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Sneaker boutique KICKS LAB. is releasing an exclusive edition of Mizuno's WAVE PROPHECY LS on August 14, 2026, in two colorways priced at ¥27,500. The lifestyle sneaker pairs Mizuno's INFINITY WAVE technology with a design inspired by Japan's car and motorcycle culture.
Starting August 6, 2026, exclusive Village Vanguard collaboration merchandise for Mominin goes up for pre-order at the Village Vanguard Online Store, reimagining the character Momi Ham in the style of famous paintings across cushions, keychains, a hoodie, and more.
Monster Strike revives its "Again Gacha" event on August 10, letting players pick a course for up to 200 free pulls, unlock community-wide bonus rewards as the total pull count climbs, and enter an X campaign for a chance to win a pure gold "Age Gacha-kun."
Kura Sauna and Cultural Property Inn Moricho, a roughly 100-year-old registered cultural property reborn as an inn in Oga, Akita, has been selected as one of the 30 honorees in Forbes JAPAN's Destinations of the Year 2026 tourism awards.
AltPlus is marking the 1st anniversary of the card RPG Morimens with a campaign running from August 6 through October 15, 2026, featuring daily SSR Fate Card giveaways, special missions, revival summons, and reservation rewards for the upcoming Version 2.2 update.
Twelve craft breweries and six food vendors from across Japan will gather at Osaka Bay Tower on September 22 and 23 for MUGI FES Osaka Bay Tower 2026, a craft beer event themed around a toast to the future that also features live entertainment and sustainable initiatives.
KLab's new hero action game My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, nicknamed Hero Saba, has officially launched, with global pre-registrations surpassing 1 million and unlocking a bonus reward alongside a 30-day login campaign and a new web shop.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel's first-floor lounge is offering "Harvest Voyage Afternoon Tea — A Taste of Autumn Woven by Hokkaido and Wakayama," a seasonal menu of sweets and savories inspired by both regions' ingredients.
The 2026 Naruto Summer Festival, presented by Naruto Boat Race, takes place on August 7 in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, followed by the 2026 Naruto City Awa Odori from August 9 to 11, with traffic regulations in effect during the dance festival.
earth music&ecology Japan Label is releasing an 8-piece collection inspired by TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends, featuring Nyanko-sensei-themed knitwear, apparel, and accessories, available for pre-order from August 7, 2026 on the STRIPE CLUB online store.
The official digital soundtrack for Voltage's Nintendo Switch title Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost released on August 6, collecting all 23 tracks from the game, including the vocal theme songs performed by Shihoko Hirata.
OUTER LIMITS Co., Ltd. opens Nigel Cabourn OMOTESANDO STORE, the brand's largest sales floor in the Kanto region, in Tokyo's Omotesando on August 8th, complete with the brand's first cafe space.