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HOCUS POCUS donut laboratory in Tokyo is rolling out its June lineup, led by the eat-in-only "Mochi Peach" — a chilled, stretchy donut paired with juicy peach and butter cream whip that must be savored on the spot.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of family-friendly hands-on workshops during the summer holiday season—from a French course table manners class to traditional Edo wind chime painting and bread and sweets making—starting July 21, 2026.
The Chinese restaurant Tokalin at Hotel Okura Fukuoka is launching a weekday-only dim sum order buffet from June 1 to July 31, and a year-round weekend congee lunch course beginning June 6.
IKEA stores across Japan will offer a summer limited menu from June 4 to August 31, 2026, featuring new dishes such as Chicken Leg with Special Ginger Sauce, Salsa & Chips, and Salmon Fillet with Yangnyeom Cheese Sauce.
After a nine-year hiatus, IKEA is releasing IKEA PS 2026, the 10th edition of its storied IKEA PS series. The collection brings 44 new products to Japan starting May 28, 2026, built around the theme of "playful functionality."
Koikeya is releasing "Dontacos Seafood Grill Chili Tacos," a new flavor featuring shrimp, squid, and octopus with spicy chili. It arrives at convenience stores nationwide on May 25, 2026, followed by supermarkets from June 22, 2026.
Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is releasing a seasonal melon frozen drink featuring Ibaraki Quincy melon and white chocolate, available at Lindt boutiques and cafés across Japan from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
The beloved Lisa Larson cat stuffed animal trio — Salt (white), Pepper (gray), and Cinnamon (brown) — is expanding with two new sizes. The M size is big enough for a full hug, while the palm-sized Mascot is designed for everyday carry. The classic S size has also been renewed with even softer fur.
LIVING HOUSE. is opening its first permanent store along the Tokyu Line at Futakotamagawa Rise S.C. Terrace Market on May 23, 2026. The new location features a Fritz Hansen shop-in-shop, and Kamakura-based fragrance brand HATAGO holds a pop-up to mark the grand opening.
To mark the 45th anniversary of Meito Custard Pudding, Kyodo Nyugyo is releasing a limited-time special package featuring Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin, who has topped the Sanrio Character Grand Prix in both 2025 and the 2026 midterm rankings.
Soft toy artist mojojojo's popular character "You Never Know" from the Todd Friends series is getting its first-ever room light, launching in September 2026. Pre-orders are open now.
The TV anime "Mr. Osomatsu" and Okinawan steakhouse chain Yappari Steak have teamed up for a nationwide collaboration, with region-specific special menus rolling out at all stores from June 6, 2026.