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Two classic films whose stories are set in motion by a hairpin and a pair of earrings, plus a short with costumes by Hanae Mori, screen on 35mm at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto on November 21 and 22, 2026, as part of the MoMAK Films series.
Cogit's oshi-katsu support brand muchu muchu is releasing two items nationwide from September 1, 2026 — a new color pattern for its popular Carry-Along Plush Shoulder Bag and the new Plush Walk Shoulder Belt.
A limited-time pop-up shop built around a MYAKU-MYAKU picture book opens at Shibuya Hikarie's ShinQs from September 3 to 16, 2026, featuring Kanto's first exhibition of prints from the book and a limited signed-copy exchange.
Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel, on the banks of the Nagara River in Gifu, is opening reservations September 1 for its 2027 New Year osechi — a 22-dish, Japanese-Western box built around Hida beef, Ibi tea, and seafood, paired with a half bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne.
A new nighttime event, NAKED GARDEN NIGHTS Higashi Honganji / Shōsei-en Garden, opens October 31, 2026 within walking distance of Kyoto Station, pairing light installations across five viewing spots at the temple and garden with seasonal drinks, running nightly through December 6.
NELL, the sleep brand known for its pocket-coil mattresses, is releasing the NELL×COIL COLLECTION — original sheets, a duvet cover, a pillow and pillowcase set, and roomwear covered in a pattern of Pokémon's Magnemite. The lineup goes on sale September 1, 2026 on NELL's official site, with sales at Bic Camera Yurakucho starting September 7.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's October 10 birthday with a record eight special programs starting in September 2026.
Starting September 1, 2026, Japan's first Nike Strength showroom opens to the public in Minato City, Tokyo. The reservation-based space lets individuals and businesses see, touch, and try training equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells, with staff on hand to help visitors choose the right gear.
The NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT Executive Committee will hold the "NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT" candlelight event across the West Umeda area of Osaka's Kita Ward on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, marking the 21st year of the biannual candle-lighting tradition with a candle-lined corridor, handmade lanterns, and a large-scale installation by CANDLE JUNE.
NOTIME, a 24-hour unmanned secondhand clothing shop, is opening its first Nagano City location on September 19, letting shoppers enter and check out entirely through LINE and self-checkout.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, the BIO-RESORT HOTEL & SPA O Park Ogose in Saitama Prefecture is serving a five-course dinner built around local ingredients from Tokigawa, Sayama, Fukaya, and Ogose.
PAUL & JOE is offering a head start on autumn style with a new socks collection featuring the brand's iconic cats Nounette and Gipsy alongside colorful florals and animal motifs, available in women's, men's, and unisex styles across a wide range of sizes from early August 2026.