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The fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL, operated by DMM GAMES, is holding a new in-game event celebrating its 11.5th anniversary from July 21 through August 3, along with new gacha characters, character quests, and other update content.
New Gachiakuta merchandise featuring Rudo, Enjin, Zanka, and Riyo is now available to order at the online shop CharaON!, including a ribbed long-sleeve T-shirt, a mug, and trading can badges.
THE Chara online store is now accepting mail orders for merchandise from the "My Demon Boss, Mr. Gokudera, Wants To Be Exposed!" Cafe 2026 -With Doggy- pop-up cafe held in Tokyo and Osaka, with orders accepted through August 4 and shipping planned from late September.
Eleven Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA super sento locations team up with Sumikkogurashi from August 6 to 25, 2026, featuring themed baths, exclusive merchandise, collaboration menu items, and special events.
Reservations have opened for the Gugure! Kokkuri-san 15th Anniversary Online Lottery at Square Enix e-STORE and DMM Scratch, featuring newly illustrated acrylic panels, a mug, acrylic stands, stickers, and can badges.
Harvest Hill's popular water play spot, Splash Plaza, is now filled with over 3,500 rubber ducks for summer. Starting in August, the park also opens two hours earlier so visitors can beat the heat.
H&M is releasing a 16-sticker LINE collaboration set with character SHIBANBAN, free to download for anyone who adds the brand's LINE official account between July 21 and August 17, 2026, along with a welcome discount coupon.
Ahead of the Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa on August 1, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a room-view stay plan and a dinner-then-fireworks restaurant plan at Shell the Garden, with both options still available to book.
New merchandise featuring Asanagi Umi in her swimsuit version from the TV anime I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class is now available for pre-order through the online shop CharaON!.
illusie300 is introducing an original Toy Story item series of everyday lifestyle goods, including insulated bags, pouches, and travel accessories, arriving in stages at stores nationwide from July 21, 2026.
A limited-quantity collaboration between Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night and Village Vanguard has launched, featuring newly drawn illustrations created exclusively for this project. Pre-orders are open at the Village Vanguard Online Store from July 21 through August 9, 2026, with no restock or additional production planned.
Kajitsuya Cafe's three Tokyo locations are serving limited-quantity "White Peach Shaved Ice" and "White Peach Parfait" made with peaches from Yamanashi and Fukushima, alongside a new "Sweet Ripe Mango Shaved Ice," available through late August 2026.