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Sync Innovation has opened pre-orders for new "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court" merchandise, including acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, and can badges, with orders accepted from July 2 through July 23, 2026.
Marimocraft is rolling out 14 new Initial D original goods in two waves at touring pop-up shops in Ikebukuro, Yamanashi, and Daikanyama starting July 2026, ahead of a general release at variety stores later that month.
In Itoshima, Fukuoka, the Daichi no Mukuna project is turning abandoned farmland into fields of mukuna beans, a nutrient-rich "phantom bean" once considered too risky for general sale, and using traditional miso fermentation to make it safe, deeply flavorful, and rich in antioxidants.
Saitama City is recruiting around 55 participants for the 14th Iwatsuki Castle Town Falconry Procession, a historical parade on the old Nikko Onari Road reenacting Tokugawa Ieyasu's visits to Iwatsuki, to be held on November 3, 2026.
New soba brand Juwari Soba Tamotsu, born from Takafumi Horie's concept and developed with sio chef Shusaku Toba, grand-opens at Kohoku Minamo in Yokohama on July 18, 2026, after a soft-open period beginning July 1. The restaurant's original "rough-cut" noodles blend thin and medium-thick strands in every bowl, and the first 50 guests on opening day receive a free bowl of the signature menu.
Morinapo, a Kanazawa-based frozen pizza brand, has released its July Monthly Pizza Set for the hot summer season, pairing a spicy Mexican-style pizza, a fresh basil margherita, and a smoky bacon and onion pizza in one three-pack sold through its official online store.
Kawasaki Motors Japan will release two 400cc supersport models, the Ninja ZX-4R SE and the Ninja ZX-4RR, on August 1, 2026, both powered by a 399cm³ inline-four engine.
Kawasaki Motors Japan will begin releasing its Z900RS retro sport lineup on August 1, 2026, and the standard Z900RS gains a new color, Candytone Greenish Blue.
Kuhara Honke, maker of the popular "Kayanoya Dashi" seasoning, is opening its first Ikebukuro-area store on the basement food floor of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro on July 31, 2026, with a limited-edition shio koji to mark the occasion.
arma bianca has released official LINE stickers for the TV anime "Killed Again, Mr. Detective.", featuring detective duo Sakuya and Lilithea for fans to enjoy in their everyday chats.
SNK will release a major balance update for the fighting game THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) on July 2, 2026, adjusting all 61 playable characters, from series mainstays like Kyo Kusanagi to later DLC additions such as Rock Howard and Terry Bogard. The KOF XV Ultimate Edition, which includes every character, is also available now.
Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama packs July 2026 with back-to-back events, including a food festival featuring Jojoen and Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, the return of a Flying Tiger Copenhagen pop-up store, and a hands-on World Insect Exhibition with 24 live species.