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The July 2026 issue of anime magazine Animedia goes on sale June 10, featuring a newly drawn illustration of Kaguya and Ayaha from Cosmic Princess Kaguya! on the cover, with six swords from the Ichimoji family in Touken Ranbu ONLINE on the back cover.
Aperol, the Italian aperitivo liqueur beloved for the Aperol Spritz cocktail, is rolling out a redesigned bottle in Japan starting late May 2026, while keeping its classic recipe unchanged.
Bridal jewelry brand atelier ST, CAT is opening a dedicated engagement ring and diamond specialist store, -u- atelier ST, CAT, in Yoyogi-Uehara on June 27, 2026, with lab-grown diamonds and new designs making their debut.
Two types of combo tickets are available for AQUARIUM x ART atoa and the "Tove and the Moomins: In Search of the Most Treasured" exhibition at Kobe City Museum, with advance tickets offering a ¥300 discount off the regular price.
Reading accessories brand BIBLIOPHILIC is debuting the HANDCRAFT BOOK CHARM, a new line of acrylic book charms crafted with laser processing and hand-applied color finishing, at Bungu Joshi Expo Tokyo 2026.
Main Quest Seima War Chapter 25 "Bitter Victory and the Mystery of the Holy Spirit" is now live in Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, along with new ★3 characters, multiple limited-time events, and a new Story Replay feature.
A special starter pack for Blue Lock volumes 1–3 will go on sale on July 16, 2026, featuring exclusive live-action movie bonuses. Select bookstores nationwide will also hand out original clear cards starting early July.
Following the immediate sell-out of their first collaboration, Bugaboo and Konges Sløjd are launching a second limited-edition collection in June 2026, featuring the iconic cherry motif in a dusty pink palette across strollers and accessories.
A limited-time online lottery marking the birthday of Jess, the heroine of the popular light novel series Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig, launches on June 16, 2026, featuring a lineup of merchandise using original illustrations by illustrator Asagi Tosaka.
Center Hotel Narita 1 has refreshed all 130 guest rooms with aviation photographs by Narita-based photographer Charlie Furusho, covering 11 categories from cockpit views and seasonal scenery to night shots and overseas airports.
Fizzglee Studio has opened worldwide registrations for the "KALEIDO Test" for Chasing KaleidoRIDER, an upcoming anime motorcycle girl RPG available on iOS, Android, and PC.
Chiikawa Bakery is making its Osaka debut at KITTE Osaka 3F in Umeda on June 26, 2026, bringing character-shaped breads, Osaka-exclusive items, and special opening bonuses to fans in the Kansai region.