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Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will reopen its 2nd-floor Chinese restaurant "Keilin" and Bar "Orient Express" on August 29, 2026, following a renovation closure from July 27 to August 28.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor pool Shell Pool reopens from July 18 to September 22, 2026, introducing a new "PINK & GOLD" concept with photogenic burgers, seasonal sweets, and colorful drinks at the poolside Garden Restaurant Shell the Garden.
Nijigen Cospa is releasing five new THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! items — including a limited Tsumugi Shiraishi all-print T-shirt with exclusive sticker — available for pre-sale via Asobi Store event goods from June 24 to July 5, 2026.
The anime Is the Order a Rabbit? is collaborating with Round1 entertainment centers nationwide from July 9 to October 12, 2026. The campaign features newly drawn illustrations, collaboration merchandise, themed menus, a karaoke collaboration room, and more.
Fukuoka-based sweets brand Melting Pot Harapecolab Co., Ltd. is releasing a July limited-edition ruby-themed ice tart and kohakuto candy starting June 25, 2026 at noon, exclusively through their online store.
Izumi Co., Ltd. will begin selling "Kaijyu Lemon Chuhai," a new private-brand canned chu-hi made with upcycled Setouchi lemons, at Izumi Group stores (some locations excluded) from Tuesday, June 30.
A pop-up event showcasing the beloved Japanese health supplement "Kan-yu Drop" (liver oil drops) is coming to Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, offering products for all generations — from children to seniors.
COLOPL's dark fantasy card battle game KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI, created by legendary game designer Kazuma Kaneko, will launch on Steam on July 24, 2026. DLC Vol. 2 will also release simultaneously for both Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Ken Elephant, an art goods manufacturer, has unveiled 9 new capsule toy products scheduled for release in October 2026, including figure collections, character pouches, eco bags, and CASIO keyboard miniatures.
Kimoto Glass, a Japanese glassware brand known for its sake glasses, has partnered with the world tea specialty store LUPICIA to offer its glasses as dedicated tea-drinking vessels, with sales continuing through July 2026.
A new lineup of merchandise based on the TV anime Kirio Fan Club is now available for pre-order at the online store THEキャラ, featuring scene art products including acrylic magnets, acrylic card key holders, acrylic stands, hard card cases, and instant photo-style bromide sets. Pre-orders run from June 25 to July 9, 2026.
Jabaraizu Kitayama, a company specializing in products made from the village's signature "jabara" citrus, has launched a new capsule toy machine available exclusively within Kitayama Village in Wakayama Prefecture.