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Square Enix is holding a digital download sale called "Square Enix Tokutoku! Carnival," headlined by the first-ever discount on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and a lineup of Dragon Quest 40th anniversary titles.
The Hanshin Umeda Main Store's "Cheese with Honey" concept brand DROOLY is releasing a new summer flavor — a light and refreshing financier with lemon, camembert, and honey — available for a limited time from June 1, 2026.
A new beni-imo (purple sweet potato) tart from EDELWEISS OKINAWA goes on advance sale at Naha Airport's POP UP store from June 1, 2026, ahead of its official August launch.
Taiwan's cultural lifestyle brand eslite spectrum is set to open its first Kansai location at Namba Marui in Osaka in 2027, operated by Japanese licensee Yurindo.
Perfect Suit FActory is releasing Father's Day neckties featuring beer mug and car motifs. Priced at 3,990 yen (tax excluded), they go on sale from May 29, 2026 at P.S.FA stores nationwide.
Felissimo's Museum Club and the gauze apparel brand mensha! have unveiled a collection of seven Van Gogh-inspired everyday items — including scarves, a single-stem vase stand, and accessory charms — available at the YOU+MORE! ecute Ueno store and online shopping site.
A new lineup of Genshin Impact goods featuring Alhaitham and Kaveh goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online from June 20, 2026, alongside a limited fair with purchase bonuses.
The second Genshin Impact x KFC collaboration runs from June 10 to June 30, 2026, with limited-design dinner boxes, in-game item codes, and a tapestry lottery available exclusively through KFC Net Order.
Starting June 1, the Kyoto-style chicken restaurant on the 12th floor of Ikebukuro Tobu Department Store is rolling out a renewed selection of hot pot dishes for dinner, featuring premium chicken and duck at more accessible prices.
From June 1, 2026, Hachikian Marutamachi, a long-established poultry restaurant in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward, will offer a summer-limited menu featuring Kamo eggplant, Kyoto duck, and Kyoto red ground chicken across three courses.
The season's first Genji fireflies were confirmed at Horai-en Garden on May 25, 2026. Through June 28, the Hakone Kowakien Hotaru Festival offers day-trip plans, and Lantern Night returns for two nights on June 6 and 7.
Seoul-based luxury makeup brand HERA is hosting a pop-up event at Ginza Mitsukoshi B1F from June 3–9, 2026, giving visitors one of the first chances to experience the new Black Cushion Mesh Powder in person.