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WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo is holding "TOKYO SKA HAS NO BORDER," an exhibition marking TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA's 37th year that explores the band's "NO BORDER" philosophy through new art collaborations and community-focused research, running from August 11 to August 29, 2026.
On July 29, 2026, Hoshino Resorts Tomamu's Unkai Terrace welcomed its 2 millionth visitor since opening in 2006. The milestone was marked with an on-site ceremony, the completion of the "Cloud Wish" installation shaped by visitors' wishes, and a limited-time Unkai Yogurt drink.
A limited-quantity "Acai Bowl Pudding" from Toraku combines acai with four kinds of fruit and a separately packed granola for added crunch, launching nationwide on Monday, August 3, 2026.
DARTSHIVE opens reservations on August 4, 2026 for five new Pixar Collection DARTSLIVE cards featuring Toy Story characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lotso, with sales starting August 14.
Nendoroid figures of Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood from Trigun Maximum are now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, each priced at 8,690 yen (tax included) with release planned for December 2026.
Billed as Japan's lowest-budget bon odori festival, Tsukuba Kids Bon Odori 2026 comes to Kenkyu Gakuen Ekimae Park in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, on August 1, 2026, with a live stage, a kids' DJ booth, food trucks, workshops, and hand-held fireworks, all free to attend.
Tully's Coffee Express Mejiro Station Store opens on July 30 beside the ticket gates of JR Mejiro Station on the Yamanote Line, offering flavored lattes and other drinks not found at regular Tully's locations.
To mark the Ultraman series' 60th anniversary, U-TREASURE is releasing 18K gold mini figures of the "Ultra 6 Brothers" inspired by a legendary scene from Ultraman Taro, limited to 60 sets worldwide, with pre-orders open from July 28 to September 2, 2026.
To mark the Ultraman series' 60th anniversary, U-TREASURE is releasing a pure gold (K24) Ultraman Premium Figure standing approximately 5 cm tall, limited to 60 pieces worldwide, with a card signed by original suit actor Bin Furuya included as a purchase bonus.
Following a wave of attention on social media, Village Vanguard's online store has resumed sales of DECOLE CORPORATION's marmot-themed mug, spoon, and chopstick rest, with reservations open through 10:00 AM on August 3, 2026.
A new plant-filled beer restaurant with a built-in DJ booth, VINYL HOUSE Roppongi Botanical Garden, has opened in Roppongi, serving Asian-inspired spice dishes alongside monthly rotating craft beers and ten tap cocktails.
Voltage Inc.'s real-life summer event Natsukoi 2026 comes to Kanda Myojin Shrine on August 8-9, 2026, as part of the Kanda Myojin Suzumi Matsuri, featuring life-size character panels, message stills, and content from six Volkoi romance titles.