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A new outdoor terrace space exclusively for hotel guests has opened at Lakeside Villa Suimeikaku on the shores of Shikotsu Lake in Hokkaido. Designed to immerse visitors in the lake's natural scenery, the terrace also features complimentary sparkling wine as an aperitif before dinner during the opening period.
STRICT-G is releasing a new lineup of MS deformed merchandise from Mobile Suit GUNDAM Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, including T-shirts, a tote bag, and rubber keychains. Pre-orders open May 29 at Premium Bandai, with in-store sales beginning June 6.
Pre-owned kimono specialist Tansuya is holding a major summer event across two Tokyo venues in June 2026. Visitors who attend both the Asakusa and Haneda locations can collect stamps to receive a 50% OFF coupon valid at all Tansuya stores.
From July 16 to September 15, 2026, "THE 7th TERRACE" on the 7th floor of The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Nagoya will serve a summer afternoon tea featuring colorful sweets with peach and mango, bamboo charcoal savory items, and 90-minute free-flow TWG Tea, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
A new limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky from The Macallan, inspired by the rare Phoenix Honey Orchid oolong tea from China's Guangdong Province, goes on sale across Japan on June 2, 2026.
A range of exhibitions and events is scheduled at Shibuya Hikarie's Creative Space 8/ in June 2026, including a pottery pop-up shop featuring works by 48 artists centered on Mashiko ware and a contemporary printmaking show.
Starting June 5, 2026, Unko Museum NAGOYA is introducing GO! GO! Unko Kart — the first ride-on experience in Unko Museum history. Visitors can hop aboard a two-seater kart and navigate through a poop-scattered version of Nagoya.
From June through September 2026, The Westin Tokyo presents seasonal eel menus at Japanese restaurant Mai, Cantonese restaurant Ryutenmon, and Teppanyaki Yebisu, with each chef offering domestic eel in their own distinctive style.
The second major update for the open-world wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, titled "Sunrise over the Palace," is now live on PC, PS5, and mobile, with renowned action director Yuen Woo-ping joining as global action consultant.
Two new scents — Hypno Flora and Sand & Driftwood — are joining WoodWick's permanent lineup in mid-June, available in Jar M and Hearthwick sizes.
Yamamoto Nohgakudo, one of Osaka's oldest noh theaters with nearly a century of history, has been selected to receive the "Walk of Fame" award at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania — marking the first time in the award's history that a theater institution has been honored.
The seasonal outdoor beer garden "Hamabeer!" is back at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel, running from July 2 to October 31, 2026, with a Spanish-inspired BBQ menu and unlimited drinks on a waterfront terrace.