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Forty-three scone and tea shops from across Japan gather at Iwataya Honten in Tenjin, Fukuoka, from May 20 to 25, 2026, for a six-day event celebrating the department store's 90th anniversary.
Brooklyn-based handmade accessory brand SCOSHA is coming to HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET in Shibuya for a two-day pop-up event on May 9 and 10, 2026, featuring a limited collection and personal orders with the designer herself.
Seiko 5 Sports is releasing four new Field series watches featuring a rotating compass bezel and Lumibrite-coated Arabic numeral indices for exceptional legibility in the dark. The watches go on sale June 5, priced between ¥52,800 and ¥56,100.
The Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, is hosting a one-night-only 10-course French dinner on June 6, 2026, with Head Chef Moriya Ogawa presenting seasonal Hokkaido ingredients alongside wines curated by a senior sommelier.
From May 8 to June 6, 2026, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square is running a collaboration with Sanrio's Pompompurin, featuring a pop-up shop, limited merchandise, stamp rally, and special events to celebrate both brands' 30th anniversaries.
The second phase of Sonic Rumble Party's six-month anniversary celebration is now live, bringing a Sonic Adventure-themed event with exclusive skins and missions, plus Neo Metal Sonic shop items and a Pre-Season 7 revival.
The Starbucks® COFFEE OF THE DAY bottled coffee series is relaunching on May 19, 2026, with a bolder coffee taste, refreshed packaging, and a 30ml volume increase across both the Black and Café Latte varieties.
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.