Welcome the season with sushi

22.March.2017 | FOOD

 The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection hotel in Tokyo, is offering the “Karin Temarisushi” sushi lunch plan — inspired by flower gardens — until May 31.

The plan consists of nine kinds of sushi elegantly placed on a two-tiered tea stand, three appetizers and two seasonal Japanese unbaked sweets.

A blooming flower (hana) serves as the inspiration for hanasushi and heart-shaped sushi offers three layers of different fillings.

A dragon roll made of rice, cream cheese, cooked conger eel and sliced avocado provides a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The appetizers consist of such treats as deep-fried Camembert, a monthly mousse and tender cooked octopus.

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  • Sebastian Masuda to Open Colorful New York City Sushi Restaurant SUSHIDELIC in June 2023

    21.June.2023 | MUSIC / SPOT

    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

    Information

    Shop Overview
    Name: SUSHIDELIC
    Opening: June 28, 2023
    Address: 177 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
    Instagram: @sushidelic.nyc

  • New Planetarium Project in Oita Prefecture Highlights Sushi, Not Stars

    30.September.2022 | SPOT

    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 SushiThe 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

  • PAGEBOY Collaborates with Hamazushi on New Sushi-themed Apparel Collection

    01.April.2022 | FASHION / FOOD

    High casual brand PAGEBOY has begun selling limited-edition collaboration items with sushi chain Hamazushi at stores nationwide, the official web store, and ZOZOTOWN. An original novelty box will be gifted to customers buying collab items while supplies last!  

    Lineup

      Long Sleeve T-Shirt  

    Short-Sleeve T-Shirt

     

    Short-Sleeve Patterned T-Shirt

    Bucket Hat  

    Socks

     

    Plates

    Fans of the popular sushi chain can grab a shirt featuring Hamazushi's unique wave pattern motifs. Unisex brand PAGEBOYLIM also announced a simultaneous collaboration, with a long-sleeve T-shirt perfect for the guys out there.

    Information

    PAGEBOY x Hamazushi

    Release Date: March 3, 2022

    Where to Buy:

    PAGEBOY Locations Nationwide: https://www.dot-st.com/pageboy/info/CSfStoreListPage.jsp
    Official Online Store: https://www.dot-st.com/pageboy/
    ZOZOTOWN: https://zozo.jp/shop/pageboy/
    Official Site: https://www.dot-st.com/cp/pageboy/hama-sushi

  • Japanese Michelin Star Chef to Open New Restaurant Kimura Don in Shinjuku

    17.July.2021 | Uncategorized

    A new restaurant by the name of Kimura Don is set to open inside Shinjuku Takashimaya's Restaurant Square on July 20, 2021.   Kimura Don is a new donburi restaurant produced by Koji Kimura, a chef whose popular sushi bar Sushi Kimura, located in Futakotamagawa, has held two Michelin stars since 2013. His new eatery continues the traditions and techniques honed at Sushi Kimura while spinning innovation into new donburi rice bowl dishes conceived from the many ideas Kimura has conceived over the years.   The donburi to be served recreates that perfect balance between vinegared rice and toppings which Kimura mastered at his sushi bar. Customers can enjoy a range of additions including donburi classics such as meat and fish as well as seasonal ingredients. The restaurant also uses locally grown and reared produce and ingredients that's also environmentally-friendly from Tokyo such as Kinuhari rice from Hachiojo and Akigawagyu beef. This will help to foster a relationship between local farmers and consumers.      Lunchtime Dishes | ¥3,500 Each | Serving Times: 11:00-17:00 (Last Orders 16:00)Pick from five different donburi bowls such as tuna, pilchard, and roast beef. Each season will also has its own exclusive dish made with seasonal ingredients. There's also a special option to order a set of two smaller versions of the dishes too for ¥3,800.    Evening Courses | From ¥12,000 | Serving Times: 17:00-23:00 (Last Orders 22:00)The evening course line-up is also made up of five different bowls as well as seven seasonal snacks.  

    Koji Kimura | Comment

    "I've been set up in Futakotamagawa for 16 years. I studied how to prepare sushi rice for many years, since it serves as the foundation, so that I could create unique sushi. I have made sushi rice that's unique and draws a line under other restaurants, rice which when combined with toppings explodes with umami flavour. I use this same sushi rice as the basis for lots of innovative donburi dishes, and I'd love for people to enjoy a taste at the first place in Japan to do this."

    Information

    Kimura Don

    Opening Date: July 20, 2021

    Location: Takashimaya Times Square (Floor 14F)

    Address: 5-24-2 Setagaya, Shinjuku, Tokyo)

    Official Website: https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/shinjuku/timessquare/

  • Kirby Café Begins Serving its Spring Picnic Themed Menu

    20.March.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    The Kirby Café branches in Tokyo and Hakata rolled out their Spring 2021 menu on Friday which is set to run until June 6. Themed on a springtime picnic, the line-up includes three items: six siz different temari-zushi servings, cherry blossom mochi, and a cherry blossom latte, all inspired by the Kirby video game series.  

    The Menu

    Cherry Blossom Temari-zushi: Eat In ¥2,178 / Takeout ¥2,138

    A serving of six sushi rolls perfect for a spring picnic. Each roll features designs that will be instantly-recognisable to Kirby fans.  

    Souvenir - Lunchbox (4 Designs)

     

    Kirby's Spring Search | ¥1,078 (Tax Included)

    Kirby is playing hide and seek under the cherry blossom tree in this cute dish which is adorned with shiny coloured candy.  

    Cherry Blossom Latte | ¥968 (Tax Included)

    A light pink-coloured cherry blossom latte with a touch of salt. Mix everything together for a tasty sipping experience.

    Information

    Kirby’s Spring Picnic Fair Menu

    Japanese Menu Name: 春のまんまるピクニック フェア

    Running: March 19, 2021 – June 6, 2021

    Where: Kirby Café TOKYO / Kirby Café HAKATA

    Table Reservations: Book at the links below

    ・Kirby Café TOKYO https://kirbycafe-reserve.com/guest/tokyo/

    ・Kirby Café HAKATA https://kirbycafe-reserve.com/guest/hakata/

    Kirby Café Official Website: https://kirbycafe.jp

  • Eat All the Sushi You Can in the VR Game No Sushi, No Life Available On Steam

    13.January.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD

    DMM VR lab released a new 3D VR game last week on Steam and DMM.com titled No Sushi, No Life. The game is set in the year 20XX in a sushi bar in Neo Tokyo City. The aim of the virtual reality game is simple: to eat as much sushi as you can. Players must grab all the sushi coming their way and wolf it down. Their reflexes are tested as more sushi plates speed toward them on the conveyor belt. If a plate of sushi falls to the floor, it's game over. As players eat more sushi the conveyor belt will run faster and faster. Can you survive the culinary onslaught?

    Information

    No Sushi, No Life
    Released: January 7, 2021
    Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481430/No_Sushi_No_Life/
    Official Website: https://connect.vrlab.dmm.com/