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Kotobukiya opens pre-orders for the first wave of OSHI WORKS Mini, a new chibi-style figure series priced at 1,980 yen each, featuring Maomao and Maomao (Garden Party Ver.) from The Apothecary Diaries alongside the Persona 3 Reload protagonist and Persona 5 The Royal's Joker.
PRESS BUTTER SAND, the butter sand specialty shop operated by BAKE Inc., is opening its first Kokura-area store at Amu Plaza Kokura on September 10, 2026, with souvenir-friendly flavors and opening campaigns including a limited-edition sacoche gift and a new-member coupon.
Arma Bianca has begun accepting pre-orders for 10 types of newly drawn Sister ver. "Rent-A-Girlfriend" merchandise, including trading acrylic cards and clear die-cut stickers, on AMNIBUS.
Tokyo's citywide art festival Roppongi Art Night 2026 brings back its all-night format for the first time in three years, with over 60 works and programs across the neighborhood's museums and streets, plus a special focus on France.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo presents three Halloween-themed afternoon teas — a Sweet Potato and Chestnut Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge Fontaine, a Halloween Chinese Afternoon Tea at Keikaen, and a Halloween Twilight Afternoon Tea with free-flow drinks at the Royal Scots bar.
From October 2 to 31, 2026, Royal Park Hotel's Chefs Dining Symphony serves a Halloween Buffet on Fridays through Sundays and holidays, while the hotel's Sweets & Bakery Iki offers Halloween-themed sweets and bread from October 1 to 31.
Frontier Works has opened pre-orders for 181 new Rune Factory acrylic stands featuring in-game character art from six titles, alongside a re-order campaign for 163 previously released designs, through its pick-your-character label Select×Collect.
Global cosmetics brand SHEGLAM has released a new cushion foundation, the Lumi Lock & Go Hydrating Cushion Foundation, from August 20, 2026. The formula combines serum-like hydration with natural coverage for a fresh, dewy finish.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu is serving a Velvet Martini Collection of dessert-inspired martinis from September 1 to October 31, 2026, available nightly from 5:00 PM.
fibona, Shiseido Research Institute's open innovation program for co-creating beauty products, introduces Dual Blooming Mist UV, an SPF20/PA++ mist designed for quick daytime sun protection, with a refreshing scent developed through skin-gas fragrance research. Available exclusively at the fibona Lab on the first floor of Shiseido Beauty Park from August 25, 2026.
As autumn's bounty reaches its peak, Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Salon de Café presents September-only parfaits and desserts starring seasonal fruit from across Japan, paired with rich aromas and elegant colors for a luxurious taste of the season.
SKOP, the wood product brand from Yamagata woodworking studio Sato Kogei and creative unit TENT, adds a beech and walnut spoon and fork called SOLID CUTLERY to its lineup, going on sale August 25th.