Geek Culture
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Chiikawa Bakery OSAKA opens at KITTE Osaka on June 26 with local-only menu and goods
Chiikawa Bakery is opening its Osaka branch on June 26 at KITTE Osaka 3F. The official notice points to Osaka-only menu items, exclusive goods, and a 2,200-yen (about KRW 21,000) purchase bonus.
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This new Dragon Quest capsule drop turns waiting monsters into easy shelf bait
According to the official Gashapon page and Hobby Watch, a new Dragon Quest “machiboke” capsule release is due in the third week of June. At 400 yen a try and five figures total, it…
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UNIQLO’s new Sanrio rilaco set turns beach merch into an easy Japan pickup
UNIQLO Japan is launching four new Sanrio Characters beach rilaco designs on June 8. With a clear summer theme, a 1,500 yen price point and sizes from S to 3XL, this is the kind…
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STRAND STORE at Shibuya PARCO: More Than a Goods Stop
The KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE runs from June 6 to August 30 at Shibuya PARCO 5F. It looks bigger than a simple goods corner, mixing brand collaborations, exhibition elements, food tie-ins…
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BEEP Akihabara Returns: A Retro Stop Back on the Route
BEEP Akihabara reopened on June 6 inside SEEKBASE Building 3. The official blog previewed the new shop and featured items, while AKIBA PC Hotline reported a crowded first day full of retro-game fans.