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July 27, 2026· 13:08🔒 Insider Only

Japan Turns Digital Characters Into Food

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1. Pokémon Returns to Baskin-Robbins Japan With 'Pikachu's Volt Tackle' Pine Squash Flavor

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Baskin-Robbins Japan brings back its Pokémon tie-in for the '31 Poke Summer!' campaign, running August 1–31, 2026, with a new pineapple-flavored scoop headlined by Pikachu.

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2. KFC Teams Up With Uma Musume for 'Uma-Uma Kentucky' Campaign Starting August 12

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby saddles up with Kentucky Fried Chicken from August 12, 2026. The 'Uma-Uma Kentucky' campaign debuts with horse girls dressed in KFC's signature red-and-white stripes.

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3. Final Fantasy XIV-Inspired Craft Beers Pour at Akihabara's EXBAR TOKYO from July 31

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Taito unveils two FFXIV-themed craft beers—'Guiding Light' and 'Forest Healer'—launching July 31 at its EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA game bar.

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