Stranger Things Announces New Collab with Japan’s Iconic Monchhichi
Sekiguchi has officially announced a new collaborative merchandise line featuring the popular character Monchhichi and the Netflix series Stranger Things.
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Tamagotchi-Themed Illumination Event Coming to Lake Sagami MORI MORI
Lake Sagami MORI MORI, the adventure resort just outside Tokyo, is launching its 17th annual "Lake Sagami Illumination" on Saturday, November 15th.
A massive new 40-meter Godzilla statue is being installed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
A new, super-large-scale project has been announced that will bring the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, to Japan's primary gateway to the world, Haneda Airport.
Pingu pop up shop now open in Tokyo for a limited time
A new pop up shop for Pingu will open between October and November, with a range of exclusive merchandise available to purchase.
UNIQLO reveals new Tamagotchi T-shirt collection for December release
UNIQLO has announced a new "UT" (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection featuring the iconic digital pet toy, Tamagotchi.
UNIQLO’s new Tamagotchi collab to include an exclusive Original Tamagotchi
Two new and exclusive colorways have been announced for the "Tamagotchi Uni," the latest generation of the iconic virtual pet from Bandai.
Bandai to open the first permanent Tamagotchi store since 2017 in Tokyo this November
A new, official retail store for the iconic "Tamagotchi" brand, titled "Tamagotchi Factory!," has been announced by the virtual pet’s manufacturer, Bandai.
Orders set to open for exclusive new “Aurora Pink” and “Prism White” Tamagotchi Uni
Two new and exclusive colorways have been announced for the "Tamagotchi Uni," the latest generation of the iconic virtual pet from Bandai.
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.
Bandai and Sanrio reveal new My Melody and Kuromi themed Tamagotchi nano
A new version of the "Tamagotchi nano" handheld digital pet has been announced, this time featuring a collaboration with the popular Sanrio characters, My Melody and Kuromi.