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FuRyu's TENITOL TALL figure of Elaina in Languid Ver. from Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, standing about 30 cm tall, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. The reference price is ¥10,890 (tax included), with release planned for March 2027.
At The Shinmonzen in Kyoto's Gion Shirakawa, a Japanese afternoon tea with OGATA is served from Monday to Thursday, and an autumn afternoon tea by pâtissier Kakimoto Akihiro is served from Friday to Sunday starting in October, through November 2026.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel in Tokyo's Koto Ward will sell a limited New Year's osechi breakfast stay plan for December 31, 2026 from October 5. Breakfast is served in the Sky Banquet on the 21st floor on New Year's Day 2027.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, EZARO at Tokyu Stay Shibuya Ebisu is serving an autumn afternoon tea built around a skin-on chestnut Mont Blanc parfait and sweet potato crème brûlée, paired with teas supervised by Daikanyama tea specialist THÉSIER.
Volume 1 of the Toward the Terra Eternal Collector's Edition by Keiko Takemiya goes on sale September 30, 2026, with rescanned original art, all the original color pages, and a newly drawn essay manga.
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Tower of God: NEW WORLD has added the new SSR+ character [Noble Swordsman] White, with limited-time events and the return of the [Family Head] Gustang Descent Summon running through October 14. A new event story and a Growth Exchange Event are also available.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore in LUCUA 1100 hosts a pop-up event for the indoor footwear brand nui, with try-ons, hand-sewing demonstrations and a color sold only at the store.
From November 1 to 30, 2026, The Westin Miyako Kyoto serves an autumn afternoon tea at TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR, turning Tamba chestnuts, Arita mandarins and figs into Western-style sweets, for ¥7,500.
A whisky lottery limited to 195 entries, with 2 bottles guaranteed per entry and a lineup led by Yamazaki 18 Years Old and Hakushu 18 Years Old, opened for pre-order on September 30, 2026 at 14,999 yen (tax included, free shipping).
YADOKARI VILLAGE Kitakaruizawa in Tsumagoi, Gunma will add a new building, "あはひの離れ," in late October 2026. Made of two trailer houses joined by a wooden deck, it sleeps 4 to 6 guests from ¥34,000 per room, and reservations open on September 30.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS line adds a Harpie Lady figure from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, priced at 9,350 yen and scheduled for an April 2027 release, with pre-orders open at Amiami.
Lingerie brand YU'NOW has added a new lavender color to its popular mole knit-style loungewear, with early sales starting September 25 (Friday) on the ZOZOTOWN official sales site.