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3DME, the 3D figure service that has created over 6,500 figures, has launched a new "Pet Magnet Made from Photos" add-on option for its pet figure service, starting May 20, 2026. A campaign price of ¥1,100 (tax included) is available through June 30, 2026.
Two beloved Turkish sweet brands — historic baklava maker Nadir Gullu and luxury hotel confectionery divan — are holding a limited-time pop-up at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from May 20 to 26, 2026.
ACAO ROSE FESTA 2026 is underway at ACAO FOREST in Atami, Shizuoka, through June 7, 2026. With approximately 600 varieties and 4,000 rose plants at peak bloom across 13 hillside gardens overlooking Sagami Bay, the event also features limited-edition seasonal menus, handmade workshops, a photo campaign, and a new instant camera rental experience.
A global early preview for ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD, a new solo-focused stylish action RPG from Com2uS Holdings, is now underway. Players worldwide can participate until May 27 on PC and Android.
Awaji Farm Park England Hill on Awaji Island is marking its 25th anniversary with a rose garden at peak bloom — 110 varieties and around 680 plants — alongside the debut of northern koala "Komachi," and a popular onion-themed sports event returning for its 16th year.
Hamburger restaurant chain Bikkuri Donkey is holding its fifth annual "Hamburg-ya no Menchi Katsu" fair from May 27, 2026, adding a new oroshi-so sauce option, a revamped Menchi Katsu Sand, and a new limited-time Party Set takeout menu.
CAFÉ TANAKA, founded in 1963, is set to open a permanent store on the basement 1st floor of Isetan Shinjuku Main Building on June 17, 2026. Two exclusive limited-edition cookie tins will be available to celebrate the opening.
Cagi de Rêves, a key-themed chocolaterie in Osaka's Matsuyamachi, is hosting a Cagi Fair from May 22 to June 26, 2026, featuring individually purchasable key-series chocolates, a newly launched key-shaped chocolate pie, and a limited-time Cagi Gacha campaign.
Cinnamon roll specialty store Cinnabon is holding a pop-up sale at Depart Ryubo in Okinawa from May 26 to June 1, 2026, with offerings including the popular Mini Mocha-Chino Bon.
Two new summer-ready flavors — Mango Smoothie and Lychee & Salt — are joining the Collatein collagen protein lineup in limited quantities, available from May 29, 2026.
DEN-EN ENVELHECIDA, a barrel-aged sweet potato shochu from Den-en Shuzo, has taken home both the Jury Award and Platinum Prize in the barrel-aged category at the 2026 Kura Master International Shochu and Awamori Competition held in Paris.
Celebrating 20 years of Eagle Talon, character apparel brand C'APPAREL has launched a three-item summer collection featuring Yoshida-kun — an aloha shirt, tote bag, and sandals. Pre-orders are open through June 2, 2026, with delivery expected in July.