Sanrio launches adorable new range of official gaming analog stick covers
A new line of gaming accessories has been released by the manufacturer ALLONE, featuring a collaboration with the popular Sanrio Characters.
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Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market announces dates for 2025
The highly anticipated "Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse" will return for its 16th year, running for 35 days from Friday, November 21st, to Thursday, December 25th, 2025.
Graniph reveals huge new Ghost-type themed Pokémon apparel collection
Japanese apparel brand Graniph has announced a new collaboration collection with the globally popular Pokémon franchise.
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2025 brings the festive spirit to Tokyo for its 19th year
The popular Roppongi Hills Christmas Market, a staple of the Tokyo holiday season, will return for its 19th year, bringing the festive spirit of a traditional German market to the heart of the city.
Luminous Bouquet illuminations to light up Roppongi Hills’ 66 Plaza for winter 2025
A vibrant and colourful display of light will take place in the heart of Roppongi Hills this holiday season with the "Luminous Bouquet" illumination at the 66 Plaza.
Sonic and the Olympics announce new collab with official merch coming in 2026
A new, official licensing collaboration has been announced between the iconic video game character Sonic the Hedgehog and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Roppongi Hills iconic Keyakizaka Illumination announces dates for 2025
One of Tokyo's most celebrated winter traditions, the Keyakizaka Illumination, is set to return to Roppongi Hills, officially kicking off the holiday season from Tuesday, November 4th, and running until Christmas Day, December 25th.
Real-life Squid Game experience to open in Tokyo in January 2026
"Shibuya Real Squid Game," an immersive, interactive experience based on the Emmy-winning, global phenomenon Netflix series Squid Game, will open in Tokyo on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The official Dandadan art exhibition will head to Fukuoka and Osaka this winter
Following a successful run in Tokyo and its current showing in Hiroshima, the first-ever original art exhibition for the hit manga "Dandadan" has announced its next two locations.