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The second Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary POP UP STORE opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku from August 28 to September 6, 2026, featuring new merchandise designed with the 35th anniversary visuals.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched a new event, "Royal Knight Tale -White Knight Tale Chapter 3-," on August 14, 2026, alongside a matching gacha featuring Snow, Ash, Pinocchio, and Torte.
A real-world event tied to the Steam psychological horror ADV "Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME" is expanding its run at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, adding a reserved day on August 23 and free walk-in entry from August 24 to 26.
THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is serving a limited-time Mediterranean cuisine fair built around autumn harvest ingredients from September 1 to October 31, 2026.
Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice is releasing a seven-item "Tiny Chum" collection with an apple motif, including a multi pass case, wallet, handbag, and charms, available for advance order from August 14 and in Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice retail stores from August 21, 2026.
From August 15 to September 30, 2026, Wagyu Sukiyaki Soshiji is offering a seasonal Tororo Sukiyaki menu at all of its locations, pairing its signature sweet-savory broth with freshly grated yam.
New merchandise featuring official illustrations from the Netflix movie THE RIBBON HERO, including can badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic cards, an acrylic art board, and acrylic stands, is now available through eeo Store online and anime shops nationwide.
Giant Titanbicus flowers, up to 25 cm across, are blooming near the Kaihin-guchi / Kaze no Gate and around the BMX course flower field at Hitachi Seaside Park, creating a tropical, resort-like scene through late August.
TOKYO CRAFTS will hold a two-day exhibition and sale event, "PLACE in Fumotoppara," at the popular Fumotoppara campground in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, on September 12 and 13, 2026, showcasing new tents and gear alongside an outlet sale and hands-on activities.
A solo visual of the Spirit of Ice, an original character performed by figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, has been revealed for TOUKEN RANBU - ICE BLADE -, the first-ever Touken Ranbu ice show opening in October 2026 at the National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium. Arena seat guaranteed ticket lottery applications are open through August 16, 2026.
To ease overtourism during the 2026 autumn foliage season, entry to the Tsutanuma Observation Deck near Lake Towada will again be limited from October 23 to November 3, with a reservation system and cooperation fee for early-morning visitors.
UMAbred PARK, the fictional theme park brand that turns real active and retired racehorses into chubby "UMA" characters, unveils its second themed world, "Sea and Pirates," with pop-up shops at Shinjuku Marui Annex from August 21 to 30 and Niigata Mitsukoshi Isetan from August 25 to 31, featuring new merchandise and a stamp rally.