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Two limited-edition summer flavors join the "Yonimo Oishii" brownie series on June 1, 2026, including the series-first banana milk flavor and the returning fan-favorite salt vanilla variety.
Starting May 25, 2026, the smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party features American diner-themed versions of five characters, alongside a GO! GO! Diner Girls VS Yuki high score ranking event launching May 27.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita is now offering a BBQ stay plan featuring a covered outdoor BBQ dinner, handheld fireworks, and ice cream from Narita Yume Farm — available from May 28 through November 30, 2026.
Fruit daifuku shop Benzaiten is now offering a limited-edition strawberry daifuku made with "Niji no Ka," a rare premium summer strawberry grown by the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture.
Reading goods brand BIBLIOPHILIC will release a foil-stamped special edition of its BIBLIONOTE notebook series as an exclusive premiere at Stationery Women's Expo Tokyo 2026, running from June 10 to 14 at Ariake GYM-EX.
Japan's first brownie specialty shop côte cour is selling the Orangette Brownie for a limited time. With Valencia orange peel and Shonan Gold jam blended into the batter, this seasonal treat pairs bright citrus fragrance with deep chocolate flavor. Available at six locations across Tokyo and Kanagawa.
Dining & Bar LAVAROCK at Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is serving a special summer dinner course from June 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing ingredients sourced from three distinct Kyoto regions—Miyama, Nishijin, and Kamigamo—fused into American grill cuisine.
Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine in Yame City, Fukuoka, will distribute a rainy season limited "Choju-Giga Goshuin" from June 6 to 30, 2026. Printed on soft washi paper and featuring rain drops, playful Choju-Giga characters, and the shrine's beloved mascot Shiro-chan, the goshuin is also designed to be photographed alongside the shrine's blooming hydrangeas.
gelato pique's new SEA ANIMALS COLLECTION goes on sale May 29, 2026, featuring polar bears, seals, sea otters, penguins, and walruses in cool-touch roomwear, accessories, and bath items for the whole family.
Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out five new limited-time products in June 2026, featuring the popular Shimi Choco Corn paired with popcorn, new Mini Asparagus flavors, and seasonal Ginza Waffle varieties perfect for early summer.
The Japanese sauna wellness brand GoRelax has introduced its first food lineup — a six-item "Mamoru-san's Totonoeru" series featuring salt tablets, salt candy, jelly, and ramune — available at Don Quijote and affiliated stores nationwide starting May 25, 2026.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a bonsai stay plan that invites guests to travel with a single bonsai tree throughout their visit — and bring it home as a living memento of their time in the forest.