Q-pot is known for incredible Christmas cakes, and this year’s dessert might be their most glorious yet. This year’s motif is the ‘Christmas Wreath,’ meant to symbolize peace, eternity, and happiness. Featuring a massive Morello cherry, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family.

The cake features a pistachio ganache and cheese ganache transformed to look like powdery snow, with each dessert decorated with chocolate candy canes, teddy bears, stars, and ribbon cookies.

The beautiful cross-section shows four luxurious layers: Morello cherry mousse, caramel mousse, crepe dough filled with hazelnuts and chocolate, and rich chocolate genoise. Cakes are available to order from anywhere in the country and are delivered in a beautiful box.

Orders will be accepted in-store and at the Q-pot. Online Shop starting November 1, 2022. Why not enjoy a decedent and heartwarming Christmas this year?

Q-pot CAFE in Omotesando will be offering up some Halloween treats to celebrate the location’s 10th anniversary! Guests will be able to sample these special sweets from September 3 until October 31, 2022.

Happy Halloween! Afternoon Tea Set

The festive Happy Halloween afternoon tea features pink Jack-o’-lantern macarons and other Halloween-inspired sweets.

Fluffy Floating Ghost Plate (Drink Included)

The adorable ghost is made from fluffy milk mousse covered with gyuhi, a typical ingredient in Japanese sweets made from rice flour. Inside is blackcurrant and redcurrant jelly with an incredibly sweet and sour flavor.

Black Devil Tea Mocha

Featuring large devil wings, this tasty and eye-catching beverage is a mix of black tea, chocolate, and milk. When the cocoa cream melts, the taste changes to something creamy and cozy, perfect for the autumn months.

Shimmering Blueberry & Grapefruit Soda

This refreshing sweet and sour drink combines blueberries and pink grapefruit along with soda and pearl powder.

Come enjoy Halloween while celebrating the cafe’s 10th anniversary!

Q-pot, an accessory brand whose products are made to look like tasty desserts, will be collaborating with Sailor Moon for the eighth time! To celebrate Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary, new items will be available at select Q-pot locations and the Q-pot Online Shop starting August 5, 2022.

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Sailor Moon is part of our history. These meltingly sweet accessories will bring back plenty of beautiful childhood memories. 

Cosmic Heart Ganache Cupcake: ¥13,860 / Bag Charm: ¥12,760 (Tax Included)

This seemingly melt-in-your-mouth sweet and sour strawberry chocolate is topped with a clear and juicy jelly. The Cosmic Heart Ganache Cupcake represents the classic Cosmic Heart Compact and is perfect for any fan.

Prism Heart Macaron Necklace: ¥17,600 / Bag Charm: ¥16,500

The long-awaited Prism Heart Macaron is here! Sailor Chibi Moon’s transformation item, the Prism Heart Compact, has been reborn as a tasty macaron, perfect to pair with any outfit!

Makeup Whipped Cream Charm Necklace: ¥30,800 / Ring, Earrings, Charm: ¥6,050 each (5 varieties / 1 piece)

Sailor Moon’s transformation items from past generations have been reimagined alongside some tasty whipped cream! This nostalgic set will bring back tons of happy childhood memories. Each of the five whipped cream charms is removable, and these items can also be purchased as charms, rings, or earrings.

Sailor Moon Melty Memories Toy Box Necklace: ¥27,500 / Earrings: ¥12,100 (3 varieties)

The Sailor Moon Melty Memories Toy Box looks like a toy box turned upside down, and is filled with the Transformation Brooch, Moon Stick, Crystal Star Compact, Cosmic Heart Compact, and Spiral Heart Moon Rod.

Each of these pieces are perfect for longtime Sailor Moon fans, or as gifts for someone special in your life. The necklace also features a star and heart-shaped design with asymmetrical left and right chains.

To celebrate this eighth collaboration, customers will also be able to snag some special bonuses. Those spending ¥44,000 or more (including tax) will receive a light-up accessory stand. To celebrate Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary, fans will receive their purchases in a special box decorated to look like a cake.

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sailor Moon with some gorgeous accessories and sweets!

To celebrate the arrival of spring, Q-pot Cafe is introducing a cherry blossom-themed menu for a limited time!

Cherry Blossom Romantic Dress Cake  Plate with Drink: ¥2,100 (Tax Included)

Enjoy this pink cherry blossom mousse and pure white whipped cream to celebrate the end of the gloomy winter season.

Rich pistachio mousse, strawberry pulp, fragrant almonds, and fluffy genoise come together in a scrumptious melt-in-your-mouth explosion of flavor.

Romantic Berry Blossom Tea: ¥850 (Tax Included) / Set Menu +¥200 (Tax Included)

A play on Q-pot Cafe’s popular Flower Garden tea, the Berry Blossom Tea has a rich cherry blossom aroma with raspberries and milk added. 

Romantic Berry Blossom Tea with Bottle: ¥1,296 (Tax Included)

Take-out drinks in patterned bottles are also available! By bringing the bottle with you, the Berry Blossom Tea will be discounted to ¥750 (tax included). 

Japanese accessory brand Q-pot makes jewelry that looks like real sweets and desserts. To celebrate twenty years of the Disney Pixar film Monsters, Inc., the company is releasing an adorable new collection on November 20, 2021. Characters Sulley, Mike, Boo, Randall, and others make an appearance, so be sure to snag your favorite!

CupCake -Sulley- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)

Sulley / Whipped Cream Ring: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,150 each  (1 piece, Tax Included)

Everyone’s favorite monster has been recreated as a cupcake topped with fluffy whipped cream!

CupCake -Mike- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Whipped Cream Ring: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,150 each (1 piece, Tax Included)

Mike’s eye was made to look like jelly, and each of these items looks almost good enough to eat. 

CupCake -Boo- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) /  Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)

Inspired by Boo in her cute monster suit, these items were based on a red sweet potato Mont Blanc cupcake.

CupCake -Randall- Macaroon Necklace: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥8,800 (Tax Included) / Transparent Macaroon Necklace: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Randall, with his white teeth peeking out of his mouth, was based on a macaroon with pure white cream. The character can change his body’s color from purple to clear, so these give fans a chance to buy their favorite!

Melt Ring: ¥13,200 (Tax Included) *Comes in sizes 11, 13, 15, 17

These rings look like melting ice cream and come in Sulley, Mike, and Randall colors. Each is carefully made with epoxy resin and handmade by craftsmen. 

Mike Collection Ice Cream Candy Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,700 each (1 piece, Tax Included)

Little Mikey Chocolate Earring: ¥6,600 (1 piece, Tax Included) / Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included) 

Helmet Candy Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included) 

Energy Tank Candy Earring: ¥6,600 (1 piece, Tax Included) / Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included) 

While Q.pot. is largely known as an accessory brand in Japan, its Q-pot CAFE in Omotesando, Tokyo serves up some of the most indulgent and decorative sweets you can imagine. The location has just started serving up its 2021 Christmas menu, featuring edible snowmen, teddy bears, and much more!

Limited Menu Pop-Up Snowman Cake Plate: ¥2,060 (Tax Included)

This mousse cake is covered with streusel, crunchy almonds, and a mix of lemon cream and chocolate. Guests can also enjoy yogurt mousse with apple pulp, mascarpone, fluffy almond chocolate cream, and plenty of Christmas spirit!

With a face made of crispy meringue, a nose made of sweet chocolate, and a hat made of red velvet cookie, how could anyone resist this Santa Clause? 

Teddy Bear’s Merry Christmas Plate: ¥2,060 (Tax Included)

How would you like to spend Christmas with this sweet teddy bear? 

This bear is a scrumptious oatmeal cookie that’s not too sweet. Underneath the layer of raspberry cream are a rich cream cheese mousse, chocolate mousse, and plenty of crunchy almonds drenched in dark chocolate. 

Teddy Bear’s Almond Chocolate Tea Latte: ¥850 (Tax Included)

This special tea latte was inspired by a flower garden, featuring a slightly sweet fragrance reminiscent of fresh blooms and fruits. The beverage is served with oatmeal cookie ears and topped with almond chocolate cream. 

Snowman & Teddy Bear’s Dreamy Afternoon Tea Set: ¥2,500 per person (Tax Included) 

Top: This limited-edition Christmas afternoon tea set features a pistachio mousse cake with marshmallow snowmen and oatmeal cookie bears. Guests can find cinnamon-flavored pound cake, grapefruit jelly decorated with red velvet Santa hat cookies, creamy macaroons, and plenty of other sweets to lift those holiday spirits!

Bottom: If sweets just aren’t enough, this meal is sure to fill those hungry bellies. Crispy croissant sandwiches are covered with a black pepper and herb glaze and are served with rich lobster bisque and plenty of pickles and olives. 

Amazon is set to release the anime film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time worldwide on August 13, offering it dubbed in 10 languages and subtitled in 28.

Originally released in Japan on March 8, 2021, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time is the fourth and final instalment of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. The film’s theatrical run ended on July 21 where it was revealed that it had received 10.22 billion yen in total, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise and the first film distributed by Toei to reach this mark.

An online panel titled Comic-Con@Home was streamed on July 23 which was attended by the film’s director and writer Hideki Anno. The full video can be seen below.

“It’s been 16 years since this movie was remade,” explains Anno. “I was planning to finish it in about 8 years, but it took twice as long. So I’m relieved that it is finished.”

Asked about what he thinks attracts fans to the franchise, he says: “The story of the work, the drama, and the technical quality are kept as high as possible. We work hard to maintain high quality. And this is not possible without the efforts of our staff and cast. Aside from that, maybe there was something in Evangelion that people around the world emphasized with. It might be the emotions, or the structure that could be taken as their own stories. This is something that people all over the world feel for themselves, so it is hard to say what attracts them.”

Anno also discusses his enthusiasm towards seeking new goals. “Now that I’ve turned 61 this year, from now on, I plan on making some new live-action movies instead of Eva. For animation, it’d be great if I have a chance to do it again after I take some live-action shots.” He continues: “Making a live-action video is totally different from animation. Because I can do a lot of things that I can’t do with animation, that’s why I’m really looking forward to it.”

At the end of his talk, he comments: “Not only Evangelion, but my work basically deal with themes unique to Japan, aimed at people who grew up in Japan. I am really grateful and honoured that such works are seen and loved by people all over the world. Thank you so much for supporting Evangelion, and I hope you enjoy the film.”

Amazon Prime Video is currently streaming the first three films in the film series: Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, and Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. The final film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, will be released on the service worldwide on August 13, 2021.

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Benelic released a new collection of seven accessories inspired by the crystal necklace and cube from Studio Ghibli’s animated film Laputa: Castle in the Sky at Donguri Kyowakoku stores and the online shop Sora no Ue in Japan at the end of May.

The collection is part of the Studio Ghibli-themed “Pomponner” accessory series by Benelic. Pomponner is French for ‘doll oneself up’ or ‘get dolled up.’ It includes piercings, earrings, rings, and hairbands.

The crystal has been made from blue semi-transparent epoxy, giving it a high quality look. It’s also glow in the dark, so leave it in a place with lots of sunlight and then put it somewhere dark where it will illuminate. The accessories are simple in design too so can be worn outdoors and at the office while still celebrating the Studio Ghibli classic.

Laputa: Castle in the Sky Accessory Series

Crystal Piercings & Earrings | ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

Crystal and Cube Piercings & Earrings | ¥2,750 (Tax Included)

Crystal Ring (Sizes: 11/13) | ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

Crystal & Cube Ring (Sizes: 11/13) | ¥2,200

Crystal Hairband | ¥1,540 (Tax Included)

Japanese character accessory brand Anaguma, which lines its jewellery with natural stones, is releasing a new collection of cord bracelets in Japan on June 19 in collaboration with the anime series Shaman King. Pre-orders are now open.

Shaman King Wind Cord Bracelets | ¥6,380 (Tax Included)

The collection is inspired by the characters from the Shaman King reboot which began airing in April. Each bracelet features natural stones and metallic Oracle Bells. There are five designs in the line-up including Yoh Asakura, Anna Kyoyama, Ren Tao, Horohoro, and Hao.

Yoh Asakura Model

Features colours inspired by Yoh. Includes the Oracle Bell and Futsunomitama Sword made from metallic parts.

Anna Kyoyama Model

Features colours inspired by Anna. Includes rosary beads and an apple made from metallic parts.

Ren Tao Model

Features colours inspired by Ren. Includes the Oracle Bell and Bâo-Lèi Sword made from metallic parts.

Horohoro Model

Features colours inspired by Horohoro. Includes the Oracle Bell and Ikupasuy made from metallic parts.

Hao Model

Features colours inspired by Hao. Includes the Oracle Bell and Gohukusei mark made from metallic parts.

Each bracelet comes in a box inspired by the colouring of each character as well as a mini character card.

Who’s your favourite character from Shaman King and did they make it on this list?

Japan’s luxury character jewellery brand U-TREASURE, which creates accessories for character-loving adults, released a new collection of Hello Kitty-inspired necklaces on Tuesday which are available for a limited time until May 25.

The necklaces feature a simple design with a single diamond stone tipped with Hello Kitty’s ribbon. The necklaces come in various versions including platinum, yellow gold, pink gold, and also silver with cubic zirconia. The collection is available to purchase at U-TREASURE’s concept store in Ikebukuro and their online shop.

<Hello Kitty Ribbon Necklaces> Platinum 950: ¥88,000 / K18 Yellow Gold, K18 Pink Gold: ¥88,000 / Silver & Cubic Zirconia: ¥16,500

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Benelic is set to release a new collection based on Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away at the end of this month at all Donguri Kyowaku stores and official online shop Sora no Ue in Japan.

The collection features six items based on the adorable Makkuro Kurosuke dust bunnies and includes piercings, earrings, bracelet, necklace, ring, and hairpin.  The necklace and bracelet are fitted with adjusters, and all the accessories are fitted with cute and colourful stars inspired by the Japanese konpeito sugar candy.

Spirited Away Konpeito Series

Piercing | ¥1,760

Earring | ¥1,760

Necklace | ¥1,540 

Ring | ¥1,320

Bracelet | ¥2,200 

Hairpin Set | ¥1,100

Japan’s luxury character jewellery brand U-TREASURE, which creates accessories for character-loving adults, welcomes its new Ditto Pokémon necklace coated in pink gold.

Ditto Necklace Silver (Pink Gold Coating) | ¥17,600 (Tax Included)

Ditto is known for its shapeshifting ability to transform into anything. This Normal-type Pokémon, first introduced in Generation I, has turned into a luxury pink gold necklace so you can take it with you on your Pokémon Trainer adventures wherever you go.