Special Linked Projects Enhance the Experience
Beyond the cafe, two exciting linked projects will amplify the collaboration. The first involves the distribution of a special “MEICA” (local maze card). This unique Kasukabe Tsukushi x Tomachan collaboration MEICA, produced with the cooperation of MEICA partner Toyota Corolla Saitama, will be given to customers spending 1,000 yen or more on Kasukabe Tsukushi goods or collaboration menu items in a single transaction.
The second linked project is the “Kitamoto Marche,” taking place on December 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the same “Kitamoto ‘Shiki no Megumi’ Marche” venue. This lively event will feature sales of local vegetables by the Kitamoto City Agricultural Youth Council, a tasting of six types of baked sweet potatoes, and a unique tasting event for Kitamoto Tomato Retort Curry prepared with an electric vehicle. The collaboration cafe will also be open during the marche, offering a full day of local flavor and virtual charm.
About the Venue and Virtual Ambassador
&greenCAFE, operated by the Kitamoto City Tourism Association, is renowned for its commitment to local produce, offering dishes like the Kitamoto Tomato Curry, seasonal quiches, and a selection of specialty processed goods from Saitama Prefecture. The cafe also hosts seasonal craft workshops, providing a holistic experience of local culture.
Kasukabe Tsukushi actively promotes Saitama Prefecture as a VTuber and Saitama Virtual Tourism Ambassador, with a stated goal of making Saitama a beloved “spiritual home” for many. Her well-known affection for Kitamoto Tomato Curry was a key factor in realizing this delicious collaboration.
Fans are invited to immerse themselves in this unique blend of virtual charm and local flavor, experiencing Kasukabe Tsukushi’s world firsthand. This collaboration exemplifies how digital personalities can foster real-world engagement and economic revitalization for local communities. The fusion of virtual entertainment with regional gastronomy creates a fresh avenue for cultural exchange, potentially inspiring similar initiatives across Japan. This event is a testament to the growing influence of virtual ambassadors in promoting local tourism and culture on a wider scale.
For more information, please visit:
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Kitamoto City official page: https://www.city.kitamoto.lg.jp/kanko/kitakorenitsuite/oshirase/18476.html
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Saitama Prefecture “Saitama Virtual Tourism Ambassador” page: https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0806/saitamavtuber.html
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MEICA official homepage: https://meica.me/
&greenCAFE will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed on Wednesdays. Access is available via the Kenchan Bus from JR Takasaki Line Kitamoto Station East Exit, alighting at “Sakurakokuya Iriguchi” stop and a 3-minute walk.
