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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.
The 76th Hida no Aji Matsuri gathers local specialties from across the Hida region in Takayama on June 6 and 7, 2026, featuring Hida beef skewers, local sake, and special vendors from sister cities.
A new lineup of 8 HIGH CARD merchandise items — including trading ending illustration acrylic stands, hologram badges, and bromides — is now open for pre-order on the AMNIBUS online shop.
A special exhibition of works by artist Aki Iwakawa opens at Resol Gallery Ueno, inside Hotel Risol Ueno's living lobby, from June 1 to 30, 2026. Admission is free and the gallery is open to all visitors, not just hotel guests.
HUMAN ROBOT's character Mutant has launched as palm-sized miniature lights through the capsule toy brand Bushicap!, now available at capsule toy corners nationwide from May 28, 2026.
Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is hosting a summer special exhibition from June 13 to August 31, 2026, where visitors can observe young loggerhead and green turtles up close and explore interactive exhibits on sea turtle ecology and ocean conservation.
Five iconic kabuki dance pieces from Nippon Columbia's catalog have been released as digital-only singles on May 27, offering an accessible way to experience classic kabuki dance music following renewed interest sparked by the 2025 film Kokuhō.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, Kai Corporation has launched two character-themed makeup puffs—the Dragon Quest Slime 3D Puff in three varieties and the Dragon Quest Foundation Puff featuring Haguremetal—now available at drugstores, home centers, and major retailers nationwide.
A 4-day tour departing from Shimonoseki Port by Kanpou Ferry offers a chance to witness the traditional Korean Nakhwanori fire festival at Haman Mujinjeong Pavilion and explore the Hapcheon Image Theme Park, with departures set for October 14, 2026.
The Lobby Lounge at Kawagoe Prince Hotel is serving a peach-themed afternoon tea set in a vivid pink and aqua blue color palette from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A premium wagon-service summer sweets buffet is running at La Jyho Terrace in Kyoto Century Hotel from June 13 to August 23, 2026, delivering colorful seasonal fruit desserts and savory dishes directly to guests' seats.