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Japanese lighting brand Ambientec is set to release its new portable lamp Still on May 21, 2026, featuring layered crystal glass that shifts from transparent orange-brown in daylight to a deep whiskey-like amber glow at night.
Japanese women's brand Ameri and British heritage brand HUNTER are teaming up for the first time, releasing four rainy-season items — rain boots, loafers, and water-repellent nylon bags — starting May 29.
Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium — Japan's top aquarium for the number of shark species on display — is now exhibiting Australian swellshark eggs for the first time. The egg cases stand out for their beautiful wavy surface patterns, quite unlike the smooth shells of other local shark eggs.
BAUM's HINOKI FOREST – EXPERIENCE WAGON visits five locations across Japan from May 22 to June 28, 2026, showcasing summer-ready hinoki-scented skincare and body care products through an immersive forest-inspired pop-up experience.
Benjamin Steakhouse's Kyoto location is offering a limited-time Champagne Free-Flow Plan from June 12 to July 12, 2026, pairing Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel with three carefully matched appetizers for ¥8,000 per person.
BIRKENSTOCK is celebrating landmark anniversaries for three iconic silhouettes in 2026 — the Birkenstock Milano and Birkenstock Boston mark their 50th year, while the Birkenstock London reaches its 40th. A series of limited-edition drops, starting May 14 at the Harajuku and Shinsaibashi Concept Stores, honors the brand's archive.
The Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel in Otsu, Shiga is presenting "Peach Afternoon Tea" at its lakeside Lobby Lounge Port Nio from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The seasonal menu, created by an award-winning patissier, spotlights fresh peaches alongside local Shiga ingredients.
Diana Corp is launching the Celdia –soy Shake Café Latte on May 19, 2026, in limited quantities. Designed for adults who prefer a less sweet taste, the shake can be enjoyed hot or cold.
CHEESE GARDEN is releasing a limited-time Father's Day Baked Goods Box from May 20, 2026, combining popular baked goods and seasonal treats with a tea bag in an elegant gift package adorned with yellow rose imagery.
The rose garden at Chikozan Park's Urban Greening Botanical Garden in Sayama City, Saitama, is reaching its spring peak bloom, with about 80 varieties and 700 rose bushes in vibrant color through mid-June.
CUSTA, a custard sweets specialty brand from Morozoff, is opening its fourth store at Isetan Shinjuku on May 20, 2026. The new location features an exclusive custard pudding alongside a range of carefully crafted custard-based confections.
Dai-ichi Hotel Ryogoku will host a parent-child hands-on event where participants can create their own original softball baseball glove, complete with a lunch buffet. The workshop is scheduled for July 29, 2026.