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Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo runs May 29 through June 1 across waterfront parks and the entire city of Tokyo, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with its largest-ever real-world event.
The MIKOSHI Bag, a new product from Hiroshima-based ethical fashion brand Re:ADY B, has been awarded Gold Winner in the Fashion Design category at London Design Awards 2026 — the first time a Japanese company has taken the prize in that category.
Revlon's popular Kiss Sugar Scrub lip care series is getting a limited-edition makeover with a special Pokémon package featuring Ditto, launching June 4, 2026.
JR Kyushu's Hakata Station will hold a Rose Day event on June 2, 2026, offering free single roses to the first 500 visitors per session, along with a decorative rose object and a giant message board running from June 1 to 4.
New York restaurant Sarabeth's is serving up two limited-time early summer specials at its six Japan locations this June — Churro French Toast and Reuben Sandwich.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe in Tarumi, Kobe, is hosting a limited-time "Early Summer Gourmet Fair" at its in-house restaurants from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with special seasonal menus spanning Japanese cuisine, a herb-and-spice buffet, and an American-themed restaurant on the 14th floor.
SHEGLAM has added 5 new shades to its Creamsicle Eyeshadow Stick collection from May 20, 2026. The oil-based, waterproof stick glides on smoothly and keeps color in place for hours, available in both matte and shimmer finishes across a full 11-shade lineup.
Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya will offer a limited-time afternoon tea from July 1 to August 9, 2026, celebrating colorful summer vegetables in playful, pop-inspired sweets and savory bites.
A new Shiseido Parlour location is opening at Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show on Thursday, June 11, 2026. To commemorate the first opening in the area, exclusive items from the Ginza flagship shop will be offered for a limited time and in limited quantities.
Suzuki Herb Laboratory has launched an official TikTok Shop store offering all 16 items from its Pineapple Soy Milk Series, which has surpassed a cumulative 7.56 million units sold as of the end of March 2026.
The Battle Cats is bringing back its collaboration with the theatrical film Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel, featuring limited gacha and stages from May 29 through June 15, 2026.
Michelin-recognized Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan is offering water dumplings — filled with shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in house-made hot broth — at its Japan locations from June 1 to July 31, 2026, priced at ¥980.