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A new collection of glossy vinyl coin purses featuring Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly is coming to capsule toy vending machines across Japan in late June 2026, with six colorful varieties to collect.
A new vacation rental, GRACIAS KUROMON by eni., has opened inside Kuromon Market in Osaka, offering accommodation for up to 10 guests within walking distance of Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsaibashi.
Garden Dining at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will run a limited-time "Hokkaido Fair" buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from July 3 to September 27, 2026, serving Hokkaido specialties including grilled scallops, Wagyu roast beef, soup curry, and Hokkaido ramen.
SEASCAPE TERRACE DINING at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is set to reopen on July 13, 2026, following a renovation that introduces a wellness-inspired buffet and a redesigned space overlooking Tokyo Bay.
The lobby lounge "Lumière" at Hotel Granvia Okayama is offering a summer lineup of cool treats made with locally grown Okayama white peaches, including a white peach parfait, three varieties of shaved ice, and a white peach lemon soda.
Two restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo are hosting an "Oriental Fair" featuring colorful Southeast Asian cuisine, running from July 15 through August 31, 2026.
Journal Standard DINING and Roasted COFFEE LABORATORY are launching their first-ever dessert cocktail menus this summer, each developed by renowned bartender Kazuto Nomura of QUARTER ROOM.
A new lighting series combining organic EL (OLED) panel technology with traditional craftsmanship has launched in Japan, with products available at the Kaneka Online Shop and arflex Tokyo.
Starting July 3, 2026, Karimoku Furniture launches its 2026 new product exhibition under the theme HOUSE OF KARIMOKU at showrooms in Yokohama, Aichi, and Hyogo, showcasing new works from up to 15 brands and collections as permanent displays.
Kinokuniya is expanding its popular katsu sandwich lineup with the new Ham Katsu Sand, featuring a crispy thick-cut breaded ham cutlet paired with an original special sauce, available from June 15 at all Kinokuniya stores.
Kotobukiya's lineup of original IP bishojo (beautiful girl) plastic model series has crossed the 9.8 million cumulative worldwide shipment mark as of June 2026, with all four series celebrating individual milestones.
Starting June 17, Kuroju's Yokohama and Shinjuku locations will serve kakigori (shaved ice) in a chilled iron pot during limited afternoon hours. The menu features four flavors crafted with high-purity junpyo ice from Shinshu's Central Alps.