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KUM, a stationery brand originating from Germany, is introducing a new series called "Style it your way!!" — five pop and colorful items for everyday use, with the first four releasing in early July 2026.
Kumahei (Japanese plum liqueur), a craft ume liqueur made with premium Kishu Nanko plums from Minabe, Wakayama, earned top gold at two of the world's most prestigious spirits competitions — scoring 98 out of 100 at the IWSC and 99 out of 100 at the SFWSC.
A Genshin Impact-themed pop-up featuring the Liyue region is taking place at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA B1F from June 12 to June 23, 2026, with Liyue-costumed characters, immersive decor, and exclusive merchandise.
To mark the 130th anniversary of the iconic Monogram, Louis Vuitton presents a new line of women's bags in the richly textured "Monogram Emblem" jacquard canvas, inspired by the Maison's earliest trunks.
A new range of Love, Election and Chocolate merchandise has been released, featuring original swimsuit-themed illustrations drawn by illustrator Tandan. In-store sales begin June 13, 2026, at eeo Store Ikebukuro.
Mei Wei Mei Ke, an authentic Chongqing-style malatang chain with over 400 locations worldwide, is opening its first Japan location on the 8th floor of Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3, 2026, featuring 90+ ingredients in a large mist showcase and six types of soups directly imported from Chongqing.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
Gothic Lolita brand Moi-même-Moitié has unveiled the eighth installment of its popular art series "Moitié-Style Aestheticism World," featuring Harajuku creator Shinako — with exclusive content releasing June 12 at 3:00 PM on the brand's online salon.
A Mokeke character souvenir exclusive to Okinawa World has gone on sale, created to mark the 55th anniversary of Nanto Corporation. The adorable figure wears a traditional Okinawan flower hat and can only be found at Okinawa World shops.
Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, is hosting its popular annual summer event "Water Fun in Moominvalley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, featuring new splash shows, a lake water play area, and park-wide mist experiences.
A special two-bottle set of pink plum wines crafted with Wakayama Prefecture's Nanko ume and the rare Tsuyuakane variety is now available through lottery sales.
The My Play Watch series, a line of offline-only smartwatches built around classic retro games, is coming to Japan on October 29, 2026. Pre-orders open June 18, with four models available featuring SPACE INVADERS, Tetris, ATARI 2600 titles, and emoji games.