“Papabubble” is a delicious candy treat originating from Barcelona, Spain. Japan’s “Papabubble” incorporates traditional Japanese candy craftsmanship to create the famous art candy shop that we know today! Now, Japan’s Papabubble is getting ready to celebrate the year of the Rooster in 2017 with the “Shōgatsu Mix” (New Year’s mix). Whether you purchase it or receive it, you are guaranteed to be filled with excitement!
The Shōgatsu Mix includes candy decorated with different patterns to wish you a good year’s start. These include 3 patterns to represent “Hatsuyume” ー in Japanese traditional culture, it is considered very lucky to dream of Mt.Fuji, a hawk and an eggplant on 1st January, granting you luck for the entire year. Therefore, the candy patterns are themed around these images. There is also candy decorated with a rooster pattern. This carefully designed candy makes for the perfect new year’s gift to wish someone a happy new year! These special candy packs are available for purchase from Sunday 25th December 2016.
Additionally, you can purchase lucky dip bags for the upcoming New Year. Hidden inside these lucky bags include limited edition goods that cannot be obtained in any other way, advanced goods for valentine’s day and long candy which is a sign of good fortune ー what will you receive? The ￥3000 lucky dip bags include limited edition candy that cannot usually be bought and can only be purchased from that region!
Get your hands on some celebratory candy as we plunge into our next year!
■Information
papabubble
ShōgatsuMix
Limited period：25th December 2016 (Sunday) ～ 9th January 2017 (Monday)
Lucky dip bags (福袋)
Price for each variety：￥1500, ￥3000, ￥5000
Where to purchase：￥1500 &￥3000 bags – from all Papabubble stores
￥5000 bag ー Daimaru department stores (Tokyo) LUCUA (Osaka), SENDAI PARCO 2
Each product will sell starting from the business hours of each store in the New Year. Each product will stop selling once stock has run out.
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CANDY TUNE, the newest group from KAWAII LAB, released their first album on March 7. KAWAII LAB is continuing to introduce Japanese idol culture to fans around the world.
The seven-member group is comprised of members Rino Fukuyama, Mizuki Kirihara, Natsu Minami, Nanako Ogawa, Bibian Murakawa, Shizuka Miyano, and Kotomi Tachibana. Just like candy, which comes in tons of different flavors and shapes, the members will bring their own unique personalities and quirks to their pop tunes as they carry on KAWAII LAB’s mission of sharing Harajuku style with the world.
Two songs on the group’s first album CANDY TUNE were produced by Naoki Kubo and Suu, former members of SILENT SIREN–the sweet and playful Kiss Me Patissier and the inspiring song hanamaru. Hirotaka Hayakawa, who has produced hit songs for countless artists, also contributed. Nanairo Prologue tells the story of the seven members moving forward across a rainbow-colored bridge, andMikan na Seishun (Unfinished Youth) has a fast-paced sound sure to be a hit with new fans. The group’s artist photo and the jacket art for the album were provided by Yuko Takayama (yenter).
CANDY TUNE will hold its debut concert titled KAWAII LAB. SESSION ~CANDY TUNE~ on March 14 at Spotify O-EAST. To commemorate the special occasion, IDOLATER and FRUITS ZIPPER will also perform. The three groups will perform the FRUITS ZIPPER hit track Watashi no Ichiban Kawaiitokoro together during the event, and tickets are now on sale.
Additionally, new interviews with the members and behind-the-scenes footage have been uploaded to CANDY TUNE’s official YouTube channel.
Information
CANDY TUNE – CANDY TUNE (1st Digital Album)
Streaming: March 7, 2023
Streaming URL: https://kawaiilab.lnk.to/CANDYTUNE
Available to stream on all major subscription music streaming servicesTracklist:
M1 Kiss Me Patissier
M2 hanamaru
M3 Nanairo Prologue
M4 Mikan na Seishun
M5 Kiss Me Patissier -Instrumental-
M6 hanamaru -Instrumental-
M7 Nanairo Prologue -Instrumental-
M8 Mikan na Seishun -Instrumental-[Debut Concert Details]
Event Title: KAWAII LAB. SESSION ~CANDY TUNE~
Venue: Spotify O-EAST
Date: March 14, 2023
Time: Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30 / VIP Event Ends 22:30
Performers: IDOLATER / FRUITS ZIPPER / CANDY TUNE[Tickets]
Admission: VIP ¥5,000 / General ¥3,000 / Day-of ¥3,500
Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/candy-tune/<Profile>
The idol group CANDY TUNE consists of seven members: Rino Fukuyama, Mizuki Kirihara, Natsu Minami, Nanako Ogawa, Bibian Murakawa, Shizuka Miyano, and Kotomi Tachibana.The group was formed by the KAWAII LAB project, started by ASOBISYSTEM to promote Japanese idol culture around the world. CANDY TUNE will make its debut in March 2023.
Just like candy, which comes in tons of different flavors and shapes, the members will bring their own unique personalities and quirks to their pop tunes as they carry on KAWAII LAB’s mission of sharing Harajuku style with the world.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/candy_tune_
Instagram: https://instagram.com/candy__tune
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@CANDY_TUNE
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0PgOXf0lxzVxN2TLzMJkw
note(Live Schedule)：https://note.com/candy_tune<What is KAWAII LAB?>
KAWAII LAB is a new project by ASOBISYSTEM aiming to promote Japanese idol culture to the world. The company works to discover, train, and produce idols with the potential to be active on the world stage.
KAWAII LAB is produced by Misa Kimura, a model and TV personality. A fan of idols for many years, Kimura was formerly the leader of the idol group Musubizm.
Other KAWAII LAB. groups include IDOLATER, a culture-holic idol group consisting of finalists from ASOBISYSTEM’s first national audition in 2018, and FRUITS ZIPPER, a group transmitting NEW KAWAII from Harajuku to the world debuting in April 2022.
In March 2023, the project launched a new idol group.
KAWAII LAB. will continue to promote Japanese idol culture to the world, launching and developing new idol groups, not only in Tokyo but in other cities as well!Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaii__lab
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCW8Q9LBGGBgK6a-u0C0h95A
Fan Club: https://kawaiilab.asobisystem.com/ -
Sanrio has announced a line of adorable items inspired by retro candies. In Japan, dagashi refers to cheap candies, also known as ‘penny candies.’ Shops selling these treats still exist, but their heyday was in the Showa era. These adorable items will be available to purchase at Sanrio stores and department stores nationwide starting July 6, and they can also be found at select online stores. The lineup includes 22 items from fluffy keychains to drawstring pouches with a nostalgic feel.
Goods Lineup
Mascot Keychain (6 varieties)
Secret Mascot (8 varieties)
Drink Case Display Shelf
Keychain with Mirror (6 varieties)
3-piece Drawstring Bag Set
Tissue Holder
Letter Set
Ramune & Glass Bottle (4 varieties)
Sticker Set
Fans can grab a mischievous mascot keychain of their favorite Sanrio characters holding classic treats. Available characters are My Melody, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Pochakko, and Hangyodon. The Secret Mascot figures are sold randomly, so fans will want to grab a bunch to find all of the available characters! These can be displayed in the available Drink Case Display Shelf. Other items include keychains containing mirrors, a drawstring bag set, a tissue case, and plenty of fun stickers.Information
Sanrio Dagashi Honpo Series
Available: July 6, 2022~Details: https://www.sanrio.co.jp/goodsinfo/mx-dagashihonpo-202207/
Available at Sanrio stores, Sanrio areas in department stores, etc.
※Not available at all stores.
Sanrio Online Shops:
Official Shop: https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/
Rakuten: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/sanrio/
PayPay Mall: https://paypaymall.yahoo.co.jp/store/sanrio/top/
Limit: 2 of each item for each character (8 for Secret Mascot) per person. -
Hello everyone! This is Midori from MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON. Candy apples are the staple food of summer festivals. A crunchy candy coating and a sweet, fruity apple is such a divine combination. It can be quite difficult to find candy apples outside of festivals. That's where Candy Apple steps in. This is a brand new shop on the block that specialises in candy apples! This is located just a five-minute walk from Shibuya Station's west exit. If you check out their saved Instagram story, you probably won't get lost. During the weekdays and on Saturdays, this is an Italian restaurant called Buonappetito. On Sundays, when the restaurant is closed, it transforms into a candy apple shop. The shop interior is gorgeous.
Plain: ¥600
I ordered the plain apple without wasting any time. This is much larger than what you would usually get at a festival. Although these are usually eaten by immediately sinking your teeth in and biting out a big chunk, you can cut your apple here and enjoy it at your own pace.After taking your first bite, you will realise just how different this is to your normal candy apple. The apple is coated in a thin layer of candy, creating a delicious crunch. The apple is fresh, juicy and sweet. Some candy apples are made with mushy apples that are not fresh, however these apples are extremely fresh and delicious right to the last bite. These candy apples are full of a variety of flavours. Cinnamon Sugar: ¥600
The apple with the dusting of beige-coloured powder is cinnamon-flavoured. The sweet cinnamon scent spreads everywhere as soon as you set it on the table. The sweet flavour of the apple and the fragrant cinnamon is a match made in heaven.Cocoa: ¥600
The apple covered in the brown powder is cocoa-flavoured. The slightly bitter flavour of the chocolate is a perfect match for the sweet apple. The colour contrast between the brown chocolate and white apple is also beautiful. ♪Matcha: ¥600
The apple with the green powder is matcha as you may have already guessed! The flavouring of the Uji matcha used for this apple was carefully balanced to maximise the flavour when combined with the apple. After you take your first bite, you just won't be able to stop.Blueberry Yoghurt: ¥600
The bright white dusting on this blueberry yoghurt-flavoured apple is beautiful. The blueberry scent is mild and is perfect with the yoghurt.Black Cocoa: ¥600
The pitch black colour of the Black Cocoa Candy Apple is very appetizing. The black cocoa is even more bitter than the cocoa apple, which really brings out the flavour of the sweet apple even more.You can even get chocolate fondue for your candy apple (¥400). By adding the fairly bitter chocolate to your candy apple, you can enjoy three different kinds of sweetness when it mixes with the chocolate, candy and the apple. You can even order your candy apple to go, making it the perfect summer souvenir. Taking it home to enjoy is also another wonderful way to make the most of your experience. This candy apple shop is only open on Sundays, but you can order to take away on other days. This is a flavour that a festival candy apple will never be capable of offering. You can tuck into your apple inside the beautiful shop, or take it home to enjoy at home at your own pace. Information
Candy Apple
Address: Nomura Building 1st floor, 7-12, Sakuragaocho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00 (Open every week on Sundays only)
*Only the Italian restaurant Buonappetito is open on weekdays.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candy_apple_369/