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The popular shaved ice at Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Japanese restaurant returns from July 2 to September 30, 2026, featuring three Saitama-inspired flavors made with Oku-Chichibu pure spring water ice, plus a new ¥800 half-size option for dining guests.
Kenbishi Shuzo is launching a 300ml bottle of its flagship Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi sake, marking the brand's first new product in 13 years. Shipping begins June 1, 2026.
Following a response that far exceeded initial expectations, Kuzefuku Shouten's Black Sugar Milk Coffee Base is now being produced at roughly three times the original pace, while the brand also spotlights its wider lineup of mix-with-milk products for June's Milk Month.
The Mexican goods brand Letra is hosting pop-up shops at 17 locations nationwide in June 2026, bringing the vibrant colors and handcrafted warmth of Mexico directly to fans across Japan.
LIFEEAR's Nova wired earphones — featuring a swappable face plate system and seven color options tied to fan culture — have gone on sale at four major Yodobashi Camera stores across Japan.
Eau Voyage, based in Gifu City, has launched luxury overnight stay packages that pair traditional Nagara River cormorant fishing (ukai) with French full-course dinners and private villa accommodations, available from May 11 to October 15 each year.
Three original cat characters with signature deadpan expressions have been unveiled as the 2026 nyanbassadors for Nyanguhaku, a cat-themed stationery and goods market event held in Tokyo on June 20-21, 2026. Illustrated by Yuka Butter, the characters will also feature on exclusive merchandise available at the venue.
Policy Cosmetics is releasing the Hadakatsu Matera Mask on June 1, 2026 — a recovery-inspired sheet mask that pairs an industry-first heat-storage sheet with a carefully selected blend of brightening and moisturizing ingredients including glutathione, arbutin, and an autophagy complex.
Re:EDIT Wellness has launched the Aqua Cool UV series — a line of multi-functional, land-and-water-compatible UV-protective activewear for adult women. The collection topped the swimwear real-time ranking on Rakuten Ichiba on its first day of sale.
Starting June 3, 2026, Regal Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer a stay plan that includes admission tickets to the newly renovated UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE immersive theme park. Prices start from ¥24,940 per room for two guests.
ROKKO Mori no Ne Museum on Mount Rokko is hosting a Rainy Season SNS Campaign from June 1 to July 17, 2026. Visitors who post with the campaign hashtag receive an original sticker, while the misty gardens, antique music performances, and outdoor art come alive with the atmosphere of the rainy season.
Roses and perennials at the "Rose & Flower Garden" event at Sora no Hanabatake Sera Kogen Hana no Mori in Hiroshima are now at peak bloom. Special weekend events are also scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2026, including a twilight opening, a flower arrangement workshop, and a free rose lecture.