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Sirotan, the harp seal character getting a TV anime this October, is opening its first flagship store in western Japan at LUCUA SOUTH in Osaka this November, with pre-opening promotions including a photo spot running through early September and a character greeting event in August.
Snow Peak's new "Nylon Double Rip" series launches August 21 at its directly managed stores and online, offering a lightweight, durable, and water-repellent nylon lineup of jackets, pants, a dress, and a cap suited to both outdoor and everyday use.
Korean fashion brand STAND OIL debuts its 2026 autumn/winter collection "Move, Mess, Mine" on August 19, built around soft-silhouette bags inspired by the free, unguarded energy of rave culture.
The "Star Detective Precure! LIVE2026" concert at Pacifico Yokohama on October 3, 2026 will be exclusively live-streamed on U-NEXT, with a bonus BIG towel for two-performance ticket holders and an exclusive merchandise sale for all streaming ticket purchasers.
STOMP, the percussion show that has thrilled more than 15 million people across 53 countries, returns to Japan for performances at Tokyo International Forum Hall C from December 16 to 26, 2026, with advance tickets going on sale August 19.
STRIDE, the running and outdoor specialty retailer, is renewing its Tokyo flagship store on August 19, turning the second floor into a permanent outdoor gear floor centered on NEMO tents and sleeping bags, bringing walking, running, and hiking gear together under one roof.
The Strings Omotesando is marking its 9th anniversary with a "Thank You"-themed 9th Anniversary Special Plan, offering limited-time anniversary courses and menus from September 14 to October 31, 2026, at its three dining venues, Cafe & Dining ZelkovA, TAVERN by the green, and TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE.
The Tower of AION has opened a special site and begun pre-registration for "RESONANCE," a September 16 update merging the Fregion and X servers, while X server players enjoy double experience points and a limited-time crafting recipe in the meantime.
As autumn arrives in Toyama, the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival lights up the historic town of Yatsuo from September 1–3, while Tateyama's cooling trails, the season's first red snow crab, and Kureha pears bring an early taste of fall.
Filmarks Culture Wear is releasing a Train to Busan T-shirt through the Filmarks Store and select theaters starting August 21, timed to the film's first-ever 4K theatrical release marking its 10th anniversary.
Universal Studios Japan unveils Back to Hogwarts food and merchandise at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including a 25th-anniversary Butterbeer mug from September 1, plus collectible pouches and a stained-glass sun catcher from September 9, alongside house-themed apparel.
On September 21, 2026, WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka hosts WONDER GROOVE vol.1, a new music event featuring rapper Rude-α and RHYMESTER's DJ JIN, alongside guest artists Jr.SANTA and HEAD BAD, DJs DJ SOU and DJ KIBI, and sound crew GHETTO GROW and RUDE GYAL NENE.