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Animate Ticket is now selling tickets for "The World of NO.6," an exhibition based on Atsuko Asano's novel series, with an advance lottery running through August 26 and general sales starting September 10.
Hotta Studio has rolled out Ver. 1.3 for the open-world RPG *NTE*, bringing new S-rank character 残虹, a limited-time summer event with swimsuit costumes and new vehicles, and a new city area.
On August 22, 2026, Oden Sumiyoshi Shinsaibashi in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district holds its popular annual sake pairing event, pairing a nine-course oden meal with rare, hard-to-find sake gathered from breweries across Japan, across two seatings for ¥15,000 per person.
ORBIS unveils new limited-edition bottle designs for its top anti-aging essence lotion, inspired by Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" and Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers," launching Thursday, August 20, 2026, at its stores nationwide and official online shop for the first time.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting an Italian Bar Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring weekly-changing freshly baked pizzas and live pasta finished in a Parmigiano cheese vessel.
A completed figure of Arsene [30th Anniversary EDITION] from Persona 5 is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi and select other retailers only. Part of the Game Characters Collection DX series by MegaHouse, the figure is priced at ¥27,500 (tax included) with release scheduled for December 2026.
To mark PINK LADY's 50th debut anniversary, a special exhibition featuring the duo's costumes, rare photos, and exclusive 50th-anniversary merchandise has opened at Seibu Shibuya's A Building 2F Event Space, running through August 30.
Pinkoi is running the "Fuwafuwa Expo" online from August 19 to September 2, 2026, bringing together plush toys, pet gear, and other "cute" finds from designers across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and beyond.
To mark 30 years since Pompompurin's debut, Sanrio is releasing a 16-item "Those Days" goods series inspired by his original 1996 lineup on August 27, and hosting a limited-time 30th Anniversary Shop event at 37 stores nationwide through September 13, 2026.
Infolens is expanding its original Megakyurun character goods line for the hit horror game Poppy Playtime, with a new Trading Acrylic Stand and Trading Can Badge Vol. 2 getting a preview sale at a pop-up store in December 2026 ahead of general release from mid-January 2027.
This autumn, five in-house restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will serve shine muscat-inspired dishes and drinks, including a seasonal buffet, course items, and an original cocktail, as part of the Shine Muscat Collection 2026, with periods varying by restaurant.
A DJ-themed collaboration cafe based on the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS opens at Share CAFE locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya from October 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise.