From December 10 until December 18, 2022, creative company NAKED will hold NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO at Ninna-ji! The event is part of a larger next-generation art project being held around Kyoto until Christmas Day.

This exhibition marks the first metaverse-centered event at Ninna-ji, and guests will be able to enjoy a virtual fashion show in collaboration with Jotaro Saito, a kimono designer from Kyoto. Participants will begin by creating their own avatar by snapping a photo of their face. After that, they will be able to choose a kimono by Saito to use as clothing for their avatar before taking to the runway with other visitors from all around Japan.

NAKED’s goal is to bring traditional Japanese kimono culture into the digital space, and the company believes that this is only the beginning. In the future, NAKED hopes to bring other artists into the metaverse as well.
 

NAKED Distanced Lanterns

NAKED Tsukubai

Five-Storied Pagoda Projection Mapping

DANDELION PROJECT

Virtual Fashion Show

Limited Edition Paper Goshuin

This year’s event also includes the DANDELION PROJECT, popular with art fans around the world. Created by Ryotaro Muramatsu, the art project has appeared in a number of towns and cities around the world, inviting participants to create flowers and send them around the globe digitally as a hope for peace. Visitors can use their smartphones to send dandelion fluff digitally to other participants around the world, sharing a wish for world peace. 

This year, the participatory art piece was installed in the main temple. Why not visit this stunning exhibition in Kyoto this winter? 

Ryusenji Temple in Saitama is offering some exclusive summer goshuin! Goshuin are stamps or seals given to worshippers at shrines and temples around Japan, where somebody will stamp your goshuin-cho (stamp book) with the site’s unique seal along with the temple’s name and the day you visited handwritten in ink.

The two new goshuin feature summer fireworks and a cooling fan design. These will be available from June 1 until August. They might sell out, though, so be quick!

Summer Exclusive Paper-Cut Overlaid Goshuin: Fireworks and a Wish for Peace

The Fireworks and a Wish for Peace goshuin use five kinds of paper to depict fireworks in the summer night sky.

Fireworks are a popular summer tradition in Japan. It’s said that fireworks were born following the discovery of gunpowder and its use in guns when some decided to use the substance to make something beautiful rather than use it as a weapon. 

Because of this, many see fireworks as a symbol of peace. The current war between Russia and Ukraine has seen gunpowder used as a horrific weapon used to end the lives of many innocent people, and this special goshuin was made in the hopes that the war will come to an end as soon as possible. Gunpowder should be used in fireworks to bring people happiness instead.

Summer Exclusive Paper-Cut Overlaid Goshuin: Refreshing Good Luck Charm

The Refreshing Good Luck Charm shows a traditional Japanese summer scene with a fan and goldfish swimming in clear blue water.

Fans are used by many Japanese to keep cool during the summer months, and some are even said to have the power to ward off illness and evil spirits. Goldfish are often seen during summer festivals, where visitors try to scoop them up using an easily-breakable net in a fun game with family and friends.

Goldfish became popular during the Edo period and were considered to be lucky creatures capable of bringing happiness into one’s home and bringing financial fortune. 

If you’re heading to Saitama, why not add these intricate goshuin to your book?

Toride City in Ibaraki Prefecture began heavily developing during the Edo Period as a strategic town on the Mito Kaido road. The symbol of the town is the Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence, designated as a prefectural cultural property and historic site. This stunning building will now be open to the public starting June 3, 2022! 

In Japan, fans of temples and shrines often collect Goshuin. These are beautiful handwritten shrine seals collected in a special book, and they have recently become popular with younger generations. The first ‘honjin goshuin’ in Japanese history will be available at the Former Toride Inn!

A honjin was an inn for government officials, generally located in post stations during the later part of the Edo period. In Toride, the Someno Family Residence was designated as the main honjin for use by the Mito Tokugawa family in 1687. Since then, successors of the Mito Tokugawa family and many other feudal lords and samurai traveling between Edo and Mito used the location as a place to rest.

Of the three remaining honjin on the Mito Kaido road, the Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence is the oldest and largest in scale. Today, it is also the only one with both the grounds and interior open to the public. With deep ties to the Mito Tokugawa family and Yoshinobu Tokugawa, the last shogun of the Edo Shogunate, it remains an incredible historical site.

Former Toride Inn Honjin Someno Family Residence Information (Released October 1, 2021)

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Visitors can obtain two honjin goshuin: one features an illustration of the main building, while the other features the seal of the Someno Family Residence. 

The popular anime series Osomatsu-san is getting a collaboration with the karaoke chain Karaoke no Tetsujin! Select stores will offer special Easter drinks and merchandise starting March 25, 2022. 

Collaboration Beverages

Collaboration Merchandise

Pins 

Acrylic Keychains 

Acrylic Stand 

Participating Karaoke no Tetsujin locations will sell original beverages inspired by the six main characters in the series. Those presenting Osomatsu-san Official Fan Club cards will get some special bonuses, so have it ready!

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Animate Cafe is known for collaborating with popular anime and video game franchises. Starting February 9, Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro will open a collaborative cafe with the popular Mr. Osomatsu series until February 28. Guest can enjoy dishes inspired by the show’s characters and can purchase original goods with new and exclusive illustrations.

Collaboration Menu at a Glance

The Matsuno Family Favorite! Assorted Oden / Exclusive Bromide

Printed Cookie Set (6-pack)

Osomatsu’s Fruity Yuzu Drink

Karamatsu’s Fruity Blue Lychee Drink

Exclusive Menu Bonuses

Coaster (21 varieties, random, one per order)

Original Merchandise at a Glance

CoLotta Acrylic Plate Keychain (12 varieties)

Big Acrylic Stand Keychain (6 varieties)

Crunchy Chocolate with Tin

Ribbon Strap (6 varieties)

Osomatsu-kun is a comedy manga series by Fujio Akatsuka which was rebooted in 2015 with the anime series Mr. Osomatsu (also known as Osomatsu-san). A second season aired between 2017-2018 and an anime film, Osomatsu-san the Movie, was released in 2019. The series follows the sextuplet Matsuno brothers as they get into hilarious antics. A live-action film is scheduled to be released in March 2022. 

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SCRAP’s Mr. Osomatsu themed escape game “Escape From the Black Market Empire,” which is currently taking place in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, has proven so popular that it’s set to open in Fukuoka on August 1.

Exclusive merchandise when buying select tickets: glass, coaster, business card, and card case

Sticker Set ¥300 / Folder ¥1,000 / Pins ¥500 / Acrylic Keyrings ¥800 / Mini Tote Bags ¥2,000 (Tax Included)

The escape game, which is called “Escape From the Black Market Empire,” features an original voiced story (recorded by the original voice actors) that has players using their smartphones to communicate with the six Matsuno siblings. They must work with them to help repay their debt.

The event also has its own exclusive merchandise. In Fukuoka, it will be held at SPACE on the Station on the 6th floor of SOLARIA STAGE which is located not even a minutes’ walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

D-techno released its 10th online lottery draw on May 24 to win a range of Mr. Osomatsu merchandise.

¥690 per turn of the lottery

The Mr. Osomatsu Web Kuji Lottery series has been running since September 2017. This will mark its 10th run, which began on May 24, the same date as the Matsuno sibling’s birthdays. The line-up features a range of items with illustrations that have been popular in previous instalments. The merch also comes in a special box featuring a design of a sibling of your choice.

The Line-Up

This run includes tapestries, pins, acrylic stands, and more.

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KADOKAWA has announced that it’s taking the Mr. Osomatsu themed hotel room from EJ Anime Hotel at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama, which ran from December 3, 2020 to March 31, 2021, to six hotels in Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Hakata starting on April 28.

Mr. Osomatsu anime freebies for guests

Design of the free mask case

Free coaster

The ‘EJ’ of EJ Anime Hotel stands for ‘Entertainment Japan.’ The hotel aims to have guests living inside the stories they love from a wide range of Japanese media from anime to manga, movies, tokusatsu SFX movies, idol culture, and more. As well as room decorations and the exclusive merch that will be on sale, the hotel is also offering a new kind of accommodation experience by incorporating videos, sounds, lighting, and more. Its restaurant will also offer a selection of food and drink in collaboration with various series including all-out full course dinners.

Due to its popularity with guests, the Mr. Osomatsu themed anime room is heading to six locations across Japan which are listed below.

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Japanese video game developer and product manufacturing company D-techno released a new collection of Mr. Osomatsu merchandise on Friday with designs imagined from the perspective of a cat. The items are available as part of a lottery draw running until May 7 where fans can win the items.

A-Prize: Giant Cloths (6 Designs)

B-Prize: Acrylic Diorama Stands (6 Designs)

C-Prize: Hand Towels (6 Designs)

D-Prize: Acrylic Key Rings (6 Designs)

E-Prize: Mini Acrylic Stands (6 Designs)

F-Prize: Pins (6 Designs)

Bonus Prize: Coaster (6 Designs) | Available for every 5 items bought in one transaction

The Full Line-Up

There are six designs for each piece of merchandise, each for a different one of the Matsuno siblings. The prizes range from an enormous cloth to pins. The fun collection is a must for fans of the series.

Who is your favourite of the sextuplets?

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Japanese interior shop UselessUse laboratory have teamed up with the popular manga series Mr. Osomatsu to release a collection of interior goods inspired by the six Matsuno brothers. Orders are available until April 19 at UselessUse laboratory’s online shop.

Plate Set (6 Included) | ¥9,900 (Tax Included)

Blankets (6 Designs) | ¥8,800 Each (Tax Included)

Table Clocks (6 Designs) | ¥6,600 Each (Tax Included)

The line-up includes a collection of table clocks, blankets, and plates, each in a different colour to represent the six siblings from Mr. Osomatsu. Perfect for anime fans to deck their houses out with. And for every item bought, fans will receive an  illustration of the six brothers enjoying some relaxing at-home time.

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Japanese anime merchandise website AMNIBUS recently released its third collection of Mr. Osomatsu items in collaboration with Ani-Art.

<12 Designs> Acrylic Stands ¥800 Each / Full Set ¥9,600 (Before Tax)

The box containing the full set of acrylic stands

<12 Designs> Acrylic Key Rings ¥680 Each / Full Set ¥8,160 (Before Tax)

The box containing the full set of acrylic key rings

<12 Designs> Pins ¥430 Each / Full Set ¥5,160 (Before Tax)

The box containing the full set of pins

The collection features designs of all 12 of the Matsuno siblings. Who is your favourite?

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Nippon Animation has released a collaborated collection between The TV anime series Rascal the Raccoon and the TV anime series Mr. Osomatsu. The collection is called “Mr. Ras-Matsu” and it’s available for purchase in the form of a lottery draw from March 25 on Rakuten Collection.

The Line-Up

S-Tier Prize: Die-cut Collection (6 Designs)

A-Tier Prize: Acrylic Calendar (2 Designs)

A-Tier Prize: Mr. Osomatsu Fan club member exclusive Acrylic Calendar (15 Designs)

B-Tier Prize: Pouch (6 Designs)

C-Tier Prize: Acrylic Key Ring (6 Designs)

D-Tire Prize: Acrylic Stand Figure (6 Designs)

E-Tire Prize: Pins (6 Designs)

Bonus Prize: Buy 10 sets of lotteries and get 1 mini pin of your choice.

The S-Prize is a die-cut collection, the A-Prize is an acrylic calendar, the B-Prize is a pouch, the C-Prize is an acrylic key ring, the D-Prize is an acrylic figure stand and the E-Prize is a pin. Also, you will receive the Bonus-Prize, a mini pin of your choice from 6 designs, when you buy 10 sets of lotteries at once. The illustrations were drawn exclusively for this lottery collection. Everyone is a winner on this lottery draw, you will always receive a prize.

As a project linked to the Mr. Osomatsu fan club, an exclusive prize is prepared only for the club members. When you purchase a lottery on a member exclusive page and win the A-Prize, you can get an acrylic calendar with your favorite character combination from 15 designs. At the time of purchase, authentication on the fan club is required. Additionally, if you follow the official Twitter account of Rakuten Collection and retweet a prize campaign tweet during a limited period, 3 lucky people will be given the RT-Prize of all 6 designs of the E-Prize.

Don’t miss out the exclusive collection of Mr. Ras-Matsu full of cuteness.