Hello! This week we’ve got a lots of cute characters, floral crafts and a preview of MCM Comic Con, plus more fun web links.
Kawaii Character Stationery Picks
It's National Stationery Week so here's some fun finds featuring our favourite kawaii characters including Pikachu, Totoro, Hello Kitty & Care Bears. (Marceline)
Floral Embroidery Patterns & Kits
These embroidery patterns & kits all have beautiful floral designs with a range of styles, skill levels and prices to suit everyone. (Emma)
2023 Sanrio Character Ranking - Final Week!
There's less than a week left to vote in the 2023 Sanrio Character Ranking. Check out the interim results and get voting! (Marceline)
Sylvanian Families Creators To Follow on Instagram
If you love Sylvanian Families, here's 6 super cute fan accounts to follow on Instagram for cute photos, creations and releases. (Gabriel)
MCM Comic Con London Preview
SCK will be at MCM Comic Con London next weekend - will you? Have a look at what's happening including panels, cosplay meetups, shopping, workshops and lots more. (Emma)
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Japan Travel Vlogs from Cakes with Faces
If you're interested in Japan, Cakes with Faces' new series of Japan travel vlogs has started, with videos from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more. You can watch the first few now on YouTube, and subscribe to watch the rest - there's lots more to come, including the world's largest gachapon store and the most kawaii cafe in Osaka.
Another batch of cute and fun links we’ve been saving recently.
Rilakkuma is celebrating his 20th anniversary with a US tour. The pop up will be visiting six cities with interactive exhibits and exclusive merch.
If you’re in Japan next weekend, the Sanrio Cafe Wagon will be in Yokohama with cute crepes & donuts to eat and fun products to buy.
The Crewe of Japan podcast sits down with Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots to explore the wide & wacky world of Japanese Mascots.
Tokyo Fashion shares some kawaii street styles from a recent Neo Decora meetup in Harajuku.
I love this new Totoro collab with Japanese outdoor brand Foxfire for clothing, bags and patches.
Our Spring Pusheen Box is running a bit late but Our Pusheen Cat Addiction have an unboxing video if you want to see what’s inside.
Win a Meowchi Collab Candle & Pin Set from Caitelle x Tasty Peach (US only)
We were sad to hear that artist Michelle Coffee has had to close her shop due to cancer treatment. If you love her cute art, you can support her on Ko-Fi.
Thanks for reading! The SCK Team are Marceline, Natasja, Andi, Nicolette, Gabriel, Nova, Arlandyia & Emma.