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Classic Japanese character merch stars of the late ‘90s and early 2000s make comeback with San-X

Tarepanda and pals are back to put smiles on the faces of old fans and make new ones too.

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Shrimp Tail cafes open in Japan, love of cuteness recommended, eating shrimp tails not required

Sumikko Gurashi’s Ebiten no Shippo and Ebufurai no Shippo idols get themed cafe.

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McDonald’s Japan adds Rilakkuma and friends to its lineup of cute Happy Meal toys

This new line features six adorable puzzles with a special surprise underneath each of them.

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Mister Donut teams up with Sumikko Gurashi for the first time for adorable goods and donuts

They may be for kids, but that doesn’t mean adults don’t want them too!

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Rilakkuma and pals will return to Netflix in upcoming stop-motion animation series

Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure will feature everyone’s favorite relaxed bear character indulging in some amusement park fun.

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Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!

The 165-centimetre (5.4-foot) tall bear comes with an equally large price tag.

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Rilakkuma Cafe opening in Tokyo, with an extra side of cuteness

For a limited time during March and April, the Harajuku’s Rilakkuma Cafe in a Honey Forest Cafe will be serving up adorable Rilakkuma-inspired dishes and desserts.

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What’s under Rilakkuma’s suit? Find out for yourself with this insanely cosy onesie

This limited edition 2014 Rilakkuma onesie might just be the most outrageously warm and snuggly thing we have ever seen. It also answers the burning questions that fans of the character have been wrestling with for years: if Rilakkuma is a bear, why does he wear a bear suit? Is he even a bear at all?

Sure, you could wrap yourself in a blanket to keep warm this winter. Or, you could become Rilakkuma with this luxurious loungewear. Wrap yourself up from head to toe in furry goodness, and solve the mysteries of the cartoon bear universe at the same time.

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