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The "if in doubt, buy this" picks for inbound travelers — items worth packing into your suitcase.

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Shimamura x Dragon Quest collaboration goods, including Slime-themed loungewear, on display in a store

Shimamura x Dragon Quest 2026: Which Stores, Numbered Tickets, and Sell-Outs

Nameko (Mushroom Garden) 15th anniversary pop-up shop and goods at Ichiban Plaza, Tokyo Station

Nameko Mushroom Garden Pop-Up at Tokyo Station 2026: Dates & Autograph Tickets

Key visual for the Junji Ito Uzumaki & Gyo pop-up store, showing Uzumaki and Gyo limited goods

Junji Ito Pop-Up Store 2026 (Uzumaki & Gyo): Osaka & Fukushima Dates & Prices

Entrance and merchandise floor at the MIGHTEEZ (ATEEZ x LINE FRIENDS) pop-up at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE Shibuya

ATEEZ × LINE FRIENDS MIGHTEEZ Pop-Up 2026 Shibuya: Reservation Day + How to Get In

Products from IKEA's KUSTFYR Halloween collection, including ghost-print cushion covers and black-cat motifs

IKEA Halloween 2026 in Japan: The KUSTFYR Range from ¥199, and Where to Buy

Chiikawa x CITEN special collection: satin and velour loungewear plus bags and accessories

Chiikawa x CITEN 2026: Release Date, Prices for All 6 Items, and Where to Buy

The MUJI Ginza world flagship storefront, with traveler-favorite items like the toner, ready-to-eat curry and gel-ink ballpoint pens

What to Buy at MUJI in Japan — Tax-Free Guide & the 2026 Refund Change

Pokémon x gelato pique 2026 fluffy loungewear: a Pikachu hoodie and shorts set

Pokémon x gelato pique 2026: Release Date, Prices & Where to Buy

Six Suntory BOSS canned coffees in the Pokémon Pokédex design, lined up in a row

Pokémon x BOSS Coffee 2026: The 6 Cans, Prices, and Which Prize Campaign You Can Enter

Budget cosmetics on a Japanese drugstore shelf beside a Tax-Free sign

Japanese Drugstore Cosmetics: Budget Skincare, Makeup & Tax-Free Basics

Mellojoy squishy toys with a soft, doughy texture, shaped like soufflés and daifuku rice cakes.

Mellojoy Harajuku Pop-Up 2026: Opens Sept 9 — Venue, Hours and What to Expect

Original can badge and collaboration dishes from Joyfull's Demon Slayer Round 3

Joyfull x Demon Slayer 2026: Round 3 Can Badges — One per Dish, First 220,000 (Aug 18–Sep 8)

The Umamusume x KFC Japan collaboration set in its special-design packaging, with Original Recipe chicken, fries and the kobu-mayo dip

KFC x Umamusume 2026: Net Order Only, Booking Opens Aug 5

A Baskin-Robbins sundae in a Pokémon Poké Ball-shaped cup

Baskin-Robbins Japan × Pokémon 2026: Only the Double Cup Gets a Sticker (Aug 1–31)

Mister Donut and Mrs. GREEN APPLE collaboration: three apple-shaped donuts and a parfait

Mister Donut × Mrs. GREEN APPLE 2026: Apple-Shaped Donuts, Prices, and How to Pre-Order

Campaign key visual for GU's 2026 Fall/Winter collection, with a diverse group of models gathered on gray steps wearing autumn-winter looks including plaid coats, knitwear, pleated skirts, and leather jackets.

GU Fall/Winter 2026: Ex-Marni Designer Redesigned Every Piece, From ¥1,290

Starbucks Japan summer orange and mango drinks including the Orange & Mango Frappuccino

Starbucks Japan Orange & Mango Frappuccino: 3 Summer Drinks from ¥579 (July 22)

A two-photo composite: people holding cans of Coca-Cola on the left, and stacked packages of CURRY UP retort curry (including butter chicken) with stickers on the right.

Coca-Cola × HUMAN MADE Cans, Round 2: ¥146 at FamilyMart July 21 — Free Gift Bag With Two

Tokyo Banana x Frugra 2026: Price, Sale Dates & Where to Buy at Tokyo Station

A promotional banner for the "Hello Kitty × 3COINS" collaboration, showing a tiled layout of houndstooth-patterned pouches, a drawstring bag, a tote, a storage box, and Hello Kitty illustrations, with a July 18, 2026 (Sat) launch announcement.

Hello Kitty x 3COINS 2026: ¥330 Goods, Skip Day One, Go July 19

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