Popular loungewear brand gelato pique will begin selling items from the Happy Mario Home Collection, the third installment of the SUPER MARIO meets GELATO PIQUE collection, on November 10. 32 items will be available at gelato pique stores nationwide, the official USAGI ONLINE store, and official Nintendo stores in Tokyo and Osaka. 

On November 4, the official gelato pique online store USAGI ONLINE launched a special page dedicated to Super Mario. 

Jacquard Pullover & Long Pants Set

Jacquard Shawl Cardigan

Patterned Shirt & Long Pants Set

Hoodie and Long Pants Set

[Bedding] (Single) 3-piece Set / BABY MOCO Jacquard Blanket

Snack Bowl & Mini Tongs Set / Cup

Patterned Pouch / Hand Towel & Pouch Set

BABY MOCO Series

Decorate your home and deck yourself out in your favorite Super Mario characters!

Sonic fans across Japan are thrilled to finally be able to see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in theaters. The popular series isn’t only finding success on the big screen, however, but also within the world of the Metaverse. 

In April 2022, the Sonic Speed Simulator was uploaded to Roblox, a global game creator connecting tens of millions of people each day. The game has surpassed 500 million plays worldwide as of August 21, 2022. The official Sonic game is completely free and was created by Gamefam, a leading game developer and publisher, in collaboration with Sega.

The title attracted more than 6 million daily active users worldwide in its first week after launching on April 16, 2022. Sonic Speed Simulator is currently the top-ranked Roblox game of 2022.

The game takes place in six immersive 3D worlds. In addition to regular gameplay, events, and mini-games, users can unlock player skins of popular characters such as Tails and Knuckles as they progress through the game.

Sonic Frontiers Teaser Site

https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicFrontiers

In conjunction with the Japanese release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in theaters, the Japanese version of Sonic Speed Simulator has been unveiled. Japan had the highest daily active user growth on Roblox in the first quarter of 2022 among the 25 largest internet markets worldwide.

Comment from Sonic Series Producer at SEGA, Takashi Iizuka

“Since its launch in April, Sonic Speed Simulator has seen a massively positive response from the global Roblox community, and I’m so happy to see a new fanbase growing in the Metaverse. With Sonic’s popularity spreading around the world with audiences both young and old following the release of the film series, I hope that more fans will enjoy the world of Sonic with the release of Sonic Frontiers later this year!” 

A trial version of Sonic Speed Simulator has also been released on the Japanese App Store in cooperation with Apple Japan.

LEGO Japan will release seven new products in the LEGO Super Mario series in Japan on August 1, 2022. Princess Peach will finally be making her appearance in the anticipated lineup with some fun new building sets!

LEGO Super Mario allows players to take on challenging LEGO courses filled with characters and coins from the popular video game series. The newest product will star Princess Peach from the Mushroom Kingdom.

Fans can enjoy sound effects and voices from the series as they build the new set. The Peach, Mario, and Luigi figures can be connected via Bluetooth, and players can greet each other and earn bonus coins by working together to defeat enemies. Two players can earn more coins when playing together, so be sure to invite a friend! 

The Peach Castle Challenge will be released on the same day. Will you be picking up any of these LEGO sets?

While Sonic the Hedgehog 2 isn’t coming to theaters until April 8, Paramount has confirmed that a third film is already in the works. A Paramount+ streaming series based on Sonic’s sidekick Knuckles is also coming soon, and will star Idris Elba. 

The first Sonic the Hedgehog film is the highest-grossing movie based on a video game to ever be released in the US, grossing $320 million worldwide. The sequel is scheduled to release in the west on April 8 and in Japan this summer. The cast from the first film has returned for the second installment, with Jeff Fowler directing and Josh Miller and Pat Casey providing the screenplay.

Inspired by Sega’s video game franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of Sonic, the world’s fastest hedgehog, and his adventures after arriving on Earth. The first live-action adventure comedy film was released in 2020 and starred Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. 

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After a year on hiatus, Universal Studios Japan will be bringing back the daytime parade with the  ‘NO LIMIT! PARADE,’ scheduled to be held for a year starting in Spring 2022.

The ‘NO LIMIT! PARADE’ is like a dance party, unifying each guest as one with the power of dance. The energetic entertainment turns everybody into “the protagonist.”

In addition to well-known 

park characters like the Minions and Hello Kitty, Mario and his Nintendo friends will also be joining the parade from their home in the super popular Super Nintendo World™, bringing some Pokémon buddies along for the ride. The various worlds will collide to a range of party tracks, from 60’s rock to modern EDM, with each character performing a representative dance.

By dancing with these iconic characters and entertainers, everybody can become “The Protagonist” – young or old! The grand finale of each parade truly pushes the meaning of NO LIMITS, with production exceeding all expectations. Each visitor will feel their mind and body growing “Super Energetic” from all the fun with this all-new entertainment experience!

Become one with the all-star cast at the ‘NO LIMIT! PARADE!’

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Since opening in March, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has caught the world’s attention, leading global game fans to pray even harder for Japan to reopen for tourism. Now, the park is scheduled to level up with a new Donkey Kong-themed area scheduled to open in 2024. 

Currently, Super Nintendo World is filled with Mario-inspired attractions, dining options, and shops, recreating some of the most memorable parts of the franchise in a larger-than-life way. The new Donkey Kong area will feature a roller coaster and more interactive experiences, as well as themed merchandise and food options. Guests will be able to walk through lush jungles, where Donkey Kong and his friends live. The creation of the new area will more than double the size of Super Nintendo World. 

Launched as an arcade game by Nintendo in 1981, Donkey Kong quickly took the world by storm, with games continuing to be released on Nintendo systems from the SNES to the Nintendo Switch. As of March 2021, the series has sold over 65 million units worldwide.

Comment from Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto

“I am very happy to be able to make the world of Donkey Kong a reality following the world of Mario. I am looking forward to creating a thrilling Donkey Kong experience with the amazing team at Universal. It will take some time until it is completed, but it will be a unique area for not only people who are familiar with Donkey Kong games but for all guests.”

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Japanese luxury loungewear and sleepwear brand gelato pique is teaming up with the Super Mario franchise to release a new collection of 32 unique pieces for men, women, and children. Pre-orders for the items will begin on September 13 on the official gelato pique site, USAGI ONLINE, and the official online Nintendo Store. Items will go on sale to the general public on September 17 at select gelato pique stores nationwide, as well as the Nintendo TOKYO shop in Shibuya PARCO.

ALL DAY SUPER MARIO！

This collection comes just in time for fall, and is filled with soft and comfy items perfect for lounging around the house with family and friends. The lineup includes a number of popular characters and items from the Super Mario franchise, which celebrated 35 years in 2020.

<Character Pullover & Long Pants Set> Women’s: ¥12,760 / Men’s: ¥14,960 / Junior: ¥9,900 *Only available at the Official gelato pique Online Store / USAGI ONLINE / My Nintendo Store

These are perfect for the entire family to wear together, and come in four different colors!

Hoodie & Shorts Set (Mario/Yoshi): Women’s: ¥12,320

Baby Romper: ¥6,930

Let your little one become their favorite characters! These are perfect for celebrating Halloween at home.

Character Pillow: ¥4,180 each

Character Sweater: ¥7,920

Character Blanket: ¥5,720 each

Those who make a purchase from the Super Mario collection will receive a limited-edition Super Mario shopping bag in classic gelato pique colors. These are limited in number, so be sure to grab your items as soon as possible!

A special page featuring model Nicole Fujita will be available on the gelato pique Online Store starting on September 7. Don’t miss it!

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Rain goods brand Wpc. will be opening preorders for their limited edition Super Mario themed collection after it sold out at the PARCO x Super Mario Collaboration Item Fair.

Wpc. Vinyl Umbrella ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

The umbrella, which was released as a limited item at the PARCO x Super Mario Collaboration Item Fair, was released for pre-sale at Wpc.’s Shinsaibashi PARCO store on July 1 and sold out the same day. Following overwhelming feedback from customers, the company has announced a second run, with pre-orders opening on August 5 on both the Wpc. ONLINE STORE and PARCO ONLINE STORE.

Character Pattern Print

The umbrella comes in 2 designs. The first features a variety of Mario characters and is finished with mushrooms, stars, and other iconic Mario motifs. Check out the cute facial expressions on the characters, such as the peeking Boo and the falling Goomba.

Neon Character Print

The Neon Character Print umbrella is packed full of popular Mario characters and motifs. The neon colours will surely brighten up any rainy day!

KiU New Standard Rain Poncho ¥6,600 (Tax Included)

The collaboration poncho that had previously sold out on the PARCO ONLINE STORE will be rereleased along with the vinyl umbrellas.

This item is not a pre-order and will be shipped upon purchase.

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The Van Gogh Museum in the Netherlands livestreamed the Vincent Van Gogh & Tokyo Olympic online event in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan on July 9.

Curators and researchers at the Van Gogh Museum took part in the digital event which was hosted on TeamNL Tokyo Expo. In addition, researcher Joost van der Hoeven and Olympic athletes Candy Jacobs and Keet Oldenbeuving will make a sporty contribution to the livestream. Their sport skateboarding is an Olympic discipline for the first time.

The event served to strengthen Netherlands-Japan ties at the upcoming Olympic Games.

Japanese department store chain PARCO is teaming up with Super Mario from June 25 for a special summer campaign which will see stores selling items made in collaboration with the video game franchise.

PARCO Grand Bazaar

Collaboration Item Fair

The Line-Up

XLARGE | T-Shirt

LOEWE | Pouch

CABANE de ZUCCa | T-Shirt

FURFUR | Bag

Lily Brown | Knitwear

TiCTAC | Wristwatch

NUBIAN | Shirt

KIMONO by NADESHIKO | Yukata

Angelic Pretty | Dress

Maison de FLEUR | Bag

Ojaga Design | Keyrings

KiU | Poncho

Discover Japan Lab. | Folding Fan

une nana cool | Pouch

Shimamura Gakki | Electric Piano

Super Mario Hand Towel / PARCO Online Store Exclusive Gift Box

Nintendo TOKYO POP-UP STORE

Over 60 brands tied to PARCO are participating in the Collaboration Item Fair, and Nintendo TOKYO is also opening its first pop-up store. Join Mario this summer.

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Lacoste has announced the release of a new collection themed on the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee. The collection arrives in time for the new run of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics which was originally set to run last year but was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be held from July 23 to August 8. Lacoste’s collection will go on pre-sale in Japan on April 29 before rolling out at Olympic Museum stores in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Canada, and Mexico on July 15.

1964 was a historical year for Japan as the country saw rapid innovation and evolution in art, lifestyle, fashion, and many other areas. The Lacoste capsule collection respects the traditions of the Olympic Games at the time while adding a contemporary touch. It features the Tokyo 1964 logo created by Japanese graphic designer Yusaku Kamekura and fuses it with Lacoste’s French style, turning the emblem an eye-catching gold and adding Lacoste’s iconic crocodile. The line-up includes polo shirts, tees, nylon hoodies, sweatshirts, caps, and more. The items are made from materials like pique fabric, fleece, cotton, and water resistant nylon.

For the Japan pre-sale of the capsule collection, Lacoste Japan is holding a campaign called “THE POWER OF TOKYO 1964” which hopes to charge the athletes of Tokyo 2020 with the energy of Tokyo in 1964, a year of innovation. A special video was released for the promotion featuring background music by Towa Tei who was born in the year 1964. The song, entitled MAGIC, is a bridge connecting the years 1964 and 2021.

Ouverture du Super Nintendo World le 18 mars à Universal Studios Japan

Cinq ans depuis sa première annonce en 2016 et son report de la date d’ouverture dû au corona virus, le moment est enfin venu : Universal Studios Japan ouvre la zone Super Nintendo World le 18 mars 2021 (jeudi).

Super Nintendo World est le premier parc à thème au monde à être basé sur les personnages et les jeux de Nintendo, combinant des idées innovantes avec une technologie de pointe. Il ouvre à l’occasion du 20e anniversaire de l’USJ, ce qui fait de ce printemps une période festive pour le parc.

Les fans pourront s’attendre à entrer dans le château de Bowser, frapper les blocs de point d’interrogation comme Mario, ou mettre la main sur des produits exclusifs et bien plus encore. Restez à l’écoute pour de plus amples informations pour préparer votre visite !

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