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Miyako Hotel Hakata is hosting its Italian Beer Hall 2026 at the 3rd-floor lobby lounge TTT Café from June 1 to September 30, 2026, offering a set course with 120-minute free-flow drinks for ¥6,500 per person.
On May 30, 2026, contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura will personally guide visitors through Morimura @ Museum in a special limited event hosted by the online art community "Bijutsu Henshubu."
Naruto: Shippuden limited merchandise is making its debut at Thank You Mart stores across Japan from mid-June 2026, with all 22 items priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429). Online pre-orders open May 15 at 12:00 PM.
A new wellness-focused ryokan called "Nishi-Izu Meguri" is set to open in Doi Onsen, Izu City, Shizuoka on July 1, 2026, offering guests experiences centered on four pillars of wellbeing — thermal bathing, gut health, relaxation, and restful sleep.
A limited-time pop-up shop dedicated to "No Game No Life: Zero" is set to open at Ueno Marui from May 29, 2026, featuring exclusive new merchandise based on newly drawn "gal uniform" illustrations.
Orion Beer's popular chuhai brand WATTA is kicking off a new collaborative series called "MEET! WATTA," pairing Okinawa-grown fruits with regional produce from across Japan. The first release brings together Okinawa passion fruit and Ehime mandarin in a 350ml can, going on sale nationwide from May 26, 2026, in limited quantities.
The pachislot machine Pachislot Atashi, Namakubi Dakedo Mahō Shōjo Hajimemashita! Mugen ver. is now available as a free smartphone app through the 3D virtual hall "SloSpi," bringing its unpredictable bonus gameplay to mobile.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving a limited-time Pokémon-themed collaboration menu featuring a Flying Pikachu summer parfait, an all-yellow gourmet burger set, an anniversary mango cake, and assorted sweets, available from June 20 to August 31, 2026.
To mark its one-year anniversary, Quil Fait Bon Nagoya Sakae is bringing back two opening-exclusive limited tarts and setting up a customer message board inside the store.
Ahead of RAVEN2's first anniversary major update on May 27, the new specialized server "ZERO" is now accepting pre-registrations, offering a streamlined growth experience alongside a brand-new Warlord class and celebratory events.
The 34th Mayor's Cup and 35th Wakaba Cup hot air balloon competition returns to Kasegawa Riverside in Saga City on June 6 and 7, 2026, bringing together pilots from across Japan and offering tethered balloon rides for visitors of all ages.
Six new items inspired by the Disney & Pixar film Monsters University are now available from Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice, featuring Mike and Sulley motifs across pass cases, wallets, charms, and a shoulder bag.