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Beat the summer heat indoors at the science experience facility IMAGINUS in Koenji, Tokyo, where a special inflatable gym and ghost hide-and-seek adventure await families from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
imuraya sweets marché Russelia is rolling out two summer-limited kakigori flavors — Strawberry Milk and Uji Matcha — made with natural water ice, available from June 18, 2026, at locations in Mie Prefecture.
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the 74th Ise Jingu Dedication National Fireworks Competition takes place along the Miya River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, featuring elite pyrotechnists from across Japan competing in a one-of-a-kind event with around 8,400 fireworks launched from 7:20 PM to 9:00 PM.
Mitoro Kanko Kajuen in Kakogawa City, Hyogo, offers a tree-ripened sumomo (Japanese plum) harvest experience available for just two weeks a year, drawing visitors from as far as Osaka and Wakayama.
KARENT, the VOCALOID music label operated by Crypton Future Media, launched its "ROCK SPIRIT" special feature page on June 19, 2026, showcasing 17 rock-themed works created by music composers.
Collabo_Index in Ikebukuro PARCO's 8th floor is offering a limited-time selection of popular set meal menus from kawara CAFE&DINING, available for both lunch and dinner until July 13, 2026.
Artist Kei holds their first solo exhibition at Daimaru Shimonoseki, presenting around 20 original and print works alongside merchandise such as T-shirts and postcards, from June 17 to 28, 2026.
KingFarmCafe in Nishio, Aichi, brings back the fan-favorite peach parfait topped with up to three whole ripe peaches, alongside new summer-only treats including a takeout peach parfait, a chunky peach Baumkuchen, and a peach shaved ice, all available for a limited time.
KNT-CT Holdings is partnering with Rotterdam's Japanese goods store e-pick Store to begin test sales of "NEO Traditional Crafts" — modern reinterpretations of classic Japanese craftsmanship — starting summer 2026.
Five Magellanic penguin chicks have hatched at Kobe Suma Sea World between April and May 2026, and visitors can now observe them venturing outside their nests for the first time.
Kokoen in Himeji City is holding a summer 剪画 (senka) exhibition from June 14 to 28, 2026, with works depicting Himeji Castle and the garden, and free admission for children under 18.
Starting July 1, 2026, Kuranoma — a hidden, reservation-only restaurant inside a 140-year-old Nara townhouse — unveils a fully renewed kaiseki course and a new lunch-only option, both centered entirely on eel.