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Bar & Café Camellia at The Tokyo Station Hotel is offering the Marunouchi Jikan Cheese Afternoon Tea from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring 9 types of cheese across every dish — from New York Cheesecake to Mac 'n' Cheese Gratin — in a fun, American-inspired lineup.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Tougen Anki and entertainment venue ROUND1 is set to run from May 15 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collab menus, crane game prizes, and special events at select locations across Japan.
Located a 2-minute walk from Nagano Station, Travel HUB Nagano City begins its green season on May 15, 2026, adding kimono rentals, a Shinshu ice cream select shop, café service, and outdoor activities to its lineup.
TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR at The Westin Miyako Kyoto in Higashiyama is serving a Crown Melon Parfait from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring seven layers of melon flavors and priced at ¥3,500 (tax and service charge included).
A new lineup of Whistle! content prints goes on sale via Print Kujira starting May 10, 2026, including calendars, illustration bromides, and 1-page comics that can be printed at convenience stores across Japan.
Yokohama Natural Hot Spring SPA EAS will grand open on July 28, 2026, following a major renovation introducing a wide-screen immersive sauna, a redesigned lounge, new dining, and a cashless smart entry system.
Artist and chef boulangere Yoshimi Ishikawa presents "Mes petits bonheurs — My Little Joys," an art exhibition at Gallery Hare in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, running from May 19 to 26, 2026, accompanied by a talk event to celebrate the release of her debut book.
Animate stores across Japan are hosting the Yowamushi Pedal 100th Volume Anniversary Fair from May 8 to 31, 2026, featuring exclusive illustration card bonuses, an X giveaway, and special exhibits at the Ikebukuro store including the Onoda Sakamichi standing figure.
A second wave of Yowamushi Pedal merchandise is open for pre-order, including front hair clips featuring famous quotes and acrylic stands. Pre-orders close May 27, 2026.
A special fair featuring newly drawn "Water Gun Battle" themed merchandise from the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho is heading to select Animate stores starting July 25, 2026, with an online pre-order campaign already underway.
From May 21 to June 7, 2026, Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan will host a collaboration with the TV anime "Yu Yu Hakusho," featuring specially drawn mini character merchandise including trading can badges, mini acrylic stands, and acrylic keychains.
The Zoff x Pochacco collaboration eyewear collection launches on May 22, 2026, with mint chocolate and gelato-inspired styles across 6 glasses and 4 sunglasses designs.