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The Blu-ray Volume 1 (Special Limited Edition) of TV anime "You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" went on sale on May 27, 2026, featuring exclusive original-illustration packaging, a bonus ASMR CD, and a 16-page art book.
A special eyewear collection marking the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, "Zoff|DRAGON QUEST," will be released on June 5, 2026, at Zoff stores nationwide and the Zoff official online store in Japan, with pre-orders already open online.
Achi Village in Nagano Prefecture — known for Japan's best starry sky — is set to begin selling a new pet deer jerky product, "ACHI GIBIER," starting June 1, 2026.
A cross-genre group exhibition curated by artist Rintaro Fuse opens at WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu on June 3, 2026, exploring how fingertip interactions with touchscreens have reshaped creativity, body, and expression.
A whisky lucky draw available exclusively on Amazon.co.jp has launched with 555 slots from May 27. Each slot delivers one randomly selected Japanese whisky bottle, with the top prize being the rare and highly sought-after Hakushu 18-Year Single Malt Whisky.
The &Green brand has expanded its soil-free plant lineup with Simple Green L, offering 6-inch pot houseplants grown in puffcal — a sponge-like material that replaces soil — making them lightweight, hygienic, and easy to care for indoors.
Anker Japan is releasing four Pokémon-themed products in early July 2026, including a 70W USB rapid charger, a travel adapter, a travel pouch, and the brand's first Pokémon-designed ear-clip wireless earphones in both Pikachu and Eevee models.
The renewed Kunahama Academy girls' uniform from Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue is back from COSPATIO with updated sizes, alongside a school crest wappen launching separately from Nijigen Cospa.
Aoyama Flower Market is adding "Eau de Toilette Jasmine" to its popular fragrance series on July 3, 2026, completing the world-beloved trio of Rose, Muguet, and Jasmine. A customer preview event is also scheduled for June 15.
Starting May 29, 2026, the milk sweets brand Asagiri Milk will open a long-term pop-up at EkinakaLAB Fujisawa inside JR Fujisawa Station, running through around November 2026.
A canned beer blending Asahi's beloved "Maruef" lager with its dark "Kuro Nama" in a 1:1 ratio is set to go on sale nationwide on June 9, in limited quantities.
Nozawa Onsen Distillery is releasing BARREL-AGED GIN Small Batch Release 003, the third in their barrel-aged gin series, aged in an American oak barrel that previously held bourbon and maple syrup. Available via lottery sale from May 26, 2026.