LINE Friends Japan has announced that it’s releasing “2021 BT21 Happy Bag” fukubukuro lucky bags on December 12, 2020. Fukubukuro is a Japanese New Year custom where customers can buy bags filled with unknown contents, usually at a discounted price.
The Japan-exclusive lucky bags feature a set of nine limited-edition items and are based on the seven BT21 characters KOYA, RJ, SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY, TATA, and COOKY.
The bags will be available to purchase on the LINE FRIENDS online store, LINE FRIENDS Harajuku store, and 34 branches of LOFT in Japan. The LINE FRIENDS line-up features the BT21 Baby Series while LOFT will be selling the BT21 Basic Series.
2021 BT21 Happy Bag Baby – LINE FRIENDS Store Designs
¥6,600 Each (Tax Included)
If buying the fukubukuro at the LINE FRIENDS online store or Harajuku branch, the bags come in pastel colours along with the BT21 Baby design.
2021 BT21 Happy Bag Basic – LOFT Store Designs
¥6,600 Each (Tax Included)
If buying at LOFT or LOFT’s online store, you get bags with the BT21 Basic design which features the seven characters wearing colourful berets.
Information
2021 BT21 Happy Bag Baby/Basic
Release Date: December 12, 2020
Contents: Tote Bag, Travel Pouch, Socks, Plush Toy, Pouch, Die Cut Cushion, Mirror, Pin, Acrylic Key Ring
LINE FRIENDS Store: https://www.linefriends.jp/others/store
LOFT Online Store: https://loft.omni7.jp
*Available while supplies last
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The eight members of BT21 are the latest to be picked up by the character-inspired Japanese confectionery series Tabemas. These tasty treats will go on sale at FamilyMart stores across Japan starting November 8, 2022. Two characters will be included in each pack, and fans can snag either KOYA & RJ, SHOOKY & COOKY, MANG & CHIMMY, or TATA & VAN. Each pack will cost ¥398 (Tax Included).
About Tabemas and BT21
All eight characters from BT21, a globally popular character brand featured as part of LINE FRIENDS, have been transformed into Japanese sweets. KOYA, RJ, SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY, TATA, COOKY, and VAN are cuter than ever before in these 3D treats, and this is the first time that the Tabemas series has revealed all eight characters in a collaboration. When all of the sweets are gathered together on a plate, it will look like the characters are having a party! Why not enjoy a fun and tasty time with your favorite members of BT21? (C)BT21Information
BT21 x Tabemas
On Sale: November 8, 2022
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The 13th iteration of the BT21 Cafe will open at six venues in five cities around Japan. Fans in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Sapporo will want to visit this exclusive event titled ~MAGICAL TIME~. The first cafe opens in Shibuya on November 3. In celebration of BT21’s 5th anniversary, this special cafe is filled with joy and excitement and aims to give fans the best possible experience.
Cafe Menu
Magical Tea Time Set
Food Plate
Food Plate (7 varieties)
Dessert Plate
Dessert Plate (7 varieties)
Drinks
Magical Milk Tea
Black Tea
Iced Coffee / Hot Coffee
Original Goods
Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)
Acrylic Clip (7 varieties, Random)
Satin Sticker (7 varieties)
Clear Folder (2 varieties)
Handkerchief (7 varieties)
Tote Bag
Mug
Masking Tape / Balloon on a Stick
Dolomite Coaster (2 varieties) / Mirror (2 varieties)
[Online Store Exclusive] Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties, Random)
The cafe’s new menu includes afternoon tea, perfect for warming the body and soul during the cold winter months. The colorful food items and desserts are sure to be a hit on social media, and fans will enjoy the Magical Milk Tea and other dishes inspired by the popular BT21 characters. In addition to new merchandise and bonuses featuring newly-drawn art, a photo spot will welcome guests to the cafe and invite them to celebrate this five-year milestone. Why not take a break from everyday life to enjoy a magical time with these cute characters? ©BT21Information
BT21 Cafe #13 ~MAGICAL TIME~
Venue/Dates
■Shibuya, Tokyo:BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA109
Running: November 3 – December 10, 2022
Address: SHIBUYA109 B2F (2-29-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
■Oshiage, Tokyo:BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi
Running: January 13 – February 19, 2023
Address: Tokyo Skytree Town, Solamachi 1F (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
■Yokohama, Kanagawa:Collabo_Index Lumine Yokohama
Running: January 13 – February 5, 2023
Address: Lumine Yokohama 6F (2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
■Nagoya, Aichi:BOX cafe&space Nagoya LACHIC #1
Running: December 2, 2022 – February 5, 2023
Address: LACHIC B1F (3-6-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi)
■Shinsaibashi, Osaka:
Shinsaibashi contact
Running: November 11 – December 18, 2022
Address: 1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
■Sapporo, Hokkaido:
Cafe Interlude, Coach & Four Shinakawa
Running: November 3 – December 29, 2022
Address: 18-chome 3-jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Reservations: https://box-cafe.jp/
Online Shop
Open: November 3, 11:00 – December 4, 23:59
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Bandai’s Candy Division will open preorders for a new collection of Christmas cakes inspired by popular characters at the end of September! The five new cakes, part of the company’s Charadeco line, include Kamen Rider Geats, Precure, Sumikko Gurashi, BT21, and Avataro Sentai Donbrothers. All cakes come with original Christmas exclusive toys and bonuses, so you won’t want to miss out!
Charadeco Christmas Cake - Kamen Rider Geats / Precure Delicious Party / Avataro Sentai Donbrothers / BT21 / Sumikko Gurashi
These beautifully decorated cakes are perfect for celebrating this festive season, and each is packaged in a character-designed cake box and wrapped with a special film. *The Sumikko Gurashi cake does not include film. Customers can link separately sold toys with the special toy included with these cakes to hear exclusive character voices! Why not grab one of these fun cakes to enjoy with your family this Christmas? ©2022 石森プロ・テレビ朝日・ADK EM・東映©ABC-A・東映アニメーション©テレビ朝日・東映AG・東映©BT21©2022 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Information
Charadeco Christmas Cake – BT21 (2022 ver.)
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Christmas Cake – Sumikko Gurashi Tonkatsu
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Christmas Cake – Kamen Rider Geats
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Christmas Cake – Precure Delicious Party
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/cake/xmas/
Charadeco Party Cake <Christmas Special> Avataro Sentai Donbrothers
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Conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi will hold its second campaign in tie-up with BT21, the globally popular character brand featured as part of LINE FRIENDS, starting October 1, 2022. The first tie-up campaign took place in January 2022 and instantly trended on social media. This new campaign will feature newly-designed posters, clear folders, and notebooks. The first round will be held starting October 1, the second starting October 14, the third starting November 2, and the fourth starting November 18. These four giveaways will reward customers for every ¥2,500 spent. Visitors pulling a winning ticket in the Bikkurapon game can also snag some other goods with the theme ‘Home All Day,’ like pins and keychains.
Original Goods Gift Campaign
Round 1: PostersRunning: October 1 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total)Round 2: Clear Folders Running: October 14 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total) Round 3: A6-sized NotebooksRunning: November 2 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total) Round 4: Clear FoldersRunning: November 18 ~ Items Sell Out (400,000 total) Bikkurapon BT21 Original Goods
Figures (7 varieties)
Rubber Keychains (7 varieties)
Pins (10 varieties)
Collaboration Menu
BT21 Traditional Japanese Sweets (7 varieties)
Available: October 1 - November 1, 2022
KOYA, RJ: Smooth Anko
SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY: Chocolate
COOKY, TATA: Strawberry
BT21 Milk Caramel Cafe Latte with Original Cup
Available: November 2 - November 30, 2022
BT21 Strawberry Milk
Available: November 2 - November 30, 2022
*Stickers gifted to customers will be random.
Special tie-up menu items, including Japanese sweets shaped like popular BT21 characters, will be available, along with special BT21 Strawberry Milk paired with one of 10 exclusive stickers. Look forward to the second edition of this super popular campaign where fans can win valuable original merch!Information
Kura Sushi x BT21 Campaign #2
Starting October 1, 2022
Official Site: https://www.kurasushi.co.jp
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The 10th B121 Cafe, titled ~A LITTLE FESTA~, will open in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka for a limited time. The theme this time is a fancy and cute world of illusions and fans of BTS won’t want to miss it!
Bonus 1
Bonus 2
Menu
Shooky's Beef Stew
Koya's Cream Pasta
Chimmy's Keema Curry
Cooky's Protein Bowl
RJ's Banana Split
Mang's Cotton Candy Pancake
Tata's Chocolate Fondue
Drinks
Balloon Soda
FESTA☆Cafe Latte / Milk Tea (Iced)
FESTA☆ Cafe Latte / Milk Tea (Hot)
Coffee Set (Iced/Hot) / Tea Set (Iced/Hot)
Original Merchandise
Pins (7 designs, random) / Acrylic Keychain (3 varieties)
Masking Tape / Letter Set with Case
Clear Sticker (7 varieties) / Clear Folder (2 varieties)
Paper Napkins / Mug (2 varieties)
Mini Towel (7 varieties) / Balloon Set
Garland / Tote Bag
The menu fea tures a variety of food and drinks based on the popular characters, which are a collaboration between LINE and the boy band BTS. There will also be a shop selling original products at the cafe, so grab them before they’re gone! ©BT21Information
■Shibuya, Tokyo: BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA109/ January 21 – March 27, 2022
SHIBUYA109 B2F (2-29-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya)
■Shinjuku, Tokyo: BOX cafe&space Lumine EST / January 20 – March 13, 2022
Lumine EST Shinjuku B1F (3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku)
■Nagoya: kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO / January 20 – March 1, 2022
Nagoya PARCO South Building 5F (3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya)
■Abeno, Osaka: Abeno contact / January 20 – February 13, 2022
Abeno Q’s Mall 4F (1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka)
■Shinsaibashi, Osaka: Shinsaibashi contact / March 4 – March 27, 2022
1-6-24 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
ReservationsCafe Website Now Open
Reservation Fee: ¥715 (Tax Included) *Reservation Bonus Included
Details: https://box-cafe.jp
Official Site: https://box-cafe.jp/
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Lifestyle shop KEYUCA is known for its eclectic collection of original clothing, food, and home goods. On December 24, the company will release the new 'Saiun' series to its popular Hagi ware line, which will include new cups and plates perfect to use during the New Year's holiday!
[Hagi ware] Colored Cloud Cup: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)
[Hagi ware] Colored Cloud Plate: ¥2,350 (Tax Included)
KEYUCA's colorful new items remain classy while offering a different take on traditional tableware. Hagi ware is a type of Japanese pottery that originated from the town of Hagi, Yamaguchi, and these pieces usually feature natural and subdued colors. This made them popular with feudal lords, but modern audiences are looking for something a little more chic.Simple Color Chopsticks, 5-piece Set: ¥1,760 (Tax Included)
[Mino ware] Small Dish: ¥429 (Tax Included)
Along with these new Hagi ware pieces, a number of other items are also available at reasonable prices, such as colorful small dishes perfect for kaiseki and festive chopsticks.