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A new limited-period canned sparkling wine made with shikuwasa and lemon juice is set to go on sale nationwide from July 7, 2026, as part of Suntory's top-selling no-antioxidant-additive wine brand.
A new limited-edition "Hiya Shio Lemon" flavor joins the Kire no 5% series, delivering a cool salt-lemon twist at 5% alcohol — launching nationwide on June 2, 2026.
A character rubber mat featuring scenes from the anime Takopi's Original Sin is now available for pre-order through the online anime goods store charaON!
Daimaru Tokyo's latest sweets lineup features three brands worth a special trip, including the Tokyo debut of Tarte Tatin from Morioka, Iwate, the triple-layer jar cheesecake CHILK from cafe The SUN LIVES HERE, and the sought-after truffle cookies from OKASHIYA.
Spring flower season has arrived at Kokuei Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park near Sapporo. The Tulip & Lily of the Valley Festival 2026 runs from May 16 to May 31, featuring approximately 230,000 tulip bulbs across around 120 varieties, along with a range of free events.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, hotel restaurants at Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake and the Villa Fontaine hotels at Haneda Airport are serving limited-time summer menus — a Spanish food fair, an Italian summer course, and a spicy buffet.
A Pokémon-themed foot bath, "Wakura Pokémon Foot Bath," has opened at the renovated "Yuttari Park" facility in Wakura Onsen, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Free of charge and open daily.
New Tsuitetteku Acrylic Dioramas based on the TV anime YAIBA: Samurai Legend are now available for pre-order through the anime goods online store Chara-ON!
Starting May 14, 2026, Dean & DeLuca's cafes and market stores across Japan will offer two seasonal vegetable smoothies — Kale × Banana × Moringa and Yellow Beets × Mango × Coconut — alongside fresh kiwi juices, all crafted without added sugar.
A venue-exclusive original cookie tin is now available at 100% Doraemon & Friends in Tokyo, featuring 29 Doraemon designs and a charm of the new secret gadget, the 100% Friend-Gathering Bell. On sale from May 11, 2026.
Two new Afternoon Tea supervised beverages launch at FamilyMart stores nationwide starting May 12 and May 19, 2026 — a rich Black Sugar Royal Milk Tea in a bottle can and a refreshing White Peach Rooibos Tea.
Two new Afternoon Tea-supervised drinks are coming to FamilyMart stores across Japan — the rich Famimaru Brown Sugar Royal Milk Tea on May 12 and the White Peach Rooibos Tea on May 19, 2026.