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Netmarble has opened an official YouTube channel for its upcoming smartphone bishoujo RPG Pearl in Blue and released the game's first teaser PV, revealing the story's core "Pearl" and "Knight" concepts and confirming the title's appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
On September 27, 2026, Oiso Prince Hotel will hold a one-night-only autumn dinner, "Harvest Moon Special Dinner ‐月の饗宴‐," featuring a moon-themed course by culinary advisor Yasuo Yamada served in the hotel's garden, with free-flowing drinks included.
Izumise Co., Ltd. is bringing back 001 Sparkling Sake 2019, the sold-out debut bottle from its ice-aged sake brand °Ondo, after additional sub-zero aging. Just 20 bottles of the ¥22,000 junmai daiginjo, brewed by Fukushima's Ninki Shuzo, go up for lottery sale from August 19 to August 26, 2026, with winners announced August 27.
B's International's four lifestyle brands have joined New York-based label ORIGINAL ROSE and 150-year-old sports brand SPALDING on a limited-edition ceramic basketball planter, sold for three days only at the INSTALLATION POP UP inside calif art gallery in Nakameguro, Tokyo, from August 21 to 23, 2026.
Shinjuku MOA Center Vision is screening a curated lineup of eight classic opening videos from The Prince of Tennis and The Prince of Tennis II throughout August 2026, split into two four-song halves.
The second Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary POP UP STORE opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku from August 28 to September 6, 2026, featuring new merchandise designed with the 35th anniversary visuals.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched a new event, "Royal Knight Tale -White Knight Tale Chapter 3-," on August 14, 2026, alongside a matching gacha featuring Snow, Ash, Pinocchio, and Torte.
A real-world event tied to the Steam psychological horror ADV "Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME" is expanding its run at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, adding a reserved day on August 23 and free walk-in entry from August 24 to 26.
THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is serving a limited-time Mediterranean cuisine fair built around autumn harvest ingredients from September 1 to October 31, 2026.
Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice is releasing a seven-item "Tiny Chum" collection with an apple motif, including a multi pass case, wallet, handbag, and charms, available for advance order from August 14 and in Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice retail stores from August 21, 2026.
From August 15 to September 30, 2026, Wagyu Sukiyaki Soshiji is offering a seasonal Tororo Sukiyaki menu at all of its locations, pairing its signature sweet-savory broth with freshly grated yam.
New merchandise featuring official illustrations from the Netflix movie THE RIBBON HERO, including can badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic cards, an acrylic art board, and acrylic stands, is now available through eeo Store online and anime shops nationwide.