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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Winter-Themed Bus Tour in Hitoyoshi Starts December 12!

Period: Dec 12, 2026〜Feb 28 2026/10/15 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A winter tour titled “Winter Tour of the Village of Ayakashi,” which takes visitors around the locations in Kumamoto, Hitoyoshi, and Kuma that served as models for the TV anime *Natsume’s Book of Friends* aboard a specially wrapped bus, will be held for a total of 11 days from December 12, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The tour includes a ride on the Kumagawa Railway and visits to locations such as Okadome Kōfuku Station, and participants will receive an original clear file as a gift.
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“Natsume’s Book of Friends” Cafe in Osaka to Open in Two Phases Starting September 30!

Period: Sep 30, 2026〜Nov 29 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of *LaLa*’s launch, the “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Collaboration Café will be held at the motto cafe Osaka location from September 30 to November 29, 2026. The event will feature 16 collaboration menu items—with different offerings for the first and second halves of the event—as well as 12 types of collaboration merchandise, including original coasters, paper bookmarks, acrylic stands, and reproductions of original artwork, all available as special gifts with purchase. Reservations for the first half of the event will open on September 11 at 7:00 PM.
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Natsume’s Book of Friends “Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection”—All 5 Varieties Coming in September!

Coming in September 2026 2026/09/08 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The “Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei Relaxed Collection” gacha series, based on the TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” will be released by Takara Tomy Arts starting in September 2026. These display-style mini-figures are modeled after the character’s original “relaxed” poses, with a lineup of five types, including “Relaxing in a Star Shape” and “Relaxing with Crossed Legs.” Each pull costs 300 yen (tax included).