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To celebrate 95 years since its founding, Kobe confectioner Morozoff is inviting fans to vote for their favorite puddings and cheesecakes from the past three decades, with top-ranked items set to return to store shelves.
A new campaign is underway for Mr Maria's Bundle of Light / Miffy Colourful Surprise blind box items — anyone who gets the secret color variant can post on Instagram or TikTok to receive an additional item for free.
MUJI is rolling out a new wooden armless sofa series from May 27, featuring wood spring construction, pocket coil cushions, and interchangeable legs — designed to fit compact modern living spaces.
A custom fragrance shop where visitors blend their own signature scent from over 110 million combinations is opening in Kanazawa's historic Kannon-machi district, adjacent to the Higashi Chaya-gai.
To celebrate Lawson's 51st anniversary, &nd by rom&nd is releasing a limited "Value Bag" bundling three popular cosmetics at roughly 50% off the regular combined price, available at Lawson stores from June 16, 2026.
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is set to appear at the Good Smile Fest 2026 GOOD SMILE GAME EXHIBITION at AkibaCO Gallery in Akihabara, running May 27 to June 14, 2026. Visitors can browse new merchandise, enjoy character displays, and qualify for a signing event with original creator Sayori by spending ¥3,000 or more.
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium is launching a collaboration summer afternoon tea with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Guests receive a discount coupon for the theme park, making it easy to pair a relaxed hotel teatime with a day of summer fun at the sea-themed attraction.
From June 1 to June 30, 2026, Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten is offering "Dashi Hiyashiame," a limited-time cold sweet drink that pairs the traditional Kansai summer favorite with the rich umami of freshly shaved premium katsuobushi dashi.
Two craft gins from Kurachoku CLUB, the online shop operated by Kagoshima-based Nishi Shuzo, earned gold medals at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 (TWSC2026), with two additional expressions taking bronze.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, guests at OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts can enjoy a rooftop summer evening event featuring craft beer, ice cream floats, and seasonal menus in a sky garden 60 meters above the city.
Park Hotel Tokyo is serving a summer-limited afternoon tea at ART colours Dining on the 25th floor, featuring seasonal fruits like melon and mango, from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's first-floor venue "The Living Room" is offering two limited summer afternoon tea menus, SUNLIT and AFTERGLOW, that express the changing expressions of the summer sky from midday through dusk. Available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.