Nick Wilde themed dish (Photo courtesy of PR Times)
Editor’s Note: Camryn Rosa is a junior at Zama Middle High School in Camp Zama. If you or someone you know would like to contribute your story to Stripes Japan, let us know at japan@stripes.com!
It’s time for a new animal adventure in the metropolis of Zootopia and the Disney animated movie’s sequel is being celebrated with fun café pop-ups around Japan.
Join beloved detective duo, Judy Hopps, a rabbit, and Nick Wilde, a fox, and other animal characters for themed food and drinks at Oh My Café’s Zootopia 2 pop-ups at two Tokyo locations in Omotesando and Ikebukuro and in Nagoya. Late last year, the café had a pop-up in Osaka that ended Dec. 4.
Whether you are a Disney lover or just looking for a fun activity to do while staying in Japan, you will not be disappointed with a visit to this tasty café.
I visited the Omotesando store and reserved a slot through the Oh My Café website for 770 yen (about $5) per person. Each time slot is in 45-minute increments starting at 11:15 a.m. through 6:45 p.m.
The café is immersive with themed décor throughout, even down to the music playing while enjoying a nice meal.
Once seated, the staff explained that each guest is required to order at least one food item. That should not be an issue, as the menu has many options, including a Judy Hops carrot steak, Nick Wilde beet stew and Burning Animals gratin. The theme continues with the drink menu, where you can enjoy a special Pawbert Matcha Latte, Judy’s Carrot Soda or Nibbles Hot Cocoa. Of special note, drinks are served in a reusable Zootopia 2 souvenir cup.
No matter what you choose, each food item comes with a mini plastic folder blind bag, and each drink comes with a coaster blind bag. Both are free and included for each person in your party.
You can also get some neat merchandise at the entrance. Patrons can peruse what is available on the menu; isn’t that perfect? While eating, you can decide if there will be any additional purchases. Some things were sold out during my visit, but the selection available still included many items like collectable pins, keychains and acrylic stands!
Zootopia 2 is out in theaters in Japan now, but the café will only be around for a limited time, so don’t miss it!
Zootopia 2 café exterior (Photo by Camryn Rosa/Stripes Japan)
Promotional banner at Zootopia 2 café (Photo by Camryn Rosa/Stripes Japan)
Locations:
Omotesando, Tokyo - OH MY CAFE: 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Omotesando Hills Main Building B3F
Ikebukuro, Tokyo - BOX Cafe & space Grandscape Ikebukuro store B1F, 1-30-3 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Aichi, Nagoya - BOX cafe & space Nagoya Lasik No. 2 Store B1F, 3-6-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Dates: Omotesando through April 19; Ikebukuro through March 1; Nagoya through Feb. 1
Hours: vary by location. At Omotesando location, the café hours are 11:15 a.m. - 7 p.m. (last reservation slot at 6:45 p.m.)
Admission: 770 yen fee per person for reservation.
Writer’s bio: Camryn Rosa is an aspiring journalist who plans to attend a four-year university to study entertainment and broadcast journalism. She takes involvement in school and the community very seriously, as she likes to stay busy with volunteering and participating in theater productions. It is her hopes one day to be on the red carpet.
