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Santos Co., Ltd. has released "Hyakkaryoran (百花涼藍)," an all-weather umbrella inspired by the cool elegance of traditional Japanese indigo, featuring three botanical designs with UV cut rate of 99.9% or higher and heat-shielding properties.
SEGA's quirky bear plush series SEGA LABBIES is welcoming Goro Majima from the Like a Dragon franchise. Available in both plush and mascot sizes, the new character goes on sale May 14, 2026.
An online lottery featuring TV anime Dr. Stone merchandise has launched on Sega Lucky Kuji Online, with prizes including cushions, face pouches, plush mascots, acrylic stands, and more. Tickets are available until July 6, 2026.
San-X's Sentimental Circus character is appearing at Thank You Mart for the first time, with 17 limited items all priced at 390 yen (tax included 429 yen). Online reservations open May 8 at 12:00 PM, with in-store sales starting from early June.
A new large-size Shima Enaga plush toy featuring the mascot character Tre has been added to the Everyday crane game prize lineup, available at four Everyday amusement centers from April 27, 2026.
In celebration of the 101st Azuma Odori performance, Shiseido Parlour's Ginza Main Store is offering a limited Japanese-modern parfait, a Shinbashi-blue ice cream soda, and a takeout parfait cake from May 12 to 31, 2026.
The slot game based on the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato is now playable on GAPOLI, the online game center service, along with a launch event, pickup gacha, and social media campaigns running through late May 2026.
Starting May 11, 2026, Starbucks Japan introduces two new strawberry drinks — one featuring chunky fruit pieces and another with chocolate chips — plus a nail art collaboration with ohora available exclusively on the Starbucks online store.
Starting May 14, 2026, PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH in Kobe is introducing a summer sweets lineup centered on ripe, golden mango — from an afternoon tea set to parfaits, crepes, and seasonal drinks.
After a hugely popular debut last year, the rooftop beer garden at Swissotel Nankai Osaka's 10th-floor retro bar "Number 10" returns this summer with new menu additions, offering free-flow Japanese gin "Sui" cocktails and hearty grill dishes in the heart of Namba.
SwitchBot's AI partner robot KATA Friends has received a major update from April 30, 2026, adding LLM-powered conversation via Chikyugo Mode, two new eye designs, and a nickname recognition feature.
Tokyo Kaikan's rooftop beer garden "Ginza Sky Beer Terrace" is back on the 13th floor of Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho, running from June 17 to August 29, 2026, with three drink-inclusive plans and sweeping views 40 meters above the city.