Sumikkogurashi (すみっコぐらし) is a set of cute fictional characters produces by the Japanese company San-X, who is known for creating cute characters including Rilakkuma and Tarepanda. The characters of Sumikkogurashi were designed by a graphic designer Yuri Yokomizo, and debuted in 2012.

The name “Sumikkogurashi” means “life in the corner” and the characters resemble animals and food items such as Shirokuma (polar bear), Penguin? (penguin), Tonkatsu (pork cutlet), Neko (cat) and Tokage (dinosaur). In addition to those 5 main characters, over 60 characters were created in total, for merchandise, books, video games, Youtube channel and three animated films.

In July 2024, a new character “Ebiten no Shippo” first appeared with the theme “Tenshi no Ebiten idol” and became a hot topic on X with 16,000 RTs and 60,000 likes on the same day. Ebiten no Shippo (means a leftover tail of shrimp tempura) works hard to become a popular idol so that maybe people would eat the leftover.

This time, a themed cafe of Sumikkogurashi focusing on “Angel Ebiten idol” will open for a limited time in Oshiage, Tokyo. The Sumikkogurashi Cafe ~Tenshi no Ebiten idol~ will offer a special menu with a variety of cute and photo-worthy food and drinks, featuring adorable Sumikkogurashi characters as well as cafe’s original merchandise.

The cafe will open from 20 September to 4 November 2024 inside Tokyo Solamachi, a shopping and entertainment complex at the base of Tokyo Skytree. Enjoy the special time at the cafe with adorable Sumikkogurashi characters this autumn!

Let’s take a look at the exclusive menu and merchandise available at Sumikkogurashi Cafe ~Tenshi no Ebiten idol~!!

-Food and Drink Menu

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Tenshi na idol Sumikko Curry Rice 1,590 yen
Sumikko Ouen Omurice 1,690 yen
Ebikyun Sandwich 1,590 yen

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Aiming for an idol! Parfait 1,290 yen
Sumikko Penn Light Ice Cream (lemon, matcha, caramel, vanilla, blue salt) 990 yen
Spoon with Charm (6 designs) 1,045 yen *can be purchased with parfait or ice cream

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Sumikko Idol Drink (peach, melon, passion fruit and mango, grape, lychee and blue hawaii, apple and pomegranade) 890 yen
Hot Cafe Latte 890 yen

-Cafe Merchandise

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Acrylic Keyring 825 yen
Acrylic Clip 770 yen
Tin Mirror 1,540 yen

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Drawstring Bag 1,430 yen
Mini Towel 1,430 yen
Colon Glass 1,980 yen

In addition to the original cafe merchandise, the Sumikkogurashi Cafe will offer special gifts to visitors who make pre-booking (715 yen per person) and order from the menu will receive one of original A5 clear files chosen randomly from 4 designs.

-Sumikkogurashi Cafe ~Tenshi no Ebiten idol~ (すみっコぐらしカフェ～天使なえびてんアイドル～)

Location: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cb3BveaRjmQLLQMc9

Date: 20 September to 4 November 2024

Official Website: https://2024ebiten.sumikkogurashi-cafe.jp/

Check out the limited-time characters cafe opening in Japan this year!

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