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To mark the 80th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's manga debut, a meticulously handcrafted 18K gold mini-figure of the protagonist from Buddha is available for pre-order from May 20 to June 22, 2026.
A pre-order campaign is now open for a gold mini figure of Patch Gourd, the iconic character from Osamu Tezuka's manga, crafted in 18K yellow gold and measuring approximately 9mm tall.
A limited-time pop-up featuring exclusive merchandise and new items from the Pierrot Magical Girl Series opens at Shinjuku Marui Annex 2F from June 6 to June 21, 2026.
To celebrate the Pretty Series 15th anniversary, newly illustrated PriPara goods — including acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges — are up for grabs through the no-miss online lottery service Marukuji from May 15 to June 14, 2026.
pure coco TOKYO is releasing a limited-edition summer Fruit Jelly featuring four flavors — Peach, Grape, Mango, and Pineapple — from May 27, 2026, at select stores and its official online shop.
An outdoor movie screening event is coming to Shinjuku Central Park from June 3 to 6, 2026. Enjoy four classic films on a giant screen surrounded by waterfalls and greenery, along with craft beer and food booths.
Starting June 1, 2026, Sheraton Kagoshima will offer "SHERATON LOVELY," a three-layered sweet potato cake developed in its first-ever collaboration with Festibaro, a popular Kagoshima confectionery shop specializing in sweet potato sweets.
Chinese Restaurant Shisen at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving three varieties of cold noodles from June 1 to August 31, 2026, including a new spicy noodle dish with century egg, char siu, and colorful vegetables.
Shimanami Brewery in Onomichi, Hiroshima, has released "Lager Strikes Back 01 Smoke Lager," the debut of a new craft lager series aiming to showcase the diversity and depth of lager-style beer beyond the ale-dominated craft beer scene.
Starting May 25, 2026, Kichijoji's milk specialty cafe "Shiro no Mono" begins serving "-7°C Milk" — an ice cream crafted from raw milk and sugar only, served at the precise temperature where milk's aroma is most pronounced.
A new lineup of Shugo Chara! goods featuring original manga artwork and a rainy season-themed GraffArt series is now available from eeo Store online, with in-store sales beginning June 2026.
The "Sky Lantern Marché" is set to make its first-ever appearance at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Tokorozawa, Saitama, on June 27 (Sat.) and 28 (Sun.), 2026 — offering a day of local markets and food trucks, followed by the magical sight of 100 LED sky lanterns floating into the night sky.