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Hotel Nikko Himeji is welcoming "Tabby" to its original "Himeneko" mascot family, joining "Shiro" and "Mike"; Tabby goes on sale September 1, 2026.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is serving a sushi-style Japanese afternoon tea called "Karin," themed on fragrant osmanthus and autumn leaves, from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
To mark the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's 5th anniversary, Kujibikido brings back the popular POP&POP online lottery with newly illustrated tapestries, acrylic stand figures, keychains, and can badges, on sale August 31 to September 30, 2026.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents Kutani ware artist Chika Yoshigai's first solo exhibition from August 19, followed by ceramic artist Chihiro Fujisaki's exhibition from September 19, 2026.
Kinosaki no Yado Ryokufukaku, a hot spring inn in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, has opened a guest lounge called "Yuagari-dokoro" and a members-only lounge called "Shion" for guests on select plans, both designed to extend the relaxing time that follows a bath.
KITTE Osaka holds "Kai Minori's Beloved Local Bread Tour" from September 2 to 30, 2026, bringing together 53 kinds of jimoto pan (local bread) from 12 bakeries nationwide, curated by writer Kai Minori, who visits the venue in person on September 2.
Kobe no Tobira, the Kobe Tourism Bureau's platform for hands-on local travel programs, has begun selling a new photo lesson at Kobe Suma Sea World, where a professional photographer teaches participants how to capture powerful orca and dolphin action shots, including sunset photography.
From September 11 to December 30, 2026, Chinese restaurant Karin at ANA InterContinental Tokyo is teaming up with French tea brand Kusmi Tea for their first collaboration afternoon tea, pairing 20 dishes and sweets built on the idea that food and medicine share the same origin with a free-flow of six teas.
Bandai Namco Filmworks will release the Blu-ray (Special Limited Edition) of LABYRINTH, director Shoji Kawamori's first original feature-length anime film, on August 26, 2026, priced at ¥13,200 (tax included).
Needs Co., Ltd. and Sun Family Co., Ltd. have launched the "Living with Masterpieces" jacquard-woven cushion cover, priced at ¥1,980 (tax included) and available in three painting designs starting Monday, August 24.
CURE MAID CAFÉ hosts the Love Live! Kotori Minami Birthday Cafe 2026 collaboration from August 28 to September 13, 2026, celebrating Kotori's September 12 birthday with themed food, drinks, exclusive cards, and new Dirndl-style merchandise.
Shogakukan releases a new sticker book based on Star Wars' The Mandalorian and Grogu on September 30, 2026, packed with 217 stickers from the hit film, alongside a newly announced children's novelization of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.