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A new Magical DoReMi goods series is now available for pre-order on Shobido's official online store. The lineup includes a hair band & arm band set and a pouch-equipped eco bag, with shipments expected from mid-October 2026.
A limited-quantity collaboration bento box featuring Japanese side dishes from Matsuoka and signature inari sushi from 豆狸 goes on sale at JR Nagoya Takashimaya every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting June 12.
Prime 1 Studio's high-end Real Elite Master Line brings Skeletor from the Masters of the Universe film to life as a 1/3 scale statue. Pre-orders are open, with release planned from November 2027 through February 2028.
From July 4 to September 6, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will host "Hanabi Aquarium by NAKED," a summer seasonal event blending digital fireworks with aquatic life and two versions of dolphin performances for day and night visitors.
Mercure Yokosuka is hosting an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Hawaiian dinner buffet on the 20th floor "Sky Banquet" hall from July 16 to August 29, 2026, featuring KING'S HAWAIIAN certified sliders and panoramic views of Yokosuka Port.
MERRELL's 1TRL collection introduces the CHAM REDUX RMT and summer edition CHAM REDUX SIEVE, both reinterpreting the iconic CHAMELEON archive model with contemporary design — available from June 19, 2026 at select stores.
The MICHELIN Guide has released a June 2026 early preview featuring 12 newly recommended restaurants in Tokyo, now listed with a "New" mark on the official website and app.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro marks its 30th anniversary on July 6, 2026, unveiling one of the world's largest Taiko no Tatsujin attractions, new food options, and a Tamagotchi collaboration event.
A large-scale solo exhibition by Naohisa Inoue, the painter behind the fantasy backdrops in Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart, opens June 20 at ART SPACE SKY GALLERY in Tokyo Ariake, showcasing approximately 100 works including new prints and original pieces.
The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art and the Nara Prefectural Man'yo Cultural Museum are collaborating for the first time on a joint exhibition exploring the themes of "capital city" and "travel" through their combined collections.
New Era launches the second collaboration with SASHIKO GALS, a sashiko embroidery community based in Otsuchi-cho, Iwate. Six styles across the 59FIFTY and 9TWENTY silhouettes feature New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres team designs with hand-stitched sashiko embroidery.
newQ, the popular Okinawan pineapple sweets specialty shop from Kokusai-dori, is opening a new store at Naha Airport's 2nd floor international terminal corridor on June 21, 2026.