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Mystery Night, a hotel-stay mystery experience that pairs an overnight stay with live theater and detective work, returns this August with performances in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, each featuring its own lineup of guest performers.
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is unveiling a new wedding floral concept created by ikebana artist Mika Otani, marking her first full-scale venture into bridal work with striking new flower designs across the hotel's banquet halls.
New samurai-themed original-illustration merchandise for TV anime "Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun" launches October 10, alongside an Animate fair through November 1 offering a bonus postcard with purchases
Nyanko Daishoten Online, PONOS's official The Battle Cats store, has added a 2027 wall calendar and two new plush toys depicting the characters in their food stall-era appearance, both featured in the web manga "ネコテン," starting August 7, 2026.
The Ojima Neputa Festival, one of Ota City's biggest summer events in Gunma Prefecture, is confirmed for August 14 (Friday) and 15 (Saturday), 2026, with neputa floats standing about 7 meters tall, lively drum-and-flute performances, and a special appearance by professional volleyball team Gunma Green Wings.
Starting August 7, 2026, the online lottery service Marukuji is offering newly illustrated chibi character goods from the anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, featuring Rafal, Nowak, Oczy, Badeni, Jolenta, Schmidt, and Draka, priced at 770 yen per draw.
Yokohama Iekei ramen chain Ichikakuya is running its first-ever collaboration with the Persona series to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary, from August 21 to October 4, 2026. A limited-edition ramen with an A4 clear file is available at every location, while collab drinks and merchandise are limited to 12 select stores.
PHOTO MARCHE By 北村写真機店 in Osaka's Umeda district is hosting a free capsule toy event with no losing draws from August 7 to 16, 2026, where visitors can win a Fujicolor disposable camera, a Shimauma Plus acrylic goods coupon, or an original PHOTO MARCHE keychain.
New original character goods featuring newly drawn Kiratto Pri☆Chan illustrations, part of the Pretty Series 15th anniversary celebration, are now available on Marukuji, the online lottery service, running from July 31 to August 30, 2026.
RAKU CAFE's Ikebukuro and Shinsaibashi locations are teaming up with the TV anime "I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day" from August 27 to September 29, with exclusive illustration cards, original goods, a limited-time menu, decorative displays, and an X giveaway campaign.
From September 12 to November 9, 2026, Dining Luore on the 1st floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima offers the "Shine Muscat and Autumn Harvest Buffet," serving 15 kinds of seasonal desserts alongside a full lineup of autumn dishes and freshly made live-kitchen specialties.
From September 1, 2026, Scarpetta Tokyo is expanding its previously Saturday-only afternoon tea to run Tuesday through Saturday, with an eight-piece "Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea" featuring grapes, pears, figs, and chestnuts, a new solo-friendly set, and a matching Champagne free-flow dinner course.