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MEATBALL-SAN, a character who has become a hit through social media short videos, is opening its first pop-up shop at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA and HMV&BOOKS online, featuring new merchandise such as acrylic stands and a plushie, plus a special collaboration receipt for shoppers.
New LINE emoji featuring the cute chibi characters from MILGRAM, the viewer-participation music project by DECO*27, OTOIRO, and Takuya Yamanaka, launched on July 30, adding a playful touch to everyday chats.
British lifestyle brand Mulberry joins the Umeda Snoopy Festival at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from August 12 to 25, 2026, with an exclusive PEANUTS collection featuring original Snoopy artwork across 11 made-to-order pieces.
Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Face Maker service has kicked off a collaboration with the newly available Nendoroid Celestia Ludenberg, offering six limited-edition face part designs for pre-order.
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei in Hokkaido has introduced the "Kiwami Plan" at its restaurant "桜房" — available on weekdays only and limited to two groups a day — featuring a golden-grilled Ise lobster, seasonal vegetable clay-pot steaming, and a half buffet for dinner and breakfast.
A new lineup of Miniature Okiagari Polon-chan figures, chosen in five colors through a fan poll at Tokyo Toy Show 2025, along with matching charms and keychains, goes on sale August 5, 2026 through the official online store.
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COSPA is releasing a new [OSHI NO KO] T-shirt featuring Kurokawa Akane's "I Will Never Forgive Infidelity" design, along with six photo-style mini sticker sets, one for each of Ai, Aqua, Ruby, Arima Kana, Kurokawa Akane, and MEMcho, with pre-orders open now ahead of a mid-October 2026 release at the COSPA Online Shop and other retailers.
Oyatsu Company and jewelry brand U-TREASURE are releasing miniature pure gold versions of Baby-Star Ramen noodles and the BUTAMEN fork, each limited to 500 pieces worldwide, with pre-orders open from July 30 to September 9, 2026.
Pangaea Cafe & Bar, on the Rooftop Park at Shibuya PARCO's 10th floor, has started opening on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from July 25, 2026, alongside an Instagram follow campaign offering a free vanilla ice cream on weekdays and a free matcha americano on weekends and holidays through the fall.
A new Sablé Assortment featuring two of PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS's signature sablé flavors is now available exclusively at the Daimaru Tokyo boutique, packaged in a box illustrated by French artist Soledad Bravi.
Japanese apparel brand RIELLE RICHE is holding a joint 2026 Autumn Collection exhibition and 2026 Summer Collection pop-up store in Tokyo's Jingumae on August 7 and 8, 2026, showcasing pieces such as a short trench coat, a fur blouson coat, and a boa blouson coat.
From September 1 to 6, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's French Dining TOP OF KYOTO — the only revolving observation French restaurant in Japan — is holding a fair to celebrate "Revolving Restaurant Day," featuring a seasonal amuse-bouche and a limited-edition cocktail inspired by Kyoto's ever-changing scenery.