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Marking 30 years since Monkey Turn began serialization, a limited Royal Brackla 2011 single malt whisky bearing artwork from the classic boat racing manga goes on lottery sale starting June 8, 2026, through WHISKY MEW.
The new manga "The Former Hero's Old Man Saves the World Once More," with story by Shimozuki and art by Soutsu Umihito, has begun serialization on the web comic site Takecomic as of May 25, 2026.
A new line of Uchiha clan-inspired senbei (Japanese rice crackers) from Naruto Shippuden has gone on sale, featuring soy sauce, matcha, and white snow flavors decorated with iconic Uchiha clan motifs and character designs.
A merchandise fair for the TV anime Okitsura - Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying is set to take place at Animate Naha Kokusaidori from July 10 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive new goods from the mochocho series.
Five single malt Scotch whiskies—including Old Pulteney 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Speyburn 10 Years Old—have been awarded gold medals at this year's Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition.
THE-MOMENT GRILL&DINING at THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is serving a summer edition of its "Le Buffet Gourmand" with over 60 dishes and a monthly-changing meat or fish choice menu from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
RODEO CROWNS WIDE BOWL is launching a special collaboration collection with Sesame Street on May 28, 2026 to celebrate the brand's mascot character RODDY's birthday. The lineup includes 5 apparel items and 4 accessories.
Peko-chan milky donut shops at MARK IS Minato Mirai and Yokohama World Porters are offering Sanrio character-themed sundaes from May 25, 2026, alongside special Pompompurin 30th anniversary sweets.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Blueberry Sweets Fair throughout June 2026, featuring an all-you-can-eat sweets buffet, afternoon tea sets, blueberry parfaits, and take-out cakes and breads — all centered on the sweet-tart flavors of fresh blueberries.
SESAME STREET MARKET is launching special pop-up stores across six prefectures—Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima—from June 2026 through May 2027, with exclusive region-limited merchandise at each venue.
Shangri-La Tokyo's Italian restaurant Piacere is introducing a new summer omakase dinner course drawn from The Pillow Book, weaving classic Japanese imagery with seasonal domestic ingredients. Running from June 2 to August 29, 2026, the course is priced at ¥24,200 per person.
Shin-Tomakomai Prince Hotel "Nagomi" in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, has introduced a new stay plan with a 12 PM checkout — two hours later than the usual 10 AM — for guests who want a more unhurried morning.