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Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo is hosting the new Tanabata event "Purowish Festival" from June 5 to July 7, 2026, featuring a light-blue wish-core world, a Hello Kitty illumination show, ≒Joy voice appearances in projection mapping, limited goods, and seasonal food menus.
A new urban hotel from the SHIFT HOTEL series is set to open in the Jinnan neighborhood of Shibuya in July 2026, housed within the mixed-use complex JINNAN VALLEY — just a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
The original character Sophia F. Scharling, drawn by popular illustrator Nadare Takamine, is getting a 1/6 scale figure in a blue bunny costume from the Koi Koi -Sakura- line, available exclusively at AmiAmi in both a standard edition and a tapestry set deluxe edition.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES welcomes new character Fafnir via a limited pickup gacha, while a Main Story Chapter 5 preview event lets players experience the latest story episode early — both running until June 1, 2026.
A limited-time "Peach Afternoon Tea" showcasing seasonal peaches across sweet and savory creations will be served at Tokyo Dome Hotel's Sky Lounge & Dining "Artist Cafe" from June 23, 2026, 150 meters above the city.
From May 20 to 22, 2026, Tokyo Skytree's 5th floor SKYTREE SHOP will host a special drink tasting and sales event featuring matcha and koji — two iconic ingredients of Japanese food culture.
Following its popular run in Osaka, the Transformers × DenQ POP UP SHOP heads to Shinjuku Marui Men's 8F event space from May 22 to 31, featuring newly illustrated apparel and exclusive in-store purchase bonuses.
Five character donburi bowls featuring Special Week, Oguri Cap, Grass Wonder, Rice Shower, and Nishino Flower from Umamusume: Pretty Derby are now available for pre-order from Nijigen Cospa, with a planned release in early August 2026.
The fire and light performance group Raiko Enbu Kaguzuchi will headline the finale of USAMI Fes 2026 in Ito City, Shizuoka, on May 31, delivering a 30-minute stage that blends fire, LED, and laser effects against the backdrop of Usami Beach.
Fans of VTuber group Aogiri High School can now apply for the viviON JCB Card featuring original designs for each of the 13 members, complete with exclusive member voice perks and no annual fee. A limited postcard giveaway is also planned at an upcoming Shibuya event.
The 127th edition of the "Deluxe Whisky Omikuji" lottery from Tachibana E-Shuhan goes on sale May 18, 2026, featuring the highly coveted Yamazaki 18-Year Single Malt Whisky as the grand prize in a limited run of 466 draws priced at ¥3,980 each.
Yakitori Tanuki, a new yakitori bar and sister restaurant to the beloved Aoyama-Itchome Tanuki izakaya, opens in Aoyama-Itchome on May 19, 2026, featuring premium Kinsou Dori chicken skewers and a crowd-pleasing menu.