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The iconic Météorites finishing powder from Guerlain is gaining a new addition — the Météorites Compact. Featuring a 95% natural-origin formula and proprietary Air-Fresh Veil Technology, the compact launches from May 19, 2026.
H&M Studio's Resort 2026 collection launches on May 21 at H&M Shibuya and online, featuring South of France-inspired pieces including crochet dresses, linen blazers, and summer accessories in a warm sun-baked palette.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is offering "The Garden BBQ" plan at its outdoor garden space, where guests can enjoy a hands-free BBQ experience with premium ingredients including Hokkaido scallops and Shizuoka's Fuji chicken. Available until July 31, 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching two summer stay plans for families in 2026 — a honeybee honey harvesting workshop starting August 2 and an original crayons art stay with pool access starting July 1.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi will serve a special weekday lunch featuring a parfait made with Miyazaki mangoes and Okinawa pineapple from May 21 to July 10, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the lounge "Ariacara" at Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan, Okinawa, presents the Alivila Birdcage Afternoon Tea themed around "el sol" — the Spanish word for "the sun."
Hotel Nikko Nara is offering a special accommodation plan that includes admission tickets to the Nanto Buddhist Paintings exhibition, a joint project between the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Nara National Museum, held at Nara National Museum from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
IKEA Japan's popular Mango Fair is back for summer 2026, running from May 21 to August 30 at stores nationwide, featuring five mango-themed desserts including a Taiwanese-inspired tofu parfait and a plant-based sundae.
A hands-on farming experience event will be held at "Minna no Hatake" (Everyone's Farm) in Isesaki City, Gunma, on Saturday, May 30. About 70 families will plant red onion and sweet potato seedlings in the first of a year-round series running through a November harvest.
The limited-edition Okayama White Peach Ice Bar from the JR PREMIUM SELECT SETOUCHI series is back for another year. It goes on sale on May 26, 2026 at JR West station stores and 7-Eleven locations across western Japan and the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Kagurazaka Karaage Saito, a fried chicken specialty shop based in Kagurazaka, is opening its first department store location in the basement food hall of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku on May 20, 2026.
A lineup of collaboration goods featuring Keisei Electric Railway and Sanrio Characters — including two hand towel designs and a drawstring bag — goes on sale at selected FamilyMart stores starting May 26, 2026, with a pre-sale event on May 23.