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Pokémon Peaceful Place, Sylvanian Families, Pompompurin, Ponkickies and More Gather for "ICON SUMMIT," the Character Event That Drew Over 20,000 Visitors Last Year, at Two Locations

The character crossover event "ICON SUMMIT," which drew more than 20,000 visitors last year, is being held this summer at two locations — JR Omiya Station and Abeno Q's Mall in Osaka — with pop-up shops for Pokémon Peaceful Place, Sylvanian Families, Pompompurin, Ponkickies, and more.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Characters +7 more

Fukushima

Iizaka Hotel Juraku Installs Fukushima's First "Calpis® Faucets," the Dream Faucet Everyone's Imagined

Iizaka Hotel Juraku in Fukushima Prefecture is installing two "Calpis® Faucets" — taps that pour cold Calpis at the turn of a handle — marking a first for the prefecture. The plain and white peach flavors will be available free of charge exclusively to hotel guests starting July 23, 2026, following a preview event on July 20.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Hotel +5 more

Tokyo

Ikebukuro Station Welcomes a New BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! Manhole Cover Featuring Tomori Takamatsu

Toshima City has installed a new manhole cover featuring Tomori Takamatsu from the TV anime BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! at Ikebukuro Station's West Exit Plaza, a gift from Bushiroad marking the series' deep ties to the neighborhood.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Anime / Manga +3 more

Tokyo

Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay Hosts "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" Lunch & Dinner Buffet

From September 1, the buffet restaurant Chef's Live Kitchen at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay presents an "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" lunch and dinner buffet, featuring weekday all-you-can-eat red snow crab, Hokkaido king crab and abalone teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and an all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat and fresh Mont Blanc dessert spread.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Hotel +7 more

TV Anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Screens at Japan Expo 2026 in Paris — French Fans Thrilled by Act 1 Through Act 4 as TV Asahi Producer Kazuki Endo Shares the Series' Appeal

The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia held a special screening of Act 1 through Act 4 at Japan Expo 2026, one of Europe's largest pop culture events, in Paris, France. TV Asahi producer Kazuki Endo took the stage before the screening to share the appeal of the award-winning historical manga adaptation with French fans.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Anime / Manga

Tokyo

JAPAN EDITION, a Select Shop Devoted to Japanese Craftsmanship, Opens Flagship Store on Ginza's Namiki-dori

TOKYO BASE's select shop JAPAN EDITION opens a new flagship store on Namiki-dori in Ginza on July 16, 2026, marking the occasion with special collaboration items from YAMANE INDUSTRIES and gold.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #New Opening +4 more

Jubilee Adds William Morris Pattern Insulated Pouches to Its Homeware Lineup

London-born homeware brand Jubilee has added an insulated lunch pouch featuring classic William Morris patterns to its lineup, available in two designs — Fruit and Strawberry Thief — for ¥2,200.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #New Product +3 more

Jujutsu Kaisen Mochocho Series Merchandise from Sync Innovation Now Available for Pre-Order

Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for a new line of TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise, featuring mini characters in the popular "mochocho" series, including can badges, stickers, and more.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Anime Merchandise +4 more

Jurassic World and Jaws Team Up with Thank You Mart – All Items ¥390, In Stores from Early August

Thank You Mart is releasing a new collaboration collection featuring Jurassic World and Jaws, with all items priced at 390 yen (429 yen tax included). In-store sales begin in early August 2026, with online pre-orders opening July 17.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #New Product +4 more

Mie

"Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI" Pop-Up Store Opens at Apita Matsusaka Mikumo, Mie, from July 24

To mark the 30th anniversary of Gambling Apocalypse KAIJI, a pop-up store opens at Apita Matsusaka Mikumo in Mie Prefecture from July 24 to August 11, 2026, offering a large new lineup of original merchandise and a purchase-bonus postcard featuring the characters' signature expressions.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Anime / Manga +3 more

Kaiju Sakaba Marks Ultraman Tiga's 30th Anniversary with a Monster and Alien Fair from July 21

From July 21 to September 13, 2026, Kaiju Sakaba's Shimbashi Distillery location is holding an "Ultraman Tiga Fair" with food and drinks themed around the monsters and aliens who battled Ultraman Tiga, plus a random limited-edition coaster with every fair-menu order.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Izakaya +6 more

Tokyo

New "Kakudaishi Dorayaki" Turns Jindaiji's Yakuyoke Charm into a Bite-Sized Treat, On Sale from July 18

Jindaiji Shokubunka Henshu-shitsu in Chofu City, Tokyo, is launching "Kakudaishi Dorayaki," a treat inspired by the yakuyoke figure Kakudaishi, on weekends and public holidays from July 18, 2026. The dorayaki was planned by four women in their late 40s and early 50s who reskilled in food culture at Kyoto University of the Arts, and is made by the 115-year-old Nagasaki confectionery shop Okita.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #New Product +4 more

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Pokémon Peaceful Place, Sylvanian Families, Pompompurin, Ponkickies and More Gather for "ICON SUMMIT," the Character Event That Drew Over 20,000 Visitors Last Year, at Two Locations

Iizaka Hotel Juraku Installs Fukushima's First "Calpis® Faucets," the Dream Faucet Everyone's Imagined

Ikebukuro Station Welcomes a New BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! Manhole Cover Featuring Tomori Takamatsu

Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay Hosts "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" Lunch & Dinner Buffet

TV Anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Screens at Japan Expo 2026 in Paris — French Fans Thrilled by Act 1 Through Act 4 as TV Asahi Producer Kazuki Endo Shares the Series' Appeal

JAPAN EDITION, a Select Shop Devoted to Japanese Craftsmanship, Opens Flagship Store on Ginza's Namiki-dori

Jubilee Adds William Morris Pattern Insulated Pouches to Its Homeware Lineup

Jujutsu Kaisen Mochocho Series Merchandise from Sync Innovation Now Available for Pre-Order

Jurassic World and Jaws Team Up with Thank You Mart – All Items ¥390, In Stores from Early August

"Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI" Pop-Up Store Opens at Apita Matsusaka Mikumo, Mie, from July 24

Kaiju Sakaba Marks Ultraman Tiga's 30th Anniversary with a Monster and Alien Fair from July 21

New "Kakudaishi Dorayaki" Turns Jindaiji's Yakuyoke Charm into a Bite-Sized Treat, On Sale from July 18