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A new wave of Nyankoroz palm-sized plush figures based on TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen is set for release at anime and hobby shops across Japan in September 2026, featuring characters from the "Culling Game" arc and three 5th anniversary series.
A limited-time "Muscat Afternoon Tea" featuring fresh muscat grapes and seasonal ingredients comes to the Flying Stag Lounge & Bar at JW Marriott Hotel Nara from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A new cookbook featuring 50 seasonal shaved ice recipes from the beloved Tokyo shop "Azuki to Koori" arrives on June 4, 2026, sharing the patisserie techniques behind its ingredient-driven kakigori.
Kamakura Prince Hotel is selling a stay plan bundled with Hase-dera admission tickets and Ajisai-ji path entry tickets from June 6 to June 26, 2026, perfect for experiencing the ancient capital's signature rainy-season scenery.
As part of the Kanagawa/Yokohama Destination Campaign, a limited-edition ochoko (sake cup) unlocks tastings and exclusive perks at up to 5 of 13 participating sake breweries across Kanagawa Prefecture, running through June 15, 2026.
Starting May 27, 2026, KINGDOM Ran introduces two new warriors, SR/UR Tei and SR/UR Raiki, alongside the limited-time Formation of the Giant General and Military Advisor event.
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.