You’ve heard of character-themed stamps, but what about character-themed branding irons? Hankos, an online hanko stamp shop, is now offering branding irons inspired by Sumikko Gurashi characters for use on food, small items, and more!
The Sumikko Gurashi Branding Iron Collection was created for fans asking for stamps that could be used on sweets and bread. By using heat, you can decorate anything with images of your favorite characters! Children and adults alike will love these useful items.
Shirokuma, Penguin?, Tonkatsu, Neko, and Tokage are the animals that appear in the new collection, along with five more cute creatures–Ebifurai no Shippo, Tapioca, Zassou, Yama, and Ajifurai no Shippo.
Application Examples
Care Instructions
The branding stamp itself is 2.5 x 2.5 cm and made of brass. Enjoy stamping things like pancakes, bread, dorayaki, sponge cakes, omelets, and other foods, along with fabric, leather, and wood products! Anything can become a piece of Sumikko Gurashi merchandise with this handy-dandy item.
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From October 22, 2022 until January 15, 2023, the Sumikko Gurashi Studio Park Hide-and-Seek event is happening at Toei Kyoto Studio Park. During the event, guests are tasked with exploring the venue for hidden Sumikko characters. After finding them, they must write down the keywords on a special sheet in order to win a prize. Limited edition collaboration goods and special menu items are now available depicting the characters in traditional kimonos!
1. Limited Edition Goods with Exclusive Kyoto-Inspired Art
Along with original plushies, fans can pick up plenty of Kyoto-inspired goodies!Acrylic Keychain: ¥800 (Tax Included)
Acrylic Magnet: ¥400 each (Tax Included)
Tea: ¥540 each (Tax Included)
Konpeito: ¥680 each (Tax Included)
Printed Cookies: ¥650 each (Tax Included)
2. Collaboration Menu
Fans will find plenty of cute food, desserts, and drinks inspired by Sumikko and Minikko characters when they’re ready to take a break from playing hide-and-seek.Desserts & Drinks 3. Collaboration Train Service for a Limited Time
Kyoto’s Randen streetcar connects Shijo-Omiya in the center of Kyoto with the sightseeing spots of Arashiyama and Kitanohakubaicho. During the event period, the train will be decorated with Sumikko Gurashi characters, and riders can even grab a special ticket and exclusive ticket case.Randen 1-day Ticket (6 varieties): Adults ¥880 / Children ¥440
For more details about the event, head to the official website.Information
Sumikko Gurashi Studio Park Hide-and-Seek
Running: October 22, 2022 – January 15, 2023
Venue: Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Official Website: https://www.toei-eigamura.com/sumikko/
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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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From November 12, 2022, until April 2, 2023, visitors to Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest in Kanagawa Prefecture will be able to enjoy an incredible light-up event featuring Sumikko Gurashi characters! The outdoor resort is only an hour from Tokyo and won’t disappoint.
A World First! Illuminated Sumikko Gurashi Area
Visitors can enjoy riding the 250-meter-long Rainbow Lift for an aerial walk above the millions of lights. The adorable Sumikko Gurashi characters will be waiting for guests in a special themed area.Goods Featuring Original Illustrations Available–with a Collab Menu!
The event will also offer goods decorated with newly-drawn art inspired by the Lake Sagami lights, with Sumikko and her friends enjoying the show. Along with merchandise, guests will also be invited to sample collaboration food and drinks at the park’s restaurant Wild Dining. Each dish will also come with a bonus! Come enjoy these incredible lights along with everyone’s favorite Sumikko characters! With 6 million lights on display, this is one of the largest in the Kanto area. More details will be coming soon, so keep an eye out!Information
Sumikko Gurashi x Lake Sagami Illumination
Running: November 12, 2022 – April 2, 2023
Special Site:
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Sumikko Gurashi and Tokyo Skytree are teaming up to celebrate a huge milestone! Both are celebrating their 10th anniversary, and guests can come to enjoy a special event from August 10 until November 9, 2022.
Photo Spot
Visitors can take some memorable photos and videos at a number of photo spots featuring original artwork by Yuri Yokomizo, the creator of Sumikko Gurashi. It also seems like the characters are hiding around Tokyo Skytree, so guests should keep their eyes open…Special Screening at SKYTREE ROUND THEATER (R)
At night, the SKYTREE ROUND THEATER will broadcast an event-exclusive video. This will include a fireworks display similar to the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival which was canceled this year. Enjoy it against the Tokyo backdrop! Messages sent to the Sumikko Gurashi Twitter account will also be screened.Lighting
Standard Sumikko Gurashi Version
Spooky Night Park at Tokyo Skytree Version
Tokyo Skytree will be lit up in special colors to honor the adorable characters of Sumikko Gurashi. There will be two variations: a standard version and the Spooky Night Park version. Don’t miss the special illumination at the end showing the characters in a big pile!Exclusive Goods
Collaboration Cafe Menu
At the store located on the Tembo Deck, limited edition goods will be on sale. Visitors can also enjoy some collaboration menu items while taking in the stunning view. Come enjoy the best view of Tokyo along with your favorite Sumikko Gurashi characters! ©2022 SAN-X CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ©TOKYO-SKYTREE Information
Spooky Night Park at Tokyo Skytree
Running: August 10 – November 9, 2022Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Last Entry at 20:00)
Venue: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck
Details: https://www.sumikkogurashi-10th-project.jp/skytreeevent/
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From August 6 until August 28, the handmade donut shop Floresta will be offering donuts inspired by characters from Sumikko Gurashi! These adorable treats will be available at Floresta locations and online. For the first half of the event period, fans will be able to get two adorable donut and donut hole pairings featuring Neko & Zassou and Shirokuma & Furoshiki. During the second half, donut holes shaped like Tonkatsu and Ebifurai no Shippo will be on sale.
Part 1: August 6 - August 16 Donut & Donut Hole (2 varieties) / Neko & Zassou, Shirokuma & Furoshiki Part 2: August 17 - August 28 Donut Holes (1 variety) / Tonkatsu & Ebifurai no Shippo Although these sweet treats may be colorful, they were made with all-natural ingredients and are free of synthetic colors, fragrances, and preservatives. Each donut is made by hand by a skilled donut maker. Will you be grabbing these for yourself, or as a gift for a friend? Information
Sumikko Gurashi Donuts
Available: August 6 – August 28, 2022
Where to Buy: Floresta shops nationwide, online store
Shop List: https://www.nature-doughnuts.jp/shop/
Online Store: https://floresta-ec.jp/Preorders: August 6, 10:00 – August 19, 23:59
Official Site：http://www.nature-doughnuts.jp
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The characters of Sumikko Gurashi are celebrating an incredible decade! A 10th-anniversary cafe will open in Tokyo on July 1 and in Osaka on July 22 for a limited time. Sumikko Gurashi characters have become popular with children and adults alike. Anyone who enjoys cute goods has likely been aware of these little critters as they’ve continued to become a global phenomenon. In November 2021, the second Sumikko Gurashi film premiered to celebrate the franchise’s 10th anniversary, pulling in over a million viewers.
Bonus for Guests Reserving a Spot in Advance / Purchase Bonus for Cafe Visitors
Menu at a Glance
10th Anniversary Celebration♪ Hamburger Plate
French Fry Bowl
Chilly☆Sumikko Shaved Ice
Sumikko Bouquet Parfait
Sumikko Milk Drink
Tapioca Orange Soda
Hot Cafe Latte
Takeout Menu
Sumi-cone Ice Cream (Limited Time Only)
Drink in Original Bottle
Original Goods
The cafe menu includes three unique items inspired by the popular characters Shirokuma, Penguin?, Tonkatsu, Neko, or Tokage. These treats range from parfait and ice cream to bowls of french fries and fluffy pancakes. Snap some photos of your favorite dishes for social media while you’re there, and pick up some exclusive 10th-anniversary merchandise! © 2022 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Information
Sumikko Gurashi 10th Anniversary Cafe
Dates/Venues:
Oshiage, Tokyo: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi
July 1 – September 4, 2022
Tokyo Skytree Town / Solamachi 1F (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
Abeno, Osaka: Abeno contact
July 22 – August 28, 2022
Abeno Q’s Mall 4F (1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka)
Online Shop
July 22, 12:00 – September 4, 23:59
https://sumikkogurashi-10th-cafe.jp/online_store
Official Site: https://sumikkogurashi-10th-cafe.jp