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From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's The Terrace restaurant transforms its Innovation Buffet into a summer celebration headlined by live-carved churrasco, a 10-wine free-flow option, and Western classics loved across generations.
Yuki Mizukami from the visual novel Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole is joining Gift's fumofumo plush lineup, with pre-orders through Ami Ami opening July 3, 2026.
A pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from manga artist Nonono Yamada's works opens at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 from July 31 to August 16, 2026, with new yukata-themed illustrations from 夜明けがいちばん暗い.
Youtooz is releasing three summer-themed plushies from Helluva Boss and Apex Legends starting in late January 2027, followed by a Hazbin Hotel figure in late March 2027, all available through INFOLENS in Japan.
Zerokyori Connect No. 1, a VTuber-hosted indie game event that brings audiences up close with hand-picked indie titles, will be held at namco TOKYO in Shinjuku on July 18, 2026.
Can badges, acrylic keychains, and other merchandise from Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season- are now available for pre-order from Sync Innovation, with shipping expected in late September 2026.
Prime 1 Studio's PRIME 1 STATUE brand is releasing an Ultimate Diorama Masterline statue of the Queen Alien from Aliens, recreating the nightmare breeding ground from planet LV-426 in a diorama spanning 140cm wide. Pre-orders begin June 26.
New goods featuring newly drawn illustrations by illustrator Higure Hizuki have arrived for Aokana Four Rhythms Across the Blue. The lineup includes can badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, and character clear cases, available online and at eeo Store Ikebukuro from June 27.
A new addition to the Rhodes Kids Series from the popular mobile game Arknights, featuring Pramanix, is now available for pre-order at the Myethos Japan online store, priced at 7,480 yen with a planned release in May 2027.
Five Autograph Collection Hotels across Japan are serving exclusive daruma-inspired cocktails throughout August 2026, each reflecting the individual character and story of their respective property.
The TV anime BLUE LOCK is collaborating with kimono rental chain VASARA in a yukata event running from July 6 to August 31, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and exclusive merchandise inspired by each character's favorite things.
The Talk Shop cafe and dining at Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka is introducing a new Burger & Greens menu on August 1, 2026, featuring six craft burgers and three salads made with local ingredients from Kuromon Market.