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Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park transforms into an indoor summer retreat from July 9 to August 31, 2026, featuring about 550 sunflowers, wind chimes, seasonal drinks, and hands-on workshops.
Tentaka Shuzo, a sake brewery in Tochigi Prefecture, has launched a collaboration honey mead with Umamusume: Pretty Derby featuring Tokai Teio. Sales begin June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM via the official online shop.
On July 15, 2026, The Balvenie hosts an exclusive tasting event at The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo, featuring four whiskies aged in different casks paired with a special menu by Executive Chef Jesus Nino.
THE MEAT FES. BUFFET! SUMMER RECHARGE runs from July 14 to September 3, 2026 at the buffet restaurant The Cafe on the ground floor, featuring beef, pork, chicken, and lamb dishes prepared in a variety of styles.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving a Japanese-style afternoon tea set featuring Fukujuen green teas paired with seasonal sweets and savories at the historic "Saryo" tearoom, available on select dates from July to August 2026.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture has added a new size 5 (15 cm) plain cheesecake to its longstanding lineup, responding to growing demand for smaller portions suitable for everyday use and small gatherings.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture is serving a peach-filled afternoon tea inspired by the theme of "Shangri-La" at The Lobby Lounge, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with reservations required by 6:00 PM the day before.
Tokyo Dome City is hosting "Chill Out Night" from July 18, 2026, featuring illuminated lawn areas, outdoor cinema, a jazz bar event, the JFA official beer garden, and more summer evening entertainment.
A limited-time shop featuring new merchandise from the TV anime Tokyo Revengers is set to open at Ikebukuro P´PARCO 3F from July 1 to July 16, 2026.
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu is launching a children-welcome-only bus, the "TOMAMU Fami Fami Bus," running between Sapporo, New Chitose Airport, and the resort from July 1 to October 31, 2026. Featuring original scenic bingo cards and AR photo frames, the journey itself becomes part of the family adventure.
On July 2, 2026, Tottori Prefecture and JA Zen-Noh Tottori will hold a Tottori watermelon sales event at GranSta Tokyo Square Zero (inside JR Tokyo Station), featuring whole and cut watermelons along with other local Tottori products.
To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5, Bandai Namco Experience is running a special campaign at Namco amusement centers and Namco Online Crane locations across Japan from July 3 to August 30, 2026, featuring limited prize items, bonus stickers, and an SNS giveaway.