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A nationwide Rilakkuma collaboration campaign is running at Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine stores from May 16 to July 15, 2026, featuring limited original goods, prize draws for 580 winners, and first-come-first-served in-store giveaways.
A seasonal set menu pairing The Premium Malt's Japanese Ale Natsu Kaze Kaoru Ale with a Citrus Seafood Ceviche is available at six Ron Herman Cafe locations across Japan, running from May 19 to July 13, 2026.
The "Bubbles and Breeze Terrace Plan" is back for summer at THE 7th TERRACE, offering free-flow sparkling wine, beer, and cocktails alongside grilled brochettes and a new cold pasta dish on a Nagoya rooftop from June 15, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome is offering limited-time summer stay plans, with extra savings available for The Club members.
Five Sanrio Characters get the retro-cute "Kaohana Design" treatment in a new keychain bag collection launching at capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late May 2026.
A pouch collection featuring Sanrio's Marroncream character is set to roll out in capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late May 2026, with 5 practical designs dressed in floral patterns, polka dots, and ribbon motifs.
Seijo Ishii is launching a refreshed version of its original summer sake "Masumi Hana no Kaze" on May 16, 2026. Brewed by Miyasaka Brewing at 12% ABV without water addition, this lightly sparkling nama sake is crafted to pair with a wide range of modern cuisines.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is running a Pingu summer festival-themed collaboration from June 15 to August 31, 2026, featuring character afternoon tea at the 42nd-floor bar lounge, decorated concept rooms, and a skating package at KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center.
Two limited-time desserts are arriving at Sushiro restaurants across Japan from May 15, 2026 — a peach-laden parfait and a colorful acai waffle bowl, both priced from ¥380.
TeaDrop., the tea confectionery brand from BAKE Inc., is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Sogo Hiroshima from May 19 to 25, 2026, marking the brand's first appearance in Hiroshima.
A luxury speakeasy-style bar lounge has opened in the basement of The Strings Omotesando hotel. Inspired by Prohibition-era New York, TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE offers original cocktails, American craft beers, and chef-crafted tapas from 5:00 PM nightly.
From May 18, 2026, Horiuchi Fruit Garden is introducing a new collaboration parfait menu made with Umenoyado Sake Brewery's rich fruit liqueur. Three flavors — mango, strawberry, and peach — will be available at four locations across Nara and Osaka.