It’d be a lie if I said Sailor Moon didn’t play a major role in my growing up. It was also a major inspiration for the creation of My Super Fiancé. So naturally, any time I’m in Tokyo I have to visit the Sailor Moon store in Shibuya. It’s one of my many happy places in Japan – and it’s the prefect book end to my 2025 trip review.

Some of the items I bought included:

The Sailor Moon Store Original Gradation Thermo Tank Bottle.

The moment I saw that soft, dreamy gradient colorway, it was over for my wallet. It’s one of those pieces that feels equal parts cute and practical — very “magical girl, but make it everyday life.”

Because let’s face it, my life is very much a magical girl kind of life.

Made from stainless steel, it’s designed to keep drinks hot or cold, and it’s resistant to rust, which makes it perfect for tossing into a bag while running around Tokyo… or Hollywood. At 3,850 yen (around $25), it’s definitely a “treat yourself” kind of item, but honestly? Totally worth it.

It’s already become my go-to bottle for coffee runs, writing sessions, and long days where I need a little Moon Kingdom energy to keep me going. It’s also sturdy af.

Sitting Luna Plush 

I also couldn’t leave without picking up a Luna plush— because how do you walk past the coolest cat in the galaxy looking that cute and not take her home? She’s perched in that signature sit, with her ribbon adorned by the official Sailor Moon Store logo, which makes her feel like a true Shibuya-exclusive treasure.

At 2,200 yen, she is small enough to fit on a desk or bookshelf (about H200 × W105 × D95 mm), but still big enough to give off that comforting, nostalgic presence only Luna can. Made of soft polyester, she’s basically the plush equivalent of a gentle “Moon Prism Power” hug.

I’m glad I picked her up when I did, because she sold out not long after. She’s easily one of the cutest additions to my collection — the kind of item that makes you smile every single time you see her.

original Japanese edition of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Volume 1.

It’s only 858 yen, but for me, this wasn’t just a purchase — it was a full-circle moment. This little 107×148 mm paperback is where everything began: the art, the magic, the mythology, the clumbsy girl who fought evil by moonlight and changed my world forever. Holding the manga in its original language felt like touching the source of a story that helped shape my childhood, my creativity, and eventually My Super Fiancé.

There’s something almost sacred about seeing Naoko Takeuchi’s lines and lettering exactly as she created them — no translations, no adaptations, just the pure form of the world she built. The texture of the paper, the compact size, even the slightly nostalgic scent of the ink (printed right in Japan) made it feel like I was reconnecting with a piece of myself I hadn’t visited in years.

While this was just the tip of Moonlit iceberg, it’s safe to say that I can’t wait to go back to see what new treasures are waiting to come home with me in 2026!

There will be more Sailor Moon / Tokyo Adventures soon so…

Stay Tuned!