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Starting June 4, 2026, China Shadow at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is serving a summer Gastronomic Theater menu crafted by head chef Hidekazu Ando, pairing classic Chinese cuisine with carefully sourced ingredients from the Tohoku region.
Custom goods manufacturer CLAT-JAPAN has added five new bag items to its lineup, designed for summer outings, sports events, and outdoor gatherings.
Crayon Shin-chan and select shop FREAK'S STORE have teamed up with sauna goods brand SAUVENIR for a triple collaboration, releasing a lineup of sauna goods including KANNAIGI sets, a sauna hat, and a towel set from May 15, 2026.
A new character keychain blending Japan's traditional daruma lucky charms with the twelve zodiac signs goes on sale May 20th. The DALULU series aims to charm both inbound visitors and domestic buyers with its distinctly Japanese kimo-kawaii aesthetic.
Four characters from Maou Karin-chan RPG are arriving in Detariki Z in a limited-time collaboration starting May 14 at 12:00 AM, with special gacha, login bonuses, and up to 5,500 free Gems available through campaign events.
SEGA FAVE has unveiled the ninth volume of its Detective Conan petit plush mascot series, featuring six characters from the latest film. Pre-orders opened on May 12 via various online stores.
A body pillow cover featuring Nao from the TV anime Even a Replica Can Fall in Love is now available for pre-order, with orders accepted from May 13 to June 10, 2026, and a planned release around July 17.
Interior brand Francfranc is rolling out a new "Jun Kissa" (pure café) tableware series at stores nationwide from May 15, 2026, blending Showa-era retro charm with contemporary design for an elevated at-home teatime.
Game Makers Scramble 2026, a game development festival for creators at all levels, will be held at TOC Ariake Convention Hall in Tokyo on August 30, 2026, featuring 15 or more lectures and a networking reception.
A Bandai-official Gashapon specialty store with 240 capsule toy machines is opening at Cinema Sunshine Shimonoseki on May 15, 2026, carrying the full range of Bandai's latest capsule toy releases.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is launching spicy summer menus at China Room and Fiorentina Pastry Boutique from June 2026, featuring bold Sichuan-inspired noodles, curry-coconut daoxiao noodles, mango shaved ice, and an array of creative curry breads.
A peach-themed limited-time afternoon tea featuring four handcrafted sweets and a MOMO Parfait is being held at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay's Lobby Lounge on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from June 5 through July 20, 2026.