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HESTIA GINZA, a Ginza restaurant known for herbal hot pot and meat dishes, celebrates its 4th anniversary on June 1, 2026, offering special anniversary courses at discounted prices throughout June.
Hotel Gracery Asakusa's 1F restaurant "Bonsalute" is launching a renewed breakfast buffet from June 1, 2026, highlighted by a live kitchen serving freshly made teppan yakisoba alongside approximately 40 menu items celebrating the flavors of Asakusa's shitamachi culture.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's seasonal outdoor pool Shell Pool returns from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Reservations open June 1, with an unlimited-use Pass Card and a new Short Plan also available.
The TV anime adaptation of Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen has confirmed its premiere date of July 4, 2026, along with opening theme artist THE JET BOY BANGERZ, ending theme artist WOLF HOWL HARMONY, and newly announced characters and cast members.
Bismuth, a defense-focused Jewel Princess, has joined the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation as of May 29, 2026, along with a limited-time gacha event and story events.
The popular shaved ice at Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Japanese restaurant returns from July 2 to September 30, 2026, featuring three Saitama-inspired flavors made with Oku-Chichibu pure spring water ice, plus a new ¥800 half-size option for dining guests.
Kenbishi Shuzo is launching a 300ml bottle of its flagship Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi sake, marking the brand's first new product in 13 years. Shipping begins June 1, 2026.
Following a response that far exceeded initial expectations, Kuzefuku Shouten's Black Sugar Milk Coffee Base is now being produced at roughly three times the original pace, while the brand also spotlights its wider lineup of mix-with-milk products for June's Milk Month.
The Mexican goods brand Letra is hosting pop-up shops at 17 locations nationwide in June 2026, bringing the vibrant colors and handcrafted warmth of Mexico directly to fans across Japan.
LIFEEAR's Nova wired earphones — featuring a swappable face plate system and seven color options tied to fan culture — have gone on sale at four major Yodobashi Camera stores across Japan.
Eau Voyage, based in Gifu City, has launched luxury overnight stay packages that pair traditional Nagara River cormorant fishing (ukai) with French full-course dinners and private villa accommodations, available from May 11 to October 15 each year.
Three original cat characters with signature deadpan expressions have been unveiled as the 2026 nyanbassadors for Nyanguhaku, a cat-themed stationery and goods market event held in Tokyo on June 20-21, 2026. Illustrated by Yuka Butter, the characters will also feature on exclusive merchandise available at the venue.