It looks like Rilakkuma and his friends have found a new hangout — the Rilakkuma Cha-ya, or Rilakkuma Teahouse. It's a small shop where they can all rest and munch on an entire menu of their favorite Japanese snack dango, although for some reason the teahouse's speciality is said to be the katsudon, or deep-fried pork cutlet bowl. The characters even dabble in a little bit of senryū poetry while they're there, too.

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Anyhow, this new location is the inspiration for the next batch of adorable Rilakkuma goods from Sanrio. And although they've currently introduced a variety of items, from stationery to tote bags to tissue box holders, our favorites just might be the stuffed dolls and keychains of Rilakkuma and the gang wrapped up in suits of pink, white, and green dango.

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Kiiroitori can be found in a little teacup, and some of the keychains show Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma shedding their dango suits (which are removable, by the way) and hanging out in little cups of Japanese desserts.

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These are the rest of the goods, all of which are equally cute and make us want to buy them all!

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The theme still looks to be in the making, so you won't be able to purchase these items just yet. However, you can head over to their website to stay updated for more information, and download some cute wallpaper while you wait!


By - grape Japan editorial staff.