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June 26, 2026· 13:18

How Japan Weaponizes Nostalgia This Summer 26 June 2026

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1. Baskin-Robbins Drops a Dedicated Ice Cream Island in 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

B-R Baskin-Robbins (known as '31' in Japan) opens '31 Island' inside Animal Crossing: New Horizons on July 1, complete with free custom design downloads for players.

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2. Splatoon Raiders Gets Animate-Exclusive Acrylic Stand Coasters Featuring the Surimi Order

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Animate has revealed its exclusive pre-order bonus for the Switch 2 shooter Splatoon Raiders: acrylic stand coasters featuring the Surimi Order and the game's mechanics.

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3. Amazon Prime Video Reveals July 2026 Lineup: New 'Ghost in the Shell' and a Pokémon Film Arrive

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Amazon unveiled Prime Video's July 2026 streaming slate on June 26, headlined by a fresh 'Ghost in the Shell' entry and a theatrical 'Pokémon' feature joining the service.

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