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A Nendoroid Basic of 聖園ミカ (Mika Misono) in her swimsuit look, a member of Trinity General School's Tea Party from the popular game Blue Archive, is now available for pre-order as of June 23, 2026, with a scheduled release in November 2026.
Ohayo Dairy's premium ice cream brand BRULEE, seven years in development and over 1,000 prototypes in the making, is holding its first-ever department store pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 8 to 14, 2026, featuring an exclusive eat-in menu supervised by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Junji Tokunaga and the new pistachio flavor.
From July 1, 2026, CÉ LA VI TOKYO on floors 17 and 18 of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya serves limited-quantity premium shaved ice made with natural ice from 蔵元 八義 in Yamanashi, shaped into patisserie-style desserts with dramatic flavor transformations.
Starting July 3, 2026, Chiikawa Bakery is launching face-shaped Momonga and Furuhonya breads filled with fruit cream, alongside mascots, glass mugs, stickers, and more.
Chowa, the debut yakitori concept from Tokyo restaurant group Toyman, opens on June 29, 2026, in Kita-Senju. Set in a renovated traditional townhouse, the bar pairs charcoal-grilled yakitori and seasonal obanzai with original highballs and craft shochu.
Chrono Restaurant, a restaurant management simulation game set in another world, officially launched on June 23, 2026, with a release campaign on the official X account and a character pickup gacha running through July 7.
HAC, a general goods maker based in Higashi-Osaka, is releasing a lineup of new toys starting June 2026, including a five-vehicle combining robot, a pullback fire truck, and a walking T-rex toy.
Crocs is rolling out its 2026 summer collection from July 1, 2026, featuring new colors and styles across footwear, Jibbitz™ Shoe Charms, and bags.
A new lineup of eatoon merchandise for the TV anime Dead Account, featuring newly drawn mini character illustrations, is set to go on sale at Animega x Sofmap locations and via Akiba Sofmap online from June 30 to July 20, 2026.
Meitetsu Tourism Service is bringing Deramas (でらます), a collaboration between THE IDOLM@STER SideM and Nagoya-area businesses, to the city from August 3 to October 31, 2026.
A new Disney smartphone game, Disney Sparklink Stars, has launched its official website along with pre-registration via social media, plus a follow-and-repost campaign offering Disney Store gift cards.
The popular vitamin-rich exfoliating foam cleanser ABC-G Peel Wash from Doctor K, winner of 44 best cosmetics awards, is getting a long-awaited refill option launching July 1, 2026.