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“Uma Musume” Travel Pop-Up Event Vol. 4 in Kyoto Starts October 17!

The fourth installment of the nationwide touring pop-up event “Uma Musume Travel Pop-Up Store” for “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” will be held from October 17 to October 25, 2026, at the Central Court on the 1st floor of Kyoto Avanti! A total of 11 new merchandise items will be available, including officially licensed boxed folding fans and the Kyoto-version BIG Silhouette T-shirts. Customers who spend 7,700 yen (tax included) or more will receive an original paper shopping bag, and interactive mini-games will also be held.

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Rilakkuma × Haikyu!! Store Opens in 5 Cities Nationwide Starting November 20!

A pop-up store for the special collaboration between the anime series “Rilakkuma” and “Haikyu!!”—titled “Rilakkuma × Haikyu!!”—will tour Base Yard Tokyo locations in five cities across Japan—Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima—starting November 20, 2026! The first lineup of 13 items—including acrylic stands, random-design mats, and pin badges—has been unveiled, along with a collaboration lottery set for release on January 23, 2027, and card-shaped soft cookies scheduled for release in January 2027!

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Hiroko Natsuno Exhibition in Yurakucho / Kyoto—Opening Sequentially Starting November 28!

An exhibition of original artwork by Hiroko Natsuno, titled “Hiroko Natsuno Exhibition,” will be held at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo starting November 28, 2026. The exhibition will feature original artwork spanning 10 years from three works—*25:00, in Akasaka*, *A Love That Knows No Winter*, and *About an Arab Song*—all of which have been adapted into TV dramas. It will also be held in Kyoto starting January 8, 2027!

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Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Exhibition in Tokyo and Kyoto—Opening Sequentially Starting October 31!

The “Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Exhibition: Dreams Are Revived,” commemorating a milestone in the series that began with the first installment in 1996, has been announced. The exhibition will be held at Yurakucho Marui starting October 31, 2026, and at Space Galleria KYOTO starting December 4. A mini autograph card will be given as an admission gift!

Collaboration Café

Full Moon Coffee Shop’s “Star Reading” × MARUZEN Café Kyoto Branch: The Café Opens on October 1!

A collaboration café based on the Bunshun Bunko novel *Star Reading at the Full Moon Coffee Shop* will open at MARUZEN café Kyoto on October 1, 2026. The limited-time menu will feature two drinks and three food items inspired by the stars in the story, and customers will receive all three limited-edition coasters with every order!

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Gintama: Seasonal Flowers and Plants POP-UP SHOP at TSUTAYA—Opening October 2!

A *Gintama* TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP is set to open at Kyoto IP Bookstore on Friday, October 2, 2026! New merchandise—including acrylic stands, clear files, and folding screen-style color paper—featuring brand-new illustrations themed around seasonal flowers and plants will be available. Additionally, a purchase bonus will be offered: for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, customers will receive a random limited-edition bromide (7 varieties total). Starting in Kyoto, the event will roll out sequentially at all four venues: SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya Bookstore, and TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake Shinmachi.

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Gintama: Seasonal Flowers and Plants POP-UP SHOP at Kyoto IP Bookstore—Opens October 2!

A “TSUTAYA POP UP SHOP” based on the TV anime “Gintama,” adapted from the popular manga by Hideaki Sorachi, will be held from October 2 to October 27, 2026, at the Kyoto IP Bookstore inside Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around seasonal flowers and plants will be available for purchase; details on the lineup will be announced at a later date.

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Marriage Toxin POP-UP SHOP at TSUTAYA Opens September 18!

A “POP UP SHOP” for the TV anime *Marriage Toxin* will kick off on September 18, 2026, at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP Bookstore, and then tour a total of four venues in Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka!
The shop will feature acrylic stands, collectible pin badges, T-shirts, and more, all based on newly drawn illustrations themed around “black outfits with accent colors.” Customers will also receive a random illustration card as a purchase bonus for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent in a single transaction.

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“Poppy Playtime” Pop-Up Store at 8 Toys”R”Us Locations Starts September 18!

A pop-up store for the horror game “Poppy Playtime” will be held at all eight Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us locations from Friday, September 18, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, 2026!
The event will take place at the Sapporo, Asahikawa, Fujimi, Kinshicho, Tachikawa Tachihi, Namba Parks, Kyoto Ekimae, and Hakata Marui locations. During the event period, the first 300 customers at each store who purchase Poppy Playtime-related merchandise totaling 2,000 yen or more (including tax) will receive a special postcard.

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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Starts January 23, 2027!

The “The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert,” commemorating the 40th anniversary of the “The Legend of Zelda” series, will be held in six performances across five cities nationwide, kicking off with a Tokyo performance on Saturday, January 23, 2027. From nostalgic classics to tracks from the latest release, a wide variety of songs celebrating the 40th anniversary will be performed by an orchestra!

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mojojojo Pop-Up Store in Kyoto Opens September 25!

The “mojojojo pop-up,” a pop-up store by the plush toy and lifestyle goods brand “mojojojo,” is set to open at “Ekimaru à la Mode, JR Kyoto Station West Exit Store” starting Friday, September 25, 2026!
In addition to event-exclusive plush toys, mascot keychains, and apparel such as hoodies and T-shirts, the pop-up will feature original items including amber candy, Pochani stickers, and mascot keychains holding dango. A giveaway campaign offering freebies based on purchase amount will also be held.

Collaboration Café

Sound! Euphonium: “Yufonia” Tea House—All 10 Menu Items Revealed!

Details have been released regarding the collaboration menu and merchandise for the “Hibike! UFO-Namu Chaya” collaboration café. The lineup includes a total of 10 items—2 food items, 4 desserts, and 4 drinks—as well as 8 types of merchandise, such as acrylic stands and B2 tapestries. Additionally, an acrylic clear card will be offered as a reservation bonus, and coasters will be given as a bonus with food and drink purchases.

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Shimajiro “&Shimajiro” Event Starts September 11 at 11 Kiddyland Stores!

A new collection themed “My Room” from Benesse’s “&Shimajiro” will be available for a limited-time pre-sale from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11 Kiddyland stores nationwide. In addition to a total of 77 items—including plush toys, face-print drawstring pouches, and a secret collection—we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the event dates, prices, and participating stores, featuring exclusive gifts for purchasers such as limited-edition stickers and reusable bags, as well as photo sessions with Shimajiro at the Osaka Umeda and Hiroshima PARCO stores!

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HUNTER×HUNTER THE STAGE 4: The Chimera Ant Arc—Staging in 2027!

The fourth installment of the “HUNTER×HUNTER” THE STAGE series, based on the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi, titled “ “HUNTER×HUNTER” THE STAGE 4″ has been confirmed, with Part 1 set to run from January to February 2027 and Part 2 from July to August 2027 in Tokyo and Kyoto. The fourth installment is based on one of the most popular arcs in the original series, the “Chimera Ant Arc,” and will depict the battle between Gon and his friends and the Chimera Ant army in a two-part series. Here’s a roundup of the performance details!

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Sergeant Keroro × Sanrio Pop-Up Store Opens in 3 Cities Starting September 11!

A “Sergeant Keroro” × “Sanrio Characters” pop-up store will kick off on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Ekimaru à la Mode store near the West Exit of JR Kyoto Station, and will then tour to the event space in front of the South Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station in Espal Sendai for additional stops!
Merchandise such as approximately 10 cm tall squishy plush mascots, acrylic keychains, embroidered pin badges, and tote bags will be available. In-store purchase incentives will also be offered: a message card with every purchase of 3,000 yen or more (tax included), and a paper shopping bag with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).