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Akagi Nyugyo's Sof' brand is releasing its first-ever collaboration ice cream, the "Sof' Iwaizumi Yogurt Flavor," across Japan starting May 18, 2026. Inspired by the beloved Iwaizumi Yogurt from Iwate Prefecture, the new soft serve offers a rich, creamy taste with a refreshingly clean finish.
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
A limited-edition Starbucks chilled cup drink featuring hand-picked strawberry pulp and juice blended with creamy milk and condensed milk is arriving at FamilyMart stores nationwide from May 19.
Starting May 14, 2026, Sushi Sake Sakana Sugidama is holding a limited-time campaign featuring dishes lavishly topped with fish roe and meat — a great excuse to keep the indulgence going after Golden Week.
A 7-course "Summer Skyscraper Dinner" runs from June 1 to August 31, 2026, at the 24F all-day dining restaurant "Harmony" of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome, featuring lobster, abalone, octopus, and more — all paired with Tokyo night skyline views.
A casual tempura izakaya from Kyoto is opening its first Tokyo outpost on May 28, 2026, in the basement of the Tokyo Building TOKIA in Marunouchi — serving light, crispy tempura fried entirely in rice bran oil alongside sushi, fresh seafood, and Izumo soba.
Cafe Prashanti at The Crown Palace Kochi is offering a reservation-only Afternoon Tea from May 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring seven original sweets crafted by the hotel's dedicated patissier alongside a savory selection, all served with a 2-hour free-flow drink option.
A collaborative cafe featuring the TV anime The Ramparts of Ice is heading to HEP Navio in Osaka from June 5 to 15, 2026, and GrandScape Ikebukuro in Tokyo from July 3 to 19, 2026, with limited cafe menus and exclusive merchandise on offer.
From June 1 to 30, 2026, Tokyo Dome Hotel's 1F Lobby Lounge "Garden Terrace" offers a fruit-laden anniversary cake crafted by the hotel's Chef de Pâtissier, with only 10 units available each day.
Tokyu Stay Gotanda in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is undergoing a full-scale renovation from May 11, 2026, with a planned reopening in November 2026. The hotel will adopt the design concept "Urban Sanctuary," blending JAPANDI aesthetics with integrated artwork throughout the property.
A Japanese tea company has released a matcha-blended tea bag designed specifically for mixing with shochu, combining 66 years of tea expertise with a growing cocktail trend.
Suntory Wellness has released VARON UV Air Protector, a new sunscreen designed specifically for adult men, featuring SPF50+, PA++++, water resistance, and a lightweight, non-sticky finish.