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Eikoh's original mini figure series featuring SNS sensation Puppet Sunsun is now on sale at Seria and select 100-yen shops, priced at 110 yen per figure.
The evolved natural skincare brand QUON deep by Nara-based cosmetics maker Crecos is adding a new milk cleansing product to its lineup, set to go on sale on June 29, 2026.
Streaming-intervention psycho-horror ADV Red Chat Ritual: TSUMIMI TIME has exceeded 30,000 Steam wishlist registrations. The game's first demo is now available ahead of its appearance at Steam Next Fest, running June 16–23, 2026.
ROPÉ PICNIC has released its first collection featuring the brand's beloved dog icon character, with 5 French chic apparel and accessory items now available at stores nationwide and online.
The Royal Mint has released a new commemorative coin set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Aardman Animations, featuring beloved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph.
Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is offering a limited 10-room stay plan with a dinner ticket for its Summer Family Buffet 2026 event on August 9, 2026, now on sale from June 8. The plan includes a Japanese/Chinese/Western buffet, tuna filleting show, kids chef experience, and breakfast.
The Sanwa Koutsu Taxi Haunted Spot Pilgrimage Tour 2026 is expanding nationwide for the first time, with new taxi partners from Niigata, Shizuoka, and Hiroshima joining the lineup across 8 areas. Lottery applications are open through July 15.
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival returns to Sennan's beachfront on July 4–5, 2026 for its 7th edition, introducing red and blue special-color lanterns alongside the classic orange, plus new summer activities for the whole family.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a summer hotel-complete stay plan from July 17 to August 31, 2026, combining cool-themed dining, entertainment facilities, and special limited-date events for a refreshing escape from the heat right in central Tokyo.
Collaboration sneakers inspired by all 8 units from The Idolmaster Shiny Colors are available for pre-order via Marui Web Channel starting June 26, 2026, with pop-up shops opening at Shibuya Modi and Namba Marui.
A limited-run entertainment exhibition opening at Arube Hall in Nagoya on June 12, 2026. Visitors explore displays of relatable "showaru" (mischievous) everyday moments and take an AI-powered Dark Type Diagnosis to reveal their personality type.
A limited-edition Licca doll dressed as Amu Hinamori from Shugo Chara! is now accepting pre-orders on AMNIBUS, the online shop for original anime and manga character goods.