Benelic Co., Ltd. press release (2024.11.15) Benelic Co., Ltd. A winter story fair will be held at the “Curious George” dining cafe “Curious George Kitchen” currently being held at Tokyo Solamachi (R), where you can enjoy new seasonal menus, goods, and interior decorations! Menu with souvenir plate and goods recommended for winter outings are now available “Curious George Kitchen” is a dining cafe based on “Curious George,” a very popular work in picture books and TV broadcasts, operated by Benelic Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Takeshi Yokoyama) We will be holding a winter story fair from November 22, 2024 (Friday) to March 2, 2025 (Sunday), featuring a limited-time menu, new goods, and in-store decorations.
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warm winter stew plate Price: 2,980 yen (tax included) with souvenir plate
No souvenir plate 1,780 yen (tax included) Availability start date: November 22nd The plate, which resembles a yellow hat buried in snow, is a hearty dish topped with warm stew and grilled chicken! *During the Winter Story Fair, “Yellow Hat Forgotten☆
Plate” will be discontinued.
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No souvenir plate 1,480 yen (tax included) Availability start date: November 22nd Bowling with cassata and chewy snowballs inspired by ice cubes filled with nuts! A sweets plate inspired by George having fun in winter♪
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coffee roll cake Price: 1,350 yen (tax included) Availability start date: From mid-December A coffee roll cake shaped like a fluffy Jumpy tail. Enjoy with plenty of nuts♪ Drink menu
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Cafe au lait/Caramel au
lait/Chocolate au lait Price: Eat-in only (includes souvenir mug) Cafe au lait: 1,580 yen (tax included) Caramel au lait: 1,630 yen (tax included) Chocolate au lait: 1,630 yen (tax included) Price: Eat-in only (no souvenir mug) Cafe au lait: 880 yen (tax included) Caramel au lait: 930 yen (tax included)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/22901/1717/22901-1717-3b76e2f96108386b00323080490677ef-1200×900.jpg New Curious George Kitchen original goods include items perfect for going out with George. ≪Embroidered hoodie beige/black (M/L)≫ A hooded hoodie with Chef George embroidery in muted colors. A simple design that is easy to wear in your room, walking, or going out. Available in two colors: beige and black, and sizes M and L! Price: 6,930 yen each (tax included) Size: M/Length 67 x Width 50 x Shoulder Width 44 x Sleeve Length 62 cm, L/Length 70 x Width 53 x Shoulder Width 47 x Sleeve Length 63 cm. Material: 100% cotton ≪Mascot Chef George≫ The long-awaited Chef George mascot is also here! It’s a size that’s easy to put in your bag and easy to go out with. Price: 2,178 yen (tax included) Size: H130mm Material: 100% polyester ≪Grocery tote bag≫
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/22901/1717/22901-1717-e8f269b3eeb16a0c38a2425491c14194-1200×899.jpg Comes with a pocket that is perfect for carrying Mascot Chef George and a loop that makes it easy to attach a ball chain The tote bag has a simple and cute design with George’s embroidery. The external pocket can also accommodate the Chef George mascot (sold separately), so you can store items that can be accessed quickly. This is a convenient item that is recommended for commuting to school, going out, or as a mother’s bag. Price: 5,390 yen (tax included) Size: W430 x H300 x D160mm Material: 100% cotton ≪Fluffy big pouch≫ The fluffy big pouch is made of cushioned material that is comfortable to the touch and has a gentle texture. The large opening makes it easy to take things in and out, and it is also recommended as a travel supplies or cosmetic pouch. Another great thing is that you can see a variety of Georges! Price: 2,750 yen (tax included) Size: W220 x H190 x D80mm Material: 100% polyester ≪Fluffy square pouch≫ The fluffy square pouch is made of cushioned material that is comfortable to the touch and has a gentle texture. The large opening makes it easy to put in and take out, and is recommended for storing small items such as earphones and eye drops. Another great thing is that you can see a variety of Georges! Price: 2,420 yen (tax included) Size: W140 x H140 x D60mm Material: 100% polyester Available stores: Curious George Kitchen, NHK Character Shop, NHK Character Shop TOKYO Official Online Shop (
https://nhk-charactershop-tokyo.com/ ) ■Information regarding use of the store Seats will be available for 80 minutes. There are reserved seats and same-day seats available. We recommend making reservations in advance when visiting. ●Same-day seats: Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. ●Reservation seats: Reservations can be made from the “Information about entering the store” page on the official website. Regarding the start date and time of reservation acceptance and reservations for January Reservations are accepted from 12:00 (noon) on the third Tuesday of each month for the following month. Please check the page below for details. Reservations for January will be accepted from 12:00 on Tuesday, November 19th.
https://curiousgeorge-kitchen.jp/about-enter-shop/ *If you only wish to purchase goods or take-out menu items, you can do so without using the cafe or making a reservation. Depending on the congestion situation, admission may be restricted. ■Store overview Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/22901/1717/22901-1717-5397b1e55168a85f6043f741d786e9c5-1000×530.jpg Store name: Curious George Kitchen Venue: Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 1F No. 8
(1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo) Business hours: 10:00-22:00 (last order 21:00) Number of seats: 36 seats Official website: https://curiousgeorge-kitchen.jp Official
X : https://x.com/GeorgeKitchenJP This cafe and the products we sell are planned and produced by Benelic Co., Ltd. based on a commercialization agreement with Universal Studios Licensing LLC. (C) Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and registered by HarperCollins Publishers L.L.C. and used under license. All rights reserved. ■About Curious George George was created as a character in the picture book “Curious George” published in 1941 by American picture book authors Mr. and Mrs. Ray. Since the picture book was published in Japan in 1954 as the “Hitomanekozaru” series, George has been loved by many people because of his curiosity about everything around him and his adorable commotion and adventures. Ta. In 2008, a TV animation series started on NHK E-Tele, and the animated version of George also gained support from even more children. It will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2021, and its popularity is expanding further with a focus on character products, targeting a wide range of people from children to adults. Curious George Official Site: https://osarunogeorge.jp/ Curious George Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/osaru_george_jp/