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Reale Cantina in Yamashita-cho, Yokohama, is holding a one-day sparkling wine tasting event on May 30 featuring 10 different grape varieties, timed to coincide with Italian Wine Day on June 2. A storewide 20% off sale on directly imported wines also runs through mid-June.
A three-day craftsmanship festival comes to 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN between Akihabara and Okachimachi stations, featuring workshops, a product idea contest, a stamp rally, and a flea market.
Wave 4 of the Arknights operator plushie series "Ope-nui" is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring three operators — Surtr, Tennianka, and Murinaar. The popular Public Recruitment Mini Boston Bag is also coming back as a restock, both scheduled for October 2026.
Shiseido Parlour's BAR S in Ginza will serve two limited-edition cocktails inspired by the "Artists Gather in Cafés" exhibition at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Marunouchi, available from June 13 to September 19, 2026.
Two new ★5 shikigami — Hanzo and Goemon — have arrived in Ayakashi Rumble!, accompanied by a limited-time pickup summon and the Koma no Senjou event starting May 18, 2026.
Buttery, a Western sweets shop with a focus on quality butter, is opening its first-ever department store location at Matsuzakaya Nagoya (North Building, B1F) on June 3, 2026, featuring freshly baked madeleines and millefeuilles from an open kitchen, exclusive café dining, and a Matsuzakaya-only Buttery Sablé Can.
Café Morozof is launching a summer limited menu from May 18, featuring coffee jelly parfaits, custard pudding plates, and a melty shortcake with mango at nationwide locations.
The long-selling RTD Calpis Sour from Asahi Beer is getting a renewal this summer, with a reduced alcohol bitterness and an updated package that highlights the iconic Calpis brand aesthetic.
LINE stamps and a LINE theme featuring characters from the TV anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle are now available for purchase.
From May 30 to June 14, 2026, Kobe Motomachi Doria is hosting a limited-time collaboration with 2.5D idol group Chronover at five select Osaka locations, featuring five special menu items inspired by the members.
From June 1 to 30, 2026, Fujiya confectionery shops nationwide are teaming up with Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin — celebrating the character's 30th anniversary with special sweets, merchandise, store decorations, and more.
An online lottery for Full Metal Daemon: Muramasa is available at eeo Store online through May 31, 2026, featuring all-new swimsuit-themed illustrations and a lineup of prizes including a T-shirt, tapestry, acrylic stands, acrylic cards, and cork coasters.