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A special Tom and Jerry collection themed "Being friends with everyone is the best!" goes on sale at Right-on from June 17, 2026, featuring matching parent-and-child T-shirts, rubber charms, face-shaped drawstring bags, canvas magnets, a summer blanket, and a print cushion.
The warabimochi specialty shop near Iwatsuki Station in Saitama is relaunching on June 14 as "Torori," a new brand supervised by TV personality Shimada Takashi (known as "Shimayan" from Reiwa no Tora), featuring a redesigned logo, updated packaging, and seven customizable drink options.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is set to unveil OTO-RACTION PARK on August 1, 2026, featuring new rides SONIC TUNE! and ROCKY EAGLE in a new zone that blends attractions, AI, and music.
An online lottery featuring exclusive Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break character merchandise with new Dolce Style illustrations is now available on the Marukuji lottery platform, running through July 12, 2026.
On June 21, 2026, the Abeno Mikoshi and Hannan Shishimai (Hannan Lion Dance) will depart from Kintetsu's Osaka Abenobashi Station and parade through Abeno Harukas and the Harukas 300 Observatory, praying to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune to Osaka and the Kansai region.
A hands-on trail conservation and active volcano trekking event is being held on Mt. Adatara in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima from June 26 to 27, 2026. Participants will experience trail maintenance work, volcanic terrain trekking, and a visit to the Dake Onsen hot spring source.
Six seasonal monblanc soft cream varieties inspired by Japan's autumn foliage are coming to Kobe's largest food hall when AKINOEN opens on June 24, 2026.
Aoyama Flower Market is releasing the Cool Body Mist Rose on June 19, 2026 — a refreshing summer body mist infused with the scent of four varieties of Japanese-grown roses.
The 4th Arai Tanabata Festival takes place at Arai Station Plaza in Myoko City, Niigata on July 4, 2026, featuring a collaboration with Echigo Tokimeki Railway offering free rides for children in elementary school and below, yukata rentals, and a full evening of food stalls, live entertainment, and cultural activities.
Chocolate specialty store Bel Amer is releasing a Tanabata-themed limited collection, featuring the Palé Chocolat Milky Way bar and the Chocolat Noir Starlight entremet, available at select stores from June 13.
Starting June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM, the official Caffarel online shop in Japan is offering the "Chocotto Pack" — small-quantity assortments of the brand's chocolates at accessible prices, perfect for sampling the full range from this storied Italian confectionery house.
Capcom has revealed seven newly drawn character illustrations for the 2026 Capcom Volleyball Full Cheering campaign, featuring beloved characters from Devil May Cry, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata dressed in volleyball uniforms to support Japan's national volleyball teams.