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Zenrin's map-themed brand Map Design GALLERY is releasing a collaboration line with TV anime 【Oshi no Ko】 starting August 7, 2026, including 47 prefecture-themed charm pin badges, Kyushu region acrylic magnets, and regional tote bags tied to the show's nationwide 47 Prefectures project.
Park Hotel Tokyo is serving an autumn-limited afternoon tea at ART colours Dining on the 25th floor, featuring petits fours made with seasonal vegetables and fruits and a first collaboration with artist Mayako Nakamura, from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
A new free-to-play browser game called Pawtopia has launched, combining a merge puzzle with room decorating so players can furnish a cozy home for two roaming cats without any download, time limit, or score pressure.
Peak Design, the San Francisco gear brand, introduces "City Line," a new bag collection for city living. The six-model lineup includes a sling, crossbody bags, a tote, and backpacks, and launches in Japan on August 8, 2026.
Starting August 6, Fangamer Japan is releasing its first lineup of official "PEAK" goods — a campfire-themed T-shirt, a keychain, and a sticker set — for fans of the cooperative climbing game.
Petit Loup has released four new outerwear designs and a color formal series for its 12cm plush bear costume line, also compatible with the popular 17cm size, now available online and in stores.
Tokushima-based patisserie PRISM, led by chef Yusaku Shibata, is opening PRISMIC, a new sweets boutique and salon that reimagines its signature desserts for Tokyo, in the Aoyama area on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
American cookie brand PUG is expanding its Boston Cookie line with three new "Bold Boston Cookie" flavors plus two summer-only seasonal cookies, rolling out at stores across Japan from Friday, August 7.
PUMA introduces "SUEDE BLOOM," a women's model within its "NEVER NOT SUEDE" campaign that pairs the classic SUEDE silhouette with faux pearl details and two styles of interchangeable laces, arriving Thursday, August 13.
A jewel-inspired afternoon tea featuring 8 sweets, savories, and an original mocktail built around Shine Muscat grapes, available September 1 through November 23, 2026 at the hotel's Main Lounge.
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto's Takagamine will host "Dive into RIMPA," a three-day event from September 11 to 13, 2026, spotlighting Rinpa-inspired culture and craftsmanship.
From August 27 to September 8, 2026, ROTOTO STORE in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward hosts the second Nara Festival, bringing together eight Nara-based brands spanning sandals, textiles, fragrance, craft gin, chocolate, dried fruit, gelato, and craft beer, plus a special participating lifestyle brand from Fukui, alongside an opening reception and limited-edition art merchandise.