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A new character keychain blending Japan's traditional daruma lucky charms with the twelve zodiac signs goes on sale May 20th. The DALULU series aims to charm both inbound visitors and domestic buyers with its distinctly Japanese kimo-kawaii aesthetic.
Four characters from Maou Karin-chan RPG are arriving in Detariki Z in a limited-time collaboration starting May 14 at 12:00 AM, with special gacha, login bonuses, and up to 5,500 free Gems available through campaign events.
SEGA FAVE has unveiled the ninth volume of its Detective Conan petit plush mascot series, featuring six characters from the latest film. Pre-orders opened on May 12 via various online stores.
A body pillow cover featuring Nao from the TV anime Even a Replica Can Fall in Love is now available for pre-order, with orders accepted from May 13 to June 10, 2026, and a planned release around July 17.
Interior brand Francfranc is rolling out a new "Jun Kissa" (pure café) tableware series at stores nationwide from May 15, 2026, blending Showa-era retro charm with contemporary design for an elevated at-home teatime.
Game Makers Scramble 2026, a game development festival for creators at all levels, will be held at TOC Ariake Convention Hall in Tokyo on August 30, 2026, featuring 15 or more lectures and a networking reception.
A Bandai-official Gashapon specialty store with 240 capsule toy machines is opening at Cinema Sunshine Shimonoseki on May 15, 2026, carrying the full range of Bandai's latest capsule toy releases.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is launching spicy summer menus at China Room and Fiorentina Pastry Boutique from June 2026, featuring bold Sichuan-inspired noodles, curry-coconut daoxiao noodles, mango shaved ice, and an array of creative curry breads.
A peach-themed limited-time afternoon tea featuring four handcrafted sweets and a MOMO Parfait is being held at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay's Lobby Lounge on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from June 5 through July 20, 2026.
New Haikyu!! character goods from Sync Innovation are now open for pre-order, showcasing players from Aoba Johsai High and Date Tech High in the popular mochochos mini-character series.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant Sakura is running a weekend dessert buffet showcasing seasonal melon and mango sweets, set against views of Tokyo Bay and a lush Japanese garden.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is running a four-month French lunch series at its Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie. The first installment, "A Burgundy Table," takes place from June 1 to July 31, 2026, spotlighting traditional dishes from the celebrated wine region of Burgundy.