My Melody is one of Sanrio's most popular characters who made her big debut back in 1975. Next year, Sanrio Puroland and Sanrio Harmonyland are set to host events to commemorate her 45th anniversary. A range of anniversary merchandise will also be release.  

My Melody 45th Anniversary Fair at Sanrio Puroland

The "My Melody 45th Anniversary Fair" will take place at Sanrio Puroland from January 17 all the way to December 13 in 2020. The theme will be "My Melody Pink Therapy" and will see Puroland dyed in all things pink and sweet. For the first time in five years, the My Melody Area on the 4th floor of Sanrio Puroland will undergo a revamp to feature more pink than ever before. There will be a new photo spot at the entrance of the overhauled My Melody Shop where you can see all of the best must-buy merchandise. The store will have anniversary goods, Puroland-exclusive items, a variety of My Melody merch, and more. The new My Melody Garden will open just through the My Melody Shop, featuring a cherry blossom tree despite the winter season, as well as pinked-out walls and flooring. Adorning the garden will be giant flowers that look like My Melody and more. Sit on one of the sofas and snap a romantic picture in this cute world of pink. To celebrate her 45th anniversary, a droopy-eared My Melody will don two new Puroland-original anniversary dresses. You can't forget to check out the anniversary menu either, featuring a line-up of celebratory food, drink and dessert. Tuck into a lovely curry with My Melody's face in it made from ebi katsu, or indulge in the special 45th anniversary cake. And don't miss this line-up of 8 limited-edition pieces of merchandise, including a birthday doll wearing My Melody's anniversary dress, mascot, headband with My Melody ears, and more.   My Melody 45th Anniversary FairRunning: January 17, 2020 - December 31, 2020Event Page: https://www.puroland.jp/mm45th/  

My Melody 45th Anniversary Event in Harmonyland

Another event taking place is "My Melody 45th Anniversary Event in Harmonyland" which begins at Harmonyland, located in Hiji, Oita, from January 17 next year. A greeting show will be held on January 18ーMy Melody's birthdayーwhere My Melody herself will make an appearance dressed in her anniversary costume. There might even be a surprise visit from her rival, Kuromi!   There will also be a My Melody anniversary photo spot at Harmonyland too, decorated with pink roses, as well as celebratory food, merchandise, and more.   My Melody 45th Anniversary Event in HarmonylandRunning: January 17, 2020 - December 31, 2020Event Page: https://www.harmonyland.jp/sp/mm45th/*More information to be posted on the website  

45th Anniversary Merchandise - 3 Designs

A line of anniversary merchandise with three different designs will also be released at Takashimaya Shinjuku and elsewhere. The designs include the "Strawberry Cake Design" featuring My Melody eating cake with her friends, the "Message Design" with My Melody's name written on the items, and the "Laundry Design."     There's lots more planned for My Melody's 45th anniversary too, so be sure to pay a visit to Sanrio Puroland and Sanrio Harmonyland in 2020!   ©’76, ’19 SANRIO

The Tokyo (Nihonbashi) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi) branches of the Pokémon Cafe are releasing their second batch of menu items in collaboration with Pokémon Sword and Shield which will be served between January 18 and March 19 next year.   Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the latest games in the Pokémon video game franchise and were released for the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019. The two new menu items fans can hope to enjoy based on Weezing and Morpeko. Also, due to popular demand, the serving period for the first collaborative menu which featured Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble has been extended to March 19, 2020.

Weezing's Chemical Change Gas Pancakes - ¥1,628

Try pouring the accompanying blueberry sauce over Weezing's cotton candy gas clouds and you might just see an actual chemical change yourself!   Ingredients: Pancakes, Matcha Whipped Cream, White Chocolate Sauce, Blueberry Sauce  

Morpeko's Hungry W Sauce Omurice - ¥1,628

Just like Morpeko can change between two forms via its Hunger Switch ability, this omurice too is served with two different flavoured sauces.   Ingredients: Omurice, Demi Glace Sauce, Tomato Cream Sauce   If you've yet to visit the Pokémon Cafe in Japan be sure to put it on your list of things-to-do, and expect to enjoy a whole range of Pokémon-themed treats!     *All listed prices include tax©2019 Pokémon. ©1995-2019 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.Pokémon, ポケットモンスター and ポケモン are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc..

FLOWERS BY NAKED is an annual flower-themed art event held by NAKED Inc., and the company has announced its next run: FLOWERS BY NAKED 2020 - Sakura - will take place from January 30 to March 1 next year at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall in Tokyo, where visitors can enjoy flowers an a wholly new kind of interactive experience. Tickets went on sale on December 17, 2019, and this event will mark its 5th anniversary of taking place in Nihonbashi.   To date, FLOWERS BY NAKED has seen over 500,000 people attend the events, which have become a place for Instagrammable photos with over 660,000 posts made with the hashtag #flowersbynaked.   2020's theme is cherry blossoms, so to celebrate, NAKED has unveiled four key visuals for four gardens set for the event along descriptions. As visitors journey through the gardens, they will experience an immersive story melding the worlds of flowers and art. ■Prologue "When a butterfly telling the spring dances in the snowy winter world, the page is turned and the world changes from winter to spring."   This is where the story begins: where winter flowers bloom. But as the pages of the big book are turned, the space is transformed into springtime as the snow melts. ■Dandelion Hill "When you blow dandelion as if you were playing as a child, the fluff soars up to the sky with your old memories."   Watch as the scenery changes when you blow on the towering dandelions in this incredible interactive experience that combines real life with digital technology. ■Glowing Garden "In a shimmering space that seems to be lost in a kaleidoscope by a mirror, the sun shines even more."   When you step into this radiant garden which is lit by the pouring sunlight, it will seem as if the entire world around you glows with the fiery light of our burning star. ■OUSAI Garden "The fastest cherry blossom viewing space in Japan where you can enjoy the five senses, such as the blossoming cherry blossoms and the scent of spring."   The river seen at the beginning of the story leads to here, a holy cherry blossom garden watched over by an enormous pink cherry tree. There is plenty to interact with in this area for visitors to experience cherry blossoms with all five of their senses.   Advance tickets for this event are now on sale, so don't miss out.