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A Made in Abyss-themed fair is coming to Animate stores across Japan starting August 1, 2026, featuring newly illustrated "Sports Day" concept merchandise and exclusive purchase campaign bonuses.
A collaboration cafe event for the TV anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly is set to open simultaneously at Share Cafe in Harajuku, Tokyo and Hakata, Fukuoka, running from May 22 to May 31, 2026.
Starting May 18, 2026, Morinaga Seika's limited-edition cup ice cream features a patented three-layer construction with a toasty caramel sauce that remains pourable straight from the freezer.
Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko and global lifestyle brand CASETiFY are releasing a limited collaborative collection on May 18, 2026, bringing iconic Marimekko prints to tech accessories.
mika jewellery is hosting a pop-up at ISETAN SALONE in Tokyo Midtown from May 13 to May 26, showcasing its signature Goddess Collection and a new pink gold Spike Ring making its debut at the venue.
MISSHA is releasing the Glow UV Powder Pact in a new Luminous Cover shade on May 15, 2026, offering SPF30/PA+++ sun protection along with pore blurring and moisturizing beauty ingredients.
An online lottery featuring original merchandise from TV anime "Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy" is launching on the Kujibikido platform starting May 14, 2026, with cute drawn-down illustrations of Kanan in various outfits.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at three locations across Japan in May 2026 — Saikaya Yokosuka Store, Iyotetsu Takashimaya, and Odakyu Machida Store — featuring a new Caramel Earl Grey flavor and a three-flavor assortment.
NAMIKI667 at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is offering a limited-time "Purple Afternoon Tea" from May 11 to June 30, 2026, with purple-hued sweets and savory bites inspired by blueberries, cassis, and lavender.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Nankishirahama Marriott Hotel will hold its first-ever afternoon tea, showcasing Arakawa peaches from Wakayama with six sweets, four savories, and a selection of organic teas.
New Era is releasing a triple collaboration collection with media artist Yoichi Ochiai and Kyoto-based textile merchant Eirakuya. The lineup features a 59FIFTY cap and T-shirt incorporating traditional tenugui fabric and Ochiai's artwork, available from May 13 at select stores and online.
The Ninja Slayer Online Lottery launches on Kujibikido starting May 14, 2026, offering a range of prizes including tapestries, acrylic stands, mini shikishi, and can badges — all featuring striking character illustrations from the series.