There are two things Japanese people love — celebrating the changing of the seasons, and Rilakkuma.

But why enjoy them separately when you can mix the two together? Well, the employees at Japanese department store Takashimaya in Kyoto get it — that’s why they will be having the Wa Rilakkuma Fair, a week and a half celebration of the four seasons in Japan, Rilakkuma style!

Wa is a word referring to all things Japan-related, and from April 27th to May 9th, the 7th floor of Takashimaya will be flooded with limited edition original Rilakkuma goods specially designed for this occasion. Every item represents one of the four seasons, so you can get Rilakkuma goods for each division of the year.

You can get adorable stuffed Rilakkuma dolls (or keychains) dressed in kimono

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Tenugui towels

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Japanese-style wall art

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Cute but elegant teacups

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Colorful folders

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Noren (Japanese shop curtains)

to hang in doorways
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Beautiful chopsticks

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and yummy Japanese dango and cookies.

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There will be even more stuff to snatch at the fair, as well as the chance to get your picture taken with Rilakkuma. If you’re visiting the area, the Rilakkuma Fair will be a great place to indulge in some adorable Japanese souvenirs.

Wa Rilakkuma Fair

Location: Kyoto Takashimaya, 7th Floor

Date: 4/27/2016~5/9/2016

Time: 10AM~7:30PM (closes at 4:30PM on the final day)

Fee: 500 yen for adults/300 yen for middle school and under

Address: 52 Shincho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

TEL: 075-221-8811

Take A Photo With Rilakkuma!

Location: 5th floor, Kyoto Takashimaya

Date: 4/29, 5/1, 5/3

Time: 11AM~, 1PM~, 3PM~

Fee: Free. Tickets will be distributed on the 7th floor to the first 30 people.


By - grape Japan editorial staff.