Hamtaro is loved by the Japanese as much as the rest of the world. It has been published as a Shogakukan manga since 1997, soon making its anime debut on TV in the year 2000. Hamtaro has a place in our hearts as a nostalgic series of our childhood.
The adorable hamster is now collaborating with gonoturn to release a lineup of Hamtaro-themed masks, eye masks and hairbands.
GNT0351 Hamtaro × gonoturn Hamtaro Mask
GNT0355 Hamtaro × gonoturn Bijou Eye Mask
GNT0359 Hamtaro × gonoturn Oxnard Hair Band
The lineup will be released on December 14 at shops across Japan including Sapporo Tokyu Department Store, 27 KIDDY LAND stores and online. The lineup will be available for preorder from December 13 on PREMIUM BANDAI “Bankore!”. This lineup provides the perfect matching accessories for you and your friends.
©️Ritsuko Kawai/Shogakukan Inc
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Hamtaro × gonoturn Masks, Eye Masks and Hairbands
Size: Free
Masks: ¥2,200 Each (Tax Included)
Eye Masks: ¥2,420 Each (Tax Included)
Hair Bands: ¥2,420 Each (Tax Included)
Release Date: December 14, 2019
Sold At:
・gonoturn Laforet Harajuku Floor 1.5 (1 Chome-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo)
・gonoturn MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 Floor 3 (1 Chome-23-10 Jinnan, Shibuya)
・KIDDY LAND
・Sapporo Tokyu Department Store, Floor 5 Event Stage (2 Chome Kita 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
・Available for Preorder from December 13 on PREMIUM BANDAI “Bankore!”: https://bandai-fashion.jp/
gonoturn official online store：https://ceno.jp/gonoturn/topics/HAMTARO
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Fashion variety store IT’SDEMO released a new collection of Hamtaro merchandise online and in-store on May 11.
Original artwork features on the items
The line-up
The new and original artworks include Hamtaro and friends holding colourful balloons and flying as well as the adorable hamsters adorably enjoying strawberries. The collection includes towels, stationery, pouches, and more, all perfect for those who adore all things kawaii from Japan.
©河井リツ子／小学館
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Hamtaro x ITS’DEMO
Released: May 11, 2021
Where: IT’SDEMO
Product Page: https://store.world.co.jp/s/brand/itsdemo/blog/028446/
IT’SDEMO Official Website: http://itsdemo.jp
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LEGS COMPANY has announced that it will open three cafes based on the popular Japanese character Hamtaro in Tokyo and Saitama on July 30 and Osaka on July 31.
Hamtaro is a manga and storybook series created and illustrated by Ritsuko Kawai. The series began serialisation in 1997 and an anime adaptation first broadcast back in 2000. More than 20 years later, Hamtaro continues to enjoy much popularity in Japan.
Hamtaro Cafe 2020 will be themed around sunflowers and the sea, and will serve up a fun experience perfect for the hot summer. The Ham-Hams have come out of their Clubhouse to pay a visit to the seaside and enjoy the sun. There will be sunflower and ocean themed food, drinks, and desserts for everyone to munch on.
Yakisoba On Beach Hut Sunflower Bread: ¥1,499
A plate of yakisoba and egg arranged to look like a sunflower, with Hamtaro sat right in the middle.
Cone Cappy Hide and Seek Ice Cream Parfait: ¥1,399
Cappy is wearing a cone on his head and is hiding amongst the ice cream, chocolate banana, and fresh mint.
Ham Ham Glass Drinks: Drink Only – ¥789 Each / With Glass – ¥1,789 Each
There are two drinks to choose from: the orange flavoured Hamtaro and the yogurt flavoured Bijou.
Vinyl Pouch: ¥1,300
Mascot Keyring Hamtaro: ¥1,550The cafe will also sell a range of exclusive merchandise too, which is scheduled to be available for online purchase as well in Japan.
Ham-Ham Fans (14 Designs)
Original Coasters (15 Designs)Those who dine at the cafe will receive a free Ham-Ham fan, and if you order a drink you’ll get a coaster too.
©Ritsuko Kawai / Shogakukan
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Hamtaro Cafe 2020
Booking Price: ¥500 (4 people max per booking) *Comes with free gift
Tokyo: TOKYO BOX cafe&space / July 30, 2020 – September 6, 2020
(Address: Tokyo Solamachi Floor 1F East Yard 8, Tokyo Skytree Town, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
Saitama: BOX cafe&space / July 30, 2020 – September 27, 2020
(Address: AEON Laketown kaze Lake Town Gate 1F, 4-2-2 Koshigaya, Saitama)Osaka: Shinsaibashi contact / July 31, 2020 – August 16, 2020
(Address: 1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture)
Official Website: https://hamutarocafe.sho.jp/
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the popular children’s manga and storybook series Hamtaro two themed cafes will open for a limited time in Tokyo on January 5 and in Saitama on January 10.
The menu features a line-up of cute and heartwarming meals inspired by the adorable Hamtaro. Fans can get their hands on some exclusive celebratory merchandise too as well as enjoy the Hamtaro themed decorations.
The Tokyo cafe requires reservations to be made in advance. Those who do so will receive one of the 4 possible original Hamtaro postcards pictured above. These are chosen randomly.
Dining at the cafe will earn you one of the above 4 original lunch mats while ordering a drink will get you one of 16 possible coasters. These are also chosen randomly
Menu (Select Items):
Pashmina Curry & Penelope Takoyaki: ¥1,590
Kotatsu Omurice: ¥1,490
Sunflower Cake: ¥1,290
Hamtaro’s Maboroshi Pancake: ¥1,390
Balloon Bijou-chan: ¥1,090
Merchandise (Select Items):
Acrylic Key Rings (15 Designs, Chosen Randomly): ¥500 Each
Mug: ¥1,500
Above listed prices are pre-tax.
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Tokyo (Omotesando) Cafe
Location: Omotesando Box Cafe & Space (PINE UNDER FLAT Floor B1F), 5-13-2 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Running: January 5, 2019 – February 24, 2019
Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00
Saitama Cafe
Address: AEON Lake Town kaze (Lake Town Gate Floor 1F), 4-2-2 Lake Town Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture
Running: January 10, 2019 – February 24, 2019
Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00
Reservations (Omotesando Only)
Price: ¥500 (Pre-Tax)
*Where there are free spaces entry may be permitted without a reservation
Reservation Bonus: Original postcard selected randomly from 4 designs
Dining Bonus: Original lunch mat selected randomly from 4 designs
Hamtaro Official Website: https:// hamutarocafe.sho.jp
©Ritsuko Kawai / Shogakukan
