Best Limited-Time Character Cafes in 2025
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Japanese cafes are among the favorite places for locals and visitors alike to unwind with a drink, relax, and soak in the unique atmosphere. These cafes offer experiences that showcase the culture and creativity of Japan, ranging from modern and themed cafes to animal cafes, each with a unique menu reflecting seasonal ingredients and the latest trends.
Character cafes, in particular, provide a must-visit destination for tourists and fans. While many of these cafes feature limited-time events dedicated to popular characters, some continuously offer character-themed menus. These cafes offer unique experiences, exclusive merchandise, and themed menus that delight visitors of all ages.
If you’re searching for the best character cafe events and collaborations in Japan, look no further. In this article, I will share some of the most exciting character cafe events happening in 2025.
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1. Ranma 1/2 Cafe (Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo)
A character cafe featuring the Japanese manga series Ranma 1/2 is holding a collaboration with the Box Cafe and Space in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Offering food menus and goods inspired by the characters.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location and Date:
Osaka
- BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA 1st store
December 5, 2024 to January 13, 2025
Nagoya
- BOX cafe&space Nagoya Lachic 1st store
December 5, 2024 to January 26, 2025
Tokyo (Coming Soon)
Website: https://ranma-bcafe.th-cafe.jp/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Ranma 1/2 Cafe in Japan 2024–2025
2. Chiikawa Restaurant x The Guest Cafe & Diner Parco Store (Osaka, Nagoya)
The Chiikawa Restaurant and The Guest Cafe & Diner Parco Store collaboration will be held in Osaka and the Nagoya Parco store will feature decorations, and themed menus inspired by the popular Chiikawa character good for family and fans. In addition to the theme menu, limited edition goods are available at the event.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
Osaka
- Chiikawa Restaurant Shinsaibashi Parco
November 8, 2024 to February 3, 2025
Nagoya
- Chikawa Restaurant Nagoya Parco
November 22, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Website: https://the-guest.com/
3. Pingu Cafe in Tokyo
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the character Pingu, a themed cafe will be held with a white winter theme available for a limited of time featuring themed menus, illustration and limited edition items.
Genre: Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store
Date: December 19, 2024 to February 9, 2025
Website: https://pingu.f-ent.jp/
4. My Melody Cafe Heartful Party
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the character My Melody, a themed cafe My Melody a Heartful Party will be held in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Miyagi featuring a theme menus, illustration and limited edition items.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo
- BOX cafe&space Q Plaza Harajuku store
December 12, 2024 to January 26, 2025
Nagoya
- Kawara CAFE＆KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO store
December 20, 2024 to January 26, 2025
Osaka
- BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA 1st store
January 17 to March 2, 2025
Miyagi
- BALLER:S Aeon Mall Shinrifu store
December 19, 2024 to February 2, 2025
Website: https://mymelody-50th.theme-cafe.jp/
5. Doraemon F’s Kitchen
A special place for Doraemon characters featuring theme menus, decoration, and goods. The visitors and fans can enjoy various foods and items inspired by the characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location: RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK South 2nd floor
Dates: December 12, 2024 to January 18, 2026
Website: https://dora-fskitchen.com/
6. Winnie the Pooh Cafe
Disney character Winnie the Pooh cafe will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. It will feature a menu themed on Winnie the Pooh and friends. Limited-edition and exclusive merchandise will also be available to purchase. Visitors will enjoy the decoration and display inspired by the characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
- Tokyo:
OH MY CAFE Shinjuku Mylord 7th floor
November 9 to December 15, 2024 - Osaka:
Collabo_Index SHINSAIBASHI
December 5, 2024 to January 26, 2025 - Nagoya:
BOX cafe&space Global Gate Nagoya 1st store
November 14 to December 15, 2024
Website: https://hunny2024.ohmycafe.jp/
7. Harry Potter Cafe (Limited-Time Menu)
Harry Potter Cafe in Tokyo will offer a limited-time winter menu from November 15, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Harry Potter Cafe
Date: November 15, 2024 to January 1, 2025
Website: https://hpcafe.jp/news_20241031/
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3 minutes walk from Akasaka Station. |
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8. 30th Anniversary DETECTIVE CONAN Cafe
The popular Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe will once again hold an event this winter season in Tokyo featuring cafe menus and exclusive merchandise inspired by the characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA109 Shibuya store
Dates: December 5, 2024 to January 31, 2025
Website: https://30th.conan-cafe.jp/
9. Pokemon x Kogei Cafe
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TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.
It is a collaboration exhibition featuring traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the famous Japanese character Pokemon. Various Kogei artworks of Pokemon characters will be exhibited and some exclusive merchandise will also be available to purchase at the event. In addition, to this collaboration Pokomen cafe offer various themed menu inspired by the character.
Genre: Collaboration
Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery
Dates: November 1, 2024 to February 2, 2025 (closed on 31 December 2024)
Website: https://kogei.pokemon.co.jp/en/
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3 minutes walk from Kamiyacho Station. |
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10. Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillar Exhibition and Cafe
A special exhibition and cafe collaboration of the popular Japanese anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba featuring various exhibitions, artworks, displays of the most well-known characters, and a themed menu and drinks for each character.
Genre: Exhibition and Cafe
Location: Creative Museum Tokyo
Date: November 2, 2024 to March 2, 2025
Website: https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/
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3 minutes walk from Kyobashi Station. |
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11. Momoko Sakura Exhibition and Cafe
The Momoko Sakura Exhibition is a special event featuring various artwork related to Chibi Maruko chan. The visitors can enjoy original illustrations, a variety of scripts, pages, and behind-the-scenes letters. There is a wide range of collectible and memorabilia items available at the event.
Genre: Exhibition and Cafe
Location: Mori Art Center Gallery (Roppongi Hills)
Date: October 5 to January 5, 2025
Website: https://sakuramomoko-ten.com/
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4 minutes walk from Roppongi Station. |
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12. Fullmetal Alchemist x Yomi no Tsugai Cafe Collaboration
The cafe collaboration of Fullmetal Alchemist and Yomi no Tsugai held in Tokyo and Osaka features a food menu, gifts, limited edition items, and displays inspired by the characters.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo
- Motto Cafe Ikebukuro Store
January 29 to April 20, 2025
Osaka (Coming Soon)
- Motto Cafe Osaka Store
April 9 to June 8, 2025
Website: https://haganeyomi.motto-cafe.com/
13. Colorful Peach x Sanrio Characters in Sweet Paradise
A collaboration cafe of the Japanese live group Colorful Peach and Sanrio Characters in Sweet Paradise featuring themed menus, and limited edition items inspired by characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
January 3 to February 2, 2025
- Sweet Paradise Ikebukuro
January 3 to 29, 2025
- Sweet Paradise Umeda Store
- Sweet Paradise Nagoya Spiral Tower
January 3 to 19, 2025
- Sweet Paradise Sendai PARCO Store
- Sweet Paradise Fukuoka PARCO Store
January 6 to February 2, 2025
- Sweet Paradise Kawasaki DICE Store
Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/collaboration/clpc-sanrio
14. Natsume Yujincho Urushi × and GALLERY Collaboration Cafe
A collaboration cafe of the popular Japanese TV anime Natsume Yujincho Urushi × and GALLERY with the theme of Everyone’s New Year that features food menus and limited edition items inspired by the characters. In addition various illustration and display related to the characters and to the theme can be enjoy.
Genre: Cafe
Location: and GALLERY Ikebukuro, Nagoya, Dotonbori and Sendai
Date: December 14, 2024 to January 13, 2025
Website: https://collabo.and-gallery.com/natsume-anime
15. Blue Lock x Smile Base Cafe Collaboration
A collaboration cafe event of the popular Japanese TV anime Blue Lock with the Smile Base Cafe which the characters are dressed in Chinese costumes. Food menus inspired by the characters and various goods are available.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
Tokyo
- SMILE BASE CAFE Ikebukuro store
December 7 to 30, 2024
Aichi
- SMILE BASE CAFE Nagoya Sakae store
January 7 to 20, 2025
Osaka
- SMILE BASE CAFE Shinsaibashi store
January 25 to February 9, 2025
Website: https://smilebase.co.jp/
-Concluded Events
KORILAKKUMA 20th ANNIVERSARY CAFE in Tokyo 2024 (Tokyo)
This is a special event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the popular Japanese bear character “KORILAKKUMA.” It features a limited-time cafe offering various meals and sweets themed on the character. There are also some cute goods and souvenirs available.
Dates: June 13 to July 28, 2024
Location: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi Store 2 (MAP)
Website: korilakkuma20th.rilakkuma-cafe.jp
More info:
▶KORILAKKUMA 20th ANNIVERSARY CAFE in Tokyo 2024
Hello Kitty Themed Cafe
The famous character Hello Kitty celebrates their 50th-anniversary garden party this summer. In collaboration with three food brands featuring limited-time offerings of a Hello Kitty-themed food and drinks.
Dates: June 19 to August 19, 2024
Location: J.S. Pancake Cafe (All Locations)
Website: https://www.flavorworks.co.jp/gardenparty
More info:
▶Hello Kitty Themed Cafe: HELLO KITTY 50th Anniversary GARDEN PARTY
Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe in Japan 2024 Summer
Jujutsu Kaisen cafe features a special themed menu inspired by the famous anime and manga series. Available for a limited time only with various merchandise related to the Jujutsu Kaisen world.
Locations & Dates:
– Tokyo
Location: BOX cafe&space Harajuku ALTA store 3F (MAP)
Date: 20 June to 18 August
– Osaka
Location: BOX Cafe & Space Tennoji MIO Store (MAP)
Date: 11 July to 18 August
– Nagoya
Location: BOX Cafe & Space Global Gate Nagoya 2nd Store (MAP)
Date: 20 June to 28 July
Website: https://kg.jujutsukaisen-cafe.jp/
More info:
▶Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe in Japan 2024 Summer
Kaiju No. 8 Cafe (Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi)
The popular Japanese manga series “Kaiju No. 8” will have a special themed cafe event in Shibuya PARCO TOKYO PARADE Goods and Cafe. It features a specially designed menu and exclusive merchandise from the characters.
Locations & Dates:
– Tokyo
Location: Shibuya PARCO 6F TOKYO PARADE goods＆cafe (MAP)
Date: June 22 to July 30, 2024
– Osaka
Location: Shinsaibashi PARCO THE GUEST cafe＆diner Shinsaibashi (MAP)
Date: June 29 to August 6, 2024
– Aichi
Location: Nagoya PARCO THE GUEST cafe＆diner Nagoya (MAP)
Date: July 6 to August 18, 2024
Website: https://cafe.parco.jp/parade/detail/?id=8987
Delicious IN DUNGEON Cafe IKEBUKURO
A collaboration cafe held at Atari CAFE and DINING Ikebukuro PARCO store. The cafe offers a menu featuring dishes inspired by the monster cuisine seen in the anime, as well as creative dishes made with rare ingredients. Additionally, they have exclusive course meals available only on weekends and holidays in the evening. You can also find original merchandise featuring newly designed, adorable chibi illustrations.
Dates: July 2 to August 18, 2024
Location: Atari CAFE&DINING Ikebukuro PARCO store (MAP)
Website: https://delicious-in-dungeon.com/en/
Eevee and Friends Afternoon Tea in Japan 2024 (Various Locations)
A special afternoon tea featuring the popular anime character from Pokemon the Eevee and friends. Theme menu and goods are available for a limited time only.
Locations & Dates:
– Tokyo
Location: Aoyama Saint Grace Cathedral (MAP)
Date: July 3 to August 31
– CHIBA
Location: ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay (MAP)
Date: July 4 to August 30
– KANAGAWA
Location 1: Iseyama Hills (MAP)
Date: July 3 to August 30
Location 2: Yokohama Artgrace Portside Villa (MAP)
Date: July 3 to August 30
– SAITAMA
Location: Omiya ART GRACE Wedding Chateau (MAP)
Date: July 6 to August 31
– NAGOYA
Location: Strings Hotel Nagoya (MAP)
Date: July 3 to August 31
– OSAKA
Location 1: Saint Grace Villa (MAP)
Date: July 3 to August 30
Location 2: Osaka Art Grace Wedding Coast (MAP)
Date: July 3 to August 30
– KYOTO
Location: Art Grace Wedding Hills (MAP)
Date: July 3 to August 30
– FUKUOKA
Location: The Strings Hakata Cafe Lounge “Time Nest” (MAP)
Date: July 4 to August 30
– MIYAGI
Location: Art Grace Wedding Hills (MAP)
Date: July 15 to August 31
Website: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/event/
More info:
▶Eevee and Friends Afternoon Tea in Japan 2024
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba 5th Anniversary Festival (Various Locations)
In celebration of its 5th anniversary, the popular Japanese anime series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will hold a themed cafe featuring a themed menu inspired by the characters and offer limited edition merchandise.
Dates: July 9 to August 4, 2024
Locations:
– Tokyo
ufotable Cafe Tokyo (MAP)
Machi Asobi Cafe Tokyo (MAP)
– Aichi
ufotable Cafe Nagoya / Machiasobi CAFE Nagoya (MAP)
– Osaka
ufotable Cafe Osaka / Machiasobi CAFE Osaka (MAP)
– Tokushima
ufotable Cafe Tokushima (MAP)
Machi Asobi Cafe Bizan (MAP)
– Fukuoka
ufotable Cafe Kitakyushu / Machiasobi CAFE Kitakyushu (MAP)
Website: https://www.ufotable.co.jp/cafe/collaboration/kimetu/
IdentityV x Sanrio Characters x Chugai Grace Cafe
A collaboration cafe features a themed menu inspired by Identity V and Sanrio characters in Chugai Grace Cafe and special limited-edition merchandise. Fans will enjoy all three brands’ characters in one place for a limited time.
Dates: July 12 to August 8, 2024
Location: Chugai Grace Cafe (MAP)
Website: https://chugai-grace-cafe.jp/
Dozurusha Cafe – Fair – in SWEETS PARADISE (Various Locations)
A unique collaboration, “The Dozurusha Cafe Fair,” is held at Sweets Paradise. It features menus and an eat-all-you-can dessert buffet inspired by famous characters, as well as limited-edition merchandise.
Dates: July 22 to August 25, 2024 (*dates differ between stores)
Location: Sweet Paradise Stores nationwide (9 stores)
Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/collaboration/dozle_ennichi
Frozen Cafe (Tokyo, Osaka)
The well-known Disney animation offers a Frozen Cafe this summer in Japan featuring theme-menu that gives a chill and refreshment for the hot weather. Various goods and souvenirs are available for a limited time only.
Locations & Dates:
– Tokyo
Location: OH MY CAFE, Shinjuku Mylord 7F (MAP)
Date: 5 July to 1 September 2024
– Osaka
Location: Collabo_Index SHINSAIBASHI (MAP)
Date: 8 August to 8 September 2024
Website: https://sister.ohmycafe.jp/
More info:
Pokemon x PRONTO Collaboration in 2024 Summer (Nationwide)
A special summer collaboration of PRONTO with the popular Japanese anime Pokemon. Featuring a special menu inspired by Pokemon characters. Also available the original merchandise for a limited time only.
Dates: July 11 to September 16, 2024
Location: PRONTO・È PRONTO nationwide (192 stores)
Website: https://www.pronto.co.jp/special/Pokemon2024_Website.html
More info:
»Pokemon x PRONTO Collaboration in 2024 Summer
30th Anniversary Detective Conan Cafe (Various Locations)
The popular iconic manga and anime series “Detective Conan” celebrates its 30th anniversary in a special pop-up cafe held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Hakata, and Miyagi. Featuring exclusive themed food and drinks inspired by the character and limited edition merchandise.
Locations & Dates:
-Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Location: BOX cafe&space Shinjuku Mylord 7F (MAP)
Date: 26 July to 23 September 2024
-Aichi (Nagoya)
Location: BOX cafe&space Global Gate Nagoya 1F (MAP)
Date: 26 July to 23 September 2024
-Osaka (Umeda)
Location: BOX cafe&space HEP FIVE store 7F (MAP)
Date: 26 July to 29 September 2024
-Fukuoka (Hakata)
Location: BOX cafe&space Hakata OIOI 3F (MAP)
Date: 3 August to 8 September 2024
-Miyagi (Sendai)
Location: BALLER:S AEON Mall Shinrifu 2F (MAP)
Date: 1 August to 1 September 2024
-Hokkaido (Sapporo)
Location: Cafe Interlude Coach & Four Shinkawa-Dori (MAP)
Date: 26 July to 1 September 2024
Website: https://30th.conan-cafe.jp/information/
More info:
»Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe in Japan 2024
Nintama Rantaro x Sanrio Cafe (Tokyo, Osaka)
The well-known ninja world of Nintama Rantaro and Sanrio characters held a collaboration-themed cafe in Tokyo and Osaka. The cafe featured a special menu with dishes and drinks inspired by characters from both Nintama Rantaro and Sanrio. A limited edition of exclusive merchandise is also available.
Dates: July 31 to September 1, 2024
Locations:
– Tokyo
AMOCAFE Ikebukuro 1st store (MAP)
– Osaka
Oshi Cafe Namba Marui Store (MAP)
Website: https://amocafe.shopinfo.jp/
BAYMAX Cafe (Tokyo)
From a Disney character, BAYMAY will hold a cafe event featuring a themed menu and exclusive merchandise related to the character available for a limited time at BOX cafe & space Tokyo Solamachi store.
Dates: August 2 to September 16, 2024
Location: BOX cafe & space Tokyo Solamachi store (MAP)
Website: https://bm2024.ohmycafe.jp/
More info:
Minion Theme Cafe in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya)
A collaboration cafe event featuring the well-known character The Minions offering a themed menu and limited edition items related to their latest movie the Illumination Despicable ME4.
Dates: August 3 to September 24, 2024
Location: Shibuya PARCO 6F TOKYO PARADE goods＆cafe
Website: https://cafe.parco.jp/parade/detail/?id=9012
Dates: August 10 to September 17, 2024
Location: THE GUEST cafe&diner Shinsaibashi store (Shinsaibashi PARCO 6F)
Website: https://the-guest.com/dm4_cafe_osaka/
Dates: August 22 to September 30, 2024
Location: THE GUEST cafe&diner Nagoya Parco store (Nagoya Parco West Building 8F)
Website: https://the-guest.com/dm4_cafe_nagoya/
More info:
▶Minion Theme Cafe in Japan 2024
Keio Plaza Hotel x ONE PIECE Collaboration Sweets Buffet
A special collaboration with the popular anime and manga series “One Piece” and the Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo. Featuring a girl’s party sweet buffet, with themed decorations and themed sweets buffet inspired by the character or scenes from the series. Where the guest can enjoy a unique dining experience surrounded by the themed decor of the One Piece.
Genre: Collaboration
Location: 2nd floor/All day dining <Jurin>
Dates: June 1 to September 30, 2024
Website: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/onepiece-fair/sweets.html
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO x ONE PIECE: Girl’s Party Sweets Buffet
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3 minutes walk from Tochomae Station. |
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Magical Doremi Cafe 2024 (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya)
The Magical Doremi Cafe 2024 invites fans to experience a colorful menu inspired by the anime Ojamajo Doremi. Visitors in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya can enjoy themed dishes like the Takorice Bowl and Pineapple Burger, along with delightful character-inspired sweets, celebrating the magic of this cherished series.
Locations & Dates:
-Tokyo
Location: Box Cafe & Space Lumine Est Shinjuku Store (MAP)
Date: 1 August to 6 September 2024
-Aichi
Location: Kawara Cafe and Dining Nagoya Parco Store (MAP)
Date: 22 August to 29 September 2024
-Osaka
Location: Kawara Cafe and Dining Shinsaibashi Store (MAP)
Date: 29 August to 6 October 2024
Website: https://ojamajodoremi-cafe2024.jp/
More info:
▶Magical Doremi Cafe in Japan 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe in Japan 2024 (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka)
The Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe will hold an event in four venues in three cities in Japan Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Special themed menus inspired by the characters and exclusive merchandise will also be available.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo
- BOX cafe&space Q plaza Harajuku (MAP)
August 29 to October 27, 2024 - BOX cafe&space Harajuku ALTA (MAP)
August 29 to October 27, 2024
Osaka
- BOX cafe&space Tennoji MIO (MAP)
August 29 to October 27, 2024
Nagoya
- BOX cafe&space Global Gate Nagoya (MAP)
August 29 to October 27, 2024
Website: https://0.jujutsukaisen-cafe.jp/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe in Japan 2024
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya)
The popular Sanrio character Hello Kitty will hold an event in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya to celebrate the 50th anniversary “Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe” featuring themed menus and cute decorations inspired by the character. The visitor can also enjoy other gifts and a variety of items, limited-edition merchandise is also available for purchase.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo
- BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store (MAP)
September 13 to October 27, 2024
Osaka
- BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA 2nd Store (MAP)
September 13 to October 20, 2024
Nagoya
- BOX cafe&space Nagoya Lachic 1st Store (MAP)
September 20 to October 27, 2024
Website: https://hellokitty-50th.theme-cafe.jp/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe in Japan 2024
Chibi Maruko-chan and Sunday Brunch Shimokitazawa Collaboration
Chibi Maruko-chan and Sunday Brunch Shimokitazawa Collaboration is a unique dining experience featuring themed menus inspired by the characters with the cozy atmosphere of the popular cafe in Tokyo the Sunday Brunch Shimokitazawa. The fans can enjoy delicious foods and exclusive merchandise of Maruko and friends.
Genre: Collaboration
Location: Sunday Brunch Shimokitazawa
Dates: September 18 to October 31, 2024
Website: https://www.chibimaru.tv/
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3 minutes walk from Shimo-Kitazawa Station. |
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Evangelion Crossing EXPO (Tokyo)
The Evangelion Crossing EXPO is an immersive exhibition of the famous Japanese anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” featuring a variety of exclusive merchandise, artwork, and original designs based on the series. Limited-edition items are also available for purchase. A collaboration cafe offering a special menu inspired by famous lines from the Evangelion series will also open at the exhibition site. Visitors and fans will enjoy the displays and other collectible items of the characters.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Roppongi Museum
Dates: September 13 to October 22, 2024
Website: https://eva-x-expo.exhibit.jp/
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9 minutes walk from Roppongi Station. |
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Monogatari Series x Sanrio Characters Pop-Up Store
© 2024 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L653828
A limited-time pop-up collaboration between Monogatari Series and Sanrio Characters featuring exclusive merchandise including original collaboration illustrations of Monogatari characters such as Koyomo Araragi, Hitagi Senjougahara, and Shinobu Oshino along with the popular characters of Sanrio.
Genre: Collaboration
Location and Date:
Osaka
- Umeda Loft
September 27 to October 16, 2024
Tokyo
- Ueno Marui
October 19 to 27, 2024
Website: https://hapi-pop.com/ms/index.html
SPY x FAMILY Exhibition (Okayama)
A special exhibition of the popular Japanese anime and manga series SPY x FAMILY was held in various places across Japan. Featuring exclusive merchandise, displays, artworks, and many more. In addition, limited-edition such as accessories, and apparel are also available for purchase. Great opportunity especially for all the fans to be part of this exciting event.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Aeon Mall Okayama 5th floor Okayama Mirai Hall
Dates: October 4 to 31, 2024
Website: https://spyfamily-ex.com/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Spy x Family Exhibition in Japan 2024
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4 minutes walk from Okayama Station. |
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SpongeBob Cafe in Tokyo 2024 (Tokyo)
SpongeBob Cafe in Tokyo is held to celebrate its 25th anniversary, featuring various goods and themed foods on their menus available for a limited time only.
Dates: June 13 to November 4, 2024
Location: RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK South 2F (MAP)
Website: https://benelic.com/cafe_secret_recipe/
More info:
Harvest Festival and Miffy Cafe 1st Anniversary
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In the celebration of the 1st anniversary of Miffy Cafe, a special event with the theme of Harvest Festival and Miffy Cafe’s 1st anniversary will be held. In addition to the themed menus and desserts, limited edition items are also available for purchase.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Miffy Cafe Tokyo
Date: October 1 to November 30, 2024
Website: https://miffy-cafe-tokyo.jp/20240920_news/
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1 minute walk from Daikan-Yama Station. |
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Universal Studios Japan Halloween 2024
An annual Halloween event in Universal Studio Japan featuring programs and activities such as HAHAHA Halloween Party and Halloween Horror Night that showcase activities, decorations, and parades of some popular characters such as Pokemon, Minions, My Melody, and Kuromi.
Genre: Halloween Event
Location: Universal Studio Japan
Dates: September 5 to November 4, 2024
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Universal Studios Japan Halloween 2024
Disney Halloween 2024
The perfect event for family and friends with cool weather. Disney Halloween 2024 in Tokyo is a carnival event full of magical surprises and fun shows where Disney characters will wear unique Halloween costumes with colorful parades, fun outdoor attractions, and fun activities.
Genre: Halloween Event
Location: Tokyo Disney Resort
Dates: October 1 to November 7, 2024
Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/halloween2024/tdl/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Disney Halloween 2024 at Tokyo Disney Resort
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11 minutes walk from Maihama Station. |
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Sanrio Puroland Halloween
Sanrio Puroland Halloween is a seasonal event full of fun, excitement, and scariness. Where you can see Sanrio characters parading dressed in colorful Halloween costumes. Many games and activities can be enjoyed with your family and friends.
Genre: Halloween Event
Location: Sanrio Puroland
Dates: September 6 to November 5, 2024
Website: https://www.puroland.jp/event-campaign/2024_halloween/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Sanrio Puroland Halloween 2024
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8 minutes walk from Keio Tama Center Station. |
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Twisted-Wonderland Cafe (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya)
Inspired by Disney’s Twisted Wonderland game a themed cafe event The Twisted Wonderland Cafe will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Features theme menu, decorations, and exclusive merchandise inspired by the characters. Giving a unique experience and submerging visitors in the magical world of Twisted Wonderland.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo
- OH MY CAFE Shinjuku Mylord 7th floor (MAP)
September 6 to November 4, 2024
Osaka
- Collabo_Index SHINSAIBASHI (MAP)
September 12 to October 20, 2024
Nagoya
- kawaraCAFE&KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO store 5th floor (MAP)
October 3 to November 24, 2024
Website: https://twst2024.ohmycafe.jp/
Sumikkogurashi Cafe (Tokyo)
The Sumikkogurashi Cafe from the well-known San-X characters features themed menus inspired by the characters such as desserts and meals. Limited-edition merchandise is also available for purchase.
Genre: Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi Store (MAP)
Dates: September 20 to November 4, 2024
Website: https://2024ebiten.sumikkogurashi-cafe.jp/
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▶︎Sumikkogurashi Cafe in Tokyo 2024
Eevee and Friends Afternoon Tea (Tokyo)
Eevee and Friends afternoon tea is a special afternoon tea collaboration with the well-known Japanese anime character Pokemon and the Strings Omotesando. Featuring themed menus and lovely decorations inspired by the characters. The visitors can enjoy the place and the unique experience of afternoon tea bringing you to the Pokemon world.
Genre: Afternoon Tea Collaboration
Location: Cafe and Dining Zelkova (MAP)
Dates: September 17 to November 30, 2024
Website: https://www.strings-group.jp/omotesando/en/zelkova/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Eevee and Friends Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2024
Kitaro’s Birth: The Mystery of Gegege × and GALLERY’s Collaboration Cafe
With a theme of “Autumn Vacation Café 2024” Kitaro Birth: GeGeGe no Mystery” x and GALLERY collaboration will be held featuring themed menus inspired by the characters and limited edition items.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: and Gallery (Ikebukuro, Dotonbori, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sendai )
Date: October 17 to November 17, 2024
Website: https://collabo.and-gallery.com/kitaro-tanjo
Blue Lock Cafe in Mixx Garden (Tokyo, Osaka)
A collaboration between the popular anime and manga series Blue Lock and Mixx Garden in Tokyo and Osaka. Featuring themed food and drinks inspired by the characters, decorations, and display. Exclusive merchandise is also available to purchase.
Genre: Collaboration
Location: Mixx Garden
- (Tokyo)THE KINDAI 1 IKEBUKURO 4F, 1-28-4 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
- (Osaka) Yasuda Nishi Building 2F, 1-1-18 Nihonbashi Nishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City
Dates: September 30 to November 4, 2024
Website: https://www.mixxgarden.com/
Kaiju No.8 Special Exhibition
The first and special exhibition of the Japanese anime series Kaiju No.8 was held in Tokyo Dome City Gallery Aamo. Featuring approximately 120 framed illustrations of famous scenes, art, and exclusive merchandise.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Tokyo Dome City Gallery Aamo
Dates: September 13 to November 10, 2024
Website: https://kaiju-no8-ex.jp/
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4 minutes walk from Suidobashi Station. |
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Dr. STONE x Collaboration Cafe Honpo
A collaboration-themed cafe of the Japanese anime manga series Dr. Stone at the cafe Honpo. Featuring themed menu inspired by the characters from the series. With limited edition items and Dr. Stone exclusive merchandise.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Collabo Cafe Honpo Akihabara
Date: October 4 to November 24, 2024
Website:https://collabocafe-honpo.co.jp/
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5 minutes walk from Akihabara Station. |
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Gintama Collaboration in The Chara Cafe
A collaboration event of the popular Japanese anime series Gintama and the Chara Cafe in Tokyo and Osaka that features themed menus, and decorations inspired by the characters. In addition to the food and drinks exclusive merchandise is also available to purchase.
Genre: Collaboration
Location and Date:
Osaka
- THE Chara CAFE Shinsaibashi OPA store 9F
October 5 to 20, 2024
Tokyo
- THE Chara CAFE Grand Scape Ikebukuro 2F
October 26 to November 13, 2024
Website: https://www.the-chara.com/
Tsuburana Hitomino Namagaki Cafe
Namagaki Cafe is a seasonal cafe event held in Shinjuku featuring a themed menu inspired by the character, a cute food and drinks decoration of a oyster which is the translation of Namagaki in Japanese.
Genre: Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space Lumine Est Shinjuku store
Date: November 8 to December 8, 2024
Website: https://namagakicafe.theme-cafe.jp/
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2 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station. |
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM x TOWER RECORDS CAFE
The Tower Records Cafe holds a collaboration with the famous Japanese anime film Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom featuring themed foods and drinks, inspired by the characters and by the popular scenes. The visitors especially the fans can enjoy exclusive merchandise, decorations perfect for photo spots, and other memorabilia related to the characters.
Genre: Cafe Collaboration
Location:
- Tower Records Shibuya
- Tower Records Nagoya Sakae Skyle Store
- Tower Records Cafe Umeda NU Chayamachi Store
- Tower Records Cafe Fukuoka Store
Date: November 28 to December 20, 2024
Website: https://tower.jp/article/news/2024/10/16/c101
4. Kuroko’s Basketball x Chugai Grace Cafe Osaka Collaboration
A Japanese sports anime Kuroko’s Basketball and the Chugai Grace Cafe Osaka offer a treat inspired by the characters with some collectible items that can be purchased. Limited edition and exclusive merchandise.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Namba OIOI 1F
Dates: November 22 to December 29, 2024
Website: https://chugai-grace-cafe.jp/
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2 minutes walk from Namba Station. |
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Tougen Anki Cafe x Charaum Cafe Ikebukuro
A Japanese manga series Tougen Anki the Dark Demon of paradise and a Charaum cafe in Ikebukuro offer a collaboration cafe featuring a themed menu, decorations, exclusive merchandise, and other activities inspired by the characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Charaum Cafe Ikebukuro
Dates: December 4 to 29, 2024
Website: https://www.medicos-e.net/
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5 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station. |
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Esther Bunny x PARCO Collaboration Cafe
The Esther Bunny character and Parco in Shibuya will hold a collaboration cafe and offer a limited-time themed menu inspired by the lovely character Esther Bunny. In addition to the themed menu, limited edition and exclusive merchandise are also available to purchase, such as various collectible items and souvenirs.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Shibuya PARCO 6F TOKYO PARADE goods＆cafe
Dates: November 15 to December 23, 2024
Website: https://cafe.parco.jp/parade/detail/?id=9143
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8 minutes walk from Shibuya Station. |
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Jujutsu Corridor (Jujutsu Kaisen x Tokyo Skytree)
The Jujutsu Corridor is a collaboration between the famous Japanese anime series the Jujutsu Kaisen and Tokyo Skytree. Featuring an exclusive visual display of the characters on various tower floors. Visitors and fans can enjoy the food menus inspired by the characters and limited-edition merchandise is also available for purchase. Special illumination of the popular characters from the series is light up in the observatory deck of the Skytree is one of the main highlight activities of the event.
Genre: Collaboration Event
Location: Tokyo Skytree
Dates: September 25 to December 22, 2024
Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/jujutsukairou/
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7 minutes walk from Oshiage Station. |
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Shugo chara Collaboration Cafe
The TV Japanese anime Shugo Chara also known as My Guardian Character will hold a collaboration cafe in Dish Up in Tokyo and Concept Cafe Kobe in Hyogo. Offer a themed menu inspired by the characters and some limited-edition items, collectible items, and special gifts.
Genre: Cafe
Location:
Tokyo: Dish Up
Hyogo: Concept Cafe Kobe by Sweet Paradise
Date: November 6 to December 8, 2024
Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/collaboration/shugochara
Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe 2024 Shibuya Incident
A themed character cafe event The Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe to the concept of Shibuya Incident. Features decorations, and displays to the vibes of Shibuya. A variety of themed food and drinks inspired by the characters, exclusive merchandise, and limited-edition are available to purchase. In addition, many collectible items can be seen from the scene of the Shibuya Incident the most popular part of the Jujutsu Kaisen series.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
Tokyo
- Q-Plaza Harajuku
October 31 to December 8, 2024 - Harajuku ALTA
October 31 to December 15, 2024
Osaka
- BOX cafe&space Tennoji MIO store
October 31 to December 15, 2024
Nagoya
- BOX cafe&space Global Gate Nagoya 2nd store
October 31 to December 8, 2024
Website: https://sj.jujutsukaisen-cafe.jp/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe Shibuya Incident
Coji Coji Cafe
A limited-time themed cafe written by Momoko Sakura will hold the first event, Coji Coji Fun Classroom Cafe, in Solamachi Tokyo. The cafe will feature a themed menu and exclusive merchandise inspired by the characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store
Date: November 8 to December 15, 2024
Website: https://cojicoji-cafe-ltr.theme-cafe.jp/
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3 minutes walk from Oshiage Station. (SKYTREE) |
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