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Two new ★5 shikigami — Hanzo and Goemon — have arrived in Ayakashi Rumble!, accompanied by a limited-time pickup summon and the Koma no Senjou event starting May 18, 2026.
Buttery, a Western sweets shop with a focus on quality butter, is opening its first-ever department store location at Matsuzakaya Nagoya (North Building, B1F) on June 3, 2026, featuring freshly baked madeleines and millefeuilles from an open kitchen, exclusive café dining, and a Matsuzakaya-only Buttery Sablé Can.
Café Morozof is launching a summer limited menu from May 18, featuring coffee jelly parfaits, custard pudding plates, and a melty shortcake with mango at nationwide locations.
The long-selling RTD Calpis Sour from Asahi Beer is getting a renewal this summer, with a reduced alcohol bitterness and an updated package that highlights the iconic Calpis brand aesthetic.
LINE stamps and a LINE theme featuring characters from the TV anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle are now available for purchase.
From May 30 to June 14, 2026, Kobe Motomachi Doria is hosting a limited-time collaboration with 2.5D idol group Chronover at five select Osaka locations, featuring five special menu items inspired by the members.
From June 1 to 30, 2026, Fujiya confectionery shops nationwide are teaming up with Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin — celebrating the character's 30th anniversary with special sweets, merchandise, store decorations, and more.
An online lottery for Full Metal Daemon: Muramasa is available at eeo Store online through May 31, 2026, featuring all-new swimsuit-themed illustrations and a lineup of prizes including a T-shirt, tapestry, acrylic stands, acrylic cards, and cork coasters.
A new retreat hotel, FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA, is set to open on June 1, 2026 in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Ahead of the opening, the completed interior spaces and an original entrance artwork are being shared publicly for the first time.
Godiva's summer limited baked sweets lineup for 2026 goes on sale from May 20, featuring special anniversary langue de chat cookies, chocolate puddings, fruit jellies, tigres, and a cookie tin.
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort hosts the Summer Yui Festival from July 20 to August 29, 2026, featuring daily traditional Okinawan performances including Ryukyu dance, eisa, sanshin, and fireworks shows, all free for hotel guests.
Japanese general goods maker HAC is releasing four new products in June 2026, led by a 2-tier microwave steamer that makes healthy steamed cooking quick and easy without any pots or pans.