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Good Smile Company is releasing a new POP UP PARADE figure of Frieren from Frieren Beyond Journey's End, featuring the character in a braided hairstyle. Pre-orders are open at Amiami, with a scheduled release in October 2026.
The Puchi Licca-chan San-X Universe Collection, the second installment of the popular mini doll series, will go on sale on June 27, 2026. The mystery box set features seven variations including Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and a secret type, priced at 1,650 yen each.
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is running a Puyo Puyo collaboration from May 1 to June 30, 2026, offering exclusive novelty goods for stay plan guests, a limited-run collaboration drink at the 1F restaurant, and a restock of 35th anniversary merchandise.
Puyopuyo!! Quest kicks off its 13th anniversary second-wave campaign on May 1, 2026, featuring a free 101-draw login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new gacha introducing two new characters — Shinayaka Kitchen no Towa and Yokubari Kitchen no Furushu.
A 2-night, 3-day immersive program at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu lets families experience the full Farm to Table journey — from cattle herding and milking to mozzarella cheese making and pizza sharing — while completing a summer vacation independent study project.
CABANABASH, Ron Herman's summer-only label, is releasing its 26SS collection at Ron Herman stores and online from May 9, featuring stretch bottoms, swimwear, linen dresses, and handwoven bags inspired by Hawaii's Haleiwa old town.
Shima Brewery at Kintetsu Ukata Station has teamed up with rock band Yabai T-shirts yasan to release a limited-edition Belgian-Style Fruit Beer brewed with Amazon-native cupuacu fruit, available from May 8, 2026.
The dress-up raising game Sugar Doll has kicked off a spring-themed seasonal limited event on May 1, 2026, featuring the exclusive limited-time doll "Spring" and a new nemophila field background pack running through May 31.
The sushi izakaya near Tokyo Dome celebrates one year with a rotating series of deals — mega drinks at half price, group discounts up to ¥2,000 off, and two complimentary nigiri pieces — running from May 11 to 28, 2026.
From June 1, 2026, the Super Dining "Rilassa" at Tokyo Dome Hotel hosts a limited-time anniversary buffet featuring signature dishes crafted by chefs from across the hotel's restaurants.
Eight one-of-a-kind stuffed animals made from unused Tokyo Soiree formalwear went on sale at Isetan Tachikawa in a 14-day limited event — five of the pieces found new homes.
From May 13 to 25, 2026, Toshi Yoroizuka will participate in the "Cookie Expo" at Sogo Yokohama, selling a limited-edition "Sablé Trois-Eurs" cookie tin available only at the event.