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A GIRLS und PANZER das FINALE Newtype Online Lottery goes on sale via Kujibikido starting September 15, 2026, featuring illustrations previously published in Monthly Newtype magazine across a prize lineup of tapestries, acrylic stands, clear posters, keychains, and can badges.
GLAMP DOME Ise-Kashikojima in Mie Prefecture is running a "Halloween Gacha," a no-loss draw that guarantees a coupon worth at least 3,000 yen, usable on stays from September 24 to October 31, 2026, alongside a guests-only Halloween Fair throughout October.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima hosts a one-night-only pairing dinner on October 3, 2026, featuring Executive Chef Masahiro Nishisaka's first dinner event alongside Hayashi Shuzo, an IWC2026 trophy-winning sake brewery.
From September 9 to 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st Floor Bag Gallery hosts a fall bag feature built around this season's key silhouettes, from relaxed hobo and slouchy shapes to East-West and barrel bags, alongside deep autumn colors and suede and fur textures.
Hikari Miso is holding a free tasting and special sales event for its refreshingly tangy amazake HARE NOCHI KOJI at three Tokyo bathhouses—Myohoyu, Nippori Saito-yu, and Tennen Onsen Takarayu—starting September 8, 2026.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! added the new original song "Seikai" on September 6, 2026, and is currently running two in-game campaigns — the "After the Fire" event through September 12, and the "Shady Stare Gacha" featuring three new ★4 members with Live Costumes.
Sanseido Bookstore Nagoya Main Store is hosting a Kabahiko Park and Recovery Cafe pop-up tied to Michiko Aoyama's novel The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park from September 9 to 23, 2026, alongside the debut of original Kabahiko merchandise including a T-shirt, keychain, and tote bag.
A new Hello Kitty mini shoulder bag collection from E-COME Group goes on sale from mid-September, featuring a vintage-look faux leather design, versatile 2-way handbag and shoulder-strap styling, and a choice of three colors — brown, black, and pink.
unify's Hello Kitty 2-way tote bag has returned to stock by popular demand, featuring delicate 3D embroidery in light gray and navy, a lightweight water-repellent nylon body, and an adjustable rope strap that switches between a shoulder bag and a mini tote.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. is opening post-event mail order sales for merchandise from the Honey Trouble POP UP SHOP, previously held at Ikebukuro P'PARCO, through the THE Chara online store from September 8 to September 28, 2026.
A 1/8 scale completed figure of Bronya Zaychik from Honkai Impact 3rd, "Outstanding Attitude Ver.," is now available for pre-order at hobby retailer AmiAmi. The figure is priced at 9,240 yen (tax included), with a planned release in July 2027.
Suntory will release a new limited-edition Horoyoi flavor, Roasted Apple, available nationwide from November 4, 2026.