📍[BLOG POST IN BIO] Studio Ghibli-themed bubble tea shop near Elephant & Castle Station 🧋 Taiwanese bubble tea brand, T4 opened a Studi Ghibli-themed branch near Elephant & Castle station 🌱 There are figurines, fountains and plushies everywhere from all your favourite Studio Ghibli movies, such as Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro and many more! 📍 137 Walworth Rd, London SE17 1RW #studioghibli#spiritedaway#noface#totoro#kikisdeliveryservice#catbus#haku#hayaomiyazaki#studioghiblifilms#bubbletealover
Taiwanese bubble tea brand,T4opened their new branch near Elephant & Castle station earlier this year.
The lovely little shop directly connected to Asian supermarket Kiki & Miumiu, so you can easily grab a boba after finishing your grocery shopping.
What’s the most amazing about this bubble tea shop, however, is that it’s Studio Ghibli-themed!
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There are Studio Ghibli decorations all over the shop. You can find lots of Totoro figurines, No Face and Haku from Spirited Away, the cat bus from Totoro, characters from Kiki’s Delivery Service and many more. Even their calendar and the napkin dispenser on the counter are Studio Ghibli-themed.
There are not just figurines and plushies but mini fountains and cute humidifiers too, along with an automatic No Face coin bank for tips. Simply put some coins on the tray and watch No Face eat them.
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The staff is very welcoming and friendly, so make sure you bring some coins with you to tip.
They were happy to show me around and even turned on some extra lights for me to take good pictures, and we had a nice chat about our favourite Studio Ghibli movies.
As for the bubble tea, they have a lot of options and all the boba are customisable.
I ordered the Taro milk tea with some clear jelly. It was rich in flavour but was not too sweet.
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Next time when you’re around Elephant & Castle station, make sure you visit this adorable bubble tea shop and take some lovely pictures for your Insta.
NOTE: Unfortunately, the figurines and mini fountains and not for sale. They are just decorations.
Ready for your next adventure? If you love anime, you’ll definitely want to visit a Naruto Shippuden pop-upbeing run by retro ramen bar, Ramen Yokocho. Taste Naruto’s favourite Ichiraku ramen, enjoy refreshing Naruto-themed drinks and bring home free limited-edition character pin badges and coasters.
If you love My Neighbour Totoro from Studio Gibli, you have to visit this café in London!
Mitsuba London is a lovely Japanese café in West Kensington. It’s famous for their eye-catchy and delicious bento boxes, strawberry cakes, melon pans and their cute Totoro red bean pastry you won’t find anywhere else in London.
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Located right next to West Kensington station, Mitsuba is a tranquil oasis offering relaxing atmosphere to read, work or catch up with friends.
The Japanese-style wooden tables and chairs follow simplicity and emphasise clean lines and neutral colours to create a peaceful and calming atmosphere.
The Menu
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Mitsuba is famous for their beautiful and delicious bento boxes. There is a wide selection of beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian bento boxes.
They have lots of hot and cold drinks to choose from, including seasonal drinks, such as Levander Matcha Latte, speciality teas, such as Kyoto Grape Oolong tea and a range of bubble teas.
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However, Mitsuba has recently gone viral on TikTok for their Totoro red bean pastry.
The cute fluffy pastry is served warm and filled with sweet red bean pasta.
All food and drink are served on elegant wooden plates, making them even more TikTokable.
Free-To-Read Manga Shelf
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There is a small manga shelf with the hottest manga series, such as Demon Slayer to read for free.
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The books are in Japanese language, but even if you don’t speak Japanese, you can still enjoy them by the pictures, especially if you’re familiar with the story. Plus, they can be lovely accessories for your selfie.
Ready for your next adventure? MINISO UK has recently launched their new BT21 collection. From plushies to tumblers to keyrings and earphones, you can now find the most adorable BT21 products at all MINISO stores in the UK.
???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] Welcome to London’s cutest tattoo & piercing studio ???? My Cherie Tattoo & Piercing Studio is specialised in Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, anime and kawaii designs ???? Colour, black and white and UV light tattoos all available + freckles and beauty marks ???????????? ???? Bring your own design idea, choose from the most popular characters or try the new ‘Get What You Get’ kawaii claw machine ???? Grab some free snacks and drink and watch your favourite anime while waiting for your tattoo to be done ????️ Make sure you grab a My Cheire aftercare pack and some kawaii merch before leaving Bookings are open for the Summer! ☀️ Visit @My Cherie Studio or @mika tattoos [????️ Thank you for Mika for providing me some video clips] #kawaii#animetattoo#kawaiitattooartist#studioghibli#howlsmovingcastle#spiritedaway#sanrio#tattoosartist#cutetattoo#CapCut
Kawaii décor, fresh flowers and adorable artworks greet customers as they step in London’s cutest tattoo & piercing studio.
My Cherie Tattoo Studio was established in 2021 by talented artist, Mika, who is specialised in kawaii tattoos, inspired by anime, manga, Sanrio, and Japanese characters and motifs. Colour and black and white designs available.
The studio is dedicated to creating a safe place for women where they can fully embrace their creativity and express themselves through beautiful body art.
I recently had a chance to meet Mika in her studio and we had a chat about tattoos, anime, art and piercings.
How it Works
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My Cherie Tattoo Studio is an appointment-only tattoo and piercing studio. Please, check their Instagram for the available days and times.
Mika is specialised in smaller tattoos, however, upon request, she can do bigger designs, too.
If you have a favourite anime or Sanrio character or kawaii design, simply book a complimentary consultation to discuss your idea and requirements. Your artist will get you with an estimated price and the number of sessions needed to complete your masterpiece.
If you feel you cannot really translate your idea into drawing, don’t worry. Mika is happy to help you with your design to make it exactly as you dreamt it.
Complimentary Treats, Anime Screening and Tattoo Aftercare
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Now, that you have your design and appointment, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and watch your favourite anime while enjoying some yummy snacks.
That’s right! My Cherie Tattoo Studio is not just the cutest in London, but they go above and beyond to take care of their customers.
Pick one from the cute heart-shaped lollies or candies or grab a drink and watch the best Studio Ghibli movies while waiting for your masterpiece to be done.
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And there’s even more!
You can purchase a lovely handmade tattoo aftercare pack on the spot. The pack is 100% handmade by Mika and contains a mini My Cherie natural soup and a tattoo balm, all presented in a cute pink pouch. My Cherie aftercare spray also available.
What are the Most Popular Characters?
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If you have no particular design in mind, feel free to choose from the most popular characters.
“The most popular characters are definitely Sanrio characters.” – says Mika, adding that she particularly enjoys doing Hello Kitty and Sailor Moon characters.
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“If there’s a character, I am not familiar with, I ask my customer to allow me a little time to familiarise myself with that character to make sure they get the best result.” – she says.
Get What You Get – Kawaii Tattoo Claw Machine
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Feeling adventurous?
Try your luck with the new kawaii tattoo claw machine! Get a token and fish out a mystery design for just £80 which is down from the usual price of £150. Each month fresh new designs are added.
Don’t like the design you got? Don’t worry, you can give it another chance for an additional £10.
UV Light Tattoo
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Want something really special?
My Cherie Tattoo Studio is offering UV ink tattoos for those who want some extra spark for their special design. There is a range of gorgeous colours to choose from.
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UV light tattoos only glow under UV light or black light. Perfect if you want to add some hidden parts to your design or some extra spark to make it even more special.
Freckles & Beauty Marks
Semi-permanent freckles and beauty marks also available at My Cherie Tattoo Studio. Mika uses a special tattooing technique to create realistic looking freckles on face, shoulder or dècolletage.
Freckles tattoos can be vary in size, shape and colour to achieve a natural and customised result.
Learn everything you need to know about freckle tattoo and beauty mark tattoo, here.
Piercing
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Explore the diverse selection of piercings available at the studio to find the perfect jewellery that fits your personal style and your unique preferences.
From simple to more extravagant pieces, many different designs are available.
My Cherie Merch
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Whilst you’re there, why not have a look at the cute products available to purchase on the spot? Anime-inspired prints, keychains, stickers and shoulder bags available.
“My mum crocketed the bags.” – says Mika as she is showing me the cutest strawberry bag I’ve ever seen. Perfect accessory for Lolita cosplay or everyday use.
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The tote bags, the keychains and stickers come with different kawaii designs, all taking inspiration from anime and Sanrio characters and uniquely designed by Mika herself.
My Cherie Tattoo & Piercing Studio is Expanding
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My Cherie Tattoo & Piercing Studio is expanding and they’re currently looking for talented tattoo artists to join. Full time and part time positions available.
Go to their Instagram to learn more about the roles and how to apply.
Ready for your next adventure? Bubble tea brand, Chatime has released the final wave of their BT21 collaboration. Two new BT21-inspired drinks and new merch have been added to the collection. (Blog post coming soon)
‘Japan: Myths to Manga’ is the first exhibition at Young V&A Museum since its reopening this year.
The highly anticipated exhibition has been created with kids in mind, promising a playful exploration of Japanese folklore and fairy tales and how they have impacted on today’s Japan’s pop culture, including anime, manga, robots and beyond.
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The exhibition is divided into 4 different sections: Sky, Sea, Forest, and City.
Section ‘Sky’ showcases how artists took inspiration from the Sun, the Moon, and the stars.
The second section, ‘Sea’ tells epic stories above and below the waves, while the third section, ‘Forest’ is about shapeshifting mythical creatures that inspired today’s superheroes.
The fourth section, ‘City’ introduces kawaii (cuteness) culture and showcases how it shaped and inspired today’s anime and manga characters, and gaming culture.
Original Sailor Moon sketches
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The exhibition displays 150 historic and contemporary artworks from V&A’s collections, including 19thcentury woodblock prints, Hokusai’s famous artwork: ‘Under the Wave off Kanagawa’ from 1831, Pokémon figures, original Sailor Moon sketches, plenty of Studio Ghibli, including a My Neighbour Totoro stage model and more.
My Neighbour Totoro stage model
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Clips are being showed from Studio Ghibli animations, such as My Neighbour Totoro, Ponyo and The Tale of Princess Kaguya.
‘Japan: Myths to Manga’ is set with kids in mind. Fun activities, such as taiko-drumming, origami workshops and manga-drawing sessions keep the young ones entertained and ignite their creativity.
Practical Info
‘Under the Wave off Kanagawa’ by Katsushika Hokusai 1831
Young V&A Museum tickets are not like usual tickets. They are called ‘Exhibition Passes’ which means, once you have purchased your ticket, you can go back to visit the exhibition as many times as you like.
Unlike other museums, they don’t have adult and children’s tickets. The ticket price for all visitors over the age of 4 is £9.
Opening Times
14 October 2023 – 11 August 2024
Open daily from 10am – 5:45pm
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Studio Ghibli cult anime, Howl’s Moving Castle has taken over Selfridges. Luxury fashion brand, LOEWEreleased their final collaboration with the iconic Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli. Pop-up store, exhibition where you can find original Studio Ghibli artworks, themed-afternoon tea and more are waiting for the fans of Howl’s Moving Castle.
Giant 2D window decorations lead us to LOEWE x Howl’s Moving Castle pop-up store at Selfridges. The pop-up opened on 1st February 2023 to launch the accessories, menswear, womenswear, and leather goods, all creatively decorated with well-known motifs from Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic movie.
Mind blowing fact:
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The leather goods are made using a special technique. The leather might seem painted, but actually it’s not! The motifs are formed by putting different coloured leather pieces together like puzzle. During the process the different leather pieces are fitted together so precisely that when you touch it, you don’t even feel it. Amazing!
The Cloud Room
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The Could Room is a special exhibition celebrating the movie, and it’s taken place in Selfridges’ exhibition room on Edward Mews (the complete opposite side of Selfridges where the pop-up store is).
Booking a timeslot is highly recommended because very small groups are allowed to go in (8 people at a time).
It’s a guided tour where visitors can discover original illustrations and sketches of the movie, learn how the castle bag is made and be part of an immersive installation where they can fly among the clouds.
At the end of the tour, every visitor receives a free poster that – on the back – it features all the pop-up stations to discover all around Selfridges.
Mind blowing facts:
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The paper castle at the entrance is made with using a special Japanese origami technique.
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Studio Ghibli animation movies were completely hand-drawn. No digital animations were used at all. The drawings and paintings were so detailed that and it took 3 weeks for an artist to draw 24 individual pictures for the movie. 24 pictures take 1 second(!) of a movie.
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The castle bag on display is made of over 250 individual pieces of leather. The bag is actually very functional, even though it doesn’t look so.
Because Studio Ghibli never used digital animation in their movies, LOEWE – to respect this – is not using digital animations in their online adverts either. Everything you can see in those adverts is made by hand without any digital touch!
Calcifer’s Kitchen
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To celebrate the special collaboration, Calcifer’s Kitchen opened on the lower ground floor within Selfridges (it’s where Dolly’s Café has been). Calcifer’s Kitchen offers a beautiful, themed afternoon tea experience with meadow-inspired sandwiches, themed cakes, such as cloud jelly cakes, Calcifer mini macarons, vermicelli broomsticks and themed-cookies.
Takeaway available.
Perfume Collection and Calcifer-Inspired Candles
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There is also a pop-up Howl’s Moving Castle-inspired perfume shop within Selfridges. It sells scented candles, inspired by Clacifer, the Fire Demon from the movie and LOEWE perfume collection.
Haven’t Seen the Movie Yet?
Screenings of Howl’s Moving Castle is running at The Selfridges Cinema for those who haven’t seen the movie yet and of course for those who want to watch the heart-warming story of an ordinary young girl got coursed by a witch and meet a powerful wizard who saves her.
LOEWE x Howls Moving Castle Pop-Up Store at Selfridges is open until 25th February 2023.
Ready for your next adventure? Make sure you don’t miss Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama pop-up at Harrods. It’s there until 13th February 2023.
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