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ABEMA is streaming all 11 episodes of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 "Loss Arc" for free on June 21 (Sunday) and 22 (Monday), 2026, to celebrate the completion of the arc's broadcast. Past seasons from Season 1 through Season 3 are also available free through the end of September.
The beloved patisserie brand repos by Pâtisserie ease has reopened at the basement floor of Isetan Shinjuku with a renewed interior, seasonal fruit tarts, and limited-edition lemon cookie tins.
The immersive installation "Resonance" by HAKU by SWAG is on display at Art Area B1 in Nakanoshima, Osaka, until June 23, 2026, as part of Osaka Art & Design 2026.
The rare Sasayuri lily, a Japanese endemic species native to Rokko Mountain's satoyama countryside, is now in bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, with flowers expected to last until mid-July.
Bar & Restaurant COCONOMA at Hotel & Residence Roppongi is offering a special peach afternoon tea from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seven peach-themed sweets and a seasonal Peach Mojito.
Saitama City is holding its annual Hanabi (fireworks) events at three venues and a lineup of summer festivals across the city throughout the summer and into autumn 2026.
Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice is releasing a Star Wars collection of wallets, tote bags, and charms inspired by iconic characters and spacecraft. Online pre-orders open June 19, 2026, with in-store sales beginning June 26.
SAMANTHA VEGA is releasing a fall/winter pre-collection that includes a long-awaited vanity bag from the popular Ribbon Accent series and new colors for the Quilting Logo Tape Handbag.
Shobido's exclusive original design collaboration with Sanrio brings a pop, colorful, and slightly dark lineup of cute goods — including plush mascots, pass cases, and die-cut hand creams — featuring My Melody, Kuromi, and Sugar Bunnies.
Sanseido Bookstore's Kanda Jinbocho flagship store is showcasing reward items from watercolor artist Tsuge Ayako's crowdfunding project, giving visitors a chance to experience her world firsthand.
Chinese Dining 黄鶴 at Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering two gold award-winning gyoza dishes from the 2026 "Local Gyoza Contest," available from June 16 through July 15, 2026.
Sapporo Prince Hotel's Sky Lounge Top of Prince is offering a summer-limited afternoon tea called "Soukei" (蒼景), themed around the vivid blues of Hokkaido's landscapes, from July 1 to August 31, 2026.