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Starting June 1, Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka offers a hands-on snorkeling program where visitors observe 50 species and 10,000 specimens of Izu marine life from inside a 6-meter-deep tank aboard the moored ship Aqua Dome Perry.
The World of Shirow Masamune Exhibition — Ghost in the Shell and the Trail of Creation — is coming to Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store from August 2 to August 16, 2026, with ticket sales starting June 12 and Nagoya-exclusive merchandise available.
Eigashima Shuzo has relaunched its flagship Single Malt Akashi with a revised blend incorporating multiple sherry cask expressions and a refreshed deep-green label, available from June 1, 2026.
SONO Moon Nagoya, the first Japanese hotel from South Korea's SONO International, opened on June 1, 2026, just an 8-minute walk from Nagoya Station with 130 rooms and complimentary breakfast for all guests.
A lineup of SPY x FAMILY "Summer Outing" original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations is now available for pre-order at Chara-Log and anime shops nationwide, with shipping scheduled for September 2026.
Street Fighter 6 marks its 3rd anniversary on June 2 with a lineup of in-game events including an SNS Avatar Contest with exclusive title prizes, a special V-Rival featuring Producer Matsumoto, the Extreme Battle Tournament, Drive Ticket Rush, and more.
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is hosting a summer-limited all-you-can-eat buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring Okinawan and Hawaiian cuisine, a custom burger station, BLUE SEAL Ice Cream, Garlic Shrimp, and more.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, three bars and lounges at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel are serving up summer-limited original drinks, with themes ranging from Hawaiian to summer fruits and summer nights.
Furniture and interior retailer Tansu no Gen has released a new arch-shaped full-body mirror featuring a soft curved design, 3-way installation options, and a slim aluminum frame to complement a wide range of interior styles.
CharaON! has opened orders for new The Dangers in My Heart merchandise, including thick acrylic stands and die-cut stickers featuring Ichikawa Kyotaro and Yamada Anna.
A limited-time collaboration cafe featuring The Husky and His White Cat Shizun will open at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 5F from June 19 to June 30, 2026, with new merchandise and exclusive cafe menus on offer.
A B2 tapestry featuring character Sha Miko from the TV anime "This Monster Wants to Eat Me" is now open for pre-orders on CharaON!, the anime goods online store.