9 can get the drink early before its general release on September 16.   In Japan for the autumn season? Enjoy the tasty autumn flavour of sweet potato with the Tapioca Sweet Potato Milk Tea.