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Nike Files $126K Lawsuit Against Edison Chen Over Unpaid Goods
Nike has filed a lawsuit against Edison Chen, founder of CLOT, seeking USD 126,615.68 from Chen and his company, Juice Los Angeles, for unpaid goods and services, correcting an earlier misreported figure of USD 126 million due to a court clerical error. The case number is 2:25-cv-07447, filed in the California Central District Court, citing…
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Helinox Shutters Tokyo Flagship After Only Two Years
Helinox, the outdoor-furniture brand known for its lightweight, packable chairs, tables, and accessories, has closed its flagship store in Tokyo—Helinox Creative Center Tokyo—on August 25, 2025, just two years after its grand opening. The Helinox Creative Center Tokyo opened on May 20, 2023, in the Harajuku neighborhood. It was the brand’s first overseas flagship store,…
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McDonald’s Japan Apologizes After Pokémon Card Frenzy
McDonald’s Japan has issued a public apology after a special Pokémon Happy Set campaign caused chaos, from mass buying and food waste to outraged fans and chaotic scenes at multiple stores. Between August 9 and 11, the fast-food chain ran a limited-time promotion: each Happy Set included two Pokémon cards, one being an exclusive Pikachu…
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Summer Night Museum 2025 — Tokyo’s Museums Glow After Dark
Discover late-night art, cool crowds, and easy summer evenings across Tokyo’s top museums. Tokyo’s museums are staying open late this summer for Summer Night Museum 2025. Several major venues will welcome visitors on select evenings so you can see art after work or under the city lights. This is an easy, fun way to enjoy…
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Limited Edition Metro 24-Hour Passes Featuring Traditional Japanese Patterns
Tokyo Metro is offering a unique opportunity for visitors and collectors alike: limited-edition 24-hour subway passes adorned with traditional Japanese patterns. Available from August 7 2025, to March 31 2026, these special tickets showcase iconic designs such as Asanoha (hemp leaf), Seigaiha (waves), and Ichimatsu (checkerboard), blending Japan’s rich cultural heritage with the modern convenience…
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TOTO’s New “CONNECT PUBLIC” Lets You Check Toilet Crowding by Phone
Tokyo’s busiest stations and malls may soon get a little easier to navigate when nature calls. TOTO is upgrading its public restroom IoT service and renaming it TOTO CONNECT PUBLIC, adding new tools that let visitors check stall availability and send cleaning requests from their smartphones. The service starts August 1, 2025, following the company’s…
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Graphpaper Launches New Release in Its Classic Selvage Denim Series
Graphpaper has expanded its signature Selvage Denim line for 2025 with new jackets and several pant shapes — tapered, wide, two-tuck and belted styles. The pieces use Cone Denim’s old-loom selvedge. The brand highlights a 13.75oz weight that keeps the fabric textured and gives garments a sturdy, structured feel. Design details are quiet and functional:…
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Takahiro Miyashita to Leave TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist; FW25 Will Be His Last
Takahiro Miyashita (宮下貴裕) has confirmed he will step away from the label he founded in 2010, TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist. His Autumn/Winter 2025 collection — titled “The Black-and-White Realism” — will be his final showing for the brand. Miyashita’s exit was announced in a press release and covered by fashion media worldwide. The brand says it is “committed…
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60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition
From July 26 to August 15, 2025, step into a miniature universe at the 60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition, held on the 7th floor of the Marunouchi Building Hall. This special exhibition marks six decades since capsule toys—popularly known as “gacha gacha”—arrived in Japan, and it presents a vibrant journey through their cultural evolution. A Celebration…
