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IKEA Japan's popular Mango Fair is back for summer 2026, running from May 21 to August 30 at stores nationwide, featuring five mango-themed desserts including a Taiwanese-inspired tofu parfait and a plant-based sundae.
A hands-on farming experience event will be held at "Minna no Hatake" (Everyone's Farm) in Isesaki City, Gunma, on Saturday, May 30. About 70 families will plant red onion and sweet potato seedlings in the first of a year-round series running through a November harvest.
The limited-edition Okayama White Peach Ice Bar from the JR PREMIUM SELECT SETOUCHI series is back for another year. It goes on sale on May 26, 2026 at JR West station stores and 7-Eleven locations across western Japan and the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Kagurazaka Karaage Saito, a fried chicken specialty shop based in Kagurazaka, is opening its first department store location in the basement food hall of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku on May 20, 2026.
A lineup of collaboration goods featuring Keisei Electric Railway and Sanrio Characters — including two hand towel designs and a drawstring bag — goes on sale at selected FamilyMart stores starting May 26, 2026, with a pre-sale event on May 23.
The Miyamakirishima azaleas have started blooming across the Kirishima mountain range in Kagoshima. Peak viewing season runs from mid-May through early June at popular spots including Takachiho-kawara, Mt. Karakuni, and Ebino Plateau.
A refreshing summer addition to the bite-sized jelly lineup — featuring Kumamoto watermelon purée balanced with just the right amount of salt, available at supermarket produce sections through the end of August.
A new flagship watch and jewelry store, Laox Ginza Main Store, is opening in Ginza on May 28, 2026, featuring approximately 1,000 luxury timepieces including over 100 Rolex models.
Loewe has revealed its 2026 Fall/Winter Pre-Collection campaign, photographed by Talia Chetrit on the volcanic island of Tenerife, furthering the vibrant visual language introduced by creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.
Loft is running its seasonal "RAINY DAYS" campaign, featuring a wide selection of rain gear including high-performance umbrellas, fun design umbrellas, and handy rainy-day accessories — all available at Loft stores nationwide and online.
LUPICIA's popular "Book of Tea" series returns with its 29th edition, offering a curated selection of summer teas in a distinctive book-shaped box, launching at bookstores and LUPICIA locations on June 23, 2026.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books is opening at Shamine Matsue for 12 days from May 20 to 31 — marking the event's first-ever appearance in the Sanin region.