Did you know we have a free weekly newsletter? You also get a monthly roundup of cute links and videos we’ve saved including character cafes, collabs, crafts and Japan. We’re sharing the links section here on the blog, though subscribers always get them first, plus lots of videos too.
- Opening the PokéPark in winter was a great idea as the Pokémon Forest area looks even cuter in the snow, plus the mascots wear raincoats!
- Pompompurin’s annual collab with Pastel pudding shop in Japan is back again until the end of April. Pick up cute puddings, sweets and baked goods, plus exclusive merch and conbini snacks too.
- Cakes with Faces’ guide to Pop-up Theme Cafes in Japan has been updated with lots of fun themes including Rilakkuma, Sanrio and One Piece.
- In the UK? You can join Miffy for a Hanami picnic at Japan Centre stores in London from Tuesday until the end of May. They’re promising Miffy-themed snacks, drinks, decor and merch.
- Rilakkuma’s Enchanted Wishes pop-up shop will also be visiting the US in April, along with stops in Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, China & South Korea.
- Kawaii baker & author Kim-Joy just announced an adorable merch collab themed around cats and baked goods with blind boxes, plush keychains and big plushies. It’s available to buy online now from various stockists.
- Neko Neko Shokupan made the cutest video, decorating their famous cat-shaped bread into lots of different cat designs.
- The Make Arcade is sharing a free mini cross stitch pattern every week this year at The Mini Stitch Project. There’s a new bookmark design, flowers and more.
- CrochetByDyll has a super cute range of free Ditto crochet patterns including Pikachu, Charmander & Bulbasaur.
- Tofu Cute have also been Pokemon hunting in Tokyo and have a nice roundup from staff member Laksa’s recent trip to Japan.
- Enjoy all the Cute, Bizarre and Must-Have Stationery From Japan’s Stationery Store Awards at Tokyo Weekender.
- Cinnamoroll is Friend of the Month at Sanrio – download your free printable calendar and look out for some special content on their YouTube and socials.
- New to our blog or not checked in for a while? The Best of Super Cute Kawaii is updated every month and collects our top posts including the most popular, our own favourites and original guides & DIYs.
The Rilakkuma anime is getting closer and will start airing in Japan in April and will hopefully be available internationally soon after. In the meantime, we can all enjoy the first music video.
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