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From May 21 to June 7, 2026, Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan will host a collaboration with the TV anime "Yu Yu Hakusho," featuring specially drawn mini character merchandise including trading can badges, mini acrylic stands, and acrylic keychains.
The Zoff x Pochacco collaboration eyewear collection launches on May 22, 2026, with mint chocolate and gelato-inspired styles across 6 glasses and 4 sunglasses designs.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo from the TV anime "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" has been announced by Good Smile Arts Shanghai, with a planned release in February 2027.
Greek yogurt specialty shop & Yogurt is heading to Shinjuku for its very first pop-up appearances — at Shinjuku Takashimaya from May 13 and at Isetan Shinjuku from May 20, both for a limited time.
ANNIVERSAIRE CAFE OMOTESANDO in Minato City, Tokyo will run a limited-time matcha sweets fair, "THE Matcha Sweets Collection," from May 13 to July 7, 2026, featuring matcha desserts, cakes, drinks, and afternoon tea plans.
A grapefruit-flavored natural water drink with added salt and vitamin C, designed to help prevent heat-related illness, is arriving at stores across Japan on May 19.
Jewelry brand AYAKO SAKURAI will hold a gallery-style event at GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS GINZA ART SQUARE in GINZA SIX on May 15 and 16, 2026, presenting jewelry as wearable art in a space designed for exploration rather than purchasing.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a limited-time sale on the Nintendo eShop through May 31, 2026, with select Nintendo Switch downloadable titles discounted by up to 60% off.
A clamp-mounted desk plant shelf from BIBILAB's ビビプランツ line, the LPA-C230 holds up to three pots above the workspace with ventilated shelves and an extendable pole for attaching clip-on grow lights.
Calbee's popular Kataage Potato Salt Wasabi Flavor is back as a spring limited-edition release for 2026, featuring wasabi sourced from Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, with enhanced wasabi heat and aroma.
CASETiFY has released the "Snappy™ Snap & Stick" collection featuring MagSafe-compatible accessories with powerful suction grip technology. K-pop group ILLIT's WONHEE serves as the campaign icon for this new lineup available from May 7, 2026.
British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has unveiled three Japan-exclusive apron designs and three book bag charm eco bags as Mother's Day gifts, available at directly managed stores nationwide and the official online store. A limited-edition wrapped flower arrangement will also be available in stores on May 9 and 10.