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Approximately 1,800 plants of Nepeta "Walker's Low" — also known as catmint — are in full bloom at the Country Garden in Kokuei Takino Suzuran Hillside Park in Sapporo, with peak bloom expected to continue through late June.
Az-maker has opened pre-orders on its online shop "CharaON!" for a new trading hologram can badge set based on the TV anime New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, featuring 8 varieties in blind packaging.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Strings Hakata's cafe lounge hosts a limited-run sweets buffet featuring craft desserts inspired by New York's latest trends, including two signature parfaits and a selection of cocktails and mocktails.
The nine hours brand's first university-affiliated location opens in Kita-Shinjuku, partnering with Tokyo Women's Medical University to offer health and sleep data to guests.
To celebrate the game's first anniversary, Nobunaga's Ambition: The Road to Tenka is hosting the 3rd Streamer Showdown, a limited-time event where popular streamers lead factions in a battle for conquest from June 23 to July 31, 2026.
New NU: Carnival merchandise featuring in-game illustrations goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online starting August 29, 2026, alongside a special fair with bromide giveaways running through September 23.
Nyanguhaku Vol.3, a market dedicated to cat-motif stationery and miscellaneous goods created by artists and makers from across Japan, will be held on January 23 and 24, 2027, at Sumida Industrial Hall in Tokyo.
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower's Lounge South Court presents a peach fair featuring five luxurious peach desserts, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
With over 70 years of wagashi craftsmanship in Aichi, Okamedo is releasing a summer-limited fu manju wrapped in bamboo leaves, featuring rare suji aonori and silky-smooth kawa-muki an.
This summer, 15 OPA, VIVRE, and FORUS shopping centers across Japan host a collaboration with the popular characters Opanchu Usagi and Npochamu, featuring a major sale event and a digital stamp rally with AR photo experiences and exclusive sticker giveaways running through August 30, 2026.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a limited-edition white peach shaved ice dessert, 白桃氷香 (Hakuto Hyoka), at its 29th-floor THE LOBBY LOUNGE from July 1 to September 30, 2026, with only 10 servings available per day.
Wacoal's fashion brand OUR WACOAL and ADAM ET ROPÉ have teamed up for their third collaboration, releasing a cup-in tank top designed to be worn as an outer layer, available in two lengths and three colors.