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Three types of decorative trays made from real kabuki stage costumes worn in the dance piece "Otsue Dojoji" go on sale from June 3, 2026, at the Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo shop in the Kabukiza basement and via the Shochiku online store.
Shoya, the neighborhood izakaya chain with skilled board chefs, kicks off summer with 8 seasonal dishes available at 86 locations nationwide throughout June, featuring ayu sweetfish, kibinago, fresh edamame, and more.
Sisley has introduced "Maison Sisley," its first home collection featuring hand wash, cleansing balm, and body cream inspired by the brand's heritage of nature and fragrance.
The British stationery and leather goods brand Smythson is opening its first flagship store in the Tokai region at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae HAERA on June 11, 2026, featuring Nagoya-exclusive notebooks and special opening events.
SON OF THE CHEESE is dropping its debut golf collection "SON OF THE GOLF" on May 29, developed alongside BEAMS GOLF. Seven pieces capture the relaxed, American-casual Florida golf culture that defines the brand.
A casino-themed premium gacha event, "Casino Dream Royale," has launched in the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, running until August 19, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the café restaurant "Current" at Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima will offer a "Summer Asian Afternoon Tea" featuring locally grown yam, Miyakojima-produced ingredients, and vibrant tropical fruits.
The final leg of the Super Mario Festa in Kyushu tour arrives at JR Hakata Station Plaza on May 30–31, 2026, featuring Fukuoka-only Amaou Strawberry Soda and chocolate drinks, each served with a limited-edition clear card.
A summer wellness workshop at Horiuchi Kajitsuen Land on June 24, 2026 offers hands-on Taiwanese tea plum making and a tasting of sour plum drink, a traditional Chinese summer health beverage.
Starting June 1, 2026, Takagi Coffee is releasing two summer-limited items — the original "Natsu Zora Blend" and a slow-extracted "Cold Brew" — at select stores and its online shop, both priced at 594 yen (tax included).
Publisher Takarajimasha is setting up a pop-up toy store at Hakuhinkan TOY PARK Ginza main store from June 5 to July 9, 2026, showcasing capsule toys, brand mooks, and exclusive products from the Takarajimasha Toys lineup.
The July/August 2026 issue of Tanoshii Youchien goes on sale May 29, 2026, featuring a redesigned "Makeup Coloring Palette" supplement that lets kids enjoy pretend makeup play with popular characters including Detective PreCure, Licca-chan, and Disney Princesses.