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To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5, Bandai Namco Experience is running a special campaign at Namco amusement centers and Namco Online Crane locations across Japan from July 3 to August 30, 2026, featuring limited prize items, bonus stickers, and an SNS giveaway.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is releasing TWICE LOVELYS dot-design crane game prizes exclusively at GiGO group arcades nationwide and the GiGO ONLINE CRANE service, with the first wave launching on June 27, 2026.
TWINBIRD's new cordless stick vacuum TC-E187W weighs just 0.99 kg — the lightest in the company's history — and pairs a self-propelled head with a removable battery for flexible daily cleaning.
Tokyo's longest-running craft beer brewery, T.Y.HARBOR Brewery, has launched a new line of canned beers with a refreshed modern design. They went on sale June 19, 2026, at Tennōzu Isle's new BREWS facility and the official online shop.
The Kuchu Teien Observatory at Umeda Sky Building will fill its indoor floor with sunflowers for "Sky Sunflower Garden," a summer-limited decoration running from July 3 to August 31, 2026.
From June 26 to August 23, 2026, Unzen Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture hosts its first-ever bamboo light art event at the historic 温泉神社 (Unzen Shrine), featuring glowing bamboo tunnels, large sculptures, and cool summer evenings at 700 meters elevation.
Vanillage, a specialist vanilla sweets brand, is making its first permanent store debut in the Tokai region with a grand opening at Matsuzakaya Nagoya B1F on July 1, 2026, offering a limited commemorative set for the first five days.
Venchi's iconic Ginza flagship store is reopening on June 24, 2026 with a refreshed interior and the new "Chocogelateria" concept, including a Ginza-exclusive matcha tiramisu gelato and the Chocoviar Wall, found only at this location in Japan.
Dwango has revealed full details for The VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer (Vocacolle 2026 Summer), the massive online VOCALOID festival running August 20 to 24, 2026 on Niconico. Highlights include a REMIX project with Stem data from famous Vocaloid producers, a collaboration with the mobile rhythm game Project Sekai, and multiple ranking categories open for submissions.
A pop-up shop for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S is coming to Shinjuku Market Space from July 9 to 22, 2026, featuring merchandise from the "Guren" series characters including diner-themed and GraffArt swimsuit designs. Online sales are also available.
Team Entertainment is releasing a new line of WIND BREAKER original goods featuring newly drawn chibi character illustrations with a "でびデコパーカー" hoodie theme, available from late August 2026.
Wood Design Park Kyoto-Sai in Kyotanabe, Kyoto has unveiled a new hostel stay plan tailored for solo travelers and remote workers, featuring all-you-can-drink alcohol, free meal bring-ins, and a cafe lounge open around the clock.