Tokyo’s Sanrio cafe reveals adorable Halloween 2024 afternoon tea set
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe, a Sanrio themed cafe in Ueno, Tokyo, will begin sales of a Halloween themed afternoon tea set.
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Pom Pom Purin takes over popular sightseeing train in Kyoto
Kyoto Tango Railway will be holding a collaboration project with Sanrio's popular character "Pom Pom Purin" called "Go Out with Pom Pom Purin! Exciting Tango Adventure!".
New “Tezuka Osamu’s Black Jack Exhibition” coming to Fukuoka in 2025
A new exhibition based on legendary manga artist Tezuka Osamu's seminal work "Black Jack" will open in Fukuoka in 2025.
“Spy x Family” teams up with “Samurai Blue” in new merch line
The popular anime "Spy x Family" has teamed up with the Japanese national soccer team, with new pop-up shops opening to sell special collaboration goods.
Jimbocho Station
How do I get to Jimbocho Station? Jimbocho Station can be reached using the Hanzomon Line (Z7), the Mita Line (I10) or the Shinjuku Line (S6)
Nintendo Museum exclusive merchandise revealed
The Nintendo Museum is home to the "BONUS STAGE" shop which is packed with a huge selection of Nintendo themed merchandise.
Ikebukuro
The Ikebukuro area boasts a plethora of department stores, boutiques, and electronics shops, making it a shoppers paradise.
Additionally, Ikebukuro is home to Sunshine City, a massive complex featuring an aquarium, planetarium, amusement park, and numerous restaurants.
SEGA launches Sonic, Puyo Puyo and Chain Chronicle Halloween merch on Amazon Japan
SEGA has released a new line of Halloween themed products on Amazon Japan's on-demand printing service, Merch on Demand.
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2024 to take place from 25th-27th October
The annual Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival is set to return this October, offering a three-day celebration for cosplay enthusiasts.