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An online lottery featuring original merchandise from TV anime "Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy" is launching on the Kujibikido platform starting May 14, 2026, with cute drawn-down illustrations of Kanan in various outfits.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at three locations across Japan in May 2026 — Saikaya Yokosuka Store, Iyotetsu Takashimaya, and Odakyu Machida Store — featuring a new Caramel Earl Grey flavor and a three-flavor assortment.
NAMIKI667 at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is offering a limited-time "Purple Afternoon Tea" from May 11 to June 30, 2026, with purple-hued sweets and savory bites inspired by blueberries, cassis, and lavender.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Nankishirahama Marriott Hotel will hold its first-ever afternoon tea, showcasing Arakawa peaches from Wakayama with six sweets, four savories, and a selection of organic teas.
New Era is releasing a triple collaboration collection with media artist Yoichi Ochiai and Kyoto-based textile merchant Eirakuya. The lineup features a 59FIFTY cap and T-shirt incorporating traditional tenugui fabric and Ochiai's artwork, available from May 13 at select stores and online.
The Ninja Slayer Online Lottery launches on Kujibikido starting May 14, 2026, offering a range of prizes including tapestries, acrylic stands, mini shikishi, and can badges — all featuring striking character illustrations from the series.
Starting June 20, 2026, Lagunasia theme park and Henn na Hotel Laguna Ten Bosch in Gamagori, Aichi are launching a collaboration with Onsen Musume character Gamagori Uta, featuring exclusive merchandise and a special hotel stay plan.
Restaurant ZK on the 57th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is set to host an exclusive one-night collaboration dinner on June 12, 2026, pairing Sichuan Chinese and European cuisine by two acclaimed chefs, with champagne, Shaoxing rice wine, and red wine pairings included at ¥35,000 per person.
A new café, over the central, is opening on May 16, 2026, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, featuring an open central kitchen, purchasable furniture, and a diverse menu of coffee, wine, open sandwiches, and desserts.
A collaborative pop-up cafe between Blendy Portion and Sanrio's Pompompurin is coming to Roppongi Hills Cafe from May 21 to 24, 2026, with themed ice drinks, photo spots, and free souvenirs.
A sweet-and-sour collaboration between the popular Japanese gummy candy Pure Gummy and beloved character Rilakkuma brings a delightful lineup of plush toys and accessories, launching at Loft stores nationwide from May 16, 2026.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is set to open at Loft stores in Ikebukuro, Sakae, and Umeda, offering newly drawn merchandise inspired by the "Walking in Suits" concept along with exclusive event bonuses.