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A limited-time sale on Bandai Namco Entertainment download titles is now live on the PlayStation Store, running from May 13 to May 27, 2026, with discounts of up to 83% off across PS5 and PS4 titles.
Japan's chocolate specialty brand Bel Amer will refresh its Isetan Shinjuku store on May 20, 2026, bringing store-exclusive items and summer seasonal treats to the basement floor of one of Tokyo's most iconic department stores.
Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Osaka brings 74 varieties of Belgian beer, live music featuring Belgian guest artist Sugarbunny, and classic Belgian food to the riverside setting of Nakanoshima Park from May 27 to 31.
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Omi Railway are teaming up for a family-focused collaboration room available from July 4 to September 23, 2026, featuring red-train-inspired decor, a 1-day railway pass, and lakeside dining.
Calbee's Potato Chips Shoyu W Mayo — featuring two types of soy sauce and double the mayonnaise flavor — arrives at convenience stores across Japan on May 25, 2026, for a limited time.
To celebrate the broadcast of the new original TV anime Candy Caries, a themed pop-up café called CANDY CARIES CAFE is opening at BOX cafe&space in LUMINE EST Shinjuku from May 28 to July 5, 2026.
Starting June 4, 2026, China Shadow at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is serving a summer Gastronomic Theater menu crafted by head chef Hidekazu Ando, pairing classic Chinese cuisine with carefully sourced ingredients from the Tohoku region.
Custom goods manufacturer CLAT-JAPAN has added five new bag items to its lineup, designed for summer outings, sports events, and outdoor gatherings.
Crayon Shin-chan and select shop FREAK'S STORE have teamed up with sauna goods brand SAUVENIR for a triple collaboration, releasing a lineup of sauna goods including KANNAIGI sets, a sauna hat, and a towel set from May 15, 2026.
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.