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The Neko Neko brand is launching a summer dessert collection from June 1, 2026, themed around cats gathering at a café, featuring new items like the Neko Neko Butter Sand Salt Caramel and the chilled Neko Neko Lemon Cake, with package illustrations by cat specialist illustrator Coony.
A former convenience store building in Hakodate's Horai-cho has been transformed into NEXUS HOTEL Hakodate, a whole-building rental accommodation for up to 12 guests, opening for reservations on May 22, 2026.
On June 2, the anniversary of the Honnoji Incident, Kyoto Honey Wine Brewery is releasing "Nobunaga Mead" — a limited honey wine inspired by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, featuring a black bottle and a specially commissioned ink painting.
One Suite The Terrace, a resort villa on Kouri Island in northern Okinawa, has introduced an awamori tasting corner for guests, offering a chance to explore the island's traditional spirit paired with Okinawan cuisine.
Starting July 1, 2026 — the anniversary of Asahiyama Zoo's founding — OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts will begin offering the "Asahiyama Zoo Backpack," a customizable backpack rental and sale service designed to make zoo visits more enjoyable for hotel guests.
ORIHICA has released the Miracle Blouse® VEIL, a new summer blouse developed with textile maker Toray using a proprietary ORITEX fabric that addresses see-through fabric, heat, and UV exposure—common concerns for office casual wear.
Otonari Mart, a fast food and lifestyle store brand, is bringing its first-ever Tokyo POPUP store to Shibuya Tokyu Food Show from May 28 to June 3, 2026, featuring popular original products for solo dining.
Three restaurant-exclusive wines from the Australian brand Pete's Pure are set to debut in Japan from late May, featuring a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay, and a Sparkling variety under the new "Limited Edition" label.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pola Museum of Art in Hakone presents two newly acquired video works by Christian Marclay and Gerhard Richter in a special program running from June 2026 through April 2027.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! has kicked off two new limited-time campaigns — the World Link Event "Great Yell for Dreamers!" running until May 29, and the "Vie for the Title Gacha" featuring six new ★4 members with exclusive Live Costumes.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is serving a limited-time summer afternoon tea showcasing seasonal green fruits — muscat grapes, melon, and mango — alongside refreshing herbs and free-flow Ronnefeldt tea.
Conrad Osaka in Nakanoshima is launching the "Purple Moment" Açaí & Berry Afternoon Tea at its 40 Sky Bar & Lounge from June 8 to August 16, 2026, celebrating purple as one of 2026's trend colors through açaí, cranberry, blueberry, and other seasonal berries.