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KDcolle (KADOKAWA Collection) has opened pre-orders for a new non-scale figure of Lina Inverse from Slayers, based on the original novel illustrations by Araizumi Rui. Pre-orders close on August 5, 2026, with delivery planned for February 2027.
A lineup of Star Detective PreCure! items featuring original artwork of Cure Answer and Cure Mystic — including acrylic stands, T-shirts, pass cases, and cushion covers — will go on advance sale at select stores in late July 2026.
The popular -196 Sugar-Free Double Pineapple canned cocktail is back for a limited nationwide run starting August 4, 2026, offering juicy pineapple flavor with a clean, sugar-free finish.
A tropical-flavored addition to Suntory's All Free Sparkling lineup — combining pineapple, mango, and mint — goes on sale nationwide from August 4, 2026 for a limited time.
Suntory is launching a new limited-edition summer ale this September — the third installment in its seasonal Japanese Ale series, featuring a collaboration with California lifestyle brand Ron Herman and an end-of-summer theme.
Three sets featuring the popular goods brand SWIMMER's designs are coming to the iNSPiC PV-223 mini photo printer, launching in early August 2026.
TACHIBANA HUT in Kawasaki's Tachibana Park is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a free-entry festival on June 13 and 14, 2026, featuring food trucks, a marché, workshops, stage performances, and a stamp rally.
A limited-time Mexican beer terrace plan, "TERRACE de TACOS," is running at TOKYO NODE CAFE on the 8th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower through September 30, 2026, with a taco plate and around 40 free-flow drink options overlooking Tokyo Tower.
The 4th installment of Ken Elephant's Tezuka Osamu Characters Sofvi Collection launches on June 10, 2026, featuring Hosuke Sharaku from The Three-Eyed One and Unico, each accompanied by a special trading card and an exclusive acrylic keychain for purchases at official stores.
A new limited-edition beer from The Premium Malt's lineup is arriving in Japan on August 4, 2026, featuring a layered aroma of citrus and white wine, inspired by the concept of unhurried personal time.
The Korean skincare brand Torriden held a cherry blossom-themed pop-up store at OPENBASE SHIBUYA for 12 days, welcoming around 4,600 visitors and giving attendees a first look at an unreleased product.
Starting June 10, Yokohama Takashimaya's 1F Seasonal Goods section will feature around 1,200 sun/rain dual-use umbrellas, with trending colors for men and a limited-time heat-shielding experience machine.