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A collaboration between the popular character I Am a Cat and Village Vanguard brings a lineup of limited goods available for pre-order exclusively at the Village Vanguard Online Store from June 12 to June 28, 2026.
Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo, located in the central Shijo area of Kyoto, has launched a limited-time plan where booking three consecutive nights means the third night is completely free.
Iouji Temple in Iwata City, Shizuoka, is a temple with roots believed to date back to the Nara period. The grounds are home to a karesansui rock garden, a moss-lined approach path, and colorful hydrangea in full bloom — a peaceful retreat where history and nature come together.
A second wave of merchandise inspired by the pachislot game based on Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato is now available at Sammy Shop Online, including a desk mat, a changing acrylic keychain, a random charm set, and a sound alarm clock.
A limited-time BL merchandise pop-up shop featuring newly drawn illustrations is set to run at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store's 7F Only Shop Space SOUTH from June 20 to 28, 2026.
Kinnikuman STATION, a pop-up event packed with Kinnikuman merchandise from multiple manufacturers, will be held at JR Kyoto Station from June 19 to 25 — marking its first-ever appearance in the Kansai region.
Project ZETA, a new multi-team tactical arena game from KRAFTON's NIRVANANA Studio, is holding its first global community test from June 25 to 28, 2026, open to players in Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe.
Louis Vuitton has launched a new lineup of women's bag charms from the LV Resort collection, featuring the brand's charming mascot "Vivienne" handcrafted in pastel crochet, mink fur, leather, wood, and more in playful summer themes.
A uniquely square billiards table called Maspool has arrived at Dining Darts Bar Bee Shibuya from April 16, 2026, offering an accessible and sociable twist on pool that's perfect for groups and beginners.
Holin Love Books is running a release campaign for Mimusubi Matsuri's manga "I Don't Want to Be Your Family," giving purchasers a chance to win a handwritten signed POP with a personalized name inscription through a lottery.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo is holding the MOMAT Summer Festival from July 24 to September 13, 2026, featuring evening openings, a kitchen car in the forecourt, guided tours, artist talks, and discounted night admission on Fridays and Saturdays.
On June 11, 2026, Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts welcomed 16 first-year students from Towada City First Middle School for a one-day collaborative outdoor learning program, featuring moss walks, an open-top bus tour, and a kokedama crafting experience.