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A rice flour bagel specialty shop, THE BAGEL by CIAO, is opening in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku on June 8, 2026. The shop is known for its "crunchy, chewy, and juicy" texture and a signature bagel best enjoyed within one hour of baking.
Two limited-edition shaved ice desserts — one produced by shaved ice specialist Asako Harada and one crafted by the restaurant's own patissier — will be served at THE TENDER HOUSE DINING in Shirokanedai from June 1 through August 31, 2026.
Times SPA RESTA in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, launches a collaboration with healing music label DELLA from May 20, 2026, blending soothing visuals and therapeutic music in outdoor baths and body care treatments for a deeper mind-body relaxation experience.
From June 19 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu hosts Beer Foam Festa 2026, an indoor summer event featuring all-you-can-drink beverages including rare SORACHI 1984 beer and seasonal Toyama-inspired cuisine.
Nihonga artist Wang Pei presents her eighth solo exhibition at Nakajima Art in Ginza from May 26 to June 8, 2026, featuring new works that depict children through a mother's gaze.
Westin Hotel Osaka's Lobby Lounge is serving a limited-edition "Swan Melon Pudding Parfait" from May 18 to August 31, 2026 — just 10 servings per day, with reservations required.
On May 30, The Westin Yokohama in Minato Mirai will host a one-day wellness event featuring a Minato Mirai Run & Tai Chi Session and a Floating Sound Bath in the hotel's indoor pool.
Asahi Soft Drinks is launching Wilkinson Dry Ginger Ale Sharp Lemon on June 2, 2026, as a limited-time offering in 500ml PET bottles, available nationwide through August.
Umamiike Hill Park in Nara will host the "Nigiwai Marche in Umamiike Hanashobu" on June 6–7, 2026, featuring around 30,000 iris flowers across 100 varieties alongside a lively outdoor market.
Reale Cantina in Yamashita-cho, Yokohama, is holding a one-day sparkling wine tasting event on May 30 featuring 10 different grape varieties, timed to coincide with Italian Wine Day on June 2. A storewide 20% off sale on directly imported wines also runs through mid-June.
A three-day craftsmanship festival comes to 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN between Akihabara and Okachimachi stations, featuring workshops, a product idea contest, a stamp rally, and a flea market.
Wave 4 of the Arknights operator plushie series "Ope-nui" is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring three operators — Surtr, Tennianka, and Murinaar. The popular Public Recruitment Mini Boston Bag is also coming back as a restock, both scheduled for October 2026.