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A lineup of original merchandise from the anime Hetalia: World Stars, themed around the newly drawn "Fruit Party" costume designs, is now available for pre-order at Chara-log and anime shops nationwide through May 24, 2026.
Hoshino Resorts has partnered with Shueisha to launch a collaboration featuring five popular manga artists, each creating an original travel story to bring the character of one of the group's five hotel brands to life.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" will serve a summer afternoon tea featuring peach and melon, available from July 1 to August 16, 2026, alongside a new Evening High Tea experience.
From June 1 through August 31, 2026, Restaurant Dining FUJI at Hotel LaForet Shuzenji offers a summer-limited Japanese-Western dinner course featuring Izu's seasonal seafood and local vegetables, priced at ¥9,900 per person.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is serving a summer-themed afternoon tea set at Lobby Lounge La Terrasse from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites inspired by summer vacations.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is launching two premium plans for the Tenjin Festival on July 25, 2026, combining reserved viewing seats for the traditional boat procession and fireworks display with hotel dining options.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is hosting the Kuroge Wagyu Fair 2026 from April 29 through July 31, 2026 at eight of its in-house restaurants, with menus ranging from tantanmen and katsu sando to bolognese and udon — all made with carefully selected kuroge wagyu.
SOLID BAR on the 13th floor of Hotel Oriental Express Kagoshima Tenmonkan is adding a dessert-focused evening experience with a new "Dessert BAR" launching May 1, 2026.
Meiri Shurui is releasing Hyakunen Umeshu Tea Blend on May 28, 2026, combining the award-winning Hyakunen Umeshu with fragrant Ceylon black tea for an entirely new drinking experience.
Loop' has unveiled two soft vinyl figures depicting manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from Hyakushou Kizoku — a Type A (Smiling) and a Type B (Whistling) — both available for pre-order at Amiami.
The elusive 1995 expansion Illuminati New World Order Assassins has arrived in Japan as a complete 129-card box set, including four previously unreleased cards described as Japan-related by original creator Steve Jackson.
A pop-up shop featuring new merchandise inspired by a game-themed illustration is set to open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara from May 9 to May 17, 2026.