Mother’s Day is set to fall on May 10 in numerous countries around the world, including Japan. A lot of people are unable to return home in the current climate, so we’ve compiled a list of perfect gifts to send mothers this year.
1: Japanese Candy Coloured Ink @ GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS
This new collection of ink was made in collaboration with Kyoto-based stationery maker Tag Stationery. The array of colours are inspired by traditional Japanese wagashi confections from the Edo Period. They have a spring aesthetic to them and so are the perfect choice for writing a letter or card to your mother this Mother’s Day.
GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS “Edo Confection Ink”
Release Date: May 1, 2020
T-SITE SHOPPING: https://bit.ly/2K5BET5
2: SHIRO “Hand Freshener 80” Hand Mist
Japanese cosmetic brand SHIRO recently released its new “Hand Refreshing Series” of hand sanitisers that both clean and keep hands moisturised. Their new product Hand Refreshener 80 is a hand mist and comes in two fragrances: “Chakrasana,” is an original blend of fresh orange, spicy cloves, and geraniums, and “Sabon” which has a fresh soapy smell.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/314729
SHIRO Hand Refreshing Series
Official Website: https://shiro-shiro.jp/
３：My Neighbor Totoro Mother’s Day Gift Set by Donguri Kyowakoku
The My Neighbor Totoro corn gift set is a hugely popular item sold in Japan for Mother’s Day and is now available again this year at Donguri Kyowakoku stores across Japan and on the Sora no Ue online shop. It’s inspired by the corn that Mei picks for her hospitalised mother in the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro. Wrapped inside is a lunch bag and handkerchief with illustrations of a lively Totoro and fresh vegetables.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/309219
Donguri Kyowakoku Branch List: http://benelic.com/donguri/list.php
Donguri Kyowakoku Sora no Ue Online Shop: http://www.donguri-sora.com
4: Ippukubox
For many of us, our time indoors has increased. The Ippukubox is a matcha making set which comes with everything you need to make authentic Japanese matcha at home. It comes with all the necessary gear for making matcha: a chawan cup, chasen tea whisk, chashaku teaspoon, and a natsume tea caddy for preserving your matcha. This is a great gift to treat your mother to so she can sit back and relax with a cup of hot matcha!
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/316213
Ippukubox: https://o-takahashikogei.com
5: ORBIS RELEASE By Touch Series
The new RELEASE By Touch series by ORBIS is a line of hair care items, including a shampoo that cares for both the hair and scalp. A perfect gift for maximum relaxation at home during bath time.
Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/318125
RELEASE By Touch Series
Official Website: https://www.orbis.co.jp/
6: The Number One Gift: Home Cafe
Since we can’t go out and enjoy ourselves at a cafe during these times, why not bring the cafe experience indoors? If you’re living at home with your mother, then why not treat her to a homemade dessert or drink? Check out the recipes below if you need some inspiration.
Stay Home: 5 Simple and Kawaii Fruit Sandwiches to Try Making During the Lockdown
Stay Home: 6 Toast Arrangements to Bring the Cafe Experience to Your Home During the Lockdown
We pray for amazing Mother’s Days for all mothers around the world on May 10, 2020.
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For this year's Golden Week, Royal Park Hotel in Tokyo is serving up a limited-time selection of two desserts on its first floor cafe and bakery IKI: the Koinobori Roll Cake and Animal Sweets & Pastries, both of which are available now until May 5. It's also selling two different mont blancs for Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Carp streamer-inspired roll cake and animal pastries
Koinobori Roll Cake - ¥2,160 (Tax Included)
Animal Sweets & Pastries: Sheep Cheesecake, Bear Tiramisu, Rabbit Mousse - ¥540 Each / Piglet Pastry, Dog Pastry, Chick Pastry - ¥324 (Tax Included)
This line-up of takeout desserts and pastries are made at the hotel's own cafe and bakery IKI, all of which have been made to celebrate Children's Day which falls on May 5 every year. This includes a moist chocolate and strawberry carp streamer roll cake which is popular at IKI every year. There's also a cute selection of animal delights including the light and fluffy Sheep Cheesecake, mascarpone cream and coffee Bear Tiramisu, and a sweet and tangy Rabbit Mousse made from assorted berry mousse and jelly, as well as three pastries made to look like a chick, dog, and piglet. Serving: April 29, 2021 - May 5, 2021Happy Father's Day & Happy Mother's Day Specials
Mother's Day Mont Blanc / Father's Day Mont Blanc - ¥1,944 Each (Tax Included)
The Mother's Day Mont Blanc is a wonderfully light combination of strawberry jelly, fresh strawberries, white chocolate mousse, and strawberry cream. The Father's Day version is made with a fresh mascarpone cream, a mont blanc base that's made from chestnut and blackcurrant jam, chocolate cream, and caramelised nuts. Mother's Day Mont Blanc: May 7, 2021 - May 9, 2021Father's Day Mont Blanc: June 18, 2021 - June 20, 2021Monthly Breads: May & June
Each mother, IKI releases limited-time breads or pastries. For May, customers can enjoy the rich Edamame & Bacon Parmesan France and the bitter Chocolate Cream Cornet. In June, there's an Orange Cream Cornet made with sliced orange peel, and the Tomato Rustic which is crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, combining tomato and cheese. There's also Shokupan made with matcha and large-grained adzuki beans.Edamame & Bacon Parmesan France / Chocolate Cream Cornet (Dark Chocolate) - ¥302 Each (Tax Included)
Orange Cream Cornet - ¥302 / Tomato Rustic - ¥302 / Shokupan (Matcha & Adzuki Bean) - ¥648 (Tax Included)
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Royal Park Hotel Golden Week Desserts
Start Date: April 29, 2021
Where: IKI
Address: royal Park Hotel, 2-1-1 Nihonbashikakigarachō, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.rph.co.jp/event/GWevent2021.html
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Japanese company Maruhisa has released a new collection of Mother's Day gift items which will make for perfect relaxation presents to well-deserving mothers, whether you live with them or have been unable to meet with them for a long time.
A collection of four items from Kyoto
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A tasty delight made by Sekiseika, a maker of Japanese senbei rice crackers that has been around since 1922. This perfect bouquet is made with chocolate cream and topped with crushed almonds.Fushimi Bijin Premium Face Mask (Contains 1)
This face mask contains a range of plant-based ingredients such as junmaishu sake made without added alcohol or sugar and coconut water. The junmaishu is provided by Tsukinokatsura, one of the oldest Japanese breweries that was first established in 1675. Have you bought your Mother's Day gift yet?Information
Mother’s Day Gifts
Buy Here (Japan): https://item.rakuten.co.jp/kimono-kyoukomati/20037602/
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Sweets Maison has released a new collection of bath gift items perfect for those cold winter days.
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Maison de FLEUR, a brand developed by Stripe International Inc., is teaming up with the popular children's book Barbapapa—which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year—by releasing a special selection of collaborative items online at STRIPE CLUB on August 7 and at Maison de FLEUR stores in Japan on August 8. Barbapapa is a children's picture book by Annette Tison and Talus Taylor which was released in 1970. The main characters of the book are the colourful Barbapapa family who are known for their ability to shapeshift. The collaboration sees the Barbapapa family transform into three different Maison de FLEUR products which are inspired by "family love," a theme central to Barbapapa.
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Barbapapa, Barbamama, and Barbabelle have turned into tote bags with frilly handles - a popular product from Maison de FLEUR.Pencil Cases | ¥3,590 (Before Tax)
This time, Barbapapa and Barbapapa are joined by the three sisters: Barbalala, Barbalib, and Barbabelle.Barbapapa Multi-Use Case | ¥3,590 (Before Tax)バ
This case features illustrations taken from the picture book Barbapapa's Present of Santa Claus handing out presents tot he kids.Information
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Online Pre-Sale Date: August 7, 2020 at 20:00 (JST)
In-Store Release Date: August 8, 2020
Available: At Maison de FLEUR stores in Japan / Online at STRIPE CLUBOfficial Website: https://www.maisondefleur.jp/