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A new halal restaurant '1819 OSAKA' will open in Osaka's Honmachi area on September 2, 2025, offering innovative Asian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
Three new merchandise items from the popular anime Cute High Earth Defense Club HAIKARA! are now available, featuring blind-packaged can badges, acrylic hair ties, and acrylic keychains with 8 different designs each.
Two new limited-time autumn sweets arrive at Butter States by Gin no Budou featuring rich marron mont blanc and caramel walnut butter sandwich, available from September 1, 2025.
The beloved character Capybara-san celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise, creator meet-and-greet, and character photo sessions at OSHI BASE Harajuku.
The popular Detective Conan Land national tour arrives at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Iwata from September 5-15, 2025, featuring character meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, and interactive exhibits.
Azumaker introduces new Dr.STONE die-cut stickers featuring 7 popular characters, available exclusively at CharaON! online shop for ¥550 each, releasing October 31, 2025.
Marui Zoukei Furniture Industry introduces ENGI-BAKO, a revolutionary irori table combining 80 years of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern convenience for camping, dining, and outdoor activities.
A new traditional accommodation 'HAKUHA' is set to open in Kurashiki's famous Bikan Historic Quarter on September 12, 2025. This exclusive whole-house rental facility can accommodate up to 8 guests and offers a unique blend of historical architecture with modern amenities.
KIMONO ARCH launches the first installment of their 2025 Autumn & Winter Collection featuring traditional Katakai-Momen kimono with natural dyes and reversible denim-style fabrics.
A new natural hot spring and sauna accommodation facility will open in Matsue's Tenjin-cho Shopping Street in spring 2026, featuring day-trip bathing options and dormitory-style lodging to revitalize the historic district.
Nitori has released an adorable dorayaki-shaped cushion with incredibly realistic appearance and soft mochi-like texture, now available at select stores and online.
French patissier Sébastien Bouillet launches a new autumn-winter collection featuring seasonal tartelettes, macarons, and artisanal cookie assortments, available from August 27, 2025.