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Title: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: LadyPinwheel on October 16, 2015, 05:20:01 AM

So, I'm sure many of you have seen this in the social networks... But I just found out like two minute ago and I just need to share!!

http://www.mylittlepony.jp/

This place is amazing!!!

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Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: StarSwirl05 on October 16, 2015, 05:22:57 AM

Surprised they didn't use G4 artwork and logo.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Sweet_Stuff on October 16, 2015, 05:40:42 AM

Lovin' that logo!!  :cool:

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Al-1701 on October 16, 2015, 05:46:13 AM

Quote from: StarSwirl05 on October 16, 2015, 05:22:57 AM

Surprised they didn't use G4 artwork and logo.

Must have been opened by an old school fan.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: LadyPinwheel on October 16, 2015, 05:52:06 AM

The G1 looks so much cuter! I wish they did something similar here! And the wall paper the used in some parts with the rainbow ponies... oh!! Love it!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: MsMedley on October 16, 2015, 06:04:48 AM

We need one in the US!!

Did you see the G4 mural on their twitter page? Amazing!!!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Sunset on October 16, 2015, 06:07:23 AM

Love it! 

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on October 16, 2015, 06:59:08 AM

It's awesome to see love and respect for all MLP...I wanna go, looks like they have cool stuff to buy as well, like notebooks and such. Now I wish I read/understand the language.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on October 16, 2015, 07:25:50 AM

WANT ALL THAT MERCHANDISE!  *cries*

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: SubmarineHallucination on October 16, 2015, 07:40:35 AM

*rolls around* I NEED TO GO HEEEEEEEEEEEEERE.
It's gorgeous *.*

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: DazzleKitty on October 16, 2015, 07:46:05 AM

Quote from: lovesbabysquirmy on October 16, 2015, 07:25:50 AM

WANT ALL THAT MERCHANDISE!  *cries*

Me too!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: mlp_loving on October 16, 2015, 07:47:43 AM

I've never seen this before! How cool though! I love all the cute stuff they used and they have some super cute merch. I'm glad they went with the orginal G1. Thanks so much for sharing!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: banditpony on October 16, 2015, 08:12:59 AM

Eh.
It's a shame it isn't as cute as other themed cafes I've seen pictures of.

Honestly, it's not really a surprise it's G1 retro... Besides the fact that G4 wasn't really a big hit over there... 80s stuff has been popular in Japan... there's a bunch of G1 retro stuff that they got, that we didn't. :(

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Freeindeed on October 16, 2015, 08:27:35 AM

So cool! :) I wish we had something like that here in the US.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on October 16, 2015, 08:59:55 AM

On the bright side, I can save money and just eat lunch in my bedroom; a lot cheaper than flying to japan  :lol:

Has own pony cafe' whenever I want.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: ponyqueen on October 16, 2015, 09:04:51 AM

I am surprised to see this! When I was over there a couple years ago I found NO pony whatsoever! Definitely going to stop in the next time I'm in Japan... though the toast and meal sets are pretty pricey!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: otocolobus_manul on October 16, 2015, 09:06:16 AM

Quote from: banditpony on October 16, 2015, 08:12:59 AM

Eh.
It's a shame it isn't as cute as other themed cafes I've seen pictures of.

Yeah, it looks like they took a regular cafe, slapped a few pony stickers and called it themed. What they do have is cute, though. I like the fact that it's g1.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: BlushingBlue on October 16, 2015, 09:46:34 AM

That Kayo Horaguchi mural is phenomenal! Rainbow Power really lends itself well to the clutter-cute decora aesthetic.  ^.^

Not sure about the menu -- Pork and orange cheese pancake? Chicken and carrot sandwich? Am I reading that right? -- but I love the retro-style merchandise. If I were anywhere near Harajuku, I would definitely go have a strawberry soda and pick up those keychains.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Galactica on October 16, 2015, 10:39:17 AM

So cute!  Agree G1 style is way more Harajuku style than G4 (which really isn't)

It would be MUCH cooler though if they filled the walls with vintage ponies and merch :D

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Taffeta on October 16, 2015, 10:52:57 AM

Not to burst any pony bubbles, but I am fairly sure from the announcement opening thingy on the main page that it's not a permanent fixture.  It looks like it opened on the 13th Oct, which is why nobody who went to Japan has seen it - but it does say "期間限定オペン" which unless my brain has broken, means "open for a limited time". I didn't see a closing date but I only glanced at it.

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This is the bit that I find the most amusing, though.

On the Thirteenth (opening day) Twilight Sparkle is coming to play(hang out/visit/etc).

The mind...boggles.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 16, 2015, 11:46:46 AM

I think it's cute.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: rosierjay on October 16, 2015, 11:51:52 AM

so weird. when i was there a month ago, no one had even heard of ponies... they thought i was crazy.
well that might have been for other reasons, but still.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: ponycake on October 16, 2015, 12:06:42 PM

Loooooveeee. Want giant pony things on my wall just like them.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 16, 2015, 12:27:57 PM

Picking a strange, meaty dish to put on an I Want a Pony plate may not have been the best choice. XD

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: LadyPinwheel on October 16, 2015, 12:29:09 PM

Quote from: Taffeta on October 16, 2015, 10:52:57 AM

Not to burst any pony bubbles, but I am fairly sure from the announcement opening thingy on the main page that it's not a permanent fixture.  It looks like it opened on the 13th Oct, which is why nobody who went to Japan has seen it - but it does say "期間限定オペン" which unless my brain has broken, means "open for a limited time". I didn't see a closing date but I only glanced at it.

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This is the bit that I find the most amusing, though.

On the Thirteenth (opening day) Twilight Sparkle is coming to play(hang out/visit/etc).

The mind...boggles.

Yes, i know it's not permanent (a pity) I think it's only there until the end of November.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: BlushingBlue on October 16, 2015, 12:49:40 PM

Quote from: Taffeta on October 16, 2015, 10:52:57 AM

Not to burst any pony bubbles, but I am fairly sure from the announcement opening thingy on the main page that it's not a permanent fixture.  It looks like it opened on the 13th Oct, which is why nobody who went to Japan has seen it - but it does say "期間限定オペン" which unless my brain has broken, means "open for a limited time". I didn't see a closing date but I only glanced at it.

This is the bit that I find the most amusing, though.

On the Thirteenth (opening day) Twilight Sparkle is coming to play(hang out/visit/etc).

The mind...boggles.

Yeah, it's only going to be "popped up" until Nov. 29, but that's plenty of time to go if you already happen to be in the area. I'm sure Sunday Jam wouldn't want to be permanently pony-themed. ^^;

They not only had Twilight Sparkle, but a real life little pony too! Presumably provided through UMAJO's JRA connection, although I don't think miniature horse racing is a thing...?

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Speaking of which, it looks like the Umajo Spots on the 5th and 3rd floors of Tokyo Racecourse are also going to be MLP-themed through November.

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Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Aflame on October 16, 2015, 12:58:45 PM

as i seid on face book OMG OMG OMG we need one in the uk so ace !!!!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 16, 2015, 01:12:10 PM

If Turkey Racing is a thing, then I guess miniature horse racing could be a thing too. Maybe they strap plush jockeys on their backs?

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Sweet_Stuff on October 16, 2015, 02:26:27 PM

Quote from: KarentheUnicorn on October 16, 2015, 08:59:55 AM

On the bright side, I can save money and just eat lunch in my bedroom; a lot cheaper than flying to japan  :lol:

Has own pony cafe' whenever I want.

 :lol: :lol: :blush: :biggrin:

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: LightingElectricDream on October 16, 2015, 04:48:41 PM

Quote from: KarentheUnicorn on October 16, 2015, 08:59:55 AM

On the bright side, I can save money and just eat lunch in my bedroom; a lot cheaper than flying to japan  :lol:

Has own pony cafe' whenever I want.

Lol! Best thought ever!!!
Yeah I could open my own cafe with my own collection and $$ for more mlps.

Don't get me wrong it's so cool that japan has a cafe and all.
But it would have been cuter do do more of a sweet lolita theme
 Tables and chairs decor and all Than a ton of wall paper.
By no means am I complaining I guess I am just intrested in all out decked out places..however beacuse it's new it may still be in the prosses of being detailed and I bet the wall paper took a lot of $$

If I was in the earia I would go for sure, but I won't fly there just for it.

Still cool tho.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Honeycomb on October 16, 2015, 05:29:43 PM

Is that even legal? Doubtful.
I mean, everybody opening a restaurant/ cafe could use any characters and promote their business with them. 

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 16, 2015, 07:15:14 PM

thats flipping awesome. i love it so so much

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: ringwraith10 on October 16, 2015, 09:53:14 PM

Quote from: lovesbabysquirmy on October 16, 2015, 07:25:50 AM

WANT ALL THAT MERCHANDISE!  *cries*

I KNOW! *pats on back* There, there. :silly:

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Wardah on October 17, 2015, 01:10:58 AM

Quote from: Honeycomb on October 16, 2015, 05:29:43 PM

Is that even legal? Doubtful.
I mean, everybody opening a restaurant/ cafe could use any characters and promote their business with them. 

Why wouldn't it be legal? As long as they got permission to do so from Hasbro. I mean in Japan, Sanrio gives cafes permission to use Hello Kitty all the time. The cafes probably have to pay to get permission of course.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: aintnobuffalo on October 17, 2015, 01:53:12 AM

That's awesome! Why can't they have neat themed cafes in the States like they have in Japan? :cloud:

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Akemi-chan on October 17, 2015, 02:22:29 AM

Quote from: KarentheUnicorn on October 16, 2015, 08:59:55 AM

On the bright side, I can save money and just eat lunch in my bedroom; a lot cheaper than flying to japan  :lol:

Has own pony cafe' whenever I want.

Lol, this made me giggle ^_^

That cafe is adorable!  They should take it a step further and display some ponies just like some of the doll cafes they have!  Imagine, eating and playing with ponies too!   :hope: :hope: :hope:

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Sunset on October 17, 2015, 06:03:47 AM

Quote from: Wardah on October 17, 2015, 01:10:58 AM

Quote from: Honeycomb on October 16, 2015, 05:29:43 PM

Is that even legal? Doubtful.
I mean, everybody opening a restaurant/ cafe could use any characters and promote their business with them. 

Why wouldn't it be legal? As long as they got permission to do so from Hasbro. I mean in Japan, Sanrio gives cafes permission to use Hello Kitty all the time. The cafes probably have to pay to get permission of course.

And as long as they have permission, think of all of the free publicity for Hasbro.  Even if it is mostly g1, it will still drive more people to mlp as a brand.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Sparkle Pony on October 17, 2015, 07:45:53 AM

Aww, how cute!  Japan always gets such cute MLP stuff when they do get anything.

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: plushroo on October 17, 2015, 07:52:51 AM

Hopefully this will be so successful that more will open up across the globe!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Bibinettepony on October 17, 2015, 10:17:42 AM

 :lovey: :lovey: :lovey: I dream to go there!!!!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Nightbow on October 17, 2015, 10:52:29 AM

*Gasp* Ooo-oooh! I love the G1-retro look. And look at the pancakes with Fizzy ice cream, eeee~!

Makes me wonder how you get a permit for this. I would love to see the choice of décor if a pony fan closer to me opened up a place like this. 

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: BethyVic on October 17, 2015, 12:59:10 PM

It would be so awesome to eat there.  What a cool place!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: sailorstitch on October 17, 2015, 01:41:05 PM

*wails* I WANNA GO!!!!!!!!

Quote from: lovesbabysquirmy on October 16, 2015, 07:25:50 AM

WANT ALL THAT MERCHANDISE!  *cries*

Me to, but I would be happy with one thing that has Starshine on it. Why is ALL the Starshine merchandise in other countries? UK, NZ and now Japan. Not fair! :(

sailorstitch

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: banditpony on October 17, 2015, 02:13:45 PM

Quote from: sailorstitch on October 17, 2015, 01:41:05 PM

*wails* I WANNA GO!!!!!!!!

Quote from: lovesbabysquirmy on October 16, 2015, 07:25:50 AM

WANT ALL THAT MERCHANDISE!  *cries*

Me to, but I would be happy with one thing that has Starshine on it. Why is ALL the Starshine merchandise in other countries? UK, NZ and now Japan. Not fair! :(

sailorstitch

There's been starshine stuff in the USA.. But I think it's been mostly baby stuff (hooded towel, wash cloths , romper.. socks)

Eta: here, check out lounge fly for starshine stuff. https://www.loungefly.com/brands/my-little-pony.html

*_* I knew there was some thing for adults too..

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: BuckinghamAlice on October 17, 2015, 02:28:41 PM

My friend sent it to me on facebook... it's so cute and looks fun.  I wish there was something like this near me!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: hathorcat on October 17, 2015, 03:03:08 PM

Adorable! I love pop up themes and this is perfect :)

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Koudoawaia on October 17, 2015, 07:41:40 PM

Simply put, I'm jealous of Japan =l

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: sailorstitch on October 17, 2015, 08:05:10 PM

Quote from: banditpony on October 17, 2015, 02:13:45 PM

Quote from: sailorstitch on October 17, 2015, 01:41:05 PM

*wails* I WANNA GO!!!!!!!!

Quote from: lovesbabysquirmy on October 16, 2015, 07:25:50 AM

WANT ALL THAT MERCHANDISE!  *cries*

Me to, but I would be happy with one thing that has Starshine on it. Why is ALL the Starshine merchandise in other countries? UK, NZ and now Japan. Not fair! :(

sailorstitch

There's been starshine stuff in the USA.. But I think it's been mostly baby stuff (hooded towel, wash cloths , romper.. socks)

Eta: here, check out lounge fly for starshine stuff. https://www.loungefly.com/brands/my-little-pony.html

*_* I knew there was some thing for adults too..

The Lounge Fly stuff is out of my budget. :( I just want the simple stuff.... keychains, notebooks, those awesome pajamas that NZ got.

sailorstitch

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: melon on October 19, 2015, 08:30:59 PM

This is so cute!!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: tikibirds on October 19, 2015, 09:53:50 PM

Cool  ^.^

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: Shaiyeh on October 20, 2015, 04:33:45 AM

RIght, cya, I'm off to Japan!

Title: Re: MLP Cafe in Japan
Post by: princessluna11706 on October 22, 2015, 09:59:46 AM

*pokes head in*

I'll be going next Friday :) I haven't been on in a while, as I've been temporarily re-locating in Japan.  I'll take plenty of pictures, going with a Japanese pony collector.  Can't wait :)

Title: MLP Harajuku Cafe
Post by: ponycake on December 26, 2015, 11:57:50 AM

So I know there was a thread showing pictures of that cafe in Harajuku, but I found two vlogs of it, omggg, I had to share!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxjWMj8iH6A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sejsj-GEDck