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The Dragon Quest series bags and carry cases that proved popular during their March–April 2026 debut are returning for re-sale starting June 10 at select SAC'S BAR Group stores and online.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living at Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East is serving a limited-time afternoon tea highlighting the flavors of peach and Shine Muscat.
A new lineup of goods from Sanrio's FRAGARIAMEMORIES has been announced, featuring badge collections, shaka shaka acrylic keyholders, card cases, and hair clips. Pre-orders are now open at Animate stores and online retailers.
The 6th edition of the popular Fukumame Kuji whisky lottery, limited to 466 tickets, went on sale on June 2, 2026. The top prize is The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, with Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky also featured in the lineup, priced at 6,980 yen per ticket including tax and free shipping.
The popular "Gohan Tomaranran" series from Fukunoya, a sister brand of mentaiko specialist Fukuya, has exceeded 2.2 million units sold since its December 2017 launch, spanning three savory rice condiment varieties.
A limited-time store for the TV anime Gachiakuta opens at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya from June 11 to 21, 2026, offering exclusive merchandise featuring newly drawn artwork with a "Street × Sport Mix" theme.
A limited-period members-only lounge will open at Tea Lounge ISOLA in MOKU KYOTO, Kyoto's Shijo Muromachi, during the Gion Festival's Yoiyama period from July 14 to 16, 2026, offering free-flow drinks and views of the festival from ¥22,000 per person.
Haihapi!!, Sega's male VTuber unit blending real and virtual performance, holds its first-ever exhibition event at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from June 5 to 21, 2026, to mark its half anniversary.
Starting June 5, 2026, Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori offers a new summer accommodation plan featuring the local Hakone Lululun Ajisai face mask and a refreshed seasonal buffet menu — a stay designed for adults looking to ease into summer at their own pace.
Himeji Beer Garden BBQ Terrace Himeji Ekimae opens on June 3, 2026, just a 3-minute walk from Himeji Station, featuring a rooftop terrace with city night views, premium BBQ menus, and unlimited drinks starting from ¥3,500 through June.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Master Line is releasing a 1/3 scale statue of Aloy dressed in the Carja Shadow outfit from Horizon Forbidden West. Pre-orders opened on June 3, with a release window of October 2027 to January 2028.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will open its new "Foresta" wedding banquet hall on October 25, 2026, unveiling exclusive original dresses designed in collaboration with Hatsuko Endo Weddings and TAKAMI BRIDAL, along with a signature aroma experience in the corridor leading to the hall.