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LAGOM's morning Gel-to-Water Cleanser and evening Micro Foam Cleanser arrive in a fresh, limited-edition yuzu scent, on sale in limited quantities from October 9, 2026.
TBWA HAKUHODO, Yoichi Ochiai and Shunsuke Narisawa are developing "Low Vision Boxing," a combat sport in which low-vision and sighted fighters compete using light and sound. A special match is planned in Fukushima on December 5, 2026, with a READYFOR crowdfunding campaign running from October 1 to November 15.
Lululun's new Hydra CX Mask, formulated with double next-generation CICA ingredients and a black sheet kneaded with binchotan charcoal, goes on sale at drugstores across Japan on October 1, 2026, with a 7-sheet pack priced at ¥880 (tax included).
Kids' fashion brands Lycee mine and b.ROOM have Halloween outfits on sale that work as both costumes and everyday wear, including fluffy cat looks, Heisei-era schoolgirl styles, and ghost, mummy, and skeleton items.
Maison de FLEUR releases its ribbon and faux-fur "PALE WINTER" collection on October 16, 2026 — eight styles of tippets, stoles, earmuffs and gloves, led by the pearl ribbon faux-fur tippet that sold out early last year.
MAX&Co. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the pop-up store "EVERYDAY HEROES," held in turn at Hankyu Umeda, Abeno Harukas Kintetsu, Ginza Mitsukoshi, and Isetan Shinjuku from September 30 to November 24, 2026.
Fresh cream specialty shop Milk will begin selling the Tokyo-exclusive "Milky Busse" on October 2, 2026 at its Kita-Senju and Kichijoji stores and its official online store. A box of 4 costs ¥1,350 (tax included).
On October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, the historic ryokan Misasa Yakushi no Yu Mansuirou in Tottori's Misasa Onsen holds an evening event where guests enjoy a special castella fruit sandwich from the local shop Mitoku Kasho Hakurodo while hearing stories of Misasa Onsen and Mount Mitoku, for ¥500 with one drink.
The International Asia Tour of MJ the Musical opens at Tokyu Theatre Orb in Shibuya with 53 performances from January 28 to March 14, 2027, and the earliest ticket presale begins on October 11, 2026.
From October 14, 2026 to February 19, 2027, three Osaka prefectural museums and 35 spots across Osaka Prefecture host exhibits, photo spots, and stamp rallies themed on Monster Hunter Stories 3.
Mountain, a new salt butter bread specialty shop, holds its grand opening on Monday, October 5, 2026 along Oike-dori in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward. The bakery makes its dough and bakes its breads in the shop every day, using domestic wheat.
MT Metatron's limited-quantity Premium Coffret 2026 brings together seven popular skincare items, including a full-size 30 mL Essential Serum, for ¥13,750 (tax incl.) from November 16, 2026.