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Connect Farm in Nagano Prefecture is accepting reservations for its popular limited-quantity "Kintaro" sweet corn, prized for a sugar content that rivals melons and grapes, best enjoyed raw straight from the box.
The gourmet complex Kobe Kitano Nosta has introduced a new retail concept called "◯◯ no Otomo," featuring handpicked spreads, jams, and pickles sourced from across Japan to accompany everyday meals at home.
Obuse Yoritsuki Ryori Kurabu Ginza is hosting a limited-time ROOFTOP BEER GARDEN from June 1 to September 30, 2026, offering panoramic night views, Shinshu-inspired cuisine, and 90-minute all-you-can-drink on its top-floor terrace.
A new lineup of suitcase stickers featuring popular Lisa Larson characters has been released, crafted with luxurious sagara embroidery for a fluffy, three-dimensional texture perfect for personalizing luggage and everyday items.
A new resort in Shikabe, Hokkaido is set to open on May 29, 2026, offering hot springs, sauna, and local Hokkaido cuisine at Livemax Resort Hakodate Shikabe Onsen.
Starting June 1, 2026, the newly renovated Towers Junior Suite Room at Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho offers views of both Tokyo Skytree® and Tokyo Tower, along with traditional craftsmanship from the Sumida area. A limited-time 50% off monitor plan is also available through July 31.
The LoveLive! Series Official Card Game Fan Meeting took place on May 23 and 24, 2026, at TFT Hall 1000 and TFT Hall 500, featuring tournaments, team battles, a 1BOX opening event, a special lottery, and the world premiere of the Loveca theme song lyric video.
Born from customer requests to revive a discontinued matcha financier, Kotobuki Koujyuan's new matcha butter cake "Chachitsuteto" combines Uji matcha with 100% fermented butter for a moist, rich flavor. Going on sale from June 1, 2026 at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi.
Marking 30 years since Monkey Turn began serialization, a limited Royal Brackla 2011 single malt whisky bearing artwork from the classic boat racing manga goes on lottery sale starting June 8, 2026, through WHISKY MEW.
The new manga "The Former Hero's Old Man Saves the World Once More," with story by Shimozuki and art by Soutsu Umihito, has begun serialization on the web comic site Takecomic as of May 25, 2026.
A new line of Uchiha clan-inspired senbei (Japanese rice crackers) from Naruto Shippuden has gone on sale, featuring soy sauce, matcha, and white snow flavors decorated with iconic Uchiha clan motifs and character designs.
A merchandise fair for the TV anime Okitsura - Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying is set to take place at Animate Naha Kokusaidori from July 10 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive new goods from the mochocho series.