Chibi Maruko-chan and Miffy are collaborating for the second time! This follows the first miffy meets maruko series released last year.

 

This time, Miffy will visit the world of Chibi Maruko-chan. Fans of either series won’t want to miss out on these sweet items.

 

Goods

Mirror

Reuseable Bag

Water-absorbent Coaster

Acrylic Keychain

Frame Magnet

Mousepad

Glasses Case

Wall Canvas / Oil Brush

3P Drawstring Bag

Clear Case (Clear/Orange/Gray)

Clear Case S (Pram Pattern / Logo Pattern)

Tote Bag / A4 Tote Bag

3 Pocket Pouch

Glass / Glass Accessory Case

Bitatto

Drawstring Pouch with Can

Block Calendar / Clear Cup

 

These unique and fun designs are exclusive to this collaboration. A total of 36 items in 21 categories are available, from reusable bags and tote bags to coasters, keychains, and other useful accessories. Don’t miss out!

 

©さくらプロダクション
© Mercis bv

From September 22 until October 3, fans of Miffy will want to head to Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station! Some tasty collaboration sweets will be available at the station, including some scrumptious cheesecake.

 

As part of the ongoing collaboration between Miffy and the Hankyu Railway, a new Cheesecake Bar will be available at the Dick Bruna TABLE POP-UP SHOP at Osaka-Umeda Station, which will be open for a limited time. This is a dream collaboration between the very popular Miffy Cheesecake Bar at Dick Bruna TABLE Kobe, a wine bar and cafe where fans can enjoy wine and food along with Dick Bruna’s world-famous illustrations, and the maroon color of the Hankyu Railway. Rich cheesecake and blackcurrant will be sold in sets of two, and sweets lovers won’t want to miss it.

 

How could you not want to try these tasty Miffy goods?

The Miffy Bath Set, made from environmentally friendly thinned wood, will be available in early September 2022.

Miffy Bath Set: ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

 

A three-piece Miffy bath set including a small bath chair, a large bath chair, and a hot water basin will be available next month. Perfect for parent and child use, the smooth wood surface will fit with any bathroom decor.

 

Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture is known for its thriving woodworking industry. The wood used for this set was thinned to protect the forest and minimize waste, and each product is handmade by local wood craftsmen and made entirely in Japan. The product is finished without paint to highlight its original quality.

These items can also be stacked for compact storage.

 

When you open the bathroom door, you’ll be met with the fresh scent of cypress with the Miffy Bath Set!

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Tsuchiya Kaban is known around the world for its Japanese craftsmanship and handmade goods. The company has now opened TSUCHI-YA, a glassware specialty store! The shop opened on Asakusa’s Kappabashi Dougu Street on August 18, 2022.

 

At TSUCHI-YA, visitors can purchase the works of over 35 glass artisans from 13 prefectures throughout Japan, all of whom are dedicated to the art of making beautiful things. Aiming to share the beauty of glass with customers, many pieces on display are perfect for daily use. 

In addition to unique handmade glassware, the collection also features faceted glassware, each incorporating advanced techniques to bring traditional designs into the modern age. 

The techniques used to create each piece of glass are also incredibly diverse. Along with faceted glass, visitors can find sandblasted glass, which uses sand to create intricate patterns, as well as blown glass.

Also keep an eye out for sustainable items such as Ryukyu glass, a traditional Okinawan craft made from recycled glass melted from used bottles, and coasters made from wood, leather and other scrap materials.

The interior design for the shop was done by the creative team that also handles Tsuchiya Kaban stores. The dark tones found on the first floor make the transparent glassware shine. The second floor is an upscale gallery with a white ceiling, walls, and floor, featuring colorful faceted glasses and accessories, as well as vases, art, and more.

TSUCHI-YA embodied Tsuchiya Kaban’s passion for craftsmanship and will continue to share incredible handcrafted Japanese glassware. The company wants to bring Japanese politeness to the world.

Aiming to create a new kind of drinking culture, Aika in Gunma Prefecture has started preorders for SAKE COLA, a new cola liquor, on the crowdfunding site Makuake. 

 

People love cola for its strong carbonation, sweetness, and distinctive spicy flavor. SAKE COLA has a complex, multi-layered aroma and refreshing sweetness offering a unique taste that no one has tasted before.

In creating SAKE COLA, the company attempted to keep the authentic sweetness of sake. To this end, they decided to work with Rokkasen, a long-established sake brewery in Yamagata. 

 

Rokkasen’s authentic rice-based shochu Goujoppari is brewed in the cold like sake and distilled like a ginjo sake. It has a beautiful citrus aroma and tastes similar in sweetness despite having zero sugar.

 

Using Goujoppari as a base, malted rice is used to produce a mild, natural sweetness, and the spices added to the drink meld with the citrus scent to create a flavor defying imagination.

The flavor and aroma of SAKE COLA spread in the mouth, with the spices and herbs lingering on the tongue. The spices were mixed by Hayashi Oki, who studied in Alsace, France before working as a pastry chef at one of Tokyo’s top patisseries. 

 

Mace, the key spice, is characterized by its sweet and somewhat pungent aroma. It’s used to recreate the caramelized taste that is found in most cola.

 

Along with that, tonka beans, containing the natural sweeteners Vanillin and Coumarin, were blended into the mix to create a soft, lingering flavor. Customers are sure to enjoy it from the first sip to the last.

SAKE COLA can be enjoyed at any time. It’s perfect for enjoying as an aperitif, and it can also be enjoyed with a meal, like beer or wine. 

 

Like whiskey, it can also be enjoyed while relaxing after a meal. At Christmas time, it can be added to warm red wine or served as an affogato with ice cream and a splash of liqueur. How would you like to try this unique creation?

Flower Miffy Juice Garden, a drink stand featuring Dick Bruna’s popular character Miffy, is now offering a limited-time cherry blossom beverage at its Asakusa location!

Strawberry

Green Apple

Cherry Blossom Season with Miffy

 

The Slightly Sakura Drink is inspired by springtime and features a sweet whipped topping with cherry blossom-colored copeau de chocolat. The base of the drink is sakura-colored milk available in green apple and strawberry flavors. Each beverage comes with a Miffy cookie for added cuteness!

 

A Cherry Blossom flower arrangement is also available for purchase at the Flower Miffy online store. 

 

Illustrations Dick Bruna Ⓒ copyright Mercis bv,1953-2022　www.miffy.com

Telacoya, a company promoting traditional Japanese culture through the sale of souvenirs, is opening a new Miffy-themed snack shop on March 30, 2022. The adorable concept store is coming to Gion, Kyoto’s famed downtown district.

Miffy Buckwheat Cookies

Miffy’s Snack Medley

Miffy’s Sugar-coated Biscuits

Miffy’s Marshmallow Sweets

Miffy Cube Bread

Snuffy’s Milk Breadstick

Miffy’s Anko Roll

 

The shop caters to those needing a pick-me-up during the day, from children tired of studying to company employees trying to get through the day. Snacktime doesn’t only have to be for children.

 

Along with the many sweet offerings available at the new shop, fans of Miffy will find exclusive Miffy merchandise, including limited-edition kitchen goods!

Flower Miffy, a flower shop inspired by the popular Dutch picture book Miffy, has begun selling a new series of cherry blossom-inspired items! A limited number of postcard sets are also being offered as purchase bonuses. 

 

 

Flower Miffy Glass – Sakura Gradient Pink / Pearl: ¥1,595 (Tax Included)

Flower Miffy Sakura Plate: ¥2,090 (Tax Included)

Flower Miffy Mini Towel – Sakura Pink / Ivory: ¥770 each (Tax Included)

 

The series features original artwork, and fans of Miffy can get their hands on unique glassware, cherry blossom plates, and mini-towels. 

 

 

Those spending ¥3,300 (including tax) or more will receive a set of two limited edition postcards. The offer will end as soon as they’re gone!

*Offer does not apply to flower arrangements.

 

Illustrations Dick Bruna Ⓒ copyright Mercis bv,1953-2022　www.miffy.com

The amusement park Asakusa Hanayashiki will hold a collaboration event with the TV anime Gintama titled Gintama Festival from December 20, 2021 to January 16, 2022.

 

 

Mission clear bonus acrylic coasters (4 types/randomly distributed).

 

 

Original Merchandise (example)

 

Reward for ordering original food: one original coaster (10 types/randomly distributed).

The lineup for the Gintama Festival includes sales of event-exclusive original merchandise, a riddle solving rally, and collaboration food. In addition, the special ticket, an advance ticket with special offers that will make the event even more enjoyable, will be available for purchase.

Please look forward to this special event that Gintama fans can enjoy to the fullest.

 

 

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Matsuzakaya Nagoya is holding an exhibition to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the birth of Miffy, created by Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna, until January 16, 2022. The theme of the exhibition is “with”. It introduces the story of Miffy and her friends, with more than 300 precious original drawings, sketches, and creative notes.

 

 

Miffy the Ghost, 2001. (Manuscript)

Miffy the Ghost, 2001. (Manuscript)

Queen Miffy, 2007. (Manuscript)

Miffy and Poppy Pig, 2011. (Manuscript)

Miffy in the snow, 1963. (Manuscript)

 

Original Goods

UFD Miffy Set of 4  ￥4,400（Tax Included）

Rollbahn M 　￥638（Tax Included）

Pounch M ￥1,760（Tax Included）

Half Zip ￥1,650（Tax Included）

Floating Pen ￥1,320（Tax Included）

This exhibition marks the first visit to Japan of the original drawings including “Usako-chan: Obake ni naru” (2001) and “Usako-chan wa Jyoou-sama” (2007), as well as reference materials. Also, the original drawings of “Usako-chan on Snow Day” (1963), one of Miffy’s first four works that has only visited Japan once before, and which features a winter outfit, is exhibited together for the first time. In addition, the exhibition reveals the memories and creative fascination of Bruna, who developed close friendships with Japanese picture book authors and children’s literature writers and had a significant influence on the picture book culture in Japan.

 

The original drawings for “Usako-chan: Obake ni naru” (2001), “Usako-chan wa Jyo-oh-sama” (2007), and “Usako-chan to Fugako-chan” (2011), which was the last work to feature Miffy, are all in Japan for the first time. These drawings tell the story of Miffy playing ghosts, flying airplanes, and spending time with her family and friends.

It is also an opportunity for visitors to trace the creative process of Bruna with notes that show how he repeatedly tweaked his words and cuts that were not selected for the books.

 

With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s Easy Recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.

 

In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make an adorable Miffy Parfait using tofu shiratama!

 

Tofu shiratama can be frozen without hardening, so it’s great to use for cooking as well as making sweets.

 

 

Ingredients

250g refined rice flour

300g silken tofu

✩ This is about 1 bag of refined rice flour and 1 piece of silken tofu.

Canned fruit or fruit of your choice

 

 

①

Put the refined rice flour and silken tofu into a bowl and mix well.

⚠️ Do not drain the tofu!

Don’t add water, just these two ingredients.

 

✩I knead all ingredients and then freeze it.

Feel free to freeze it as dough, or boil it first.

You can put them in Tupperware and store them in water in the refrigerator for a day or two. Don’t worry, they won’t harden!

 

②

Add the coloring.

Take a little bit of food coloring and add as you like.

Here, I’m adding the yellow that will be the center of the flower.

 

 

③

After mixing the dough, place it on parchment paper and put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.

You can shape it before placing it in the freezer, but chilling it will make it easier to work with.

 

④

Cut out Miffy and her flowers.

Place the yellow-colored piece into the middle of the flower.

Roll the rest of the shiratama into balls.

 

 

⑤

Boil the shaped shiratama while on the baking sheet.

Boil the round shiratama as well. When they float to the top, place them in cool water.

 

 

⑥

Place the shaped shiratama on parchment paper or plastic wrap and let dry briefly before adding decoration.

 

 

⑦

Mix black cocoa with a little water, and using the mixture, draw Miffy’s face.

 

 

⑧

 

Place the flowers and shiratama balls inside the glass, follow up with your favorite fruits!

(If using canned fruit, feel free to add the syrup as well!)

 

I hope you enjoy decorating this colorful dish!

 

 

In conjunction with the 65th Anniversary Miffy Exhibition currently being held at the PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, a special silkscreen workshop is coming only to PLAY! KICHIJOJI! The event, called A Little Kindness in Kichijoji, is currently open for reservations, and will be open each Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until September 5, 2021. 

 

Dick Bruna, the creator of Miffy, often created posters using silk-screening. At the workshop, guests can choose from three different patterns and print their choice on either their own cloth and paper products, or on PLAY! goods. Each Sunday, illustrations from the book Miffy in the Snow can be printed on craft paper multiple times, eventually creating a colored Miffy! During the workshop, guests are asked to try making their own original goods using this time-honored silk-screen technique. No cheating!

 

 

At the venue, visitors can take their time reading stories from reporter Shunji Morimoto, who interviewed Bruma countless times. Each tale from his book A Little Kindness: 66 Stories will be available to browse and buy, along with a slide show of Miffy photographs taken by photographer Kotori Kawashima. Various original goods will also be on sale, so keep an eye out!

 

Won’t you come celebrate our favorite bunny’s birthday?

Illustrations Dick Bruna © copyright Mercis bv,1953-2021  www.miffy.com