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The "Hapidanbui POP-UP STORE × Munyugurumi Patio" opens at AKIBA LINK, 1F of ecute, from September 23 to October 6, 2026, offering plush mascots, trading badges, acrylic stands, and more featuring Pochacco, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi, Hangyodon, Tuxedosam, and Pekkle.
Fukuoka's Harapecolab resumes seasonal sales of Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi (Moon Mineral Sweets), its stone-like chocolate and hand-cut kohakuto candy set that sold over 400 boxes in a single day at its debut, through its official online store starting September 17, 2026.
Crypton Future Media is premiering a full-length collaboration video between Hatsune Miku and NISSIN YAKISOBA U.F.O. on YouTube on September 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM, alongside the results of an illustration and song contest tied to the brand's 50th-anniversary campaign.
The third wave of original merchandise for the Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta has been revealed, completing the full merchandise lineup for the Tokyo venue opening October 17, 2026. The lineup includes a Collezione-costume plush keychain, a made-to-order framed key visual print, and a can badge lottery with a bonus poster for winners.
SEGA has released Hogwarts Legacy Price-Revised Edition (ホグワーツ・レガシー 価格改定版), a more affordable package version of the open-world action RPG published by WB Games, now available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 at ¥3,627 (excluding tax) / ¥3,990 (including tax).
A new three-day festival dedicated to yakiimo (baked sweet potato), "Hokuhoku! Yakiimo Matsuri NAGOYA," holds its first edition at Hisaya-odori Park's Angel Hiroba on January 9–11, 2027, bringing warm sweet potato treats to visitors of all ages.
From October 1, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is taking reservations for its "Celebrate Together"-themed Christmas Collection 2026, a lineup of seven cakes by Executive Pastry Chef Shigeru Nojima along with a stollen, a cookie tin and a pistachio croissant for the season.
Ahead of Shoe Shining Day on September 23, Loft is featuring a lineup of shoe care items for leather shoes and sneakers, from suede brushes and leather conditioners to water-repellent sprays and deodorizers, available at Loft stores nationwide and the Loft Net Store.
A "Nijigaku ☆ Police Fair in Gamers" event for Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club runs from October 31 to November 20, 2026, at Gamers stores nationwide and online, featuring new merchandise with original police-themed illustrations.
Good Smile Company is releasing a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Mascot of Marin Kitagawa from the TV anime "My Dress-Up Darling," now available for pre-order at AmiAmi with a planned release in March 2027.
Danish e-bike brand MATE.BIKE holds a two-day pop-up at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu on September 26 and 27, 2026, letting visitors test ride its full lineup, with every attendee getting a logo sticker with a discount coupon and test riders also getting a rubber keychain capsule toy
MEGA CAT PROJECT makes its first appearance at KYOTO INTERNATIONAL MANGA ANIME FAIR 2026 on September 19 and 20, with an early sale of new "ニャルト！生八ツ橋" nama-yatsuhashi sweets made with Shogoin Yatsuhashi, each including a random acrylic charm, also available at Bellmart, inside ASTY KYOTO at JR Kyoto Station, starting September 19.