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La CASTA's Holiday Collection 2026 FANTASIA BLOOM, created in collaboration with artist Kazuko Hayasaka, goes on limited sale from October 28, 2026. The lineup includes a hair care coffret at ¥7,150 and a hair emulsion at ¥3,850 (tax included).
On October 28, 2026, LASTFRAME will release new bags in its "METALLIC" series, knit with lamé thread inspired by the gold and silver threads of Kyoto's traditional culture. Prices range from ¥19,800 to ¥33,000 including tax.
L'espoir, the Western confectionery brand from Kobe Fugetsudo, releases its Christmas-limited "TENDRE NOEL" series on November 1, 2026, in Western book-style packaging. A gift-with-purchase campaign for the brand's 50th anniversary runs from November 1 to 3.
OTOWA No.02, a honkaku shochu made from Kagoshima-grown Silk Sweet sweet potatoes and distilled in a wooden barrel still, goes on sale on October 21 at ¥8,800 including tax. It won a silver medal at ISC 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened orders for 14 types of newly illustrated "Gal Uniform Ver." and Halloween Ver. chibi character merchandise from Love Live! Sunshine!!, featuring all nine members with pre-order bonuses on select items.
U-TREASURE is taking pre-orders from October 21 to November 20, 2026 for a ring necklace marking the 5th anniversary of the TV anime Love Live! Superstar!!, with 11 stars representing the Liella! members and an engraved member name, priced at ¥19,800 (tax included).
Kotobukiya's 1/7 scale figure of Hikaru Shidou from the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth is now open for pre-order at HOBBY SEARCH. Priced at ¥24,860 (tax included) and including Mokona, it is planned for release in May 2027.
An online lottery for TV anime "Mahoromatic" runs on Kujibikido from October 20 to November 17, 2026, featuring new illustrations by Kazuhiro Takamura plus existing artwork, priced at 770 yen per draw.
On October 27, 2026, Maison de FLEUR's first drink, a pink peach-flavored carbonated beverage called "Peach Sparkling," goes on sale at select Lawson stores across Japan for ¥268 including tax.
Mary Chocolate (メリーチョコレート) will sell limited-time Christmas sweets in stages from November 1, 2026 at department stores, retailers, and its online shop nationwide. The lineup includes fancy chocolates, an advent calendar, millefeuille, and a cat pouch of cookies.
MARY QUANT and Peanuts have teamed up for a fashion collection of apparel, bags, pouches and accessories, on sale from November 4, 2026 while supplies last, with online pre-orders opening October 28.
MARY QUANT launches a Peanuts design cosmetics collection on November 4, 2026, with a Tone Up Set, an Essentials Hand Care Set, and a Cleansing Massage Cream, all available while supplies last.