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SYNC INNOVATION has opened pre-orders for new DIGIMON BEATBREAK merchandise featuring the Tactics team in the popular "mochocho" illustration series, including acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, and can badges, available from July 9 through July 30, 2026.
An immersive mystery-solving event based on TV anime Dr. STONE, "Kingdom of Science VS 闇の科学王国," comes to Kyocera Dome Osaka's 9F Sky Hall from August 1 to 16, 2026, with tickets already on sale.
TOKYO MX will broadcast the theatrical film Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM, continuing on from last year's well-received airing of the first Dragon Ball movie.
Echigo Yakuso's thermal wellness facility "Echigo Yakuso Lava Mugwort Steam" and herbal cafe "ON CAFE" will grand open in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban on August 8, 2026, after the original June opening was delayed. The announcement also reveals details of GOROLI, a patented capsule that uses lava heat, medicinal herb steam, and humidity to warm the body's core in just 30 minutes.
Bandai Namco Nui is expanding its sustainable ECO Nui plush line with new Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi designs, launching in August 2026 alongside a new, easy-to-carry ECO Nui Mascot lineup.
ENGAWA ASAKUSA in Asakusa is serving two limited-time summer sweets made with Tanba black soybeans from specialty shop "Tanba no Kurotaro" from July 11 to August 13, 2026, alongside a month-long showcase of the top prize-winning products from the "OMOTENASHI Selection" awards.
EVANGELION STORE SUMMER FES 2026 in AmiAmi runs at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store from July 18 to August 2, 2026, offering exclusive Evangelion merchandise, a large character panel display, and a clear card gift for qualifying purchases.
New everlasting flowers merchandise created in collaboration with an illustrator has arrived, available through the eeo Store online shop and, from July 11, at the eeo Store Ikebukuro location.
Felissimo will hold a midsummer art event for children and adults at its Kobe head office on August 10, 2026, featuring hands-on art programs and an evening art and bar session, as part of its 60th anniversary "Art Meets EXPO 60" project.
Pentel's frictionless ballpoint pen FLOATUNE is getting a limited "Skyly Design" edition with six body designs that trace the changing colors of the sky from morning to night, releasing at stationery stores nationwide from July 24, 2026.
As the summer heat continues, Francfranc is introducing a new tableware collection with clear glass dot designs, playful ice-cream-inspired tumblers, and sparkling marble cutlery, arriving at stores nationwide from July 31, 2026, with early releases at some stores and online from mid-July.
Starting July 23, 2026, Amanesaryo, a wagashi café in Tokyo's Sendagi neighborhood, and natural water delivery brand FRECIOUS are offering a limited-time summer menu of cold-brewed tea and wagashi made with Mt. Fuji natural water, running through September 28.