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The 4th installment of Ken Elephant's Tezuka Osamu Characters Sofvi Collection launches on June 10, 2026, featuring Hosuke Sharaku from The Three-Eyed One and Unico, each accompanied by a special trading card and an exclusive acrylic keychain for purchases at official stores.
A new limited-edition beer from The Premium Malt's lineup is arriving in Japan on August 4, 2026, featuring a layered aroma of citrus and white wine, inspired by the concept of unhurried personal time.
The Korean skincare brand Torriden held a cherry blossom-themed pop-up store at OPENBASE SHIBUYA for 12 days, welcoming around 4,600 visitors and giving attendees a first look at an unreleased product.
Starting June 10, Yokohama Takashimaya's 1F Seasonal Goods section will feature around 1,200 sun/rain dual-use umbrellas, with trending colors for men and a limited-time heat-shielding experience machine.
Yunoko Onsen Umi to Yuyake in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for a limited-time plan featuring fresh sashimi from the Yatsushiro Sea and the inn's signature fried shrimp, available from June 5 through July 16, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI will host a special three-day pasta fair from June 26 to 28, 2026, showcasing a kaiseki-inspired multi-course Italian menu by renowned chef Mamoru Kataoka of Ristorante Alporto in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo.
CASETiFY and Maison Kitsuné have launched their 2026 Spring/Summer collaboration, bringing fox-themed phone cases and tech accessories that blend French and Japanese style influences.
Nissin Cisco's beloved Coconut Sable biscuit brand is releasing a limited-edition Melon Pan Flavor in collaboration with popular puppet animation series Puppet Sunsun, arriving at convenience stores from June 22, 2026.
CONTROL FREAK is holding a limited-time popup at Kinetics WOMEN Jiyugaoka from June 5 to 14, 2026, showcasing water-repellent nylon bags designed for the rainy season.
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A day-trip insect learning program for children is scheduled for July 12, 2026 in Futako-tamagawa, where participants can explore seasonal insects with an expert instructor, take an insect certification test, and create their own insect specimens.
Flower Knight Girl receives a June 8 update featuring the new "Bridal Wars" event, new June Bride gacha characters, and voice-acted character quests.
GYPSO, a gluten-free rice flour chiffon cake shop in Moriyama, Shiga, is rolling out three summer-exclusive drinks — Coffee Jelly Float, Affogato, and Organic Lemon Squash — along with seasonal chiffon cake flavors, starting June 1, 2026.