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OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts is hosting its first-ever Yonayone Neighborhood Beer Garden on the 22nd-floor rooftop from July 23 to October 31, 2026, featuring local Izumisano snacks and Yoho Brewing craft beers with a sunset happy hour.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting a Summer BBQ & Grill Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring live-grilled US beef steak, pork spare ribs, and a variety of bold grill dishes.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring summer strawberries as the star ingredient, paired with savories and superfood-infused desserts, available from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Six beloved sword warriors from Touken Ranbu ONLINE are now available as premium deformed figures in the PalVerse+ series. PalVerse+ Touken Ranbu ONLINE vol.1 went on sale June 19, 2026, featuring a complete-set BOX and a sticker with every pack.
The popular Tokyo-born bakery cafe "パンとエスプレッソと" (Pan to Espresso to) makes its Shiga debut with two simultaneous locations inside Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunka Koen on June 21, 2026, featuring Shiga-exclusive menus including Omi beef curry moo toast.
The "eeo Lottery" for Pani Poni is now available at the eeo Store online shop from June 19, 2026, featuring new goods using official illustrations, with prizes ranging from acrylic stand plates to can badges.
A PAPUWA pop-up shop opens at Kinokuniya Bookstore's Shinjuku main store from July 9 to 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise from the manga series PAPUWA to coincide with the release of a new picture book.
Atlus is running a "June PICK UP Sale" on the PS Store and Nintendo eShop, offering Persona 5 Royal on Nintendo Switch at 70% off alongside deep discounts on Metaphor ReFantazio, RAIDOU Remastered, Unicorn Overlord, and other popular titles.
A new bath wing inspired by Japanese mythology opens at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower's onsen facility Shosenkyu on August 12, 2026, featuring elevated architecture that blends with the surrounding black pine forest.
Eye Up is launching a new line of collectible Mitsome Nuicoron plush toys featuring the Pixar Alien Remix design. Available in 5 character variations, they combine adorable round forms with eye-tracking technology. Priced at ¥3,080 each, nationwide release is scheduled for late July 2026.
The Puyo Puyo!! Quest Cafe 2026 is now open at Clove Lounge Akihabara through July 5, 2026, featuring themed food, drinks, original merchandise, and exclusive novelty gifts for visitors.
New merchandise for Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a rainy season theme, is now on sale at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch from June 19, 2026 (Friday). A purchase bonus postcard is also available with qualifying purchases.