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IKEPOD, the Swiss watch brand known for challenging convention through bold industrial design, is releasing the MINIPOD, a new rectangular model that carries forward the design philosophy of its 2001 Manatee, in eight colorways from September 9.
Janu Tokyo at Azabudai Hills welcomes autumn with a Tea Trolley Afternoon Tea and Marron Afternoon Tea at Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace, three new sweets at Janu Patisserie, and an "Autumn Harvest on Terrace" free-flow plan at Janu Mercato.
Air race world champion Yoshihide Muroya will perform a free aerobatic air show over the Seto Inland Sea at Sunport Takamatsu on October 3, his first flight over Kagawa in seven years, as the opening-weekend highlight of the 14-day KAGAWA OKTOBERFEST 2026.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel is taking reservations from September 8 for a five-cake 2026 Christmas lineup themed "Celebrate & Share," including a 35th-anniversary cake made with Saitama's Amarin strawberries.
A limited-time Kawaii Uso no Kawauso collaboration café, Nun Nun Bakery Café, opens at R.O.STAR Seaside Terrace in Aqua City Odaiba from October 1 through November 9, 2026, featuring character-themed food, desserts, drinks, and original novelty goods.
AmiAmi is now offering pre-orders for the FORM-ISM KINGDOM HEARTS II Axel completed figure from Square Enix, capturing Axel in a dynamic pose with his coat billowing. It is priced at 11,000 yen (tax included), with release scheduled for December 2026.
Kobe no Tobira, the Kobe Tourism Bureau's platform for locally organized tourism programs, has begun selling four autumn tours that take visitors deep into Kobe's lesser-known history and culture, from a hot spring town and a mountain castle to a historic port district and a residence on track to become Japan's first National Treasure house.
As nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), a prized San'in autumn delicacy often compared to fatty tuna, nears peak season, Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen begins selling a limited-time autumn stay plan on September 1 pairing its evening buffet with a seared nodoguro rice bowl, fish bone soup, and a complimentary salt-grilled nodoguro plate for adult guests.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Läderach is releasing a new autumn collection inspired by the forests of Switzerland from September 18, 2026, featuring a fox-shaped chocolate assortment and its signature FrischSchoggi Stick in autumn-colored packaging.
WEMADE's MMORPG Legend of YMIR added new "Conqueror Showdown" content in its September 8 update, giving winning clans a fresh crown-battle showdown after server wars, alongside new legendary armor, a collection substitute-item system, and a Twitch Drops event.
LET IT DIE: INFERNO enters Season 4 with a full PvE overhaul, a new stage-selection system, and two new weapons, backed by a limited-time 60% off Steam sale, while the original LET IT DIE relaunches as a standalone offline version following the end of its online service.
Merchandise from the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Festival, held at ODAIBA Gamers and other locations, is now available for post-event mail order through the THE Chara online store, with a water balloon-themed lineup including clear snaps, can badges, acrylic figures, and more available to order from September 8 to September 29, 2026.