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Yokkaichi City Hotel Annex in Mie Prefecture has renewed its guest rooms and lobby space, introducing a salvia-inspired design and a new exhibition area spotlighting local culture and craftsmanship. New breakfast dishes are also being added from July 16.
SYNC INNOVATION has launched pre-orders for a new lineup of character goods based on the theatrical anime 100 Meters, featuring original artwork of the five sprinters in black suits, available until July 15, 2026.
AREUM BAGEL, produced by Seoul-based Bakery Ten and known for drawing daily lines across Kanto and Kansai, makes its Fukuoka debut in the Daimyo area of Chuo-ku on June 27, 2026.
Movic's new card sleeve brand Artevelo announces its 9th collaboration, partnering with popular illustrator 棉きのし to release four uniquely designed sleeves on September 11, 2026.
ASAMA KUZANBO, a private-villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa with panoramic views of Mt. Asama, is hosting the "Forest Wine Terrace" event on four days in July 2026, offering curated wines and non-alcoholic sparkling options at 1,100 m elevation — dogs welcome.
Hanabee's 1/6 scale completed figure of Bache from Azur Lane, dressed in her Showy Sports Star skin, is now available for pre-order at Amiami in both Standard and Deluxe editions, with a planned release in February 2027.
A baby bottlenose dolphin was born at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama on June 22, 2026. The newborn, estimated at 120 cm and 20 kg, can now be seen swimming alongside its mother at the Dolphin Touch Pool.
A 1/7 scale figure of Serika from Blue Archive, sculpted in a swimsuit pose, is now available for pre-order at Amiami. Produced by GOLDENHEAD+, the figure is scheduled for release in December 2026 and is priced at ¥19,965 (tax included).
Two new non-scale PVC figures from BrownDust2 by Cerberus Project — Milky Bikini Teresse-chan and Celebrity Bunny Loen-chan — are illustrated by JAZZ JACK and scheduled for release in April 2027.
Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is holding a Hawaiian-themed lunch buffet at its 15th-floor restaurant Substance on weekends and holidays from July 18 through September 13, 2026, featuring Hawaiian staples alongside locally sourced Fukui ingredients.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi is holding a rooftop beekeeping experience event on July 4 and 5, 2026, where visitors can extract honey from combs and taste it on the spot, alongside an exclusive early sale of this year's Shinsaibashi honey.
Daimaru Umeda's newly renovated basement food floor introduces a refreshing summer gourmet lineup, from tea-yogurt soft serve and gelato to yuzu sushi, Belgian chocolate parfaits, and spicy curry bread — all designed to help beat the heat in Osaka.