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FRANÇAIS Omotesando Flagship Store is releasing the Françis Panier Milk Tea Noble, a weekday-only seasonal treat available from June 1 through August 31, 2026, to mark the store's 8th anniversary.
Francfranc is holding limited-time pop-up shops for its popular portable fan series at 15 shopping centers across Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, and Kansai regions, with openings starting in June 2026.
From June 12 to September 3, 2026, Fuji Speedway Hotel in Oyama, Shizuoka presents summer-limited dining experiences including the popular PEACH AFTERNOON TEA, seasonal dinner courses at TROFEO Italian and Robata OYAMA, and six summer herb cocktails at BAR 4563.
Ginza Cozy Corner is releasing five limited-edition collaboration sweets with ADERIA Retro, featuring retro-cute designs including a Zoo Mate design tin and a pair set limited BOX, available from June 5, 2026.
The glamping resort Glampdome Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture is adding a private infinity pool to its flagship Double Ocean Suite — a first for the Chugoku and Shikoku regions — starting June 2026.
Green Parks has launched a five-piece "Rainy Day Fashion Series" featuring water-repellent, quick-dry, and cool-touch properties, available at stores nationwide and the STRIPE CLUB web store from late May 2026.
Hakone Gora Park is bringing back its popular hydrangea photo spot for June 2025, with over 100 pots of colorful blooms lining the steps toward the fountain pool. Seasonal sweets and a limited-time glass bead craft experience are also on offer.
HARIO's Taiwan-developed Alpha Dripper Tritan, which sold out during its limited debut at SCAJ, is now officially available in Japan. A ceramic version is also launching exclusively through the HARIO official online shop.
Keiyo Engineering has released the Haru Print (ハルプリ), a compact digital camera that lets you take photos and print them as glossy stickers on the spot — no ink required.
A special merchandise event for Gakuen Idolmaster, "HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN Terminal," launched on May 29, 2026 at Tokyo Character Street's Ichiban Plaza and its online store, featuring newly drawn illustrations of 13 idols in stationmaster-style outfits.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has introduced wedding packages for overseas visitors that combine a ceremony, reception, and a two-night stay. Plans went on sale May 28, 2026, with options for Shinto-style or Western ceremonies in the hotel's historic Japanese garden.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is launching an exclusive program for guests on its special Gran Via Floor, offering private access to the normally closed Shoin building, prayers at the main hall, and a traditional kagura performance at Fushimi Inari-taisha.