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The vertical mountain race scaling 4.4 km and 700 m of elevation on Mt. Gozuzan returns for its 5th edition as part of the Japan Skyrunning V GAMES JAPAN series.
Gran Foresta Villa Nikko, a dog-first villa resort in Tochigi's Nikko area boasting the largest private dog runs in the Kanto region, is celebrating its first anniversary with limited-stay plans, an original treats tin gift, and a welcome snack marche for dogs.
Hotel Granbach Tokyo Ginza is now serving a seasonal parfait inspired by the classic Peach Melba, reimagined with a wellness twist through fermented raspberries and house-made peach amazake.
Sport & Do Resort リソルの森 in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is expanding its hot spring glamping area "グランヴォー スパ ヴィレッジ" with the new "Harmony Area," featuring log-house lodges and glamping tents designed for corporate training and team-building stays, opening from August 2026.
A contemporary Japanese sword crafted for a promotional event in Paris is now on display at the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum in Setouchi City, Okayama, from June 19 through July 20, 2026.
A new accommodation and experience area centered around 400-year-old terraced rice fields in Hayama, Kanagawa, is set to open as part of the "地域まるごとホテル @ 三浦半島" project, offering farm stays, local cuisine, and hands-on agricultural experiences.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya hosts HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026 from June 26 to August 23, 2026, featuring a Toy Story 5 themed cafe stand and an outdoor dining experience with live music at Hibiya Step Square.
Suntory is releasing a new limited-edition flavor of its popular Horoyoi low-alcohol drink — Tropical Mix — featuring kiwifruit, pineapple, and mango. It hits shelves nationwide on August 12, 2026.
From August 9 to 15, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a two-meal Summer Family Stay Plan featuring a summer festival–inspired dinner buffet with grilled meats, unagi rice, and family-friendly activities in the garden.
New Hyperdimension Neptunia goods featuring an original illustration of the characters enjoying sweets are coming from Nijigen Cospa, with a limited early sale at a collaboration cafe in Akihabara from June 26 to July 20, 2026.
The second phase of the Identity V collaboration with Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA bathhouses runs from July 9 to August 4, 2026, featuring limited goods, collab menus, themed baths, and more across 15 locations.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is releasing a new THE IDOLM@STER SideM lottery featuring the Cybernetics Wars 2 series with newly illustrated artwork, available from June 23 to July 21, 2026.