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The Mistudo (Mister Donut) grab bag includes a donut voucher and original goods. Every year, the collaboration with characters is very popular, and many of them are sold out.   Starting December 26, 2022, Mister Donut stores nationwide began selling grab bags again this year. This year's fukubukuro is a collaboration with Pokémon, which has become a regular event. Three types This year's "Missed Fukubukuro 2023" comes in three varieties: a 2400 yen version, a 3600 yen version, and a 5900 yen version. In terms of goods, the 5900 yen grab bag will cover everything!　 Here's what's in the Missed Fukubukuro 2023 (5,900 yen)! 50 donut redemption cards The card can be used for doughnuts under 187 yen including tax, so the existence of this card alone is an absolute bargain! Bath towel A bath towel that is sure to be the highlight of this year's collection. 120 cm x 65 cm in size, it is also very practical. A fun bath towel with a lively pattern. Hand towel This o...

Relax with a fluffy green tea mousse during the year-end and New Year's holidays Starbucks will release its first winter season menu on December 26, 2022 (Monday). Matcha green tea and brown rice tea are combined with milk and the texture of mochi (sticky rice cakes) to create a Frappuccino® that blends sweetness, bitterness, and savory aroma. Three types of matcha and genmaicha teas are blended together, with just a hint of black bean, kelp, and plum flavors added as a secret ingredient to provide a multifaceted taste of tea flavor. Accented with the texture of crushed baked dumplings and a subtle savory flavor, you will never get tired of drinking it. Starbucks' winter season, which begins on Monday, December 26, 2022, will feature matcha, genmaicha, and hojicha as the star beverages. The Matcha Genmaicha Mochi Frappuccino and Matcha Genmaicha Mousse Tea Latte feature a blend of matcha and genmaicha teas layered with fluffy matcha mousse. The three tea beverages will provide ...

Aomori apple specialty store "Ara, Ringo." with main store in Kobe Aomori apple specialty store.Butter sandwiches using Aomori apples!  "Ara,Ringo(Oh my, apples)". A set of popular butter sandwiches in. The store is located in Sannomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. A new store has recently opened in Kintetsu Abeno Harukas in Osaka. Three buttery sandwiches with the delicious sweetness of fresh apples! There are three flavors: plain, caramel, and black tea. The luxurious butter sandwiches are made with crispy cookie dough, butter cream that enhances the apples, and plenty of diced apples. A luxurious butter sandwich consisting of a crispy, chewy cookie dough sandwiched between a butter cream that enhances the apples and a generous amount of diced honey-dipped apples. It is recommended to eat it as it is, or even chilled. Individually wrapped, they are perfect for souvenirs. Please come and taste and see the sweets made from Aomori apples.

 The golden gold spring that bubbles up is named Kinsen-yaki in honor of its auspiciousness in bringing prosperity. Kinsen-yaki is a fresh confectionery made in the image of Kinsen, the hot water of Arima Onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan. It is said that Hideyoshi Taikoo, the great emperor of Japan, was a great admirer of the golden hot spring that bubbled up in Arima, and that Hideyoshi was a favorite of the people who visited the hot spring for a cure. Arima Onsen is the most popular hot spring in Kansai. It is said that Hideyoshi Toyotomi was so fond of this hot spring that he visited nine times! There are two types of spring water: gold spring is brownish water with high salt and iron content, and silver spring is a mixture of carbonic acid and radium spring. "Kinsen-yaki" is an auspicious specialty of Arima, created in honor of Hideyoshi, who brought prosperity to the area. The skin is soft and the bean paste inside is moist and tasty. What is Arima On...

 "Uncle Rikuro's Cheesecake" is the most popular Osaka souvenir. Uncle Rikuro's store's "freshly baked cheesecake" is so famous in Osaka that there is no one who does not know about it! Osaka International Airport, also known as "Itami Airport," was renovated in August 2020. Thirty-six new restaurants, souvenir shops, and other stores have opened in the South and North Terminals, both before and after passing through security checkpoints. Among them, "Uncle Rikuro's Store Osaka Itami Airport Store," a favorite of Kansai people, opened in the north terminal. Uncle Rikuro's store started in 1984 when Mr. Rikuro Nishimura branded "Rikuro Mark" on a freshly baked cheesecake. With 11 stores in Osaka City, this sweet treat has long been loved by people in the Kansai region. Freshly baked cheesecakes will be available in the kitchen, which is equipped with a permanent oven. They will also be selling sweets made by Uncle Rik...

 The "Naniwa Choroken" series of sweets from Osaka that brings energy and smiles.  The "Choroken" characters are comical and cute. Furthermore, the can-cans and packages are colorful and fun, and can be reused and enjoyed even after eating. This is "Imokenpi", a confectionary dedicated to Tosa Inari Shrine in Osaka. Choroken" is a popular performance in Osaka during the Edo period (1603-1867). People who see Choro-ken walk around with the music saying, "Those who see Choro will be blessed and get rid of bad luck and bad diseases. Choroken" and "Imokenpi" from Kochi were born from the meeting of "Choroken" and "Imokenpi" from Kochi. The sweetness is accented with a hint of saltiness. The crunchy texture and the unique taste of sweet potatoes match each other to create a Japanese sweet that is hard to stop eating. The unique character of the bag and sticker are included in the package, so it is recommended for sha...

 Saburomaru Distillery, the only whiskey distillery in Hokuriku, is located in Toyama. Toyama Smoky Highball", a craft highball from their own brand "HARRY CRANES" series. HARRY CRANES Craft Highball was created in March 2019 as Japan's first highball can with a smoky focus. On December 15, 2020, it will be launched as "Toyama Smoky Highball" with an 8% alcohol content to make it easier to drink and enjoy this authentic highball at home. The Saburomaru Distillery is located on the grounds of the Wakatsuru Sake Brewery, which was founded in 1862. The Saburomaru Distillery produces craft whiskey unique to Toyama, taking advantage of the rich natural blessings of the Tateyama mountain range with its 3,000-meter-high peaks and Toyama Bay. The brewery believes that "good sake comes from good water," and uses groundwater from the limpid Shogawa River, polished by granite, for its brewing water. Whiskey barrels made from Toyama's Quercus mongolica va...

 Every year, cute goods with black cats and ghost designs are the talk of the town. Here is a selection of Starbucks Halloween merchandise released in 2022. There is a full lineup of playful items full of the Halloween mood, so find something you want to give for yourself or as a gift! Halloween 2022 mug masked cat 355ml Price 2,150 yen (tax included) Actual capacity 355ml A mug with a black cat motif dressed up in a mask. It comes with cat ears, and its rounded shape gives it a cute impression. Halloween 2022 Mug Foodie Cat 355ml Price 2,150 yen (tax included) Actual capacity 355ml A mug with a black cat motif wearing a purple hood. Can be paired with the "Halloween 2022 Mug Masked Cat 355ml," making it a great gift idea. Halloween 2022 heat resistant glass mug cat 355ml Price 2,900 yen (tax included) Actual capacity 355ml The adorable black mug with the expression of a black cat is easy to enjoy even after Halloween is over. The heat-resistant glass can be used both hot and...

 In Japan, elaborate figures and character goods are readily available as capsule toys. The "excitement" of a capsule toy where you don't know what's inside until you open it. In Japan, you can find them in shopping malls, electronics stores, and many other places. Want an elaborate toy or figure that you can get for cheap? Capsule Toys can make that dream come true for you. Using capsule toys is quite simple. Insert the money listed on the capsule toy and turn the dial. Prices range from 100 yen to 500 yen. When you turn the dial to the end, a capsule will come out. In Japan, a number of capsule toys are available for the very popular "Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba" in comics and in anime. What is  "Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba" ? The story takes place in Taisho Japan. The daily life of Sumijiro, a kind-hearted boy who sells charcoal, changes drastically when his family is killed by an ogre. The two set off on a journey to restore his sister Prie...

Capsule toys are unique to Japanese culture! They also make great souvenirs.  Capsule toys are enjoyed by children and adults of both sexes. Recently, coupled with the popularity of Japanese animation and characters overseas, capsule toys have become very popular among foreign tourists. The wide variety and high quality of these products are more than just toys, they are a part of Japan's unique culture. Japan's capsule toy market is worth approximately 40 billion JPY, a 1.5-fold increase over the past decade.  Bandai began selling capsule toys in 1977 and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2017. While most capsule toys at the time were priced around 20 JPY, Bandai was a pioneer in character capsule toys, entering the market at 100 JPY with the added value of characters from the very beginning of its release. An indispensable piece of Bandai's capsule toy history is the Kinnikuman eraser, also known as "Kinkeshi," which was released in 1983. It became a social phe...

"Tiny TAN" capsule toys, the official character of the now very popular BTS, are now on sale in Japan! Japanese capsule toys can be found in various locations when you go out on the town. They are popular even among adults because of the wide variety of popular character figures and elaborate miniatures. Recently, Japanese capsule toys have been well received by people overseas, and many tourists are buying them. The origins of capsule toys date back to 1907. It is said that the prototype was a "gumball machine" manufactured by an American company called Thomas Adams Gum Company at that time. Capsule toy machines were born in the U.S., but later made their first appearance in Japan in 1965. A Japanese company, Penii Shokai (today's Penii Co., Ltd.), imported the machines from the United States. At that time, capsule toys were installed in small candy stores and stationery shops in town. It is no different now that capsule toys are installed in places where many ...

Japanese vending machines not only offer convenient beverage purchasing, but also signage functions.  The vending machine business division of AEON Delight, a member of the AEON Group, is working on the commercialization of signage as a new growth strategy. The driving force behind this strategy is vending machines with digital signage. Aeon Delight's next-generation vending machines with digital signage can also produce sound. The volume can be adjusted according to the trend of visitors on different days of the week and at different times of the day, such as louder when the building is crowded or quieter when the building is empty. QR payment accepted at Aeon vending machines Aeon Delight vending machines installed in Aeon and Aeon Mall stores nationwide are gradually becoming compatible with QR code payment. Five types of QR code payment are available: "PayPay," "Melpay," "LINE Pay," "d-payment," and "au PAY". The beverage vendin...

Items that are prizes for arcade games in March 2022.  Crane game is a generic term for game machines installed in game arcades, etc., where players operate toy cranes to take prizes. A "crane game" in which players use buttons and joysticks to move a crane back and forth, left and right, and grab prizes stacked in a transparent box. From the popular anime "Demons Slayer," "Sumikko Gurashi", and "Sing" to goods from the popular idol group INI, new items are appearing one after another in Japan's game arcades. Plush toy of "Demon Syaler" This is a figure from "Demon Slayer". Elaborately crafted. This is a Sumikogurashi. Shikuma is a very cute item. These are goods of the Japanese male idol group "INI". An 11-member boy group selected for Season 2 of "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN," one of Japan's largest audition programs. "INI" means "The 11 of us (I) who met at PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON 2 will co...

Japan Nestle's Kit Kat is now available in an Aeon Group exclusive Tohoku support package.  Limited to 150,000 units in limited quantities at Aeon Group stores from February 7, 2022 (Monday) "Kit Kat" featuring "Octopus-kun," a character of Minami-Sanriku that symbolizes the town's good luck for success in school, will go on sale at Aeon Group stores on a limited basis. "Octopus-kun" is a character from Minamisanriku town, popular as a good-luck charm to pray for success in an exam. ”Kit Kat Mini Octopus-kun Pack", a collaboration between "Kit Kat" and a character for success, goes on sale. The word "keppare" on the package means "go for it!” It is a dialect word meaning to be. Product name: Kit Kat Mini Octopus-kun Pack Release date: February 7, 2022 (Monday) (limited to 150,000 units)