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A pop-up store for TV anime "Reborn!" opens at two Ito-Yokado locations in the Tokyo area from July 3 to July 15, 2026, featuring new merchandise based on an original "Cutlery" illustration theme, with event-exclusive purchase bonuses.
Four restaurants and bars at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering a diverse lineup of shaved ice creations from July 1 to September 30, 2026, including a Vermeer-inspired art kakigori, a frozen ROKU gin cocktail, and classic uji kintoki.
The Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is showcasing the Shichidanka, a rare hydrangea variety once described by Siebold and rediscovered on Mount Rokko in 1959, along with a limited-time Hydrangea Garden open to visitors.
An online lottery featuring newly illustrated merchandise from the anime Romeo and the Black Brothers, part of The Classic Family Theater Series, goes on sale June 30, 2026 on Kujibikido, with prizes ranging from a Hikari Kirie Mirror to acrylic plates, acrylic stand figures, wood keychains, and square can badges.
Japanese sake brand SAKE HUNDRED is hosting a series of special pairing events at three renowned Tokyo restaurants — 六本木 鮨悠, みつい, and ふしきの — from late June through July 2026, where the artistry of chefs meets premium sake selections.
Salon de Sweets at IKSPIARI in Maihama is hosting a colorful summer sweets buffet from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring 11 seasonal treats inspired by an artist's palette.
The new Steam strategy game Sangokushi BOND by Get Wrapped Up Inc. launches early access on July 14, 2026, while the Sangokushi BOND Demo has been extended until June 30 with two new quests added.
Shobido Co., Ltd. is set to release the Sanrio Characters Glitter Series starting late June 2026. The lineup features sparkling glitter-accented hair clips, bun clips, and charms in 7 to 8 designs each, featuring beloved Sanrio Characters.
The character goods shop Munyugurumi Patio is releasing a new "Retro Cake Series" of Sanrio Characters goods starting June 25, 2026, available both in-store and via the official online shop.
Seven-Eleven Japan is relaunching its popular "Toro-Nama Texture Cheesecake" with around 1.2 times the original weight, releasing from June 30.
A new beer spot, shibu pub, is opening on the 4th floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage, offering craft beers brewed by Shibuya Brewery paired with fried foods served dipping-style, supervised by chef Fumio Yonezawa of No Code.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special exhibition focused on fixed-net fishing (定置網漁), running from June 27, 2026 to January 31, 2027, featuring panels, models, live fish tanks, and a spotlight on sharks caught in the nets.