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Ofuro Cafe Hareniwa no Yu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is displaying teru teru bozu crafted from vinyl umbrellas that were set to be discarded, bringing a splash of color and cheer to the facility throughout the rainy season from June 8, 2026.
Okamura's new task chair MUKU, co-developed with Foster + Partners Industrial Design, made its debut at NeoCon 2026 in Chicago on June 8, 2026, with a November release planned.
Prada Beauty is set to release the Prada Paradoxe Hand Triple Care Hand Cream on July 3, 2026, bringing the multifaceted Paradoxe fragrance to fingertips with a luxurious skincare formula featuring shea butter, iris extract, biotin, and niacinamide.
bonjour records is releasing a collection of five official T-shirts featuring classic cover art from Scottish rock band Primal Scream. Pre-orders open on June 12, 2026, with the T-shirts going on sale on June 27, 2026.
Saburoubei, a ramen chain that has been a staple of Ishikawa Prefecture for 75 years, is bringing back its popular summer-limited cold noodle menu at five locations starting June 10, 2026.
Tokyo specialty coffee chain Sarutahiko Coffee celebrates its 15th anniversary on June 8, 2026, with new cup designs, an updated menu, an anniversary blend, and limited-edition merchandise.
Nakahara Park in Sayama City, Saitama, hosts the annual Ajisai Matsuri on June 14, 2026, featuring taiko drumming, dance performances, food stalls, and a mini steam locomotive ride.
Two new vegetable-packed sandwiches are arriving at Seven-Eleven Japan stores — the light and satisfying "Pan DE Salad Crispy Vegetable Caesar Sauce" from June 9 and the classic "Tomato and Colorful Mix" from June 10.
To mark Wagashi Day on June 16, 7-Eleven Japan is releasing five sweets centered on a "cool" theme, with the new Purumochi Mizumanjū rolling out from June 9.
Seven-Eleven Japan is rolling out a new addition to its Seven Premium udon lineup — tororo kombu (shredded kelp) and ume (pickled plum) udon — featuring a light Japanese-style dashi broth at just 218 kcal per serving and priced at ¥158.
A new wedding-themed character Asuka (Wedding) has been added to the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, and the second part of the "Happy Wedding Road" in-game event is now underway through June 22, 2026.
BANKER'S BAR at THE CONDER HOUSE in Nagoya opens THE VAULT ICE, a summer-limited shaved ice experience featuring rare natural ice and seasonal fruits, running on weekdays from July 1 to September 30, 2026.