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Guests staying at the hot spring inn Oedo Onsen Monogatari Aizu in Fukushima Prefecture can try a hands-on Akabeko painting experience from July 19 to August 23, decorating the region's beloved red cow folk craft as a keepsake of their trip.
Pet Paradise is releasing a special dog collection inspired by Disney & Pixar's Toy Story series from July 3, featuring wear, walking goods, and toys themed around Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Alien, and Lotso, available at stores nationwide and online.
Select fashion brand PIMENTÉ is releasing a second collaboration with model Yuko Gomyo, bringing out two leather tote bags for adults in L and S sizes, crafted from Italian cowhide, with pre-orders opening July 3, 2026 and general sales starting July 30, 2026.
Namco amusement arcades across Japan celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary with the Pokémon Anniversary Festival, running July 24 to October 25, 2026, featuring limited-edition crane game prizes, a ¥500 Namco Lottery, original giveaways, and four dedicated flagship stores.
KINGkuji ONLINE opens sales for the Pow the Mouse SUMMER DAYS online lottery on July 3, 2026, featuring seven new illustrations of Daffy's character Pow the Mouse across five prize tiers, plus a bonus acrylic block for large purchases.
Sanrio Anime Store Ikebukuro P'PARCO began selling new "Pretty Series x Sanrio Characters" merchandise on July 3, 2026, featuring freshly drawn collaboration illustrations across 14 character pairs, with items also available through the Sanrio Anime Store Online shop.
ReoNa's 13th single "Lv.1 Class: Human," the ending theme for the TV anime "The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System," began early streaming on July 3, 2026, with the CD set for release on August 26, 2026.
Kazetsuchi and The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha are introducing "Ryukyu Experience," a new program pairing Ryukyu bingata workshop tours with hands-on dyeing sessions, starting July 10, 2026.
Prime 1 Studio's Concept Masterline format brings Eve, the original character from illustrator rurudo's art book UNREAL, to life as a 1/5 scale statue. Pre-orders open July 3, with release planned for November 2027 to February 2028.
Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice is releasing a new lineup of wallets, pouch charms, and zipper charms inspired by four popular Disney cat characters — Figaro, Marie, Lucifer, and the Cheshire Cat — with online pre-orders opening July 3, in-store pre-orders from July 4, and full release from July 10, 2026.
Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited is releasing a 10-design lineup of bag charms and keyrings inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experience. Online sales begin July 3, with in-store sales following on July 4.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its first summer night aquarium event, "Irukarnival," after regular closing hours from July 25 to August 23, 2026, and again during Silver Week from September 19 to 23. Themed around "jump," the after-hours event features dynamic dolphin and acrobatic performances alongside a rare look at animals' nighttime routines.