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CAFE@HOME, the vacuum-packed one-drip coffee brand from COFFEE STYLE UCC, releases the Mickey & Minnie Selection on October 2, 2026. Three blends inspired by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are sold as single cups and in 3, 6 and 9-cup gift boxes.
Movic is taking pre-orders for Ultraman "ぱしゃこれ" Vol. 2, an instant-camera-style collectible line with 37 types + α (9 foil-stamped rare types), planned for release around December 25, 2026.
Chinese Restaurant SANGU and Sky Lounge STARDUST on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka are taking reservations for Christmas dinners on December 23 to 25, 2026. SANGU offers three Christmas courses (Noel, Carol, Wish) featuring Kesennuma shark fin from ¥17,000, and STARDUST offers a ¥19,000 course with free drinks.
A limited-time POP UP SHOP celebrating the 50th anniversary of Unico runs from October 4 to November 3, 2026, with original goods, reproduction artwork, and bookmarks for purchasers.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Shiraoi, Hokkaido waives its admission fee and the National Ainu Museum viewing fee, with extra program sessions, Ainu traditional dance performances, and gallery talks tied to the current special exhibition.
Tachibana E Shuhan has launched the 159th installment of its Whisky Omikuji lottery, limited to 466 slots at ¥3,980 plus ¥990 shipping. The top prize is Yamazaki 18 Years Old, joined by Yamazaki 12 Years Old and Hakushu Single Malt in the lineup.
The mega photo studio XL PHOTO STUDIO welcomed more than 1,000 visitors in September 2026 and plans to open a new store in Shibuya's Dogenzaka area in mid-December.
The 5th Yamaga Distillery Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 on the grounds of Yamaga Distillery, with limited-edition whiskies, Yamaga Lantern Dance performances, guided tours, master classes, and food stalls.
Movic is opening pre-orders for ぱしゃこれ, a 48-design line of photo-style collectibles featuring original Yona of the Dawn artwork, with a release planned for around December 19, 2026.
Women's bag brand Y'SACCS and sports equipment maker Mizuno release their first collaboration, a five-bag collection priced from ¥19,800, with sales starting on October 7, 2026.
Pre-orders opened on October 2, 2026 for original merchandise from the TV anime Yumeiro Patissiere using scene stills from the anime, including can badges, acrylic cards, a bromide set, and a sticker sheet, with shipping and release planned for mid-to-late December 2026.
On Saturday, October 10, a corner for the British outdoor brand Rab opens inside ZANE ARTS Kobe Sannomiya, starting with the 2026 autumn/winter lineup, which centers on apparel. A two-day POP UP and an opening giveaway are planned.