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A new range of Love, Election and Chocolate merchandise has been released, featuring original swimsuit-themed illustrations drawn by illustrator Tandan. In-store sales begin June 13, 2026, at eeo Store Ikebukuro.
Mei Wei Mei Ke, an authentic Chongqing-style malatang chain with over 400 locations worldwide, is opening its first Japan location on the 8th floor of Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3, 2026, featuring 90+ ingredients in a large mist showcase and six types of soups directly imported from Chongqing.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
Gothic Lolita brand Moi-même-Moitié has unveiled the eighth installment of its popular art series "Moitié-Style Aestheticism World," featuring Harajuku creator Shinako — with exclusive content releasing June 12 at 3:00 PM on the brand's online salon.
A Mokeke character souvenir exclusive to Okinawa World has gone on sale, created to mark the 55th anniversary of Nanto Corporation. The adorable figure wears a traditional Okinawan flower hat and can only be found at Okinawa World shops.
Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, is hosting its popular annual summer event "Water Fun in Moominvalley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, featuring new splash shows, a lake water play area, and park-wide mist experiences.
A special two-bottle set of pink plum wines crafted with Wakayama Prefecture's Nanko ume and the rare Tsuyuakane variety is now available through lottery sales.
The My Play Watch series, a line of offline-only smartwatches built around classic retro games, is coming to Japan on October 29, 2026. Pre-orders open June 18, with four models available featuring SPACE INVADERS, Tetris, ATARI 2600 titles, and emoji games.
From June 22 to August 30, 2026, Nagoya Ekimen-dori inside JR Nagoya Station is hosting a summer ramen festival, with six restaurants serving cold and refreshing limited-edition noodle dishes. A digital lucky draw campaign runs alongside, with prizes including a ramen passport for all six shops.
A collaboration campaign featuring newly illustrated merchandise and themed food items from the anime Needy Streamer Overload is coming to GiGO stores across Japan from June 27, 2026, with goods on sale through July 12 and a food campaign running until August 2.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier at Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki in Gunma is hosting a "Niigata Food Fair" from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The lunch buffet showcases carefully selected ingredients from the Chuetsu region — including Tsumari pork, Niigata wagyu, and local seafood. On two special days, fresh fish caught off Sado Island is transported to Takasaki by Shinkansen and served as nigiri sushi in a live kitchen setting.
A new lottery featuring goods from the manga A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof is now available on KONAMI Premium Kuji ONLINE, with sales running until July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM.