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Following last year's successful release, omamori (protective amulets), goshuin (temple stamps), and goshuincho (stamp books) featuring the popular anime Blue Lock are now available at three temples in the Kansai region.
The highly popular Crayon Shin-chan Cinema Parade, which has captivated fans worldwide at Sunshine City Ikebukuro, is opening its long-awaited second location in Hakata on Friday, November 14.
Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. Content Division announces new merchandise from the popular anime Demon Slayer, featuring adorable sitting pose characters from the Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1. The Petan Musume series includes Pola Shot Collections, Trading Acrylic Stands, and Trading Can Badges.
A limited-time Hello Kitty event featuring an English garden atmosphere, photo spots, and fragrance experiences will be held at Roppongi Hills Ohyane Plaza from October 29 to November 14, 2025.
A new rice ball specialty shop "Hitonigiri" opens in Asakusa, offering premium onigiri made with 100% Niigata Uonuma Koshihikari rice, domestic salt, and seaweed.
A new dining establishment focusing on heartwarming meals prepared by seniors has opened in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture. The restaurant serves freshly-made onigiri and vegetable-rich pork soup.
Living in Asakusa, I'm excited to share one of my favorite nearby spots that's perfect for a side trip during your Asakusa visit - the charming Yanaka Ginza shopping street!
The formerly closed meet tree Café NAKATSUGAWA has reopened as meet tree HITO to KI Shinmachi Store on September 13, 2025, offering exquisite chestnut sweets including the popular Nakatsugawa Premium Mont Blanc.
ANGEL CLOVER releases four limited-edition solar-powered watches inspired by Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki, and All Might from the hit anime My Hero Academia. Pre-orders begin October 6, with release on November 21.
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort will begin autumn foliage gondola operations from October 11, 2025. Enjoy stunning views from the 1,500m summit, early morning gondola rides, yoga experiences, and special events including the Myoko Oktoberfest on opening day.
Starting October 7, 2025, a special Railway Day campaign launches at NewDays and JR Tokai Retailing Plus stores. Purchase a 600ml Oi Ocha green tea bottle to receive one of six exclusive OJICO-designed train-themed bottle covers, including limited designs of the retired Tokaido Line 311 Series and Cassiopeia.
The Moomin Special Room at Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will be available again from October 25, 2025, to March 31, 2026, featuring new hotel logo keycards, Moomin-themed pancake breakfast, and exclusive novelties.