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Matsumotokiyoshi Group's private brand matsukiyo is adding a limited-quantity cleansing water with azelaic acid derivative to its popular Ultra-High-Pressure Vitamin C Derivative series, on sale from July 11, 2026.
A pop-up shop featuring new illustrations by artist sidu is coming to Tower Records Shinjuku and Umeda NU Chayamachi stores from July 17 to 26, 2026, with a range of exclusive MILGRAM merchandise available for advance purchase.
To celebrate the release of the film Minions & Monsters, Sankyumart is releasing a collection of 12 limited Minions collaboration items, all priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429), available in stores from mid-July 2026, with online pre-orders opening June 24.
The morineki area at Keitto in Daito City, Osaka, is hosting a two-day summer festival on July 18–19, 2026, featuring a VR dinosaur experience, lantern-making workshops, a yukata hair arrangement class, and an evening street fair.
The Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway in Kawaguchiko opens two new attractions at its summit on July 16, 2026 — the FUJI FORTUNE TERRACE (ご利益広場) with good-luck experiences and a 35-step scenic torii staircase leading to the area.
The beloved Cold Pistachio Baklava from Nadir Güllü — the iconic Istanbul-based baklava brand with over 180 years of history — is back at the Matsuya Ginza store starting June 23, 2026.
Nitori DecoHome has added a new "DecoNeko" long mat to its popular character series. Shaped to resemble a cat lying down, the approximately 120cm mat is available at select DecoHome stores and Nitori Net for ¥1,990.
The first-ever solo exhibition celebrating the 5th anniversary of Odekake Kozame opens at Matsuya Ginza 8F from July 22 to August 11, 2026, featuring original illustrations, exclusive voice recordings, a collaboration cafe, and limited merchandise.
The children's magazine Otomodachi releases its August–September–October 2026 triple issue on June 26, 2026, complete with a miniature Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop playset featuring six popular flavors including two brand-new additions.
Ahead of the worldwide July 30 release, Bushiroad will hold pre-sale events for the Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME trial decks in Tokyo on June 27 and Osaka on June 28, with free-entry rule workshops and on-site giveaway campaigns.
To celebrate Piyorin's 15th anniversary, a special memorial book packed with history, collaboration highlights, and bonus merchandise goes on sale July 27, 2026.
R Hotel Nagoya Station, inspired by the world of railways and night trains, is set to open in August 2026 near Nagoya Station, offering a unique stay concept centered on stillness and transit.