Store featuring Osamu Tezuka's manga characters opens in Asakusa english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 20:22 | Arts, All, JapanA store themed around the work of "Astro Boy" manga artist Osamu Tezuka opened earlier this month in Tokyo's Asakusa district, presenting an array of products from traditional Japanese crafts to artificial intelligence robots.
"Astro Boy" relates the adventures of a boy android with human emotions.
An actual AI robot resembling Astro Boy, which went on sale last year, can also be purchased in the shop.
The second floor is home to a Japanese-style cafe with tatami mats, where people can dine on pancakes and tiramisu adorned with images of characters from "Astro Boy" and "Jungle Emperor Leo."
"The store feels traditionally Japanese and is in tune with Asakusa's atmosphere," said Tezuka's eldest daughter Rumiko Tezuka, 55.