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The Neo Heisei Retro Exhibition, which drew more than 30,000 visitors in Tokyo, is coming to Nagoya PARCO from September 5 to October 4, 2026. A limited-capacity pre-open preview will be held the evening before on September 4, with members of Nagoya-based idol group BOYS AND MEN on hand to welcome guests as the exhibition's official supporters.
Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery in Tochigi Prefecture releases its first canned highball, "Nikko Highball," on August 8, made with whisky aged in a Nikko cedar cask, alongside a one-day tasting event at JR Oyama Station.
Nuimap, an app for enjoying outings with stuffed animals, held its first offline event, "Nui-Tori Cafe Meetup," at Plumeria Cafe Yokohama on July 2, 2026, featuring a stuffed-animal photography lesson from Instagram photographer Chiiko, hands-on shooting practice using the cafe's menu, and time for participants to connect over their shared hobby.
Our Movie Theater, an immersive theater game staged in the movie theater of Tokyo's soon-to-be-demolished Iwanami Jimbocho Building through August 31, 2026, has revealed a new key visual, cast visuals, and details of a talk event featuring screenwriter Dizm, as ticket sales pass 2,500.
Lemino will exclusively live-stream QUINTET.6, a grappling tournament held for the first time at Kyoto's Kyu Butokuden, a nationally important cultural property regarded as a sacred site of Japanese martial arts, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM. Combat sports legend Genki Sudo joins as QUINTET's new producer alongside founder Kazushi Sakuraba, with Hidehiko Yoshida appearing as guest commentator.
New REBORN! merchandise featuring newly drawn chibi character illustrations based on the "BATTLE MODE BLACK" theme will be released in late September 2026, including acrylic stands, character charms, and can badges.
Starting Wednesday, July 22, the Arena Shop and the Ryukyu Golden Kings official online shop are offering a new 2026-27 season summer lineup, including a fan-favorite Gordy design, easy-to-wear sweat shorts, kids' items, and Kings caps in a wide range of styles and colors.
The reading drama "The Bottled Sea Sang Ryuztan’s Dream in the Bedroom 2026," a late-summer tradition since 2023, comes to TODA HALL in Tokyo's Kyobashi from September 25 to 27, 2026, featuring both a voice actor cast and a newly added actor cast performing the same story across three days.
Sapporo Prince Hotel's Chinese restaurant Fuyojo is serving a limited-time "Spicy & China Sweets" afternoon tea that pairs bold Sichuan-style spice with summery Chinese desserts, available through August 31, 2026.
Manga Zenkan is offering a coupon worth up to 18% in points back on the complete 46-volume Space Brothers set, celebrating the manga's conclusion after a 19-year run, available through July 31, 2026.
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya will turn its cathedral-view Cabana Garden blue for one night only with "STRINGS Blue Bubble Night," featuring a limited Chandon Brut blue cocktail, live jazz from Aichi University's Blue Stars Jazz Orchestra, a blue dress code with a Best Dresser Award, and an afternoon tea or evening high tea plan at the New York Lounge.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area is offering a collaboration concept room stay plan themed on TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court," available from September 5 to December 5, 2026, complete with original amenities and limited-time collaboration drinks.