Discover insider tips, travel guides, and inspiring stories for your next adventure in Japan
Brown Dust II is kicking off its 3rd anniversary on June 4, 2026, featuring over 1,300 gacha opportunities across 12 weeks, a free special skin, new event content, and a brand-new territory-building system.
BRUNO is set to release a cordless 2-in-1 kitchen appliance combining a shaved ice maker and a juicer in late June 2026, priced at 6,380 yen.
COGUMADE BIKE, the pedal-convertible kick bike for children aged 2 to 6, is adding a new pink color to its lineup on June 13, 2026, available through online retailers.
Osaka-based craft brewer CRAFT BEER BASE has taken home a Silver Award at the World Beer Cup 2026 for their "Southern German-style Pilsener," competing against 201 entries in the German-Style Pilsner category from breweries around the world.
Three new full color T-shirts inspired by the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba are set for release in early September 2026, each showcasing iconic battle scenes between fan-favorite characters.
Lifestyle store Dessin is releasing its first collaboration collection with Gachapin & Mukku, featuring T-shirts for women, men, and kids in a triple collab with RUSSELL ATHLETIC, plus two bag styles, available from June 5 at stores nationwide and the official online store.
A new capsule toy shop called gashacoco is set to open on the 5th floor of Espal Yamagata in Yamagata City on June 11, 2026, with an opening bonus for early visitors.
A three-day wagashi fair, "EXPO Wagashi Meguri," is scheduled at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka's Suita City from June 12 to 14, 2026. Over 250 types of traditional Japanese sweets gathered from all 47 prefectures across Japan will be on sale, along with wagashi-making workshops and tea ceremony experiences.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows, bringing Cloud and his companions' sweeping adventure to new platforms. A 20% early purchase discount on the digital version runs through June 10.
Two limited-time dessert items featuring Fruta Fruta's Açaí and Pitaya (Red Dragon Fruit) are now available at Doutor Coffee Farm and Doutor Coffee shops through early September 2026.
Two historic ryokans in Hakone — Kinnotake Tonosawa and Matsuzakaya Honten — are running a Tanabata (Star Festival) campaign from June 7 to July 7, 2026, where guests can write wishes on tanzaku strips for a chance to win prizes including luxury accommodation vouchers and traditional Japanese cultural experiences.
A new line of four merchandise items from the TV anime "Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom" is now available on ANIGA-TER, featuring embroidered jerseys, FLOWERiUM bottles, room mists, and acrylic rings.