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The popular I LOVE CUSTARD CAKE from the custard sweets specialty shop I LOVE CUSTARD NEUFNEUF is getting a cool summer-themed limited-edition package, available from June 22, 2026, at the Hakata Deitos and Fukuoka Airport stores.
Ivorish, the French toast specialty brand, is releasing the new French Toast Tart from June 21, 2026, available at its Shibuya, Haneda Airport, and Hakata Hankyu stores.
The Jackson Garden at Grand Green Osaka is offering a summer-limited Afternoon Tea BOX "Summer Breeze" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring lobster open sandwiches sautéed in Échiré butter alongside seasonal fruit sweets.
Ensky is releasing a new lineup of goods featuring Sanrio's JOCHUM character, starting with a pre-sale at select Loft stores on June 26, 2026, followed by a nationwide rollout on July 10, 2026.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo hosts a seasonal restaurant fair "Summer Table" at three venues, featuring summer-inspired dishes, a panoramic lunch buffet, domestic eel over rice, melon parfait, peach granita, and a peach afternoon tea set.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, a collaboration with ZOZOTOWN brings 22 apparel items inspired by the Season 1 ending visuals, available for pre-order from July 3. A pop-up shop is also set to open in Harajuku.
From August 13 to September 23, 2026, internationally active sculptor Julien Signolet will present a special exhibition titled "Goen" at the Omishima Art Museum in Imabari, Ehime — an immersive installation born from local materials and the island's people.
Taiwanese heritage confectionery brand KAISHII and popular character Mochimeow collaborate on a limited-edition lychee cake, available exclusively at the Seibu Shibuya summer event from July 1 to August 3, 2026.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa is holding a packed summer event lineup from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a virtual whale shark feeding experience, a mysterious plants and insects exhibit, a cardboard maze, and live music concerts at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
The exclusive private villa resort at Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi — featuring private pools, natural hot springs, and saunas in every villa — celebrates its first year with a refreshed dining menu, evening illumination, and upgraded amenities.
Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a nationwide collaboration event with the smartphone game Stand My Heroes to celebrate its 10th anniversary, running from June 18 to July 26, 2026, with limited goods, collab drinks, and an exclusive collab room at the Ikebukuro Sunshine Street location.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring Tezuka Osamu character goods and vinyl figures from Kenelephant opens at Ueno Marui's 5F Calendarium from August 28 to September 6, 2026.