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Chiikawa film breaks records and expands global presence

35 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: Chiikawa animated film dominates South Korean box office

The animated feature Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island, which opened in Japan on 24 July 2026, has reached record-breaking heights. The film recorded an opening-day gross of ¥9.9 billion, surpassing the debut of the

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Shimamura Group retail expansion in Japan and Thailand

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Latest: Shimamura to open two new pop-up stores in Thailand

Shimamura Co., Ltd. is expanding its retail presence through the launch of several temporary pop-up stores in Japan and Thailand. In Japan, the company and its baby/children’s brand, Birthday, scheduled pop-up location

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Chiikawa franchise merchandise and anniversary expansions

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Latest: ANA unveils Chiikawa-themed aircraft for domestic service

The popular Japanese character franchise “Chiikawa” continues to expand its commercial offerings through themed merchandise and anniversary celebrations. Chiikawa Bakery is celebrating its second anniversary on October 2

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Autumn fashion trends and senior lifestyle in Japan

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Latest: Japanese fashion brands release autumn and winter collections

Autumn fashion trends in Japan continue to emphasize transitional seasonal styles, focusing on polished aesthetics through items like chino pants, loafers, and short boots. Recent trends for working women include profess

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Snoopy merchandise releases in Japan

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Latest: Peanuts brand expands product presence in Japan

Various Snoopy-themed merchandise launches and anniversary celebrations are occurring in Japan. In late September 2026, Japan Post announced a limited collection of items, including eco-bags, pouches, and keychains, feat

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Expansion of Halloween retail, dining, and events in Japan

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Latest: Halloween-themed products launch in Japan and luxury accessories

As October progresses, seasonal Halloween promotions in Japan have expanded into broader retail, dining, and community event sectors. In retail, Don Quijote and Apita have launched Disney collaborations. New seasonal of

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Square Enix Dragon Quest 2026 announcements

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Latest: Shimamura launches Dragon Quest collaboration collection

In late May 2026, Square Enix used its 40th-anniversary livestream to announce a full development reset for the main-line RPG Dragon Quest 12, dropping the subtitle *The Flames of Fate* in favor of *Beyond Dreams*. Execu

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Disney villain themed merchandise releases

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Latest: Disney and Bobby Kim announce Baddies apparel collection

Various retailers and designers are launching merchandise collections centered on Disney villains. On October 6, Shimamura announced the release of a Disney Villains collection through its Shimamura Park online store, f

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Bandai and retail merchandise releases in Japan

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Latest: Japanese retailers launch new seasonal character merchandise

Bandai and various Japanese retailers continue to announce diverse merchandise releases for popular media franchises. Following the release of Heart’s 30th anniversary ‘4D Gummy Tamagotchi’ products on September 21, 2026

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Japanese mature fashion and senior financial trends

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Latest: Mature fashion trends and senior household finances in Japan

Reports regarding Japanese lifestyle trends have focused on both mature fashion styling and the financial status of the elderly population. In terms of fashion, coverage has highlighted seasonal transitions and sophisti

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Evolution of Japanese summer and seasonal fashion trends

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Latest: Rakuten and Uniqlo highlight seasonal clothing trends

As the transition to colder weather continues, Japanese retailers are intensifying their focus on autumn and winter collections, emphasizing versatile outerwear and specialized fabrics. In late September, Global Style C

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