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The Apothecary Diaries Collab Café returns: Kusuriya Festival Vol.2

The Apothecary Diaries collaboration café “Kusuriya Festival Vol.2” will run from 4–27 July 2025 in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, offering themed menus, exclusive merchandise, and an immersive fan experience.

Kusuriya Festival Vol. 2 across Japan - Lord Jinshi and Maomao dressing like traditional japan festival outfit, smiling and looking at the hanabi in the sky

Fans of The Apothecary Diaries have much to celebrate this summer, as the beloved anime's collaboration café event returns for a second edition. Kusuriya Festival Vol.2 will take place between 4 July and 27 July 2025, and will be hosted across three major cities in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, in partnership with Natslive Café. 


Kusuriya Festival Vol.2: More than a collab


Based on the popular light novel series by Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino, The Apothecary Diaries has taken the anime world by storm. Set in the imperial court of a fictional ancient Chinese-inspired empire, the story follows Maomao, a sharp-witted herbalist-turned-lady-in-waiting, as she unravels medical mysteries and political schemes. 

The Kusuriya Festival is a natural extension of this universe, giving fans a tangible way to step into Maomao's world.


● Kusuriya Festival - Event Locations:


Tokyo: Natslive Café Harajuku

Osaka: Natslive Café Shinsaibashi

Nagoya: Natslive Café Sakae


Kusuriya Festival Vol. 2 Menu with five different meals


●Themed Menu Highlights


Natslive Café has become known for its dedication to culinary quality in anime collaborations, and Kusuriya Festival Vol.2 is no exception. The menu features dishes inspired by the anime's characters and setting.


Highlights include:


1. Maomao's Chicken Pepper Wraps

猫猫の蛇肉風青椒肉絲 – Chinjao Rosu-style Chicken Wraps - Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)

These soft white buns are filled with a colourful stir-fry of julienned chicken, bell peppers, and savoury sauce — a nod to Maomao's clever disguises and the “snake meat” rumour in the imperial court. Served with a playful cat-shaped fried bun on the side.


2. Lord Jinshi’s Moonlit Dance Tofu Pudding

王氏の月精の舞 豆花 – Tofa Dessert with Blueberry Sauce - Price: ¥1,210 (tax included)

A delicate Chinese-style tofu pudding, topped with rich blueberry sauce and soft jelly cubes, inspired by Jinshi's elegance and the mystique surrounding his identity. Silky, dreamy, and indulgently light.


3. Suiren's Sweet-and-Sour Black Vinegar Pork

選択の廊 黒酢酢豚 - Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork - Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)

A hearty dish of tender pork pieces coated in a thick black vinegar sauce, accompanied by colourful vegetables. Symbolising Suiren's intensity and complex choices in the palace corridors.


4. Secret Egg Tart of the Waterfall Jar

滝壺の中の秘密エッグタルト - Price: ¥1,210 (tax included)

A decadent egg tart filled with custard and citrus accents, topped with spun sugar threads. A metaphor for the hidden truths Maomao uncovers — layered, rich, and carefully constructed.


5. Inner Palace Sweets Plate

後宮スイーツプレート - Price: ¥1,320 (tax included)

A colourful medley of sweets representing the elegance of the women's quarters: fruit tarts, layered cake, mooncake, and soft confections. Each item offers a distinct texture and taste, capturing the diversity of palace life.


A range of exclusive character-inspired non-alcoholic drinks is also available, each priced at ¥770 (tax included):


1. Maomao's Herbal Jasmine Tea

猫猫の薬屋ジャスミン茶(キウイフルーツ): A refreshing green jasmine tea with a twist of kiwi fruit, symbolising Maomao's role as a court herbalist — calming, sharp, and invigorating.

2. Lord Jinshi's Kiwi Apple Juice

王氏のキウイアップルジュース(キウイフルーツ・りんご): Elegant and enigmatic, this rich purple blend of kiwi and apple mirrors Jinshi's refined and mysterious presence within the palace.

3. Lady Gyokuyo's Strawberry Lychee Soda

玉葉妃のイチゴソルティライチ(りんご): A vivid pink drink combining sweet strawberry and lychee, inspired by the graceful and affectionate Empress Gyokuyo.

4. Lady Rikka's Jewel Muscat Juice

梨花妃のジュエリーマスカットジュース(オレンジ): This sparkling blue muscat juice with hints of orange resembles delicate gems, reflecting Rikka's elegant and composed personality.

5. Lady Rishu's Grapefruit Peach Juice

里樹妃のグレフルピーチジュース(もも): A gentle pink blend of grapefruit and peach representing Lady Rishu’s warm, nurturing character and quiet strength.

6. Lady Pairan's Berry Mix Smoothie

楼蘭妃のベリーミックススムージー(りんご): A deep, rich berry smoothie with apple, capturing the mature charm and depth of Lady Pairan.


Sofrt drinks and merchandising from Kusuriya Festival Vol. 2 - 6 thematic soft drinks and many pendants


Different Kusuriya Festival Vol. 2 merchandising like stickers, pendants, photo cards, badges

Kusuriya Festival Limited Edition Goods


One of the event's major draws is the exclusive line-up of collaboration goods, available only at the participating cafés or via pre-order on Natslive's official online shop. The newly unveiled Kusuriya Festival Vol.2 merchandise includes a wide selection of collectables featuring both standard and deformed (chibi-style) illustrations of fan-favourite characters.


Kusuriya Key items include:


Acrylic Stands – ¥1,540

Deformed Acrylic Stands (Random) – ¥1,100

Deformed Acrylic Stands (Complete Set of 8) – ¥8,800

Deformed Acrylic Panels – ¥2,420

Acrylic Stand Coasters – ¥1,540

Deformed Acrylic Coasters (Random) – ¥770

Deformed Acrylic Coasters (Set of 8) – ¥6,160

Deformed Swinging Key Holders – ¥990

Deformed Acrylic Key Holders (Random) – ¥770

Deformed Acrylic Key Holders (Set of 8) – ¥6,160

Can Badges (Random) – ¥550

Can Badges (Complete Set of 10) – ¥5,500


All items are available for pre-order and produced in limited quantities, making them highly desirable among collectors. Each product showcases original illustrations created specifically for this event, making them a perfect memento for fans of The Apothecary Diaries.


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