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Welcome to the Sylvanian Families!
Tiny, fuzzy, and flocked, the Sylvanian Families have been capturing the hearts of kawaii fans all around the world for decades. It’s hard not to fall in love with the Sylvanian Families and their cute, fuzzy animal faces! Today, you can find these nostalgic collectibles almost everywhere in the kawaii-verse - from toy shop displays to cutesy reels on TikTok.
Let's jump right in!
- What Are The Sylvanian Families?
- Where Are The Sylvanian Families From?
- Why Are They Called Sylvanian Families?
- What Does Sylvanian Mean?
- Are Calico Critters and Sylvanian Families The Same?
- Why Are They Called Calico Critters?
- How Tall Are The Sylvanian Families?
- Why Are Sylvanian Families So Expensive?
- Let's Meet All The Sylvanian Families!
- What Are The Most Popular Sylvanian Families?
- Why Are The Sylvanian Families Popular?
- Let's Watch The Sylvanian Families on TV!
- Sylvanian Families Head to the Big Screen
- Play Sylvanian Games
- The Sylvanian Families Get a Park
- The Sylvanian Families 40th Anniversary
- Chill Out At The Sylvanian Cafe
- Where to Buy The Sylvanian Families?
But did you know that the Sylvanian Families wasn’t always that popular? And what’s the Sylvanian Families’ relationship with the Calico Critters? Put on your cutest thinking cap and pack your kawaii backpack because we’re headed on a cutesy little adventure to learn all about another kawaii superstar - the Sylvanian Families!
- Japanese Name: シルバニアファミリー (Shirubania Famirī)
- Creator: Epoch
- Total Number of Families: Currently 45+
- Fun Fact: There are now thousands of Sylvanian characters!
WHAT ARE THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES?
Okay, so on to the first part of our little journey to learn about the Sylvanian Families. What exactly are the Sylvanian Families, you ask? Well, these cuties are actually a line of kawaii anthropomorphic animal collectibles. That means that they act like people, dress up in homey outfits, and live in adorable dollhouses.
All of the animal characters in the Sylvanian Families live in Sylvania (シルバニア, Shirubania), a lovely little village set in the Great Nature. It’s a lovely countryside where everyone tries to get along with one another. In Sylvania, everyone dresses up in cute 1950s fashion, and adults work as doctors, carpenters, teachers, and other good jobs that help others.
Living in the countryside, the Sylvanian Families have large vacation homes that you can arrange and redecorate. These cuties also come with cozy stories where you learn more about the characters and how much they take care of each other and nature. Whether you’re a child or a kawaii collector, the Sylvanian Families were made for you to learn more about kindness and love!
WHERE ARE THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES FROM?
The name Sylvanian Families might sound kind of European, but did you know that these cute collectibles actually come from Japan? These cutesy animal figures were released in 1985 by Epoch, a Japanese toy and gaming company known for its Aquabeads and Doraemon video games.
When Epoch created the Sylvanian Families, the company wanted to highlight important Japanese values like family, nature, and love. That’s why they created the Sylvanian Families with such care! Not only do they have such cute designs, but they’re also made with so much attention to detail, you can’t help but want one for your own kawaii Sylvanian Families collection.
WHY ARE THEY CALLED SYLVANIAN FAMILIES?
That's a pretty good question that’s probably on everyone’s mind. After all, the name Sylvanian Families sounds a little bit too complicated for kawaii animal collectibles. But did you know that the original name for the brand was even more difficult than that?
Epoch originally released the cutesy animal family figures under the name Pleasant Friends of the Forest Epoch System Collection Animal Toy Sylvanian Families. That's "Mori no yukaina nakama-tachi Epokku-sha shisutemu korekushon animaru tōi shirubania famirī" (森のゆかいな仲間たち エポック社 システム・コレクション・アニマルトーイ・シルバニアファミリー) in Japanese. It was a handful, that's why the company ultimately decided to go with Sylvanian Families instead.
WHAT DOES SYLVANIAN MEAN?
A lot of fans might think that Sylvanian has something to do with a made-up European country, but that's actually not true! It turns out that Sylvanian means "of the forest." The name was derived from the Roman god, Silvanus! Epoch wanted to create a series of animal cuties focused on family and the love for nature, that is why they named the collectibles Sylvanian Families.
ARE CALICO CRITTERS AND SYLVANIAN FAMILIES THE SAME?
Calico Critters look like Sylvanian Families, they feel like Sylvanian Families, so they must be the same as Sylvanian Families, right? That’s correct! Calico Critters is actually just the Western name of the Sylvanian Families.
When Epoch decided to expand the market for the kawaii collectibles, they gave the toys to the company Tomy to distribute. Unfortunately, the company lost the rights to name Sylvanian Families in the US and the UK. That’s why they came up with the name Calico Critters instead!
WHY ARE THEY CALLED CALICO CRITTERS?
Originally, when Tomy brought the Sylvanian Families to Canada and the US they reintroduced the line under the full name Calico Critters of Cloverleaf Corners. However, the name was eventually simplified to Calico Critters so that it’d be easier for people to remember.
Now, you might be wondering why in the world Tomy decided to rename the Sylvanian Families as the Calico Critters. The name comes from the Calico cat, a cute little kitty with patchy fur of different colors and patterns. The word "Critters" was later added so the name would refer to "colorful animal friends." It's such a cute name, don't you think!
HOW TALL ARE THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES?
The Sylvanian Families aren't all that very tall! These animal cuties are usually just a few centimeters in height. Though they don't all have the same proportions, the Sylvanian Families are just a few centimeters taller than one another. Parents are the tallest ones, then come the grandparents, then the older siblings, the brothers, sisters, toddlers, and the babies!
Since the Sylvanian Families are only a few centimeters tall, they fit perfectly in your pocket! You can put them on your desk or in the corner of your display cabinets. They make great additions to miniature collections. That's probably one of the reasons why Sylvanian Families are so popular!
WHY ARE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES SO EXPENSIVE?
Cuteness comes at a cost! The figures and dollhouses in the Sylvanian Families series can be a little heavy on the wallet and that's because of a number of reasons. First of all, is the quality! Epoch makes sure to use the best materials when making their Sylvanian figures. Not only that, but the attention to detail is striking! Fans love the detailed look and feel of all of the Sylvanian Families.
The third reason why Sylvanian Families can be a bit pricey is that Epoch doesn't really make that many of them. Quality materials can be expensive, and the production of these kawaii collectibles can take a bit of time. This makes Sylvanian Families a little bit rare and hard to find! That's why when you do manage to buy yourself a figure from the Sylvanian Families, you have to cherish it with all your heart.
HOW MANY SYLVANIAN FAMILIES ARE THERE?
There are a whole lot! On the official Japanese Sylvanian Families website, there are 45 families and 19 different friends, but Epoch has characters that aren’t really listed. The company hasn't really accounted for all of the old characters that it's produced in the past that have become discontinued.
That's not all! The Sylvanian Families has become an international brand, and some sets are only available in certain countries like Japan, Europe, and the USA. Epoch also adds new sets every year. That's why fans estimate that there could probably be more than 2250 individual characters in the Sylvanian Families!
LET'S MEET ALL THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES
Earlier on, we learned that there could be more than 2,250 characters in the fuzzy world of the Sylvanian Families. Though we don’t really have the time to get to know all 2,250 Sylvanians, we can try to meet the 45 families that Epoch has listed on its Japanese site. Grab a snack, this is going to be a long party!
Chocolate Rabbit Family
The Chocolate Rabbit Family is a big family. There's the father rabbit, Frasier Chocolate, the mother rabbit, Terry Chocolate, and seven baby rabbits. It also includes aunty rabbit Stella Chocolate, a grandma rabbit Patricia Chocolate, and Grandpa Rabbit Rhys Chocolate. All of these cute rabbit characters in the Chocolate Rabbit Family have white bodies with brown tips on their ears!
Walnut Squirrel Family
This family is made up of brown-colored squirrels. It includes the papa squirrel Cedric Walnut, who works as an architect, the mother squirrel Yadley Walnut, who loves chatting, and five child squirrels with all sorts of different hobbies. The older members of the family have nice fluffy tails! The babies, on the other hand, don’t have fluffy tails yet.
Persian Cat Family
Like the Chocolate Rabbit Family, the Persian Cat Family is a big one. The dad, Lucas Persia,n works as a dancer. Mama cat, Dawn Persian, is a doctor. The Persian Cat family also has 8 baby cats all with different interests and hobbies! Their uncle, Finn Persian, is also a part of the family. He works as a tutor.
Deer Family
The Deer Family is a big family, too! It's made up of two adults - Marius Willow, the father deer who loves taking walks in the forest, and Primrose Willow, the mother deer who loves making food preserves. This couple of deer has 8 different children who love wearing flowery outfits. The eldest child, Sophia Willow, likes writing poetry!
Sea Otter Family
The Sea Otter Family is a cute family with two adults and four children. The father otter, Colin Cobb, loves clam chowder. The mother otter, Myra Cove, likes shellfish dishes. The eldest daughter in the family, Marina Cove loves swimming. The babies also have their own likes!
Biscuit Bear Family
The Biscuit Bear Family is a happy family of brown bears. There's Papa Bear Lloyd Biscuits, who loves playing with jigsaw puzzles. He’s an architect. Mama Bear Elena Biscuits is a garden designer. She loves collecting mementos. The couple has eight children, an elder boy, an elder girl, three toddlers, and three napping babies!
Snow Leopard Family
This family isn't that big at all. It's made up of the father snow leopard, Gerald Alpine, who loves fishing and the mother snow leopard, Hope Alpine, who loves mountain climbing. This couple has two baby snow leopards! They’re super cute babies who enjoy skiing and rolling around.
Latte Neko Family
The Latte Neko Family is a family of cats like the Persian Cat Family. There's father neko Matteo Fontana, who works as a hamburger wagon manager. The mother neko, Daniela Fontana, loves cake! They have six children, one older girl named Monica, one older boy named Mick, and four toddlers.
Seal Family
The Seal Family is a sea-loving Sylvanian Family. It's made up of a father seal, Morris Floater, who loves fish pie and a mother seal named Amora Floater, who loves ice candy. They have two baby seals together! One likes fish burger while the youngest just likes playing ball.
Flora Rabbit Family
Like the Chocolate Rabbit Family, the Flora Rabbit Family has a lot of family members. The father rabbit, Nolan Flora, enjoys herbal tea. The mother rabbit, Aria Flora, is a kindergarten teacher who loves playing the piano. These two bunnies have a lot of children, with two older ones, three toddlers, and three small babies.
Fennec Family
Fennecs are cute little foxes with big ears! The Fennec Family is a big one. Father Fennec Ronald loves sand art. Mother Fennec, Sharon, writes picture books. The couple has eight children, with two older kids and six little babies. All these cuties have long, big ears.
Penguin Family
The Penguin Family has five members. First is the father penguin, Ozzy Waddle, who likes going on fishing trips. Then there’s the mother penguin, Sapphire Waddle, who does ice dancing. They have three small children who have different hobbies like eating ice cream and taking baths.
Reindeer Family
In the Reindeer Family, there are two adults and six children. The adults are papa reindeer Jolly Snowdrift and mama reindeer Ella Snowdrift. They both work in delivery. The eldest boy, Robin, likes making cookies, while the eldest girl, New, loves wrapping things. There are four little babies in the family.
Margaret Rabbit Family
Rabbits usually have big family numbers, but the Margaret Rabbit Family only has a medium size. Papa rabbit Landon Margaret likes eating cabbage. Mama Rabbit Lisa Margaret, on the other hand, prefers carrots. The eldest sister enjoys the theater, the younger boy likes beans, the younger sister likes tomatoes, and the baby likes celery.
Husky Family
It might sound surprising since huskies don't usually have that many babies, but the Husky Family is a big one. There are three adults in the family - father husky Vincent, who works as a car designer, mother husky Avri,l who works as an engineer, and uncle husky Bruc,e who does outdoor cooking. The family has a lot of kids - two older children, three toddlers, and three small babies.
Pony Family
The Pony Family is one of the most unique families in Epoch's collection of animal cuties. It's made up of three girls. Mama Pony Seriphina Mainly who works as a hairdresser, is into skin care. Her older daughter, Sally, likes unicorn headbands. The second daughter, Joy, loves nail art.
White Rabbit Family
The white rabbit family is a sweet family of rabbits with all white fur. The head of the household is Emilia Snow, the mother rabbit who works as an ice cream wagon manager. She loves traveling and making ice cream! She has 7 children, the eldest of whom loves skiing and going on picnics. The toddlers and babies also have hobbies of their own.
Sheep Family
The sheep family is another big family among the Sylvanians. The papa sheep Ewan Dale is a musician who loves cauliflower soup and making instruments. The mama sheep, Barbara Dale, is a popcorn cycle manager. The two have two older children and three little babies!
Goat Family
Unlike a lot of the other Sylvanians, the Goat family is a small one. The papa, Billy Brightfield, works as a postman. The mama, Nancy Brightfield, works as a pharmacist. They have two children, Mandy and Jenny.
Duck Family
The duck family is a medium-sized family. The head of the household, George Puddleton, is a duck that likes doing DIY things. Mama duck, Eliza Puddleton, loves writing. The couple has three little duck babies!
Cow Family
There are four members in the Cow Family. The dad, Hornbull Buttercup, loves four-leaf clovers. The mama cow, Daisy Buttercup, is a chatty lady. They have two children, Paddoc and Annabelle. Paddoc is a boy cow who loves physical activities and raisin bread. Annabelle is a girl cow who likes lemonade.
Milk Rabbit Family
The Milk Rabbit Family is a really big family! Papa Rabbit, Aelx Perrywinkle, is a kindergarten bus driver. Mama Rabbit, Kate Perrywinkle, is a kindergarten teacher. They have eight children. The eldest boy, Oliver, likes writing poetry. The eldest girl, Rebecca, loves playing princess. Their aunt, Katherine Periwinkle, lives with the family, too.
Bear Family
The head of the bear family is Patrick Pettit, the village chief in the Sylvanian universe. His wife, Margaret Pettit is a lovely homemaker who likes to make donuts. They have five children! The eldest boy is Piers Pettit, who loves playing hide and seek, while the eldest girl named Andromeda, enjoys reading.
Silk Cat Family
There are so many cats in the Silk Cat Family. Papa cat, Fred Golightly, likes to dance. Mama cat, Holly Golightly, has lace knitting for a hobby. The couple has five cute cat children! Aunty Lulu Golightly also lives with the Silk Cat family. She likes reading makeup magazines.
Maple Cat Family
Like the Silk Cat Family, the Maple Cat Family is made up of a lot of kitties! The adults include Papa Theodore Maple, who's a tram driver, Mama Georgina Maple, who works as a gelato shop manager, and Aunty Cat Miranda Maple, who manages a flower shop. There are five kids in the family who are all super cutesy!
Marshmallow Mouse Family
Mouse families are always big, and the Marshmallow Family is no exception. Papa Mouse Bernard enjoys making cheese. Mama Mouse Bianca likes making recipes and playing chess. Aunty Mouse Stephanie works as a furniture designer and loves playing board games. The family has six children, the eldest boy being Christopher, and the eldest daughter being Catherine.
Toy Poodle Family
Like the Marshmallow Mouse Family, there are three adults in the Toy Poodle Family. There's the papa, Frank Cakebread, who likes picking out ties. The mama, Veronica Cake Bread, likes making cakes. Aunty Laura works as a chocolatier. The family has five cute children with an elder boy, an elder girl, and three babies.
Charcoal Cat Family
The Charcoal Cat family is made up of black and white cats! Papa Cat Mason Marlowe plays tennis as a hobby. Mama Cat Natalie Marlowe loves reading fashion magazines. The couple has five children with a set of twin elder girl cats named Lily and Rose. The last member of the family is Aunt Cat Felicia Marlowe, who works as a photographer!
Caramel Dog Family
The Caramel Dog Family is a medium-sized family with three adults and two children. Lance Caramel is the papa, Vivian Caramel is the mama, and Melanie Caramel is the fashionable aunt. The eldest child is a girl named Curly. She loves going out! Her youngest sibling is a baby named Justin who loves acorns!
Chihuahua Family
The Chihuahua Family has a lot of family members. The papa chihuahua, Cesar Lopez, likes reading. Mama Conchita Lopez enjoys collecting pressed flowers. The couple has five children. The elder boy Pablo likes looking at cars. The elder girl, Raya, loves going shopping. The babies love tumbling around.
Striped Cat Family
Like other cat families in the Sylvanian world, the Striped Cat Family is a big one. There are three adults. There's Papa Simon Sandy, who likes marine sports. Mama Amelia Sandy loves fruit picking. Last but not least is Uncle Victor Sandy, who enjoys coffee. The family has five children - two older kids and three babies.
Otter Family
Please don't confuse this family with the Sea Otter Family! The Otter Family lives in fresh water. It has four members! The papa is Glen Splashey - he loves choreography. Mama Amanda Splashey loves swimming! The couple only has two babies named Nicola and John.
Koala Family
Unlike most families in the Sylvanian Universe, the Koala Family isn't that big. The father koala, Bruce Outback, loves eating seafood pasta and climbing trees. Mother Koala Carissa Outback enjoys eating wine jelly and taking care of her children. They have two baby girls named Adelaide and Julie.
Monkey Family
The Monkey Family is a medium-sized family. It's made up of Papa Monkey Jeff Darwin, who likes sports, and Mama Monkey Shirley Darwin, who loves playing volleyball. They have three children, the eldest being Katie Darwin, a girl who loves rhythmic gymnastics. The two babies are named Bobo and Bubbles.
Kangaroo Family
Kangaroos can't have that many children; that's why the Kangaroo Family is a bit smaller compared to the others in the Sylvanian universe. The papa kangaroo, Richie Hopper, works as a sports news writer. The mama kangaroo, Sandy Hopper, is a sports teacher. Their kids, Isabella and baby Katie, are both girls.
Labrador Family
The Labrador Family is a big one. Papa Barker Fenton likes playing with his kids. Mama Lucy Fenton likes reading picture books. Uncle Liam Fenton works as a perfumer. There are five children in the family, and all of them are pretty young!
Starry Sky Cat Family
These cats are all black as the night! Papa cat James Midnight works as a magician. Mama cat Allison Midnight likes tarot reading. Uncle cat Emile Midnight is good at making clothes. The family has three children, with the eldest being a girl named Chantelle. She loves doing card magic!
Elephant Family
In real life, elephants don't have that many babies either. That's why the Elephant Family is a small one. The father elephant, Michelle Babbrook, enjoys washing dishes. The mama, Rihanna Bubblebrook, likes to arrange flowers. Their eldest daughter's name is Miriam. She likes listening to music. The youngest, Hilton, is a baby who loves chocolate-covered ice cream.
Panda Family
Pandas usually have a hard time having kids in real life, but in the Sylvanian Families, they have plenty! There are seven kids in the Panda Family. Papa panda Walter Pookie is an amusement park manager who loves party planning. Mama Panda works as a composer. They have a lot of baby pandas!
Alpaca Family
The Alpaca Family isn't a big family. The papa, Andre Woolley, likes knitting while the mama, Ariana Woolley, likes using the dustpan. This couple only has two children. Fiorella Woolley is a girl alpaca who loves to embroider things and go racing! Her baby brother, Gabriel, crawls around all the time.
Mole Family
Like the alpaccas, the Mole Family is a small one. It's made up of Papa Mole, Digger McBurrows, who likes the lily root, and Mama Mole, Heidi McBorrows, who loves peach and blackcurrant jam. The couple has two children, a boy named Maddie who loves omelets and raspberries, and a baby girl named Mu who loves hot milk.
Hedgehog Family
The hedgehogs in the Sylvanian universe are super nice to hold! The Hedgehog Family is a big one. Papa Mortimer Bramble likes making pizza. Mama Eleanor Bramble spends her time thinking up new images. The family has five children - two older ones and three babies.
Dalmatian Family
The Dalmation Family is one of the newest dog families in the Sylvanian universe. The Papa dalmation's name is Paul. He likes ironing shirts. Mama Phoebe Dalmation likes giving fashion advice. The two have three children - Mark, who loves soccer, Scarlet, who likes fashion shows, and baby Karl, who's obsessed with hot dogs.
Citrus Bird Family
The Citrus Bird Family is another new addition to the Sylvanian Universe. These cute birds come in pastel colors! The papa bird, Enrique Citrus, runs a juice shop. Mama bird, Laura Citrus, spends her time running around and playing with her kids. They have three baby birds, two girls and one boy!
Hamster Family
Hamsters might be known for having lots of babies, but this family only has three kids! Toby Sunflower is the papa who likes growing sunflowers. The mama is Penny Sunflower. She likes walking around the village. Their babies are all so cute and small.
Chestnut Pony Girl
This character isn’t a family member, but an important friend in the Sylvanian universe. She’s an important addition to the Sylvanian Families Collection. Named Bella Chestnut, this Sylvanian Friend has nice, long hair. She loves mirrors!
Silver Pony Girl
This Sylvanian friend is named Gisele Silver! She's a pony girl with long silver hair. She likes using hair cream!
WHAT ARE THE MOST POPUlAR SYLVANIAN FAMILIES?
All of the Sylvanian Families are super cute, but some families are especially popular among fans. That includes the Chocolate Rabbit Family that is especially well known because of the Sylvanian Families TV show (yes, the Sylvanian Families has its own TV show! We'll talk more about that in a bit). Other popular families are the Walnut Squirrel Family, the Milk Rabbit Family, the Hedgehog Family, and the Bear Family.
WHY ARE THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES POPULAR?
Well, for one thing, these flocked and furry animal cuties are just darn right cute. Not only that, but since they're made by the Japanese, Sylvanian Families come as high-quality collectibles. These two things made them especially popular in Japan when they were released in 1985, and eventually Epoch expanded the toyline around the world, where 70 other countries fell in love with the Sylvanians!
However, the Sylvanians eventually lost their popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s. Lately, though, there's been a major resurgence for the Sylvanian Families thanks to Gen Z's interest in cute and retro characters! Fans love the nostalgic appeal of the collectibles, and there's been a growing modern collector base all around the world!
LET'S WATCH THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES ON TV!
Did you know that the Sylvanian Families was so popular that it got not just one, but a handful of anime series? In 1987, the toys got the “Sylvanian Families,” a cute Western cartoon. Then in 1988 it also got a British stop motion series called “Stories of the Sylvanian Families.”
The fun doesn't stop there! In 2015 and 2017, the Sylvanian Families got their own OVAs from the Shogukakan Music and Digital Entertainment. You can find them both on YouTube and Netflix! Then in 2017, the franchise got a 12-episode animated short series called “Sylvanian Families Mini Stories,” which was aired on TV Tokyo that very same year.
SYLVANIAN FAMILIES HEAD TO THE BIG SCREEN
The Sylvanian Families didn't just stop at television; they made their way to film too! In 2023, the franchise got a Japanese animated film called “Sylvanian Families the Movie: A Gift from Freya.” The film, which was directed by Kazuya Konaka, was based on the original storyline by Epoch.
The movie centers on the Chocolate Rabbit Family. It opens with the annual Festival of the Stars in the Sylvanian Village. Everyone in the village is nervous about the event. And Frey, the Chocolate Rabbit girl, is worrying about what to get her mom. It's a cute, wholesome movie that the entire family can enjoy!
PLAY SYLVANIAN GAMES
Is gaming more of your style? Well, you don't have to worry because the Sylvanian Families has a ton of games, all of which were produced by Epoch. Some of the most interesting games include “Sylvanian Families 4: Meguru Kisetsu no Tapestry” and “Sylvanian Families: Fashion Designer ni Naritai! Kurumi Risu no Onna no ko,” which you can find on Game Boy Advance.
THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES GET A PARK!
If the Sylvanian figures are a little bit too small for your taste, you can find real-life-sized figures in the Sylvania Park in Sakai, Osaka. Getting there, you have to ride a Sylvanian train decked in Sylvanian Family decorations! Then, when you arrive, you'll find the park in the middle of the woods just like in Sylvania.
The park is super cute with life-sized versions of all the Sylvanian Families and their homes. They have figures made of the same flocky, fluffy material as the actual toys, but bigger! Even the food samples are made with careful attention to detail. It's the perfect place for a Sylvanian fan!
THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, the Sylvanian Families hosted a special event called the Sylvanian Families Exhibition. Hosted in Sunshine City, the exhibition allowed fans to check out a special dioramas, archival displays, collaboration works by artists and students. The exhibit also offered original goods for fans to add to their collection!
The Sylvanian Families Exhibition also showcased a special restuarant collab with the Sunshine Sky Restaurant. After going through all the dioramas and displays at the exhibit, fans could visit the restuarant to nibble on limited-edition meals. They were all tasty and super cute!
CHILL OUT AT THE SYLVANIAN CAFE
From time to time, the Sylvanian Families get the cutest pop-up cafes. In 2022, the franchise had the Yumeiro Mermaid Cafe in Osaka Shinsaibashi. The pop-up cafe featured the cutest Sylvanian-themed meals like the "Wizard Pancakes," "Clem's Wizard Curry," and the “Sandwich Plate." It also had special mermaid Sylvanian drinks and a cute parfait.
To celebrate the Sylvanian Families' 40th anniversary in 2025, the franchise hosted a special collaboration cafe with Cafe Fan Base called the "Sylvanian Families Fairy Cafe." The pop-up menu included 10 special dishes that were decorated to look like fairy food from the Sylvanian Families! Fans would also get one collectible coaster for each food, dessert, or drinks that they would order.
WHERE TO BUY THE SYLVANIAN FAMILIES?
Thinking of starting your own Sylvanian Family collection? Japan has a number of specialty stores just for the Sylanian Families. In Tokyo you can find some of the best selection of Sylvanian Families at Morino Ouchi at DriverCity Tokyo Plaza and Morino Ouchi at Ariake Garden. If you're looking for older Sylvanians, then you can head to Mandarake Complex.
If you don’t have money to buy a ticket to Japan, don’t worry, you can still nab a Sylvanian Family of your own. There are a ton of Sylvanian sets to choose from on the Sylvanian Families website! You can also choose sets from our own Sylvanian Families collection here on Blippo. Pick out your favorite Sylvanian Family, choose a house for them, and have fun!
So there you have it! We’ve learned everything there is to know about the Sylvanian Families. Which Sylvanian Family do you like the most? Is it the Chocolate Rabbit Family, or the Persian Cat Family? Are you thinking of making a Sylvanian collection of your own? Don’t be afraid to chat with us using the comment section below. We’d love to talk about all things Sylvanian Families!
