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Two popular bakery brands from Fukuoka, I'm donut? and dacō, will open their first stores in the Yokohama area at Yokohama Timber Wharf on October 17, 2025. The stores will feature fresh donuts and bakery items with new limited-edition products exclusive to this location.
PRIME 1 STATUE's Concept Masterline series brings the beloved siblings Kamado Tanjiro and Kamado Nezuko from the anime Demon Slayer to life in stunning 1/6 scale statues. Pre-orders begin October 14th, with release scheduled for January to April 2027.
GU will launch a new Pokémon collaboration collection called "Pokepeace" on November 28, 2025, featuring cozy fleece jackets, lounge dresses, and matching parent-child outfits inspired by the peaceful daily lives of Pokémon.
A new luxury commercial facility HAERA will open in early summer 2026 at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae, featuring world-class luxury brands and diverse dining experiences across B2F to 4F.
The scenic Miyagi Prefecture Matsushima Rikyu will host its Autumn Leaves Illumination 2025 from November 5 to 24. Experience vibrant maple trees, Japan's only ten-sided three-story pagoda, and stunning projection mapping in this enchanting autumn night event.
Starting Monday, October 20, 2025, Tsukiji Gindako will launch a limited-time collaboration with the Nintendo Switch game "Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisecchi Omachido-sama!" featuring exclusive takoyaki packs and original stickers.
Chiikawa Bakery introduces limited-edition Halloween breads featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in black cat costumes, along with pumpkin-flavored financiers. Available from October 14 to November 3, 2025.
JACK IN THE DONUTS, a specialty donut shop, will open its new location at Lumine Yokohama on October 17th (Friday), offering over 25 varieties of donuts from around the world.
An experiential Tamagotchi store featuring exclusive merchandise, customizable products, and character greetings will reopen at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku on November 22, 2025.
THE FARM agricultural resort in Chiba will open its winter-limited Starry Sky Strawberry Garden on December 13, 2025, featuring nighttime strawberry picking under illumination.
A special event celebrating the re-release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie opens in Kobe from October 13-26, featuring new merchandise including Sannoh uniforms and an immersive basketball court experience.
Our Fukuoka and Nagasaki business trip is finally coming to an end. We're sharing our experiences touring the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture! This time, we're featuring Uku Island, the northernmost island of the Goto Islands.