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From August 7, 2026, Flower Miffy is releasing a tulip-shaped organizer object featuring flowers drawn by Dick Bruna, along with a new florist apron outfit for its dress-up plush toys, and is giving away a mini bouquet with apron purchases while supplies last.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has picked out 118 items from its Back to School Collection, part of 213 new products on sale from July 24, 2026, spanning room decor, stationery, and lunchtime goods to help refresh daily life for the new season.
EMBA KYOTO Grill Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto introduces an autumn afternoon tea built around shine muscat, fig, chestnut, pear, and persimmon, available September 1 to November 30, 2026, from ¥7,000 per person.
HIKKY and Fuji Kyuko have opened a VR space themed on Fuji-Q Highland inside VRChat, letting visitors experience the amusement park's popular attractions for free at any time, alongside a fan community that has already topped 10,000 members.
From July 29, 2026, FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER & CAFE in Kyoto's Umekoji area is holding its limited-time summer event "SUMMER EXPRESS 2026," featuring night-sky-themed signature dishes, an SNS follow campaign, instant-photo shoots, new seasonal a la carte dishes, and a new family dining plan.
gelato pique cafe is launching its first-ever collaboration with the Dragon Quest series, called PIQUE CAFE encounters DRAGON QUEST, from August 7 (Friday) to August 20 (Thursday), 2026. The lineup features cooling summer crepes, soda floats, and a sundae inspired by Zenithia Castle and its monsters, marking the franchise's 40th anniversary.
The G.E.M. Series Gintama Kamui Ver. 2 [Limited Reissue Edition] 1/8 scale completed figure is now available through AmiAmi and select distributors, with a release planned for December 2026.
A 1/6 scale figure of the police officer Nikita from GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, capturing her poised stance with her signature rifle. The figure from Fat Company is scheduled for release in July 2027.
GODIVA Japan is releasing Nangoku Shirokuma Monaka Chocolate, an ice cream created with Kagoshima's Seika Foods that brings the flavor of Nangoku Shirokuma together with rich Belgian chocolate in an easy-to-eat monaka shell.
General merchandise maker Hac Co., Ltd. is releasing four new plush toys in August 2026 — a kiwi, a schnauzer, a mameshiba, and a pastel-colored bear — in 35 cm and 45 cm sizes, each with a suggested retail price of ¥1,980.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort in Nagano is introducing a summer-only "Hakuba Morikaze Picnic" plan starting July 29, offering a picnic setup with Northern Alps views at an elevation of about 1,289 meters, including a make-your-own sandwich experience with local Hakuba ingredients.
From August 5 to 25, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Umeda Souq "Ito-ya" floor is holding "Enjoy!! Décopatch 2026 SUMMER," introducing the French paper craft décopatch, with a no-reservation workshop on August 8 and 9 where parents and kids can decorate their own "Osuwari Monkey."