Looking for a delicious Michelin-approved food experience? You surely cannot go wrong with heading to Roppongi Hills; a large-scale development project located in Tokyo, which is known for its nightlife and and shopping. Roppongi Hills is also home to the shopping mall Metro Hat, which is currently renovating its food court on basement floor 2. The foodcourt will have its grand opening on October 29th.
The renovation will introduce seven new restaurants to the food court. Some of these include ramen shops and Yakitori restaurants which are bringing brand new rare dishes and flavours to the table.
Let’s look at our recommendations:
Ginza Kagari (銀座 篝)
Chicken Soba: ￥900 (before tax)
Ginza Kagari is known for their notorious never-ending queues. In 2016 and 2017, it earned a place in the Michelin Guide Tokyo and even became popular overseas. One of their specilaties is their chicken soba. The broth is packed with the goodness and flavour of the entire chicken and even the bones. The flavour of the broth is exquisite and rich. The salt kaeshi sauce which is made from a mix of soy sauce, mirin and sugar goes perfectly with the soup. The salt mixture in the sauce consists of a range of natural salts which contain the natural goodness of the sea and perfectly enhance the flavours of the soup.
Location: Metro Hat Hollywood Plaza Floor B2
Opening Hours: 11:00 ー 23:00 (L.O: 22:00)
Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/en/ (The website is scheduled to open during mid October)
Yakitori Kokorikoan (焼鳥 ここりこ庵)
Yakitori (chicken skewer): ￥200 (before tax)
You must not miss out on Kokorikoan’s Chicken Skin Hotpot ー a dish that is rare even to Tokyo. This dish is the perfect opportunity to discover a new kind of flavour and a new way to enjoy food. This restaurant prepares their dishes using special and rare cuts of chicken and chicken that is freshly ground in the morning. The chicken is flavored using traditional flavorings such as tare sauce and salt as well as flavorings that are not so conventional in Japan such as balsamic vinegar, herb vinegar, madeira wine, brandy and much more. Each cut of meat is prepared with the most careful methods and best seasonings to fully bring out the flavours.
Location: Metro Hat/ Hollywood Plaza Floor B2
Opening Hours: Lunch: 11:00 ー 15:30 (L.O.15:00) Dinner: 17:00 ー 23:00 (L.O.22:00)
Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/en/ (The website is scheduled to open during mid October)
Pintokona (ぴんとこな)
As a cheap place to enjoy authentic sushi, Pintokona has become a very popular restaurant. Now, it is having a fresh renewal. This sushi is made by using seasonal ingredients from around Japan. From November 1 to 30, there will be an exciting new menu that includes fresh fish from Miyazaki and authentic shochu (Japanese spirit). There will also be a fair that you also should not miss out on.
Location: Metro Hat/ Hollywood Plaza Floor B2
Opening Hours: Lunch: 11:00 ー 15:30 (L.O: 15:00) Dinner: 17:00 ー 23:00 (L.O: 22:00)
Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/en/ (The website is scheduled to open during mid October)
AFURI（アフリ）
Yuzu Orange and Salt Ramen: ￥1000 (before tax)
Popular ramen shop AFURI sells a ramen with a translucent gold-coloured soup made using the natural spring water that gushes from the foot of Mount Afuri (Mount Oyama) located in the Tanzawa Mountain Range of the Kanto Region. Carefully selected chicken bones, pot herbs, kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (fermented and smoked fish) is boiled in the water to add to the flavour. The whole wheat flour used to make the noodles creates a wonderfully fresh, chewy texture. The chashu roast pork pieces are freshly barbecued upon each order, creating a fresh and delicious flavour. AFURI also sells vegan ramen which is particularly popular among foreigners.
We have a full report on our heavenly trip to AFURI so if you are curious to find out more, please check out our this article: Introducing AFURI—Harajuku’s Michelin-Starred Ramen Restaurant
Location: Metro Hat/ Hollywood Plaza Floor B2
Opening Hours: 11:00 ー 23:00 (L.O:22:00)
Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/shops_restaurants/restaurants/00100.html
There are just so many popular shops and restaurants at Metro Hat that you will be spoilt for choice. We hope you enjoy exploring the rich culture of Roppongi.
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Roppongi Hills
Address: 6-11-1, Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo
Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/en/
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Atami Ginza Shopping District in Shizuoka's seaside city of Atami is enjoying a new boom of bustling customers this year, and they're sure to continue pouring in with the opening of its new seafood entertainment restaurant Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo. The eatery opened its grand doors on August 8, offering fresh, flavourful seafood dishes. In the evenings, the restaurant turns into Osakana Sakaba where they serve gorgeous sake.
Atami is home to many fishing harbours, including those in Ajiro, Izuyama, and Hatsushima. Atami's waters are a treasure trove of sea life, offering a bounty of seafood such as mackerel, salmon, shrimp, Splendid alfonsino, shellfish, and more. The restaurant uses a previously vacant building which has been renovated for the opening. Their menu concept is "Atami nostalgia" which will fuse together traditional Atami food with new spins. Food is prepared in an open kitchen in a variety of ways including sashimi, grilled, steamed, and so on. Splendid Alfonsino Rice Bowl - ¥2,780 (Before Tax)
The absolute must-try on their menu is their Splendid alfonsino rice bowl. It's topped generously with huge cuts of horse mackerel, mackerel, and Splendid alfonsino, all caught fresh from neighbouring harbours.The restaurant also serves the ginormous Japanese spider crab which is a local speciality in the city of Izu. They are kept fresh in tanks in the restaurant. In the evening, when the restaurant turns into a bar, you can have this crab served however you like: as sashimi, grilled, or even steamed. As well as fresh seafood, they also serve vegetables and other meat, all sourced locally. Tofu, desserts and other food is too. Japan is known for its exquisite seafood. If you're travelling to Shizuoka this summer, be sure you pay a visit to the new Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo. Information
Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo (Osakana Sakaba at night)
Address: 8-8 Ginza-cho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture
Opening Hours: Lunch 11:00-16:00 (Last Orders 15:30) / Dinner 17:00-22:00 (Food Last Orders 21:00/Drink Last Orders 21:30)
No Fixed Holidays
Access: 14-minutes on foot from JR Atami Station
Official Website: http://www.osakana-atami.com/
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Azabu-Juban is a district in Tokyo and considered a holy ground amongst Sailor Moon fans as it is where the Sailors reside in the series. That fact is about to be set in stone as the all-new show restaurant SHINING MOON TOKYO is set to open in Azabu-Juban on August 15. The building used for the restaurant was actually built in the same year when the Sailor Moon manga began serialisation. It's also located in Joule A, the same place where Jewelry OSA-P appears in the series.
Since its release in 1991, the Sailor Moon manga series has been translated into 17 languages, and the anime series has made it to 40 countries worldwide. It has even spawned musicals which have been taken around the world. Now, fans can look forward to enjoying their favourite series in a new form with the opening of SHINING MOON TOKYO. The restaurant's stage show is being produced by Nelke Planning who has been involved in many of the franchise's musicals. It will make use of stunning LED visuals and lightning and will feature music and dancing. At the entrance to the restaurant is a gorgeous golden moon which you can sit on and pose like one of the Sailors. A little further in is the stage, whose pink aesthetic and decorations have received the official stamp of approval from Sailor Moon author Naoko Takeuchi. The distance between the stage and audience is short, allowing for an up-close, immersive and thrilling spectator experience. Concealed behind glass display cases are gorgeous and glittery Sailor Moon outfits. Our five Sailors all feature in the stage show who we get to see in their everyday lives, during their transformations, and in battle scenes. The manga will be brought to life before the crowd's eyes. Most of shows will be non-verbal, meaning that people can enjoy them without understanding Japanese. Many different stories will be told on stage―you can find out which ones they will be showing while at the restaurant. The restaurant will feature a kawaii menu with original drinks and dishes you can't get anywhere else. Sailor Planet Sushi Balls - ¥1,800 (Tax Included)
This tropical-looking sushi platter is made up of five different sushi balls including Japanese halfbeak, Okinawan spinach, salted salmon roe, snow crab, and conger eel. The vinegar used in the dish has antioxidants in it which will protect your body like a Guardian Sailor!Tsukino Family Classic! Rabbit Curry - ¥1,800 (Tax Included)
The rice in this adorable dish is made into the shape of a rabbit, which in Japanese is usagi―and is also the name of our titular heroine! It contains fragrant spices which are sure to warm your body and healthy herbs to soothe fatigue.SHINING MOON TOKYO Roll Cake - ¥1,500 (Tax Included)
For dessert, look forward to a gorgeous strawberry roll cake topped with fresh cream and cherries. If you like the sound of lots of flavours dancing in your mouth at once, then we recommend this one to you!SHINING MOON TOKYO Pancakes - ¥1,500 (Tax Included)
The sweet and sour taste of the mango and kiwi elevate the nectarous notes of the maple pancakes. It even comes with an iced Sailor Moon cookie.Pretty Guardian Lunch Box (Left) / Moon Prism Rice Burger (Right)
Once you've eaten everything in your lunch box, which includes rice balls, vegetables and more, you can take it home with you to add to your Sailor Moon collection!Drinks - ¥800 Each (Tax Included)
There are five drinks inspired by each respective Sailor and each comes with their own original coaster.Acrylic Silhouette Key Rings - ¥1,300 Each (Tax Included)
Stock up on your Sailor Moon collection too with a whole range of exclusive goodies! Enter a new Sailor Moon world with food and entertainment at SHINING MOON TOKYO when it opens in the Sailors' hometown on August 1. Model: Ruki ⒸNaoko TakeuchiⒸNaoko Takeuchi・PNP / Sailor Moon –SHINING MOON TOKYO–Information
SHINING MOON TOKYO
Grand Opening: August 15, 2019
Address: Joule A Floor B1F, 1-10-1 Azabu-Juban, Minato Ward, Tokyo
Access: Direct connection from Azabu-Juban Station which is on the Toei Edo Line and Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
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The Hatsune Miku Music Cafe is set to return for the third time this month. It will open in Akihabara, Tokyo on August 23 and in Hakata, Fukuoka on August 28. The music cafe will be supported by VOCALOID music label KARENT. VOCALOID fans can look forward to dining while listening to music from their favourite characters―Miku, Luka, Rin, Len, MEIKO and KAITO―on high quality speakers and giant monitors.
Customers are able to request songs be played by picking from the record shelf. The huge discography will include the cafe's official theme song and music video Jazz Chorus no Natsu Takenawa which is written and composed by buzzG. Fans can look forward to character-inspired food and drinks and can get their hands on a range of exclusive merchandise with designs illustrated by Kisaragi Yuu. And if you gather enough stamps on your stamp card―one per visit―you'll be able to get priority access to a DJ event on October 6. Merch
Leek Bag - ¥1,500 (Tax Included)
Multi Pouch (6 Designs) - ¥2,800 (Tax Included)
Food Menu
Miku's Leek Record Curry - ¥1,200 (Tax Included)
"Jazz Chorus no Natsu Takenawa" Summer Sky Jelly From the Starry Heavens - ¥600 (Tax Included)
When ordering something from the food menu you can receive one of 18 possible mini acrylic stands, chosen randomly. Drinks Menu
Rin & Len's Yellow Mango Milk - ¥750 (Tax Included)
Luka's Pink Peach Soda - ¥750 (Tax Included)
There's lots more merchandise, food and drinks as well as this too. You can see the full line-up on the official website. © Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net*The rate of consumption tax is set to increase from 8% to 10% in Japan from October 1, 2019 and so the prices listed here will increase*Photos are for illustrative purposes onlyInformation
Hatsune Miku Music Cafe – 3rd Run
・Ani ON STATION AKIHABARA
Address: Daidoh Limited Bldg. 1F, 3-1-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, TokyoRunning: August 23, 2019 – October 6, 2019
*Closed on September 1, 2019
*Regular hours will not run on October 6, 2019 due to the DJ event・Ani ON STATION Hakata Bus Terminal
Address: Hakata Bus Terminal 7F, 2-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Running: August 28, 2019 – September 29, 2019Entry Price: ¥500 (Tax Included)
Cafe Website: https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/cafe_and_bar/anionstation/special/miku_cafe3/
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Osechi is a Japanese term referring to special food served during the New Year holidays. The food is filled with the hopes, wishes and happiness of people. Kibun Foods began taking reservations for new Hello Kitty and Disney osechi assortments via their online shop on August 1. Reservations will also began rolling out at retail stores throughout the year.
The Hello Kitty box contains a selection of traditional osechi items including red and white kamaboko cured fish paste and datemaki sweet rolled omelette as well as more modern cuisine like smoked duck. The cute box comes with the original 1970's Hello Kitty design to celebrate her 45th anniversary. It's exclusive to Kibun Foods and can be reused as a lunchbox. The Disney box design features Mickey and Minnie Mouse wearing traditional kimono. This box also contains traditional foods like red and white kamaboko cured fish paste and datemaki sweet rolled omelette as well as chicken in tomato sauce, smoked duck and more. The plum blossoms and peonies give a traditional and luxurious feel to the box. Enjoy a kawaii-charged New Year's this year with these beautiful osechi gifts. ©1976,2019 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.G601662ⒸDisney*Photos are for illustrative purposes only Information
Hello Kitty Osechi
Foods: 21
Price: ¥10,000 (Before Tax)
Delivery: Cold Storage
Box Size: 16.5×16.5 ×10.8cmDisney Osechi
Foods: 25
Price: ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Delivery: Cold Storage
Box Size: 16.5×16.5×9.7cmKibun Shop: https://www.kibun-shop.com
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If you are a fan of delicious and dainty desserts then DOTORI is definitely for you. DOTORI, which specialises in handmade macarons, will be opening their new branch in the peaceful picturesque Tokyo district of Daikanyama on August 23 2019.
DOTORI makes and bakes their macarons daily. The macarons here are slightly bigger than your standard ones and are filled with a thick layer of cream. Enjoy the way it melts in your mouth beautifully. DOTORI's divine macarons are not the only blessing to fall upon Daikanyama. The shop is also fully stocked with a variety of drinks that are a perfect match with the macarons. From Milk Bubble Tea and Coffee to Cheese Tea, there is a full lineup of delicious and original DOTORI drinks to discover. Surrounded by the white-themed interior, customers can soak in the beautiful and liberating view of lustrous green trees outside. To celebrate the opening of the new shop, there will be a special five-day campaign running from August 23 to 27. The first 50 customers to order a drink on each day of the campaign will receive a free drink carrier with their order. (Limit of one per customer.) Head to Daikanyama for the divine DOTORI experience you deserve. Information
DOTORI Daikanyama
Address: ACN Daikanyama building Floor 1, 18-6, Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 12:00 ー 20:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Official Website: https://www.dotori.jp
*As the macarons are handmade, a limited number will be made each day. The shop will close once all these have been sold.
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Sebastian Masuda to open SUSHIDELIC, a new sushi restaurant in Soho, New York City. The location will open on June 28, 2023.
“King of Kawaii” Sebastian Masuda, creator of Harajuku’s “KAWAII MONSTER CAFE,” loved by celebrities around the world, has created a new restaurant concept in New York City
Sebastian Masuda is a multi-disciplinary artist whose unique sense of color transcends the boundaries of art, fashion, and entertainment. His restaurant “KAWAII MONSTER CAFE” opened in Harajuku in August 2015 and quickly became a popular spot in Tokyo, frequented by celebrities from around the world, including BLACK PINK’s Jenny, Katy Perry, and Ariana Grande. His next project will take place in New York City, where he is currently based. The restaurant will offer a completely new perspective on sushi, the most popular Japanese food in the U.S. and an integral part of the American lifestyle.Enjoy an Immersive Kawaii Experience
The new location is meant to be an “immersive Kawaii experience.” Once you step into the restaurant, you’ll find yourself in a psychedelic and one-of-a-kind space that will make you feel as if you’ve wandered into another world. Guest will be guided by employees clad in colorful custom-made costumes, and three rotating cats will be suspended by the ceiling, rotating to reveal a secret image. Guests sitting at the counter will enjoy a pink custom-made conveyor belt, a.k.a a sushi lane.The restaurant will offer artist Sebastian Masuda “Immersive Kawaii Experiences” that go beyond THE DINING EXPERIENCE.Featuring a Menu Developed by Japanese Chefs and Supported by AUTEC, Inc.
Chef Hiroki Abe and Sebastian Masuda collaborated to create an unforgettable menu, fully supported by AUTEC. After moving to the United States in 2001, Abe worked as an executive chef at EN Japanese Brasserie in NYC. He now works as a private chef at corporate events and parties around the U.S. On the technical side, AUTEC, which boasts the number one share of the automatic sushi machine market in North America, is backing up the venture. The sushi is sure to be as tasty as it is kawaii!Featuring Restaurant Music by RAM RIDER, the Music Producer Behind the Score at KMC
The in-store background music is essential when cultivating an immersive experience. Music producer RAM RIDER, who created the music for KAWAII MONSTER CAFE, has written an incredible 70-minute ambient track for SUSHIDELIC. Guests can look forward to losing themselves in the adorable ambiance.Tons of New Yorkers Visit During Pre-Opening, SUSHIDELIC Trends on Social Media
During SUSHIDELIC’s limited pre-opening, scores of New York-based celebrities and influencers visited the shop. The unparalleled ambiance, food presentation, and experience have quickly become a hot topic on social media!Opening in SoHo, the Trendiest Neighborhood in New York City
SUSHIDELIC is scheduled to open at 177 Lafayette St. in the heart of the SoHo area, where the latest fashions and trends are born and where many fashion brands have opened their flagship stores.We will keep you updated with the latest information as it becomes available. Please look forward to the chemistry between “Sushi” and “Kawaii,” two of Japan’s proudest exports.
Sebastian Masuda
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Shop Overview
Name: SUSHIDELIC
Opening: June 28, 2023
Address: 177 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013Website: https://www.sushidelic.netInstagram: @sushidelic.nyc -
From November 11 until December 25, 2022, Roppongi Hills Christmas will cover Tokyo in glittering lights once again. The Keyakizaka Lights, one of Tokyo’s most popular winter attractions, will also take place in 2022, with the 400-meter-long Keyakizaka street covered in over 800,000 blue and white LED lights. For the first time in three years, the Mohri Garden will be covered in lights as well. The annual Christmas market will invite guests to experience an authentic German Christmas, and Christmas cakes and gourmet food unique to Roppongi Hills will be for sale. The Roppongi Hills Christmas event utilizes LED lights and has done so since the first event was held in 2003. Clean power will be used again this year, and the lights will be switched on from 5 PM until 11 PM each night.
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Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Lights
Running: November 10 – December 25, 2022 *Daily from 5:00 – 11:00 PM
*Lights may begin at a different time on November 10 only.
Location: Roppongi Keyakizaka Street
Official Site: https://www.roppongihills.com
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In Saiki City, located in the southernmost part of Oita Prefecture, visitors will find a unique project. For a limited time, guests can enjoy a sushi-netarium, where sushi–not stars–will be featured in the sky. Saiki City, where the event takes place, is a treasure trove of seafood thanks to the Bungo Channel and boasts the largest catch in Oita Prefecture. It’s also known as Oita's premier sushi destination, with more than 350 varieties of ocean delicacies to enjoy each year. Saiki Sushi, made from fresh local fish, is known for its firm texture and for having just the right amount of fat. To promote this tasty dish throughout Japan, the interactive sushi-netarium promotion was created!
A Planetarium Experience Featuring Soothing Music and a Sky Filled with Sushi The sushi-netarium is said to have a relaxing effect comparable to that of Beppu Onsen, the most famous tourist attraction in Oita. Those taking part will be able to see not only a sky filled with sushi, but a sushi meteor shower and the Gari Borealis. As you watch, it might become impossible not to crave sushi! Visitors will be able to take part in this special viewing at certain locations in Beppu City and at Oita Airport from September 22 until November 30. In a public announcement, the city invited guests to eat plenty of tasty local food and soak in the Beppu Onsen before enjoying the sushi-netarium to wrap up a wonderful day. The Beautiful ‘Sushi Projector’ Check out these impressive projectors made exclusively for the sushi-netarium! These original sushi projectors in the shape of Saiki sushi are the only five such projectors in the world and come in the shapes of tuna, yellowtail, octopus, egg, and shrimp. Come enjoy this strange sushi-centric activity in the south of Japan! Participating facilities are listed on the website below. Information
Saiki City presents Sushi-netarium
Running: September 22 – November 30, 2022
Venue: Accommodations in Beppu City, Footbath Space at Oita Airport
Target Space: Accommodations listed below, Oita Airport Footbath Space
Details: https://www.visit-saiki.jp/topics/detail/eb9def81-fb90-40ae-9b5a-10c8d6c94b32
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The Yo-Kai Express ramen vending machine at Haneda Airport has introduced two new menu items in collaboration with the popular ramen chain Ippudo! Guests can now enjoy Ippudo’s Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen and Ippudo’s Plant-based Tonkotsu-style Ramen.
Guests can also enjoy Chicken Yuzu Shio Ramen, Tokyo Shoyu Ramen, Kyushu Tonkotsu Ramen, and Sapporo Spicy Miso Ramen. Each order only takes 90 seconds to prepare, so if you’re rushing to chow down before your flight, this is the way to go! *Yo-Kai Express is a start-up company headquartered in Silicon Valley developing ramen vending machines. The company’s name comes from the word yokai (monsters) and reflects the brand’s desire to entertain people whenever and wherever they are. Information
Yo-Kai Express x Ippudo Collaboration Menu
Location: Haneda Airport Terminal 2, 1F – Gourmet 24 Vending Machine Restaurant
Menu:
Ippudo Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen: ¥980 (Tax Included)
Ippudo Plant-Based Tonkotsu-style Ramen: ¥980 (Tax Included)
Chicken Yuzu Shio / Tokyo Shoyu / Kyushu Tonkotsu /
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The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 at Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains incredibly popular with audiences around the world to this day. Visitors to the museum can also enjoy the Sailor Moon Museum Cafe, which will offer delectable dishes inspired by the series!
Cosmic Heart Compact Dessert Plate: ¥1,730 (Tax Included)
This dessert plate features a colorful and fluffy recreation of Sailor Moon's Cosmic Heart Compact. With raspberry mousse as a base, a crispy icing cookie sits on top.Sailor Moon Museum Sliders: ¥1,850 (Tax Included)
The signature menu features sliders decorated with the museum’s logo along with a salad and soup inspired by one of the main character's colors. Guests can enjoy two different sliders: steamed chicken basil sauce and shrimp and egg.In the Name of the Moon, I'll Punish You! Omurice: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)
This omurice features Sailor Moon’s classic silhouette and is finished with a rich and creamy white sauce. Served with a salad, this meal is well-balanced and very filling!Sailor Soldier Rainbow Parfait: ¥1,480 (Tax Included)
This colorful parfait was inspired by Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, and Sailor Moon. Filled with fruits and jellies, this treat is filled with unique textures and tastes.Sailor Chibi Moon's Pudding a la Mode: ¥1,630 (Tax Included)
This adorable arrangement of sweets inspired by Sailor Chibi Moon has a retro feel. Filled with strawberries, white peaches, and ice cream, this dessert will look great on social media! New menu items will be included during the second volume of the museum starting September 10, so stay tuned! Come surround yourself with all things Sailor Moon! Which of these adorable treats do you want to try? ©Naoko TakeuchiInformation
Sailor Moon Museum
Running: July 1 – December 30, 2022
Vol.1: July 1 – September 4, 2022
Vol.2: September 10 – November 6, 2022
Vol.3: November 12 – December 30, 2022
*Closed September 5-9, November 7-11Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Venue: Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Official Site: sailormoon-museum.com
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The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 at Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains massively popular to this day. The exhibition will feature the largest-ever exhibition of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi, at over 600 pieces. The museum will have three phases, each swapping out different pieces, so fans can have a different experience depending on when they visit! The event will include an ‘immersive experience theater,’ which will display colored images on a massive 4.5 x 8-meter screen with special effects. Fans can also enjoy a ‘hologram manuscript exhibit,’ which will display the Sailor Scouts’ famous dialogue. Plenty of merchandise will also be available for purchase, with the second round of available goods just announced!
Original Merchandise (Second Lineup)
Clear Folder ('90s Anime Logo)
Clear Folder (Random, 5 varieties)
Masking Tape Holder
Masking Tape (Luna, Artemis & Diana)
Hat ('90s Anime Logo)
Cloth Shirt ('90s Anime Logo)
Aurora Sticker (Random, 10 varieties)
Reversible Cushion (Luna & Artemis)
Pochette (Luna)
Face Powder Collection (5 varieties)
The second round of original merchandise features many items utilizing the ‘90s anime logo, including a shirt, hat, and clear folders. A themed masking tape holder was made to resemble Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick, and the tape itself features the cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana. The interior of the special store created for the exhibition was designed by Wataru LINDA Igarashi, an art director known for his cute pieces based on the concept of ‘window shopping.’ Come experience some serious nostalgia at the Sailor Moon museum later this year! © Naoko TakeuchiInformation
Sailor Moon Museum
Running: July 1 – December 30, 2022
Vol.1: July 1 – September 4
Vol. 2: September 10 – November 6
Vol. 3: November 12 – December 30
Closed: September 5-9, November 7-11
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Venue: Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Official Site: sailormoon-museum.com