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ABC-MART is selling "Authentic Studs," an exclusive Vans model based on the classic "Authentic," with gold studs and colored stones on a suede upper, in Black and Brown for ¥9,900 (tax included).
The Vespa LX V Special Edition, a vintage-flavored special version of the compact LX 125 from Piaggio Group Japan, opens for orders at authorized Vespa dealers nationwide on October 23, 2026, with shipments starting in November.
Belgian royal warrant chocolate brand WITTAMER (ヴィタメール) will sell Christmas-limited gifts in stages from November 1, including an advent calendar, a tree-shaped package of chocolate sweets, and assortments of baked sweets and chocolates.
Pacela in Hiroshima welcomes the six-floor Yamada Denki Hiroshima Main Store on November 6, 2026. Five more tenants follow in 2027, including Takara Tomy Planet, THE CUBE pacela and Hoshino Coffee.
From October 24 to November 23, 2026, the A Game of Skill: "Tama Goro" attraction at Yomiuriland in Inagi, Tokyo is wrapped in Noritama colors as "Noritama Goro," with a limited-edition Noritama giveaway for the first 10,000 riders and a rice-themed booth event on November 21 to 23.
To mark the release of yumegiwatone's first album "c.o.s.", the West Coast Pilsner "yume" brewed by Teenage Brewing goes on sale in limited quantities at TOWER RECORDS BEER Shibuya on November 21, with two mini live sets that day.
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, ZEN NIGHT TOKYO at the Tokyo National Museum and Shitamachi.Halloween 2026 offer a special yokai stage, a Hyakki Yagyo Parade through Ueno Onshi Park and photos with yokai in the night garden.
Special items from Anya Hindmarch and Ron Herman are arriving at Ron Herman, including the Small Mortimer Tote with a handwritten "Do your own thing" message, the Mortimer Tote, and key charms inspired by Ron Herman's shopper and the packaging of Ron Herman Cafe's lemon cake.
ART BRIDGE, a free art area, will open at Omori Furusato no Hamabe Park in Ota City, Tokyo on November 7 and 8, 2026, featuring a giant inflatable blue cat sculpture and four art workshops.
A new limited flavor of the lemon sour with real lemon slices in a full-open can, combining the sweetness of honey with the aroma and taste of real lemon, goes on sale nationwide in limited quantities on December 1.
Aso Drone Tegata BIZ, a private drone field for businesses and organizations in Aso, Kumamoto, now offers up to about 300 ha of flight area, a 10 m square hilltop landing pad and a cottage for rent.
A Christmas tree about 9 meters tall, one of the largest on Awaji Island, will be installed and lit at Awaji Highway Oasis from October 28, with a free concert event on November 21.