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Meiri Shurui is releasing Hyakunen Umeshu Tea Blend on May 28, 2026, combining the award-winning Hyakunen Umeshu with fragrant Ceylon black tea for an entirely new drinking experience.
Loop' has unveiled two soft vinyl figures depicting manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from Hyakushou Kizoku — a Type A (Smiling) and a Type B (Whistling) — both available for pre-order at Amiami.
The elusive 1995 expansion Illuminati New World Order Assassins has arrived in Japan as a complete 129-card box set, including four previously unreleased cards described as Japan-related by original creator Steve Jackson.
A pop-up shop featuring new merchandise inspired by a game-themed illustration is set to open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara from May 9 to May 17, 2026.
The Ise City History Museum opened on April 25, 2026, offering permanent exhibitions on the region's history, culture, and traditions, along with an inaugural special exhibition showcasing happi coats from the Okihiki festival.
French toast specialty shop Ivorish is bringing back its popular French Toast Financier Salt & Lemon for a limited time starting April 23, 2026, available at its Shibuya, Haneda Airport, and Hakata Hankyu stores.
A new glamping resort, IYA-KEI GLAMPING TOMORI, has opened in the Iya Valley area of Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, offering five private accommodation lodges, outdoor bar, sauna, and gourmet dining amid spectacular natural scenery.
A summer-limited share-style dinner highlighting Izu's seasonal ingredients paired with three craft beers from Shuzenji's Baird Brewing will be available at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
The Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rimpa, and the Arts of Kyoto – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" is running at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu through June 14, 2026. A special shop featuring limited-edition merchandise and exclusive collaboration goods by Fukuoka-born illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ is now open.
To mark the 10th anniversary of the TV anime Joker Game, an online lottery featuring a specially drawn anniversary illustration is available on Kujibikido from May 16 to June 9, 2026.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is rolling out a second wave of summer 2026 heat relief measures, including a new 264-seat shaded rest space, shaded outdoor dining, additional large mist fans, and expanded water shows.
Six types of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress merchandise — including trading scene photo acrylic cards, keychains, BIG acrylic stands, and more — are now available for pre-order on the character goods online store AMNIBUS.