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Three sweet brands have arrived at Daimaru Tokyo, directly connected to Tokyo Station — including the first appearance of "Cheese is...", a brand devoted to exploring the endless possibilities of cheese.
Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawa Gojo, Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meieki Minami, and Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island are set to rebrand as Comfort Hotel ERA in June 2026, bringing locally immersive stays through revamped library cafes, regional breakfasts, and culturally themed interiors.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering a summer lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from June 6 to July 26, 2026 (weekends and holidays only), featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and colorful desserts.
GRILL 54TH at Dhawa Yura Kyoto in Higashiyama is offering a summer Wellbeing Buffet from July 1 to September 30, 2026, spotlighting Josper-grilled Kyoto mochi pork porchetta and a refreshing citrus-themed Italian menu.
A new canned gin soda made from yuzu peel extracts that would normally be discarded after juicing is now available in limited quantities at around 350 Aeon stores across Honshu and Shikoku.
The limited-edition Doré Peanut Smoothie, combining Yachimata peanuts with Hokkaido milk and topped with soft-serve ice cream, is back exclusively at the Doré Hankyu Umeda store starting June 1, 2026.
The second entry in the popular Dragon Quest baby picture book series arrives on July 17, 2026, featuring beloved Slimes and a dazzling holographic Golden Slime designed to engage infants aged 0 to 2.
FamilyMart's original apparel brand "Convenience Wear" is releasing a vibrant Mexico-themed summer lineup from May 29, 2026, headlined by the debut of a seamless functional T-shirt built for hot weather.
FREAK'S STORE has released its first maternity collection — four pieces crafted in soft cotton fabric to be worn comfortably from pregnancy through the postpartum period.
A 28-item lineup of Masuda Kousuke Theater - Gag Manga Biyori Go exclusive merchandise is coming to Thankyoumart stores nationwide in mid-June 2026, all priced at ¥390 (¥429 including tax), with online pre-orders opening May 27.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is offering two terrace dining experiences — a fermented ingredient beer garden at Oak Door and a Provençal-inspired semi-buffet dinner at French Kitchen.
From June 3 to 9, 2026, the Yamagata Edition of the Harukas Nippon Japan Expo takes place at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka, showcasing early summer cherries, brand-name wagyu beef, craft whisky, and traditional Yamagata crafts.