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The popular Tokyo-born bakery cafe "パンとエスプレッソと" (Pan to Espresso to) makes its Shiga debut with two simultaneous locations inside Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunka Koen on June 21, 2026, featuring Shiga-exclusive menus including Omi beef curry moo toast.
The "eeo Lottery" for Pani Poni is now available at the eeo Store online shop from June 19, 2026, featuring new goods using official illustrations, with prizes ranging from acrylic stand plates to can badges.
A PAPUWA pop-up shop opens at Kinokuniya Bookstore's Shinjuku main store from July 9 to 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise from the manga series PAPUWA to coincide with the release of a new picture book.
Atlus is running a "June PICK UP Sale" on the PS Store and Nintendo eShop, offering Persona 5 Royal on Nintendo Switch at 70% off alongside deep discounts on Metaphor ReFantazio, RAIDOU Remastered, Unicorn Overlord, and other popular titles.
A new bath wing inspired by Japanese mythology opens at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower's onsen facility Shosenkyu on August 12, 2026, featuring elevated architecture that blends with the surrounding black pine forest.
Eye Up is launching a new line of collectible Mitsome Nuicoron plush toys featuring the Pixar Alien Remix design. Available in 5 character variations, they combine adorable round forms with eye-tracking technology. Priced at ¥3,080 each, nationwide release is scheduled for late July 2026.
The Puyo Puyo!! Quest Cafe 2026 is now open at Clove Lounge Akihabara through July 5, 2026, featuring themed food, drinks, original merchandise, and exclusive novelty gifts for visitors.
New merchandise for Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a rainy season theme, is now on sale at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch from June 19, 2026 (Friday). A purchase bonus postcard is also available with qualifying purchases.
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Ragnarok Online has launched the "Rag Can 2026 July" lottery can, featuring 40 items including 3 brand-new additions available for purchase until July 16, 2026.
Around 500 hydrangea plants in vibrant shades of blue, pink, and more are now in full bloom at Raikoji Temple in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture — a beloved spot known as the "Ajisai-dera" (Hydrangea Temple). Admission is free, and the blooms are expected to last until early July.
Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering two collaboration stay plans with Astram Line, including a special station backstage tour, available from July 20 to August 31, 2026, limited to one group per day.
From September 15 to October 31, 2026, Risonare Kohamajima on Kohama Island offers the "うつろい絶景ディナー" — a one-group-per-night outdoor dinner that takes guests from amber sunset to a canopy of stars, now with champagne pairings and a new awamori dessert cocktail.