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A collaboration between the TV anime Yumeiro Patissiere and Karaoke no Tetsujin runs from October 8 to November 23, 2026 at 10 stores, with collaboration drinks, concept rooms, a song challenge, and new Halloween-themed goods featuring newly drawn illustrations.
Afternoon Tea LIVING will release collaboration items with illustrator Yumi Kitagishi on October 28, 2026, with a Christmas lineup of tableware, plush toys and blankets, plus a limited novelty and an original art display.
Afternoon Tea LIVING's popular INITIAL collection gains two new initials, H (HAT) and T (TEA), along with stuffed toy charms of the cat, rabbit and dog from the designs. They go on sale October 7, 2026 at stores and the official online store.
From November 17, 2026, Alain Ducasse Chocolat Paris and Alain Ducasse Biscuit Paris will sell their Provence-inspired Noël Collection at directly operated stores nationwide and on the Online Boutique, featuring a ¥19,440 Calendrier de l'Avent, citrus-and-herb chocolates, stollen and biscuits.
A set of four bread-shaped cloth rattles from the Japan-born baby brand amanoppo has been named a Good Toy 2026 winner. It is machine washable and costs ¥4,290 including tax.
AniTouch Kichijoji, an indoor petting zoo operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, opens on Monday, October 19, 2026, a two-minute walk from Kichijoji Station. It is the brand's first street-level store and features a capybara rock bath and a free-flying bird area.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Armin Arlert's birthday, the sixth and final installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting November 3, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
Prime 1 Studio has announced 1/4 scale statues of Guts and Griffith from the manga Berserk, based on Kentaro Miura's volume 34 variant cover artwork. Pre-orders open October 6, with release planned for February to May 2028.
From October 26 to December 31, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga, serves winter lunches at Japanese Restaurant Oomi (Omi beef and Omi duck hoba-yaki, ¥6,500) and Teppanyaki Oomi (Omi jidori chicken and Omi beef loin, ¥8,500).
From October 6, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel is taking reservations for five Christmas cakes under the theme "Heartfelt Christmas," including a fruit-topped party cake and a members-only cake. Pickup is December 23 to 25.
A limited-time Shoso in Bungo and Alchemist offers new moon-viewing-style Japanese outfits for five literary masters, running from October 5 until 1:59 PM on October 14, 2026, with a first-time half-price 10-pull.
A new limited model of the OCEANUS analog radio-controlled solar watch, the OCW-SG1000MC features a newly developed marble ceramic bezel that evokes the powerful swells of the sea. It goes on sale November 13 at ¥748,000 (tax included), limited to 300 pieces.