Preorders are now open for NECOREPA’s new ‘POCKET NECO BASKET.’ All proceeds will go towards saving the lives of shelter cats and will be used to support shelter activities. 

Calico

Polka Dot Calico

The NECO BASKET series has been very popular, and cat lovers have been eager to support this good cause. Over 3,000 bags have been sold to date. This is the only bag in the world made by cat lovers, for cat lovers, and for cats. 

Each bag is made of thick genuine leather carefully sewn together by a Japanese craftsman. With such a sturdy design, these are perfect as a fashion accessory and for daily use!

SarutaHiko Coffee have announced that as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations, their fifth celebratory project will be a collaboration with iconic Japanese bag brand PORTER. The bag will be available to preorder on the SarutaHiko Coffee webshop fromAugust 28, 2021. The collaboration bag features a mouton badge that has been dyed using SarutaHiko coffee.

PORTER x SarutaHiko Coffee ‘Coffee Bean Shoulder Bag (Bourbon) and Bean Mouton Badge: ¥22,000 (Tax Included)

PORTER x SarutaHiko Coffee 2-way Tote Bag S & Bean Mouton Badge: ¥28,600 (Tax Included)

PORTER x SarutaHiko Coffee 2-way Tote Bag L & Bean Mouton Badge: ¥33,000 (Tax Included)

The unique coffee bean shaped shoulder bag is the perfect size to fit your smartphone, keys, and other small necessities. The product is named after the Bourbon coffee bean, a bean famous for its high quality, calling back to the previous SarutaHiko Coffee collaboration. The 2-way tote bag features the SarutaHiko Coffee and PORTER logo on both sides, so you can swap it around to suit your mood. The bag also has pockets conveniently placed on both the inside and the outside. The L-size tote is suited to daily use, perfect for school and work as it can fit A4 documents and laptops, with a pocket on the side to fit a water bottle or umbrella.

The conveniently sized S-size bag is perfect for neighbourhood shopping trips or short outings.

The bag is dyed a deep coffee brown and has been crafted in a handy unisex design. All collaboration bags come with a removable Bean Mouton badge. The badge is made using mouton that has been dyed using the same beans that are used in SarutaHiko Coffee’s

espresso.

These collaboration items would make the perfect gift to any coffee-loving friend!

Maison de FLEUR is celebrating the birthday of Sanrio’s popular character My Sweet Piano with a special merch collection that’s now available to order until July 18, 2021.

My Sweet Piano Tote Bag | ¥5,049 (Tax Included)

My Sweet Piano Flat Pouch | ¥3,949 (Tax Included)

My Sweet Piano Pouch | ¥3,949 (Tax Included)

My Sweet Piano Plushie | ¥6,589 (Tax Included)

Inside print

My Sweet Piano is a soft, pink fluffy sheep and My Melody’s best friend. Her birthday falls on July 6, and Maison de FLEUR is commemorating the occasion with a collection of four items coloured the same pink as the character including a bag, pouch, and more.

The girly line-up is fitted with pretty pink lace and branded with an illustration of both her and My Melody. There’s also a fluffy plush toy which can sit cutely on a shelf, bed, desk, and anywhere else you want to add a bit of kawaii to your room.

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In celebration of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland hitting its 70th anniversary, Japanese fashion brand Maison de FLEUR released a new bag and accessory collection on June 17.

The Line-Up

Alice Square Frill Handle Tote Bag | ¥5,489 (Tax Included)

Alice Frill Handle Tote Bag | ¥5,049 (Tax Included)

Alice Ribbon Pouch | ¥4,389 (Tax Included)

Alice Tissue Case | ¥3,619 (Tax Included)

Alice Ribbon Charm | ¥2,629 (Tax Included)

The insides of each item

The collection is made up of five items including Maison de FLEUR’s iconic frilly handle bags. Each item captures the wonderful and mysterious world of Alice and Wonderland, including the square tote bag which features Alice when she grows in size, the ribbon charm which includes gold leaf prints of the titular character, roses, and teapots, the frill handle tote bag which depicts Alice singing with the flowers, and the ribbon pouch which captures the scene of Alice falling into Wonderland.

AMBUSH® is set to release a new outdoors collection in collaboration with the thermal-wear brand STANLEY and YOSHIDA-KABAN’s main brand PORTER on June 25.

AMBUSH® x STANLEY STANLEY BOTTLE 1 – ¥8,580 (Tax Included) / AMBUSH® x STANLEY STANLEY BOTTLE 2 – ¥6,380 (Tax Included)

AMBUSH® x PORTER NYLON CROSSBODY LARGE BAG – ¥52,800 (Tax Included) / NYLON CROSSBODY BAG – ¥42,900 (Tax Included)
AMBUSH® x PORTER NYLON ECO BAG | ¥24,200 (Tax Included)

The AMBUSH® x STANLEY collection features vacuum bottles and flasks. Stylish and simply designed, the “Go Series” bottles are easy to carry around and are perfect for both outdoor and everyday lifestyle. Hang the finger loop of the bottle from your iconic carabiner by AMBUSH®︎ and enjoy it as an accessory to spice up your outfit. The light and slim stainless steel single walled vacuum insulated flask suits scenes like outdoor camping and even at your kitchen at home.

The AMBUSH® x PORTER collection feature three types of bags.  They come in two colours: black and blue. The CROSSBODY LARGEBAGs have a pocket on the front just the size for STANLEY Vacuum Bottle to fit in. What seems to be a wallet is a foldable eco bag, which can be used as a tote bag when you unfold it.

The sustainable collections come during a month of environmental awareness in Japan as designated by the Ministry of the Environment. It’s also during a time when outdoor festivals and camping are starting up again in the country, and are also handy for jogging and shopping, in an effort to cut plastic bottles, cups, bags, and so on.

Comment from AMBUSH® founder VERBAL

“For this collaboration, I was interested in how PORTER and STANLEY’s products are easy to use, which matches today’s lifestyle. I actually use STANLEY bottles in my studio and when I order coffee at coffee shops, so this was a collaboration I’m happy to have done. PORTER’s bags are just the right size. I wanted something that was thoroughly made down to the finest details, so I feel new possibilities [from this collection] which focuses on the necessities. PORTER bags are handy for popping outside so I can use them in the day or at night, and STANLEY bottles I use at work and at home <laughs>”

Bandai Namco Group teamed up with OUTDOOR PRODUCTS to release a collection of Jujutsu Kaisen themed bags inspired by the anime’s characters including Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo. Released on Premium Bandai last Tuesday, the collection includes backpacks, tote bags, and shoulder bags.

The inside of the bags feature original designs with motifs taken from the series – check them out below.

©︎ 芥見下々／集英社・呪術廻戦製作委員会

Six branches of PEANUTS Cafe in Japan, including PEANUTS Cafe Nakameguro, released a new collection of products and pouches on May 26.

The colourful line-up is made from TPU, a material that’s lightweight, waterproof, and has high wear resistance, making it a convenient pick when a sudden downpour of rain erupts when you’re out.

The collection features a kissing-Snoopy design along with the line “WE’D VOTE SWEETIE!”

The Line-Up

TPU Daily Shopper Bags | ¥3,740 Each (Tax Included)

These shopping bags are handy to take out when popping to the shop. They are durable, can fit inside a handbag or other bag, and can carry 5kg of items.

TPU Daily Pouches | ¥1,650 Each (Tax Included)

These zipped pouches are perfect for storing little everyday items like lipstick, earphones, and so on. Since they’re see-through, they’re great for putting cosmetics in when you’re out so you can see exactly what you want to take out. You can even use it for coins and money. Perfect for the summer leisure season too as they’re durable against rain and dirty.

Tyvek x PVC

These bags look like paper – the inside is made from Tyvek and the inside from PVC. These too are water and dirt resistant.

Hour Glasses

These hour glasses make as beautiful room decorations whether for yourself or as a gift to someone. Sit back and watch the relaxing sand and feel the tiredness of the day slip away.

Triple Pouch Set | ¥2,970 (Tax Included)

A collection of three pouches featuring Flying Ace Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. Each one is of a different size which you can use for storing various items, like earphones, cords, and so on. You could even use them for bagging up a gift for someone. The pouches also have the PEANUTS Cafe logo on them.

©2021 Peanuts Worldwide LLC　

Fashion, beauty, and creative company MASH Holdings has announced a collaboration with the Peanuts comic strip titled “TAKE CARE WITH PEANUTS” which sees the arrival of an eco bag collection in collaboration with 11 different fashion brands. The bags were released at USAGI ONLINE, as well as other online stores and shops in Japan on April 28.

The Line-Up

SNIDEL | ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

gelato pique | ¥2,420 (Tax Included)

FRAY I.D | ¥2,200 (Tax Included)

Lily Brown | ¥2,970 (Tax Included)

Mila Owen | ¥3,300 (Tax Included)

CELFORD | ¥2,530 (Tax Included)

Emmi | ¥4,950 (Tax Included)

SNIDEL HOME | ¥3,850 (Tax Included)

Styling | ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

FURFUR | ¥4,950 (Tax Included)

UNDERSON UNDERSON | ¥3,960 (Tax Included)

The eco bags see Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang making an effort to promote sustainable alternatives to plastic bags. Fans of the comic can help the gang take care of the planet with this stylish reusable line-up.

Fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Magica Record won’t want to miss out on these new themed backpacks and wristwatches released by KADOKAWA at the apparel brand EMooooN. Available to order until May 23, the merch designs take inspiration from the 2011 film Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie and the anime adaptation of the mobile RPG Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.

The anime studio SHAFT, who animated both of these series, created special illustrations of Madoka, Homura, Iroha, and Yachiyo for this merch drop.

Madoka Kaname Backpack | ¥14,700 (Tax Included)

Inspired by the one and only Madoka, this backpack’s outer design features her full name embroidered in the bottom right, while inside fans will discover an original design with magical circles and limitless space. There is plenty of room to store your bits and bobs with both open pockets and a zip pocket. The bag itself has a simple body design which makes it perfect for being nerdy while in a business setting as well as looking stylish when out and about.

Homura Akemi Backpack | ¥14,700 (Tax Included)

Embroidered with Homura’s name, this black backpack’s inner design features flowers and the starry night sky.

Madoka Kaname Wristwatch | ¥18,480 (Tax Included)

The face of this wristwatch features magical circles and its colours based on Madoka’s clothes. Its stylish design also makes it wearable in any situation.

Homura Akemi Wristwatch | ¥18,480 (Tax Included)

Homura’s clock face has cogs on it as well as darker colours to match her character design.

Iroha Tamaki Backpack | ¥14,700 (Tax Included)

The interior design of Iroha’s bag was created by Doroinu of Gekidan Inu Curry.

Yachiyo Nanami Backpack | ¥14,700 (Tax Included)

Dorainu also designed the inside of Yachiyo’s bag.

Iroha Tamaki Wristwatch | ¥18,480 (Tax Included)

Yachiyo Nanami Wristwatch | ¥18,480 (Tax Included)

Special sets featuring illustrations by SHAFT

Backpack & Acrylic Key Ring Sets

Backpack EMooooN Sets: Madoka, Homura, Iroha, Yachiyo | ¥15,200 Each

Wristwatch & Acrylic Stand Figure Sets

Backpack EMooooN Sets: Madoka, Homura, Iroha, Yachiyo | ¥19,500 Each

©Magica Quartet／Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project Rebellion

©Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Magia Record Anime Partners

Shoe, boots, and sneaker brand Camper opened a pop-up shop at Isetan Shinjuku on Wednesday which is set to run until April 27. The shop is a collaboration with Japanese textile designer Masaru Suzuki who has provided his iconic designs to a collection of bags and sneakers that you can get your hands on. The shop also has a display designed by Suzuki.

Pop-Up Store Line-Up

HOP STEP LIFE | ¥19,800 (Tax Included)

ANIMAL BISCUIT | ¥22,000 (Tax Included)

CHARM POINT | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

TWINS by MASARU SUZUKI (Women’s) | ¥25,300 (Tax Included)

TWINS by MASARU SUZUKI (Men’s) | ¥25,300 (Tax Included)

TWINS by MASARU SUZUKI (Kid’s) | From ¥12,100 (Tax Included)

Men’s Building – “CAMALEON 1975” Pop-Up Store

Men’s Building Pop-Up Store Original Novelty

This marks Camper’s third long-awaited collaboration with Masaru Suzuki and the first in four years, and this time the series adds shoes to the mix in addition to the popular bags. Suzuki visited Camper’s main office in Majorca, Spain, for detailed discussions on the designs.

Suzuki is set to attend the pop-up event on April 17. Customers who spend over ¥5,500 (tax included) on this day will receive a fabric swatch signed by Suzuki. Additionally, the men’s building of Isetan Shinjuku is also opening its CAMALEON 1975 pop-up shop once again selling shoes made from recycled materials from Camper. Those who spend over ¥14,300 (tax included) at this shop will receive a free eco-friendly bag made from 100% recycled nylon.

JIMOTO is a company in Japan whose products and concept is designed around returning to your home or a place you love. Their tote bag brand, JIMOTOTE, is now introducing Tama design bags centred on the Tama area of Tokyo on their official website and at shops around Tama on April 16. They will also be sold at a pop-up shop in as well as at Nonowa Kunitachi from April 16 to 18.

JIMOTO stands for jibun ni modoru tokoro, which is Japanese for that concept of returning to your local region – to your roots. The JIMOTOTE brand started in 2015 with bags design around Hokkaido before introducing Kyushu and Shonan. Tama comes as the fourth entry to the series and includes Kunitahci, Tachikawa, Kichijoji, Chofu, and Hachioji.

Japanese accessory brand Q-pot. has created the world’s first ‘randoseru’ Japanese schoolbag which it released at its stores and online shop on April 1.

Harry Potter x Q-pot. Chocolate Randoseru | ¥110,000 (Tax Included)

Exterior design

Logo closeup

Inside the bag

House logo closeup

Inside pocket

Back and straps

Wand holder

Cover and bag

This backpack is the perfect gift for kids around the world whose sole wish is to one day get into Hogwarts. It’s also a great cosplay accessory or to use as your daily backpack. It has that Made-in-Japan quality, with each and every bag being handmade by Japan’s expert craftsmen.