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The Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo is holding the collection exhibition "Light and Rich – Edo-Era Paintings" from August 29 to September 27, 2026, exploring the museum's holdings through the contrasting keywords of "light" and "rich."
Phoenixx has launched the roguelite factory-builder game Lazy Witch's Factory in Early Access on Steam, kicking off a 10% launch discount, a follow-and-repost giveaway campaign for a shikishi signed by voice actor Misato Fukuen, and two collaboration bundles with other roguelite titles.
From August 26, 2026, Malebranche Kyoto Kitayama is adding "Rich Mont Blanc" to its long-running Mont Blanc specialty, layering a denser chestnut cream, a lightly salted fresh cream with a buttery aroma, and chopped chestnuts for a deeper, more concentrated chestnut flavor.
Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo is now taking reservations for its Garden Terrace Party Plan, available through December 28, 2026, offering a premium Japanese and Western buffet, free-flow drinks, and a private terrace banquet room overlooking the garden for parties of 40 or more.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is hosting Evening High Tea Autumn on Fridays and Saturdays from September 4 to November 28, 2026, pairing a three-tiered stand of seasonal dishes with a choice between a 90-minute standard plan and a 120-minute premium plan featuring craft beer and sake.
The Niyodo Blue Tourism Association is hosting a record 57 programs across six towns along Kochi's Niyodo River from September 26 to November 29, 2026, offering river activities, seasonal dining, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences centered on the river's brilliant blue waters.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Lounge South Court at Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower near Shinjuku Station holds its first-ever Shine Muscat Fair, featuring five seasonal sweets built around the prized green grape, including a Shine Muscat parfait and a Shine Muscat and Kyoho grape mochi pancake.
The ONE PIECE Mugiwara Store has added an oversized new cushion featuring the TV Animation ONE PIECE logo, with pre-orders open now through September 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Movic is releasing a new Metallux Badge Collection featuring revival artwork from the Persona series, with pre-orders open now through Animate stores, Animate mail order, and Movic mail order ahead of a planned release around September 19, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" hosts a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from October 9 to November 30, 2026, celebrating both Pompompurin's 30th anniversary and the hotel's 40th anniversary with character-inspired cakes, drinks, and savory dishes.
TUfave, the collaboration jewelry brand from TAKE-UP Co., Ltd., is releasing the fourth Promise of Wizard jewelry collection, four rings inspired by the Western Country wizards Shylock, Murr, Chloe, and Rustica, with reservations opening August 21.
From September 1 to November 12, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Italian restaurant Splendido will host the Stars of Autumn afternoon buffet and the Flavor of Autumn lunch buffet, featuring seasonal chestnuts, pumpkin, grapes, and pears.