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A new Japanese restaurant, Takarazuka Shimakusu (しま楠), opens on May 8, 2026 in Takarazuka, Hyogo. Rooted in the legacy of century-old establishment Shimaya, it brings together the craftsmanship of a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" and the fresh perspective of a young head chef in an intimate counter-style setting.
A group art exhibition titled Takazono Wonderland, featuring award-winning artist Takazono Yosuke and a diverse lineup of distinctive creators, is scheduled to run from May 12 to June 26, 2026, at KIKI!! CREATIVE GALLERY & CAFE in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa.
Running from June 1 to August 31, 2026, "Terroir Yamanashi – A Gourmet Journey Through Yamanashi in Summer" is a dinner course at Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanakako's "Grill & Dining G" restaurant, featuring dishes that express the landscapes and culture of various regions across Yamanashi Prefecture.
THE FARM (Farm Resort) in Katori, Chiba is launching a limited-time day glamping plan for the Riverside area from May 6 to June 14, 2026. Guests can enjoy BBQ, vegetable harvesting, campfire with s'mores, and natural hot springs — all within a single day, from 12:00PM to 9:00PM.
THE TSUBAKIMORI Hotel & Residence opens on May 7, 2026 as Chiba City's first boutique hotel, just a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station, with 26 designer rooms, a ground-floor bistro, and local experiences in the surrounding Chiba Park neighborhood.
Belgian royal warrant chocolate brand WITTAMER is bringing two refreshing limited-edition cup desserts to its stores starting May 16, perfect for the early summer season.
A new Busse [Salted Caramel & Almond] by woofie features skin-on hazelnuts in the shell and Miyakojima snow salt with roasted almonds in the cream, available exclusively at Iito Lumine Shinjuku from May 8, 2026.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting "Fireworks Symphony," a live entertainment fireworks show where music and fireworks are synchronized to within 0.1 seconds, on 19 selected dates from May 30, 2026 to March 21, 2027.
A new limited-quantity canned chu-hai featuring 5% domestic melon juice is set to hit shelves nationwide on June 16, with a premium package design capturing the lush sweetness of seasonal melon.
The mobile RPG Attack on Titan Brave Order kicks off the Golden Festival 2026 Second Half on May 1, 2026, featuring new Cheering Squad characters in a pickup gacha, limited missions with an exclusive Christa costume reward, a boost event, and a login bonus offering up to 3,000 red gems.
A retort-style Awaji Island Onion Curry has launched at the Awaji Bussan-kan souvenir shop inside Awaji Highway Oasis, letting visitors bring the rich flavors of Awaji Island's famous sweet onions home with them.
A 1/7 scale figure of Nozomi Sumizome from Yuzusoft's popular visual novel Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is now available for pre-order in an amiami exclusive version that includes a smiling face part and optional open-chest upper body part.