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A free sake tasting event featuring selections from Kizakura, a well-known Kyoto sake brewery, will be held at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotanba on June 27, 2026, open to all hotel guests during event hours.
Kome Sankaku, the SAKE pairing bar at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, has revamped its banquet course lineup. Three new courses are available with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option including Japanese sake, starting from ¥5,500, accommodating intimate dates to private parties for up to 40 guests.
The confectionery brand Kurofune is offering a limited-time castella chiffon and a refreshing jelly soda, both made with Kotoka (Nara brand strawberry), a richly flavored brand strawberry from Nara Prefecture.
KDcolle (KADOKAWA Collection) has opened pre-orders for non-scale figures of Rin Hoshizora, Maki Nishikino, and Hanayo Koizumi from Love Live! in their "Bokutachi wa Hitotsu no Hikari" costumes. Pre-orders are available exclusively at Kadost, Amiami, and Gamers from May 28, 2026.
A new Lucky Star collaboration mini figurine collection by U-TREASURE recreates the iconic opening dance from "Motteke! Sailor Fuku" in approximately 2 cm figures crafted in 18K gold or silver 925 with yellow gold coating. Pre-orders are open from May 28 to July 10, 2026.
Malaika Knit Factory has opened on the 3rd floor of T-FACE Toyota in Aichi, featuring an in-store WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine that lets customers watch their custom knitwear being created from yarn they choose themselves.
Global beauty brand Medicube is hosting a popup event at Shibuya Modi 1F Calendarium from June 2 to June 21, 2026, where visitors can try trending skincare devices and products, with exclusive perks available only at the venue.
Starting June 1, 2026, MICASADECO & CAFE and MICASADECO THE PARK are introducing two new seasonal pancakes and limited-edition drinks to celebrate the flavors of summer.
Patisserie Minimal in Soshigaya-Okura will serve a limited-run parfait pairing the rare "Yuka" melon from Ibaraki with Bean to Bar dark chocolate, available on weekends from June 6 to July 26, 2026.
Naeba Prince Hotel and Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture will host summer outdoor activities from July 11 to August 30, 2026, including the 100-meter Rainbow Slider, Wild Buggy rides, and the HOSHIZORA GONDOLA to a mountaintop terrace with illuminations and projection mapping.
On June 22, 2026, the French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya will hold a special event featuring a tasting of 10 Japanese teas — including 5 new teas from Emperor's Cup-winning gardens and 5 hojicha varieties — along with an Isecha mirume collaboration course.
New characters for the upcoming RPG Neptunia Unlimited have been unveiled, including the series-familiar Magiquone and Warechu alongside the all-new villain Sashu. The game is set for release on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4.