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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.
Starting May 22, 2026, Universal Studios Japan is introducing a shoe-mounted vibration navigation device rental for visually impaired guests — the first such service at any theme park in Japan.
Following its well-received debut, Taiwanese designer brand UUIN is returning to Harajuku for a second pop-up from May 22 to 24, 2026, presenting the spring/summer collection "Beautiful People" inspired by pioneering Taiwanese painter Chen Chin.
Starting May 13, Wonder Steak's Himeji branch is running a weekday lunch promotion with a free 20g increase on its signature "Otoro Beef Steak" for M size and above orders, available through the end of May.
Higashi-Ginza restaurant ZEN HOUSE is accepting reservations for its popular summer shaved ice desserts (kori-gashi), available from June 1 through August 31 during afternoon café hours. Two new luxury flavors are on offer this season.
Bamboo specialist Taketora has launched a new series of bamboo craft accessories and small items made from 1970s deadstock material, featuring intricate hand-woven craftsmanship in nine varieties including brooches, pendants, necklaces, keychains, and more.
The midterm results for the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking have been announced, with Pompompurin rising from second place in the initial tally to take the top position, earning support in 11 countries and regions around the world.
Station cafe 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE introduces a limited-time Dolce Frappe Chocolate Mint, blending fresh spearmint with house-made chocolate mousse for ¥790.
Acecook's popular "Premium Adult King Soup" series gets its fourth installment — a cup ramen featuring grilled sea urchin dashi in a rich soy sauce soup base.
Two new instant noodle varieties featuring S&B Foods' "Super Habit-Forming Pepper" seasoning will go on sale nationwide on June 1, 2026, at a suggested retail price of 236 yen (tax excluded).