Just recently we made our second visit to the event which is essential for anyone interested in all aspects of Japanese culture. From the traditional arts of singing and dancing, the latest video and console games to all things anime; Hyper Japan is London’s go-to gathering. This year was even bigger than last year with more cat themed items vying for our attention on the numerous stalls.
First stop on our visit this year had to be Doki Japanese Tableware stall. As well as traditional items they have been stocking a range of items – made in Japan – which appeal to cat lovers. We saw their stall last year but decided to wait until we were leaving to buy some of their cute bowls. Unluckily for us they were completely sold out by the time we made it back to them. This time we bagged some treasures early on including some lovely bowls for our breakfast cereal.
This year Doki even bought along some cute mugs featuring black cats. We couldn’t resist getting some of these for our afternoon tea.
When we were over in Japan earlier in the year we brought back 4 suitcases full of all things Japanese. Amongst the cat themed items (there’s a bit of a cat boom in Japan at the moment) we had some yuzu (Japanese lemon) flavored sake. Thanks to Doki we now have the purrfect way to drink it with this black cat sake set. Kampai!!
At this years event as last year, there was a fair number of visitors sporting a pair of furry ears. Not all were cat’s but we lost count of those that were and offered anyone wearing a pair of ears one of our Katzenworld key rings. We stopped over at Plastic&Bow’s stall to offer them a key ring and to take a look at their hand made ears, necklaces and other extremely cute cat-themed accessories.
Don’t they look fabulous!! Made me feel so under dressed.
Now, of course what else do you need in addition to a pair of kitty ears? Paws of course!! We saw these as we were passing a stall. Can you imagine trying to use your mobile phone wearing these?
We’re always on the look out to add to our t-shirt collection and if we find something cat related it’s even better. Newcomer, Fuzzballs, had a stall full of cat cuteness which drew us over to check out their offerings. We couldn’t resist a couple of their t-shirst and I’m sure we’ll be visiting them online to order all the others that were sold out.
And if cat t-shirts aren’t enough (never enough), then there were key rings, necklaces and cards all featuring original artwork. Look out for a give away where you’ll be able to get your paws on some of the goodies featured here.
Now, no Hyper Japan festival is complete without the epitome of cuteness; Tofu Cute. So kawaii!!!
We’re going to take a break from all this cuteness for now. Look out for part 2 coming soon…
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Thanks,
Iain
I would have been in so much trouble there. I wouldn’t have been able to carry my purchases home….even if I lived there instead of in the US.
We carried around bags of shopping LOL
You learned your lesson the first time and didn’t wait to buy!
That is very true! 😉
AAAAHHH! I love those gloves! I love those bowls ! I love the cushions! I have to go next year!
I feel the same…
There is another one this year in November called Christmas Market. 😀
We will make sure to post about it early on to remind people. ^^
That would be great, thanks : )
Ah cool 🙂
Glad you liked it 😀
Great post. I went to Hyper Japan too and loved it. There’s so many cute things to buy? x
Will you be going to the November one as well? We should try and meet up! ^^
I’ll hopefully be going. I’ll let you know nearer the time? x
Please do 🙂
Oh meeeooowww!!! I want a Katzenworld keyring too! 😀
Since you write so many stories for us we can’t possibly make you buy one! 😮
Drop me an email with your address and which design is your favourite and I’ll post it next week. ^^
Oh my gosh! I was only joking! Thank you so much, I will! ??
You are welcome. And don’t forget 😉
Ahhh!!! Those bowls! I love them! And I really like that “Made In Japan” stamp with the kitty’s rump 😀
I know right! It makes the whole made in Japan stand out in a nice and cute way. 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
I would love me some paw gloves
Haha they are adorable 😀
What a great event. We would be so, so tempted to buy … everything! LOL!
Tell us about it. 😉
Oh my gosh it looks so much fun! I would be lost in a world all Japanese! Especially when it comes to cats!
😀 and they had so much adorable stuff
Love this, especially the bowls and mugs. Too cute!
We took some of those home 🙂
Wow!!Cute:D
You choice nice cup and Surely you can drink deliciously 😀
Cat year be called [Neko-Mimi]?????in Japan XD
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Thank you 😀
Wonderful job.
Glad you enjoyed it.
The cuteness meter exploded, very meowgical indeed…lol!
? and part two is yet to come
Looking forward to it, Marc! ^^
🙂
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Thanks 🙂
I want everything 😀
Ciao
Sid
Oh yes… But not enough space! Never mind the money lol
Money… a big word!
Ok, I’ll dream of everything 😀
Waiting for the next part…
Ciao
Sid
We are working on it. 🙂
=^:^=
i know that Flushing, Queens has a Japanese store that sell cute cat items.
Really??? We will have to go there!
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Thank you 😀
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When does this fest appears in every year?
Once in the summer and one in November here in London. 🙂
The November one is from the 25th – 27th of November
You should have checked out Something kawaii stall. They had a lot of neko Atsume merchandise.
There were so many cool things around! 🙂
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