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The Touken Ranbu ONLINE x Nippon Kodo incense collaboration returns as a five-piece lineup inspired by Mikazuki Munechika, Kogitsunemaru, Ishikirimaru, Ookurikara, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga, now paired with Seto ware incense plates. Pre-orders opened July 9, 2026 on Premium Bandai.
A new nail oil collection inspired by ten sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE, the "Softly Blooming Nail Oil" Vol. 1, opened for pre-order on July 16, 2026 through Premium Bandai, priced at 3,630 yen per two-bottle set.
An acrylic jewelry stand designed to display the Color Timer Necklace debuts in Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Tiga designs to mark the Ultraman Series' 60th anniversary, with early sales beginning August 5, 2026 at Ultra Heroes EXPO 2026 Umeda Summer Festival.
From August 1 to September 30, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is offering a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea with Italian luxury leather brand Valextra at Cafe Diva on the 18th floor, featuring seasonal Kyushu fruit and an original Valextra charm.
A craft beer tasting and networking event featuring beers from the popular Tokyo brewery "VECTOR BREWING" will be held at Sanbou BAR Shinjuku on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM. Guests can sample four to five brews and enjoy all-you-can-drink craft beer with casual conversation for ¥5,000, with newcomers and enthusiasts alike welcome.
Korean luxury fragrance brand VERNIÉL is launching in Japan for the first time, with its Inner Perfume and Solid Perfume lines going on early sale at Estnation's Roppongi Hills and Osaka stores starting July 17, 2026.
VIS, the womenswear brand from Jun Co., Ltd., updates its special-order bag collaboration with OUTDOOR PRODUCTS using a soft suede material, with two new bag styles arriving July 23, 2026.
On July 19 and 20, 2026, VOLCOM is holding a special session at the Shonan Open where artist Karasu will use his original Waruagaki painting and printing technique to customize visitors' clothing at HUG-RIDE PARK in Fujisawa.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Dark Arts Halloween," its first Halloween special event since opening, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, transforming the venue into a world overtaken by Death Eaters and Dementors.
Preorders have opened for new White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S merchandise from GRANUP, including the plush mascot "Nuipi-su+" featuring Tina, Oscrol, and Luca, plus a "Nuipi-su Friends" lineup of can badges, acrylic stands, and character pics based on newly drawn artwork of five characters.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is joining the Hawaii-themed "Fresh! Fun! HAWAI'I" fair at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. from July 29 to August 4, 2026, serving its bone-in sirloin steak set for dine-in and takeout, plus takeout-only menu items.
A 1/7 scale figure of Jinhsi from Wuthering Waves, released under the APEX brand, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release date of June 2027.