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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.
Starting June 22, 2026, Pâtisserie & Café デリーモ is serving two new parfait-style shaved ice creations exclusively at its Azabudai Hills location, layering rich chocolate, seasonal fruits, and premium toppings for a luxurious summer treat.
Floyd, the Munich-born travel case brand known for its colorful suitcases and skate-inspired design, is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Daimaru Sapporo from July 8 to 14, 2026.
From July to September 2026, the 30th-floor "The 30th Dining Bar" at Futakotamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu offers a summer afternoon tea featuring vibrant red, orange, and yellow seasonal treats alongside sweeping views of Futakotamagawa.
A new raid event, "Athenes Defense Force – Haraü Hikari, Mushibamu Chikara, Kitaru Arashi," is now underway in the turn-based strategy simulation game Girls Creation -Shoujo Geijutsu Kitan- on DMM GAMES, running until June 30, 2026, with a pickup gacha available until July 2.
Glamping Village Fuji Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi is reopening three dome rooms — Kids Activity Dome, Nature Adventure Dome, and Forest Bonfire Gastro Dome — on June 22, 2026, featuring private activities and cool summer glamping at over 1,000 meters elevation.
Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa is hosting NIGHT POOL LIVE on four Friday evenings in summer 2026, combining an open-air rooftop pool experience with live music performances by featured artists.