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A limited-time collaboration cafe featuring The Husky and His White Cat Shizun will open at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 5F from June 19 to June 30, 2026, with new merchandise and exclusive cafe menus on offer.
A B2 tapestry featuring character Sha Miko from the TV anime "This Monster Wants to Eat Me" is now open for pre-orders on CharaON!, the anime goods online store.
The iconic nighttime parade at Tokyo Disneyland has marked 25 years since its June 1, 2001 debut, with a special commemorative image available to park guests through the Tokyo Disney Resort app from June 1 through July 12, 2026.
A new savory Tokyo souvenir, "Tokyo Kare-gumi Curry Senbei," went on sale on June 1, 2026, at all 10 JAL PLAZA stores inside Haneda Airport. The product features crispy thin rice crackers layered with an original spiced curry filling.
The mobile RPG Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED is set to stream a dedicated special segment at Good Smile Fest 2026 on June 5, featuring voice cast guests and the latest game updates, including the newly added "Blood Halloween Chapter 2" scenario.
Pre-orders for the new CD "Unknown Me" by Utahime Dream All Stars are now open, featuring the ending theme for the TV anime The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power, set to air in July 2026.
The high fantasy RPG Valkyrie Connect has launched its 10th anniversary celebration, offering up to 180 free character pulls via a popular vote gacha, 6,000 free diamonds, new Asterism characters via login bonus, and a brand-new Rune Chain mechanic.
A new lineup of merchandise for the TV anime "There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless..." is now available for order, featuring T-shirts, acrylic dioramas, a 5-piece can badge set, and die-cut stickers showcasing the main characters.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Westin Hotel Sendai's Lounge & Bar Horizon on the 26th floor offers seasonal shaved ice and cocktails starring locally sourced peaches from Fukushima Prefecture.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Wind Breaker and Karaoke BanBan Group kicks off on June 12, 2026, featuring exclusive original merchandise, character-themed drinks, collaboration rooms, and life-size character panel rooms at locations across Japan.
The 4th installment of the ZIYULI plush mascot series from the popular brand HERE, "Cloudland Dreams," is now available for pre-order, featuring 7 cloud-themed designs in a blind box format.
Achi Village in Nagano—known as Japan's premier stargazing destination—will host the "Japan's Best Stargazing Achi Village Tanabata Festival 2026" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring bamboo lantern illuminations, a wish-granting campaign, special accommodation plans, and more centered around Hirugami Onsen.