Produced by Kawaii Monster Cafe creator, the Future Train diner serves up pink teriyaki burgers and wobbly pancakes aboard the Sakura Express.
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A retired Thunderbird gets a pink facelift and futuristic interiors that’ll whisk you away to another world.
Don’t panic–these “burgers” aren’t a combination of meat and sweets but are rather burger-shaped cookie sandwiches in Kirby-inspired pink.
Cherry blossoms bloom across sweets, drinks, mugs, and leather accessories this hanami season.
If you’ve wanted to race around the streets of your home town on a pink-and-white scooter like Natsumi, now’s your chance!
If you’re in the mood for pink foods, look no further this spring than IKEA stores in Japan.
The new limited-edition beverage takes its inspiration from a traditional Japanese springtime confection.
It looks like a sakura drink, but it gets its colour from a different blend of ingredients.
Not quite ready to say goodbye to the cherry blossoms? Then it’s time to enjoy some sakura curry.
Advance sale of super-cute Kirby clothing called for celebration in a Kirby-themed room with cute Kirby cupcakes!




















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