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FIRE-BARI-ON, a humanoid robot project developed by BRAVE ROBOTICS, goes on display at Tokyo Innovation Base in Yurakucho from September 14 through the end of November 2026, with occasional remote-operation demos led by the development team.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is marking the start of terrace season with a sweet potato anmitsu at FUJU, an autumn fruit afternoon tea at EMBA KYOTO GRILL, and a 20-serving-a-day Shine Muscat parfait at SEY, all set against the changing colors of its roughly 800-year-old Shakusui-en garden.
Interior lifestyle brand Francfranc is rolling out Halloween-themed items for the home for the first time in about 10 years, available on the Francfranc official online shop from September 14, 2026 and at stores nationwide from September 18.
Game Freak has unveiled Ame Nochi Hare Onna, a brand-new mobile game where real-world weather shapes the experience, revealing its key visual, teaser PV, and main characters. A special livestream introducing the game airs today, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop inside TSUTAYA AEON Town Mito Minami, part of the AEON Town Mito Minami shopping center in Ibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, on September 18, 2026 (Friday).
gelato pique is releasing "AUTUMN BEAR COLLECTION with LE SSERAFIM," a collection delivered by its global visual, LE SSERAFIM, from September 17, 2026, at stores nationwide, its official online store, and other retailers, with a special feature page live from September 14.
Starting September 14, 2026, Ginbis is releasing two new cinnamon-scented flavors of its "Shimi Choco Corn MASHIMASHI" snack line, along with new fall treats from the "Tabekko Doubutsu" brand, including a chocolate biscuit and a Mont Blanc-flavored cake biscuit — all available at supermarkets and convenience stores.
JR West has revealed the onboard merchandise lineup for the Hagi x Gintama Goyomi collaboration aboard sightseeing train Marumaru no Hanashi, including acrylic stands, keychains, and stickers priced from ¥660 to ¥1,320, on sale October 3 through December 20, 2026, along with a newly added collaboration pamphlet distributed on board.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation launches its third collaboration event with Girls Symphony: Ec - New World Girl Suite- and debuts a new Memory reward alongside pickup and revival gacha. The Requiem for the Blue Soul event runs from September 14th to September 27th, 2026.
Tachibana E Shuhan has launched the "Golden Fukumaneki Kuji," a limited 466-entry whisky lottery priced at ¥6,980 per entry with free shipping, featuring the ultra-rare Hibiki 21 Years "Kacho Fugetsu" Design Bottle as the top prize.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima is offering a stay plan featuring a private tour of Daisho-in, Miyajima's oldest temple, available from October 1 through December 27, 2026. The plan includes a night in a G7 suite, a high-speed boat to Miyajima, and a temple experience with a shojin ryori lunch and tea service.
Häagen-Dazs Japan introduces a new mini cup ice cream that layers smooth honey sweet potato ice cream with a generous sweet-potato honey sauce, available from September 15th for a limited time nationwide.