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Converse unveils a collaboration with Sanrio Characters, dressing up the ALL STAR sneaker in special designs themed on Pompompurin, Kuromi, and Hello Kitty, available from August 21, 2026.
Following a popular first round, Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is now taking reservations for a stay plan that rewards guests with up to ¥20,000 in FUKUI HAPI COIN, Fukui Prefecture's digital regional currency, for stays between September 1 and October 30, 2026.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park will renew its attraction area in spring 2027, making this year the last chance to enjoy the current zip line and athletic course. A last-year campaign called "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" launches August 13, 2026, opening with an original sticker giveaway for visiting guests.
Ahead of the Disney Halloween and Lazos de la Familia events opening September 16, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea begin selling new Halloween-themed merchandise and menus, along with Coco-inspired treats and goods, starting September 15.
AT-X is airing an original special program tied to the short anime Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star, presenting the Fist King Army as a workplace through a news-style format on September 5.
A collaboration cafe themed on TV anime "Gintama" opens at and GALLERY's Ikebukuro, Namba, and Nagoya locations from September 9 to October 7, 2026, featuring autumn-themed original artwork, character-inspired menu items, and limited-edition merchandise.
New original-illustration goods for TV anime Gintama, split into "past" and "present" themes, roll out at Animate from August 14, 2026, alongside a store fair that gives away foil-stamped postcards with qualifying purchases.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched Midsummer Memories -Underworld Illusion Resort-, the second installment of its major summer event in the shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome, running from August 10, 2026, alongside continuing 2026 summer login bonuses, gacha, and campaigns.
From August 12 to 18, 2026, skincare brand hada to kokoro marks the launch of its new All-in-One Cream Mist with a limited-time POPUP at @cosme TOKYO, featuring visuals starring JO1 member Junki Kono.
Yakiniku Reimen Yamanakaya, the yakiniku chain with the most locations in the Tohoku region, is running a limited-time collaboration with the anime Haikyu!! from September 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring five collab menu items, a free original sticker gift, and collab merchandise sold in stores and online.
Harry Potter Cafe and its takeout counter Harry Potter Cafe Window in Akasaka, Tokyo, will renew part of their menus on September 1, 2026, adding Hogwarts house-inspired burgers, a Hedwig omelette rice, Sorcerer's Stone and Golden Snitch pancakes, and other dishes inspired by the wizarding world.
Licensed Heaven Artists from across Tokyo will gather at Ueno Onshi Park on October 23 to 25, 2026 for performances and live music, with free admission for all visitors.