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The autumn tradition of illuminated foliage returns to Okuhida Onsen in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Experience the magical nighttime autumn leaves at 1,000m elevation, offering beauty that cannot be found in urban areas.
Bushiroad Creative launches PalVerse Demon Slayer vol.3, a new collection of palm-sized deformed figures featuring characters from the popular anime series, available from September 26, 2025.
The second collaboration event between the TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro features 10 new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food items running from October 10 to November 23, 2025.
Amie announces a new collection of original merchandise featuring the SAKAMOTO DAYS anime series, themed around party infiltration missions. Six product lines will be released in December 2025.
An immersive exhibition celebrating the nationwide re-release of "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" will be held in western Japan for the first time from October 13 to October 26, 2025.
Yamadaya, the renowned momiji manju maker, has launched Sanrio character ballpoint pens as the third collaboration item. Available at Yamadaya stores and Cafe Yui no An starting October 1, 2025.
AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, announces the availability of the "Storm Arena 'Baki Hanma' Hanayama Kaoru" action figure from Storm Collectibles, scheduled for release in March 2026.
Bathclin's "Nihon no Meiyu" (Japan's Famous Hot Springs) bath additive series launches a special collaboration with the beloved board game "Momotaro Dentetsu," featuring six famous hot spring locations from the game.
A collaboration cafe featuring the popular anime "Kuroko's Basketball" opens at two Chugai Grace Cafe locations in Tokyo and Osaka, offering character-themed food menus and exclusive merchandise.
Konami Digital Entertainment has launched a special collaboration between the eFootball™ series and Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, featuring exclusive Neymar items and special campaign events running from September 25 to October 23, 2025.
The official EXPO2025 character Myaku-Myaku collaborates with the beloved anime character Heidi from 'Heidi, Girl of the Alps' in a new merchandise collection. The collaboration features various items including wooden stands, coasters, mugs, bags, and more, available from late September 2025.
Studio Ghibli Park will renew its popular "Ghibli Famous Scene Experience Exhibition" on December 17, featuring new scenes from "The Boy and the Heron," and display the Savoia S-21 aircraft from "Porco Rosso" at Rotunda Kazegaoka starting November 1.