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Hakkaisan Brewing's "Junmai Daiginjo Niseko Ezo-Fuji," a sake crafted with 100% Suisei sake rice from Niseko Town, Hokkaido, has earned a Gold Medal in the Junmai Daiginjo category at the IWC 2026 SAKE division.
From June 2026, Omi Beef Burger SUDAKU in Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture is running two weekday-exclusive deals — ¥100 (tax included) iced drinks from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and a patty add-on option available every day from 5:00 PM.
A new Loft lifestyle goods store is scheduled to open in September 2026 on the first floor of Onoda Sunpark in Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Offering approximately 18,200 products across stationery, health, variety, and household goods, it will be the second Loft in the prefecture and the 14th in the Chugoku region.
PAIKAJI COFFEE, a brand born from Okinawa's luxury aloha shirt label PAIKAJI, is set to release a new 500ml bottled straight iced coffee in mid-June 2026, using specialty Ethiopian beans with notes of blueberry, apple, cinnamon, and Darjeeling.
Atlus has confirmed a February 18, 2027 worldwide release date for Persona 4 Revival, the full remake of the beloved RPG, alongside the reveal of a new mainline entry, Persona 6, as the series surpasses 30 million copies sold worldwide.
Starting June 10, PIZZA-LA is offering a limited Sumikko Gurashi Special Pack featuring original ninja-themed ceramic rice bowls and sticker sheets nationwide, available while supplies last.
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.