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From May 7 to July 20, 2026, Dining Luore on the 1st floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima offers a buffet featuring 11 varieties of strawberry sweets and dishes inspired by the FIFA World Cup host nations — Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
From May 7 to June 28, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's lounge will serve a limited early-summer afternoon tea set featuring a basket filled with seven flower-themed sweets and nine savory items, limited to 10 sets per day.
The popular fruit drink "Ringo no Mezame" from Mizkan, packed with chunks of apple flesh, is back at FamilyMart stores across Japan with an upgraded recipe starting April 2026.
The Romancecar Museum in Ebina, Kanagawa kicks off "ROMANCECAR MUSEUM 5th Anniversary Week" from April 18 to 26, 2026, offering free athletic activities, historical train boarding experiences, character greetings, and more.
Starting Saturday, May 2, 2026, the tempura restaurant "Arakawa" on the 5th floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa moves its weekend and holiday dinner start time earlier to 5:30 PM.
From April 24 to May 10, 2026, Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering special buffets, a Chinese daytime drinking course, hors d'oeuvres takeout, and more across its restaurants.
On June 1, 2026, specialty coffee brand Saruta Hiko Coffee will open two new locations next to JR Shibuya Station's New South Gate — one designed for quick visits and one for leisurely stays.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its 15th "Ohitorisama Night Aquarium" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The after-hours event is designed for solo visitors who want to explore the aquarium quietly and at their own pace.
Three new items in the "Oven-Baked" lineup arrive at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 22, each topped with aromatic freshly shaved cheese and baked to a golden finish.
Shogetsu Grand Hotel in Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo is offering a limited early Golden Week stay plan from April 26 to 30, pairing a room-type-surprise discount with the hotel's signature Japanese kaiseki cuisine.
Siroca's new DC living fan "Shagamimasen" launches on May 15, 2026, featuring large touch-sensor buttons designed to be operated by foot, eliminating the need to crouch down.
A new Starbucks location with a panoramic ocean view opened at Nago's 21st Century Forest Park in Okinawa, steps from the beach and featuring Ryukyuan tile decor, a custom shisa, and the popular My Fruits³ Frappuccino®.