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Heaven Official's Blessing: Exhibit Heads to Japan This December

The Heaven Official's Blessing: Heaven and Earth Flowing Light exhibit is coming to Japan after making a successful debut in Shanghai, China. In Japan, the exhibit will run from December 14, 2025, to January 12, 2025, at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 1 (2nd floor).

Tamara Lazic • September 21

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Mount Rainer Launches Drink Line Featuring 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking Winners

Mount Rainer, a Japanese drink brand, has announced their new collaboration with the winners of the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking. Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and Pompompurin are the stars of a new limited-edition non-caffeine “Creamy” latte line.

Alysha Parkinson • August 08

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Magical Mirai And Rakuten Eagles Team Up For New Collaboration Event

Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2025” and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles are collaborating with a new event starting on Tuesday, August 5. Fans will be able to meet Hatsune Miku and MEIKO mascot characters at the event at the Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi.

Alysha Parkinson • August 04

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Magica Record Celebrates 8th Anniversary With a Pop-Up Shop

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a new pop-up store, running from August 15 to August 31 in AKIBA Cultures ZONE, a venue known for hosting niche anime merchandise events.

Alysha Parkinson • July 30

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Sanrio Announces New Summer Festival Line

Sanrio has announced a new collection of merchandise themed around the traditional Japanese summer festival, Natsu Matsuri.

Alysha Parkinson • July 26

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Merchandise and Menu Revealed for Racing Miku 2025 Collaboration Café

A collaboration café in Harajuku has been announced for Racing Miku 2025, featuring themed food and exclusive merchandise.

Alysha Parkinson • July 25

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Yurinan Reveals Collaboration with Hatsune Miku

Who doesn't love sweets? The popular dorayaki café Yurinan is teaming up with the virtual idol and her friends for a delicious collaboration!

Alysha Parkinson • July 25

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Katamari Damacy to Open First-Ever Collaboration Café in Japan

Cult classic Katamari Damacy is getting a limited-edition collaboration café in Tokyo, serving dishes and drinks inspired by the game.

Alysha Parkinson • July 23

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SEGA Prepares for Upcoming Tokyo Opening with New Products and Exclusives

SEGA officially opened its first flagship retail store in Japan on July 18. SEGA Store Tokyo is located on the 6th floor of the popular Shibuya PARCO building.

Alysha Parkinson • July 18

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Chiikawa Bakery Brings in a Taste of Summer With New "Suntanned" Bread Line

Chiikawa Bakery ("Omokado" 3rd Floor, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku) has just announced a new limited edition menu featuring breads and drinks with a summer holiday theme. The summer menu will be available from July 18 to September 15, 2025.

Alysha Parkinson • July 13

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Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival Gears Up for Kick-Off

The Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office, Japan, and Anime Tourism Association are hosting the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival, set to take place at the Osaka-Kansai 2025 Expo from Wednesday, April 30, to Friday, May 2, 2025.

Tamara Lazic • April 29

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Anime Reigns Over Japan's Biggest Snow Festival Despite Weather

The Sapporo Snow Festival brought its top-notch anime game for yet another year. From Re:Zero and Medalist to franchises such as Pokemon and Monster Hunter, there was something for everyone and we were there to see it firsthand.

Kiira Fox • February 11

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Kyoto Animation Arsonist Withdraws Death Sentence Verdict Appeal

The Kyoto Animation arsonist withdrew the appeal on the death sentence issued by the Kyoto District Court in January of 2024. The trial started in September of 2022. The reason for the appeal withdrawal was not given, but the Osaka High Court announced that the defendant, Shinji Aoba, sent in

Tamara Lazic • January 28

Heaven Official's Blessing: Exhibit Heads to Japan This December

Mount Rainer Launches Drink Line Featuring 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking Winners

Magical Mirai And Rakuten Eagles Team Up For New Collaboration Event

Magica Record Celebrates 8th Anniversary With a Pop-Up Shop

Sanrio Announces New Summer Festival Line

Merchandise and Menu Revealed for Racing Miku 2025 Collaboration Café

Yurinan Reveals Collaboration with Hatsune Miku

Katamari Damacy to Open First-Ever Collaboration Café in Japan

SEGA Prepares for Upcoming Tokyo Opening with New Products and Exclusives

Chiikawa Bakery Brings in a Taste of Summer With New "Suntanned" Bread Line

Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival Gears Up for Kick-Off

Anime Reigns Over Japan's Biggest Snow Festival Despite Weather

Kyoto Animation Arsonist Withdraws Death Sentence Verdict Appeal

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