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OTOWA No.02, a honkaku shochu made from Kagoshima-grown Silk Sweet sweet potatoes and distilled in a wooden barrel still, goes on sale on October 21 at ¥8,800 including tax. It won a silver medal at ISC 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened orders for 14 types of newly illustrated "Gal Uniform Ver." and Halloween Ver. chibi character merchandise from Love Live! Sunshine!!, featuring all nine members with pre-order bonuses on select items.
U-TREASURE is taking pre-orders from October 21 to November 20, 2026 for a ring necklace marking the 5th anniversary of the TV anime Love Live! Superstar!!, with 11 stars representing the Liella! members and an engraved member name, priced at ¥19,800 (tax included).
Kotobukiya's 1/7 scale figure of Hikaru Shidou from the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth is now open for pre-order at HOBBY SEARCH. Priced at ¥24,860 (tax included) and including Mokona, it is planned for release in May 2027.
An online lottery for TV anime "Mahoromatic" runs on Kujibikido from October 20 to November 17, 2026, featuring new illustrations by Kazuhiro Takamura plus existing artwork, priced at 770 yen per draw.
On October 27, 2026, Maison de FLEUR's first drink, a pink peach-flavored carbonated beverage called "Peach Sparkling," goes on sale at select Lawson stores across Japan for ¥268 including tax.
Mary Chocolate (メリーチョコレート) will sell limited-time Christmas sweets in stages from November 1, 2026 at department stores, retailers, and its online shop nationwide. The lineup includes fancy chocolates, an advent calendar, millefeuille, and a cat pouch of cookies.
MARY QUANT and Peanuts have teamed up for a fashion collection of apparel, bags, pouches and accessories, on sale from November 4, 2026 while supplies last, with online pre-orders opening October 28.
MARY QUANT launches a Peanuts design cosmetics collection on November 4, 2026, with a Tone Up Set, an Essentials Hand Care Set, and a Cleansing Massage Cream, all available while supplies last.
From October 14, 2026, the full lineup of MEGLY, a carbonation × ingredients foundation skincare brand, is available at Isetan Beauty Apothecary on the second basement floor of Isetan Shinjuku's Main Building.
Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo has started taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes, running until December 17 with pickup from December 19 to 25 at its Pastry Shop. The lineup includes a Strawberry Decoration Cake, a Christmas Baked Cheesecake, a Christmas Chocolate Cake, and eight Christmas-exclusive piece cakes.
Minimal The Specialty Azabudai Hills will serve its "Minimal Chocolate Afternoon Tea 26 Christmas" on weekends from December 5 to December 27, 2026. The menu features a 9-layer chocolate opera, savory dishes made with chocolate, and a five-chocolate tasting. Reservations are scheduled to open on November 1.