Stay at a hotel with a bed for your plushie in Japan
Complete with tiny matching pyjamas for your little friend. The world of fandom is vast and varied in Japan – on one hand you have fans who might show a casual interest in an actor, idol, VTuber, or anime character, and then on the other, you have diehard fans who engage in what’s known as […]
In Japan, the world of fandom is diverse, ranging from casual admirers of celebrities to passionate "oshi-katsu" fans who support their favorite idols or characters to an extraordinary extent. A key aspect of this intense fandom is the ownership and adoration of plushies, known as "nuigurumi" in Japanese. Toyoko Inn, a prominent hotel chain in Japan, has recognized this tradition and has launched a unique accommodation plan to cater to oshi-katsu fans and their plushies.
Offered since autumn 2025, the "Oshi-Katsu Sleepover Plan" allows fans to share a room with their favorite plushie, each having their own separate bed. This concept extends to acrylic standees as well, as demonstrated by a sign at the hotel front desk. Maro, a reporter who owns several plushies, decided to try the Sleepover Plan and was thrilled to find that her nightwear for her plushie came with a complimentary mesh bag containing bedding and nightwear.
The set, which includes a duvet, a pillow, a bed frame, and nightwear in two sizes, is designed to accommodate multiple plushies or standees.
The clever design feature of repurposing the space where you'd typically place your phone into a toy bed for your plushie showcases Toyoko Inn's understanding of the fan culture in Japan. The hotel's initiative has brought joy to fans like Maro, making their experience more personalized and memorable.
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