Tokyo has a Pingu collaboration cafe and reliving your childhood has never been cuter
Japan is famous in the world of fandoms for collaboration cafe menus inspired by various series and characters, ranging from films to anime to video…
Theme Cafes
Winnie the Pooh burgers, Tigger salad and endless honey coming to Disney’s Hunny Cafe in Tokyo
Themed cafes are a massive part of fan culture in Japan, which probably explains why all the coolest character themed menus seem to take place…
Classic anime Hamtaro gets awesome themed cafe in time for the adorable hamster’s birthday
Plucky little hamster, Hamtaro, is the star of a classic anime and manga series that first appeared in the 90s. It’s coming up to the…
Japan’s Very Hungry Caterpillar themed cafe lets you relive childhood with fruit-centric menu
Themed cafes, especially ones inspired by video games and anime, are part and parcel of Japanese fan culture. But it’s not just the usual targets…
Enjoy Cracking Wallace and Gromit Themed Grub at 30th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe in Tokyo
Wallace and Gromit, the eccentric British claymation institution are celebrating 30 cracking years and Japan is joining in the fun in their favourite way, with…
Digimon Cafe Coming to Tokyo to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Anime Series
As Pokemon ballooned into an ubiquitous behemoth of a series in Japan, perhaps it seemed as though they left their early 2000s competitors, Digimon, in…
Tokyo’s Kirby Cafe Jumps into Summer with Brand New Seasonal Menu
The Kirby Cafe in Tokyo has been seen before, but its current iteration is so popular that it keeps opening again and again. This time…
Tokyo’s Secret Location Gourmet Tokyo Ghoul Restaurant Will Be Truly Immersive Experience
Themed cafes and restaurants are ubiquitous in Japan, and you’ll often see one pop up for a new movie or anime release. But the quality…
Attack on Titan Collaboration Cafe Coming to Tokyo Complete with VR Titan Bashing Experience
As the super popular anime Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) enters its final story arc, a couple of events for wannabe titan-slayers are on…
Tokyo’s Special Anniversary Hello Kitty Cafe Boasts Most Kawaii Kitty-Faced Dishes Yet
It’s been 45 years since the iconic character arrived on the scene, but Hello Kitty hasn’t aged a bit. One of the representatives of kawaii,…
Pokémon Cafe Releases Detective Pikachu Themed Menu And Movie Latte Art
Located in Tokyo’s Takashimaya Department store, the official Pokémon Cafe has become a big hit with fans looking to catch all of the seasonal Pokémon…
Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe Update Menu with New Magical Treats
Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! Initially…
Gudetama Green Tea Tiramisu and Other Lazy Egg Treats at Maccha House Collab Cafe
Gudetama, a very relatable character, is an egg who likes to laze around. His creators, Sanrio, are famously responsible for Hello Kitty among other cute…
Tokyo’s Pokemon Cafe Reveals One Year Anniversary Menu Complete with Cherry Blossom Pikachu Dessert
Japan’s favourite season is coming. The sakura will be Bellossom-ing and all you will hear from hay fever sufferers is Pik-achoo! The cherry blossom craze…
Edgy Anime Pop Team Epic Collabs With Sanrio’s Adorable Characters for Theme Cafe
Pop Team Epic, a manga and anime series which made giving the finger a trend in Japan, seems like a strange bed fellow for the…