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Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Game Updates

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Latest: Marvel’s Wolverine receives mixed reviews ahead of PS5 launch

Sony’s State of Play in June 2026 first revealed Marvel’s Wolverine, a PS5‑exclusive action‑adventure slated for 15 September 2026. The game’s combat centers on brutal close‑quarters fights, a Rage/Fury meter, a “Last St

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [JP]

Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary celebrations in Japan

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Latest: Winnie the Pooh celebrates 100th anniversary with new goods and collaborations

Since early July 2026, Disney Japan has expanded its centennial campaign for A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh. The company named singers-actors Sakura Shou, Abe Ryohei and Kawashima Noe as “Pooh Time” ambassadors, promoting

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Seasonal food and beverage launches in Japan

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Latest: Japanese food retailers launch seasonal autumn and Tsukimi menus

The Japanese food and hospitality sectors continue to introduce seasonal product lines and menus. Following Fujiya’s late August announcement of its “A Merry Halloween Party” collection, various providers have launched a

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Rabipare!! VTuber group expansion

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Latest: Rabipare!! VTuber unit to hold final two-member live in Shinjuku

The VTuber group Rabipare!!, managed by Blackbox, is undergoing an expansion of its current two-member lineup consisting of Kanone Aozora and Yomogi Inumori. In late August 2026, the group announced auditions for new fe

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Matsunoya restaurant menu expansion

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Latest: Matsunoya to launch new Cheese Tomato Hayashi Rice menu

The tonkatsu restaurant chain Matsunoya announced the launch of a new ‘Cheese Tomato Hayashi Rice’ menu line, scheduled to begin on September 9 at 15:00. The menu items feature Hayashi sauce characterized by tomato acidi

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Gold and luxury goods resale market in Japan

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Latest: Gold Plaza provides 18K jewelry purchasing services in Japan

Resale and appraisal activities for gold and luxury goods are increasing across Japan, driven by historically high gold market prices. In late August 2026, various specialized buying events and appraisal fairs were sche

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Nijigen no Mori anime park promotional activities

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Latest: Japan hosts diverse cultural and commercial events through late 2026

The Nijigen no Mori anime park in Hyogo Prefecture is expanding its promotional activities through themed challenges and event exhibitions. In late August 2026, the park announced the ‘Shinobizato SNS Challenge’ at its

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Kiso Tengai Film Festival 2026

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Latest: Kiso Tengai Film Festival 2026 to be held at Shinjuku K’s cinema

The Kiso Tengai Film Festival 2026 is scheduled to be held at K’s cinema in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Running for five weeks from September 12 to October 16, the festival will feature a lineup of cult and unconventional films. P

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Attack on Titan promotional events in Japan

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Latest: Attack on Titan Pop Up Shop announced at Tower Records

Various promotional events for the ‘Attack on Titan’ anime series have been announced for September 2026 in Japan. A themed cafe titled ‘Soko iu Jiki no Attack on Titan Cafe – Shishunki no Bansan –’ is scheduled to open

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Latest: Retailers Odakyu and Nakagawa Masashichi announce new store openings and renovations

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Latest: Meiji Kinenkan launches Garden Terrace Party Plan in Tokyo

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Keio University student arrest for credit card theft

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Latest: Keio University student arrested for credit card theft in Shibuya

Karen Niizawa, a 22-year-old Keio University senior and former sports facility receptionist, was arrested on suspicion of theft and fraud. Authorities allege that in April 2026, Niizawa used a staff master key to access

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