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Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a summer hotel-complete stay plan from July 17 to August 31, 2026, combining cool-themed dining, entertainment facilities, and special limited-date events for a refreshing escape from the heat right in central Tokyo.
Collaboration sneakers inspired by all 8 units from The Idolmaster Shiny Colors are available for pre-order via Marui Web Channel starting June 26, 2026, with pop-up shops opening at Shibuya Modi and Namba Marui.
A limited-run entertainment exhibition opening at Arube Hall in Nagoya on June 12, 2026. Visitors explore displays of relatable "showaru" (mischievous) everyday moments and take an AI-powered Dark Type Diagnosis to reveal their personality type.
A limited-edition Licca doll dressed as Amu Hinamori from Shugo Chara! is now accepting pre-orders on AMNIBUS, the online shop for original anime and manga character goods.
Six Senses Kyoto is running a Honey & Botanical promotion from June 21 to August 22, 2026, featuring afternoon tea, two types of shaved ice desserts, and herbal drinks made with on-site-harvested honey and herbs.
KDcolle (KADOKAWA Collection) has opened pre-orders for a new non-scale figure of Lina Inverse from Slayers, based on the original novel illustrations by Araizumi Rui. Pre-orders close on August 5, 2026, with delivery planned for February 2027.
A lineup of Star Detective PreCure! items featuring original artwork of Cure Answer and Cure Mystic — including acrylic stands, T-shirts, pass cases, and cushion covers — will go on advance sale at select stores in late July 2026.
The popular -196 Sugar-Free Double Pineapple canned cocktail is back for a limited nationwide run starting August 4, 2026, offering juicy pineapple flavor with a clean, sugar-free finish.
A tropical-flavored addition to Suntory's All Free Sparkling lineup — combining pineapple, mango, and mint — goes on sale nationwide from August 4, 2026 for a limited time.
Suntory is launching a new limited-edition summer ale this September — the third installment in its seasonal Japanese Ale series, featuring a collaboration with California lifestyle brand Ron Herman and an end-of-summer theme.
Three sets featuring the popular goods brand SWIMMER's designs are coming to the iNSPiC PV-223 mini photo printer, launching in early August 2026.
TACHIBANA HUT in Kawasaki's Tachibana Park is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a free-entry festival on June 13 and 14, 2026, featuring food trucks, a marché, workshops, stage performances, and a stamp rally.