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The Kotobukiya Kuji online lottery featuring the DREAM C CLUB series is now available, offering acrylic stands, keychains, postcards, and can badges — all with a no-miss guarantee.
Tobu Railway and Nikko Nature Museum are launching a limited-time "Lakeside Picnic Ride" plan in the Oku-Nikko area from July 1 to November 30, 2026, combining rental cycling with takeout from Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel's Coffee House Yukon.
リトルワールド (Little World Open-Air Folk Museum) in Inuyama, Aichi, is bringing back its popular sky lantern event this summer with an expanded schedule. Using LED sky lanterns, the event transforms the European Area into a cinematic night scene. Pre-sale tickets (¥4,200 tax included) go on sale June 24, 2026.
Emerging Japanese artist Machi Sugita presents her latest solo exhibition "灯火" at Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8 min in Kyobashi, Tokyo, running from July 25 to September 8, 2026.
The Maho-Do crew from MAGICAL DOREMI is heading to Toei Kyoto Studio Park for a special bon dance event on August 1, 2026, as part of the UZUMASA BON DANCE FESTIVAL running from July 18 to August 30.
Maison de FLEUR is releasing its "STAR series," a five-item collection inspired by a starry night sky for the Tanabata season, at stores nationwide and online on July 1, 2026.
Starting July 2, 2026, Maison Margiela Fragrances presents "Memory Overlay," a new fragrance experience that layers two REPLICA scents to create a personal collage of memories.
MANDARAKE, the iconic subculture destination, opens its Omiya store on June 27, 2026, on the 8th floor of Omiya Raccoon, featuring a grand opening sale and exclusive collaboration merchandise.
MASCOMPANY, a Korean headwear brand, is releasing five new cap models from July 1, 2026, featuring a vintage-wash aesthetic that makes new caps feel like treasured thrift-store finds.
A popup store for TV anime Medalist, featuring new merchandise with a flower garden illustration, opens at Shinjuku Marui Men 8F from July 4 to July 12, 2026.
Mermaid Closet, a swimwear brand designed for lolita fashion lovers, will open a limited-time pop-up at Laforet Harajuku's "Ai to Kyouki no Market - 'LOVE & MADNESS' MARKET" event from July 1 to July 31, 2026.
MIKOTO-MATSURI (命音祭), an immersive wellbeing festival fusing Japanese tradition with art and technology, comes to Kanda Myojin Shrine on July 4, 2026, featuring 10 artists and an eight-stage immersive program.