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Entries are now open for the online qualifier of KING of Performai The 8th, the official national tournament for the arcade music games maimai でらっくす, CHUNITHM and ONGEKI. The qualifier starts on October 29, 2026, and the national finals will be held on February 14, 2027 at Tokyo International Forum Hall B7.
Kobe Beef Yakiniku Touma in Yokohama will begin serving the lunch-only "Special White Taiwan Ramen" on October 12, 2026, a spice-free second collaboration dish with Michelin-starred Chef Nishimura.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Idojiri Historic Site Park in Fujimi, Nagano will host the Jomon Kingdom Harvest Festival. This year's new feature is the first "Jomon Power Talk" with the YouTuber 縄さん, alongside the "Kuku dance," a harvest ritual, and a barter exchange among visitors.
From October 2026 to January 2027, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is offering festive plans including a stay package, Christmas afternoon tea, holiday dining, Christmas cakes, spa treatments, and osechi New Year dishes.
Women's fashion brand MIESROHE is releasing a water-repellent, multi-way down jacket made with Japanese inner down brand TAION. Priced at ¥49,500 (tax included), pre-orders open October 21 and in-store sales start November 18.
Illustrator Miwano Rag's largest solo exhibition to date, "WHERE MY HEART BEATS," runs from October 9 to 18, 2026 at Akiba CO Gallery in Akihabara, featuring more than 380 works including the new series 裏干支 –心臓にIを–, original goods, and signed copies of her art book 心贈 sold ahead of release.
The 2nd delivery of MODMNT's 2026 Fall/Winter Collection centers on down wear that reinterprets outdoor and military functional clothing, and goes on sale on October 16, 2026.
A 1/6 scale completed figure of Iroha Isshiki ("Original Ver.") from "My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected," made by Good Smile Company, is planned for release in October 2027 at a reference price of ¥19,800 (tax included).
The sixth consecutive collaboration between Shiga-based outdoor brand NANGA and winter sandal brand SUBU goes on sale October 9, 2026 at NANGA retailers, with a new camouflage-style MOUNTAIN PIXELATE WINTER SANDAL joining the lineup.
NEWYORKER's women's line has published its "The color of AUTUMN" feature on the official online store, showcasing knitwear, a shirt, a skirt, a dress, pants, and scarves priced from ¥14,300 to ¥30,800 (tax included).
Momiji, the Dragon Shrine Maiden from Koei Tecmo's NINJA GAIDEN series, is now available for pre-order at Amiami as a Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi figure. The reference price is ¥12,100 (tax included), with a scheduled release in June 2027.
AMNIBUS STORE -white- on the 4th floor of Shibuya MODI will host a No Game No Life: Zero pop-up shop from October 30 to November 15, 2026, with early-sale goods featuring new cheer-themed illustrations and purchase bonuses.