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A whole-building private villa named Awana (淡凪) is set to open in Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture on June 29, 2026, offering urban residents a complete reset just about one hour from Osaka, with ocean views, a private pool, a BBQ terrace, and an indoor sauna.
Bagel House KOTOHIRA in Kotohira, Kagawa has become the first bagel shop in Japan to obtain the JAS0026 certification for vegan and vegetarian restaurant management, and is expanding to nationwide online sales starting June 1, 2026.
Nagoya-based confectionery shop Benzaiten has launched a Coconut Warabimochi, a new take on the traditional treat created using the steaming-and-kneading technique of uiro, the classic Nagoya sweet.
A new lineup of original Blue Lock TV anime merchandise themed around the Check Sailor Style is set to release in late August 2026, featuring newly illustrated artwork of seven fan-favorite characters.
Starting June 1, Buttery and Buttery Cafe in Nagoya are offering a seasonal Mango Mille Crepe made with French AOP fermented butter and rich mango, available in limited quantities daily.
Cafe Marumataen, a Japanese tea specialty shop near Tsuruhashi Station in Osaka, is offering free unlimited freshly ground matcha topping throughout June 2026 to celebrate its 2nd anniversary.
The Chiikawa Restaurant at Okinawa PARCO CITY is offering a Shisa-themed shaved ice dessert exclusively at this location from June 6 to September 30, 2026.
Hamee's "Sma-Hie Premium" peel-and-stick smartphone cooling sheets are now available in four Chiikawa (Nanka Chiisakute Kawaii Yatsu) designs, on sale from June 2, 2026 at Hamee's official online store and select retailers.
A new wave of merchandise for the TV anime Classroom of the Elite is now available for pre-order on CharaON!, featuring T-shirts, character rubber mats, B2 tapestries, acrylic character stands, and clear files.
Three new merchandise items from the TV anime "Clevatess: The King of Devil Beasts, the Baby and the Brave of the Undead" are now available for pre-order on the online shop "Kyara ON!," including a stoneware mug, a hologram can badge 2-piece set, and a die-cut sticker.
A new private villa accommodating up to 14 guests has opened in Mitoyo City, Kagawa, offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from every main room — including a private sauna with an unobstructed island view.
Pearl Abyss has shared a developer note outlining planned updates for Crimson Desert from June through September 2026, covering story enhancements, new combat content, cross-save functionality, and more, along with a mention of DLC in development.