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AmiAmi, a major hobby shop in Japan, has released its monthly figure pre-order ranking for July 2026, showcasing top picks from popular games including GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, Azur Lane, and Atelier Ryza.
The Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition at Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan has welcomed more than 20,000 visitors, marking the milestone with a commemorative ceremony as the Nordic-themed exhibition continues through August 30, 2026.
To mark Japan's "Inn Day" on August 10th, Booking.com has selected 10 distinctive ryokan and hotels from Hokkaido to Kyushu, spotlighting historic hot springs, ocean views, and regional cuisine found across the country.
The TV anime "With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess Season 2" has released its second teaser PV ahead of its October 2026 debut, and its official X account has launched a follow-and-repost campaign offering fans autographed key visual posters signed by five cast members.
The third official merchandise collection for Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, goes on sale August 21, 2026, with dinosaur and Alice motifs. Pop-up stores will also open in five cities nationwide — Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Osaka.
Converse unveils a collaboration with Sanrio Characters, dressing up the ALL STAR sneaker in special designs themed on Pompompurin, Kuromi, and Hello Kitty, available from August 21, 2026.
Following a popular first round, Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is now taking reservations for a stay plan that rewards guests with up to ¥20,000 in FUKUI HAPI COIN, Fukui Prefecture's digital regional currency, for stays between September 1 and October 30, 2026.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park will renew its attraction area in spring 2027, making this year the last chance to enjoy the current zip line and athletic course. A last-year campaign called "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" launches August 13, 2026, opening with an original sticker giveaway for visiting guests.
Ahead of the Disney Halloween and Lazos de la Familia events opening September 16, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea begin selling new Halloween-themed merchandise and menus, along with Coco-inspired treats and goods, starting September 15.
AT-X is airing an original special program tied to the short anime Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star, presenting the Fist King Army as a workplace through a news-style format on September 5.
A collaboration cafe themed on TV anime "Gintama" opens at and GALLERY's Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya locations from September 9 to October 7, 2026, featuring autumn-themed original artwork, character-inspired menu items, and limited-edition merchandise.
New original-illustration goods for TV anime Gintama, split into "past" and "present" themes, roll out at Animate from August 14, 2026, alongside a store fair that gives away foil-stamped postcards with qualifying purchases.