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A new lineup of Whistle! content prints goes on sale via Print Kujira starting May 10, 2026, including calendars, illustration bromides, and 1-page comics that can be printed at convenience stores across Japan.
Yokohama Natural Hot Spring SPA EAS will grand open on July 28, 2026, following a major renovation introducing a wide-screen immersive sauna, a redesigned lounge, new dining, and a cashless smart entry system.
Artist and chef boulangere Yoshimi Ishikawa presents "Mes petits bonheurs — My Little Joys," an art exhibition at Gallery Hare in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, running from May 19 to 26, 2026, accompanied by a talk event to celebrate the release of her debut book.
Animate stores across Japan are hosting the Yowamushi Pedal 100th Volume Anniversary Fair from May 8 to 31, 2026, featuring exclusive illustration card bonuses, an X giveaway, and special exhibits at the Ikebukuro store including the Onoda Sakamichi standing figure.
A second wave of Yowamushi Pedal merchandise is open for pre-order, including front hair clips featuring famous quotes and acrylic stands. Pre-orders close May 27, 2026.
A special fair featuring newly drawn "Water Gun Battle" themed merchandise from the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho is heading to select Animate stores starting July 25, 2026, with an online pre-order campaign already underway.
From May 21 to June 7, 2026, Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan will host a collaboration with the TV anime "Yu Yu Hakusho," featuring specially drawn mini character merchandise including trading can badges, mini acrylic stands, and acrylic keychains.
The Zoff x Pochacco collaboration eyewear collection launches on May 22, 2026, with mint chocolate and gelato-inspired styles across 6 glasses and 4 sunglasses designs.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo from the TV anime "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" has been announced by Good Smile Arts Shanghai, with a planned release in February 2027.
Greek yogurt specialty shop & Yogurt is heading to Shinjuku for its very first pop-up appearances — at Shinjuku Takashimaya from May 13 and at Isetan Shinjuku from May 20, both for a limited time.
ANNIVERSAIRE CAFE OMOTESANDO in Minato City, Tokyo will run a limited-time matcha sweets fair, "THE Matcha Sweets Collection," from May 13 to July 7, 2026, featuring matcha desserts, cakes, drinks, and afternoon tea plans.
A grapefruit-flavored natural water drink with added salt and vitamin C, designed to help prevent heat-related illness, is arriving at stores across Japan on May 19.