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After about 8 months of renovation, GranSta Tokyo's newly named "Underground Marunouchi Ticket Gate Area" is set to open in mid-September 2026, bringing together 26 shops—including 12 Tokyo Station exclusive brands—under a concept that blends food and lifestyle goods.
Gunma Flower Park Plus in Maebashi runs its early summer fair "Ajisai Matsuri" from June 13 to July 17, 2026, featuring around 5,000 hydrangeas in bloom, rainy-day indoor events, a first-ever cat-themed marché, and limited afternoon tea and workshop programs.
The 14th Hida Takayama Ultra Marathon takes place on June 14, 2026, drawing approximately 3,600 runners from Japan and abroad to tackle challenging 71km and 100km courses through the scenic landscapes of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture.
Around 40,000 kochia plants are being hand-planted one by one at Miharashi Hill, with planting expected to wrap up around July 4. A public participation event is also scheduled for June 27.
HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU's café in Tokyo's charming Yanesen neighborhood has refreshed its breakfast lineup under the theme "Comfort & Discovery," showcasing locally sourced ingredients from nearby bakeries and specialty shops. The breakfast is open not only to hotel guests but to all café visitors.
On June 27, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kanazawa will hold a special one-day pop-up event in collaboration with local wagashi shop Kanazawa Fukuusagi, featuring complimentary Himuro Manju served during Happy Hour and a special sales corner—free for hotel guests.
Three in-house restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, will hold the "Mountain & Sea Summer Feast Fair" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and seafood dishes curated by skilled chefs.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is serving Chilled Kabosu Udon — a refreshing cold noodle dish made with fragrant kabosu citrus and delicate dashi broth — for a limited summer run from June 15 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time summer stay plan for groups of 3 or more, available from July 4 to September 12, 2026, featuring unlimited day pool access, a breakfast buffet, and free parking.
From July 10, Hotel New Otani Tokyo's outdoor GARDEN POOL expands its operating hours and introduces three exclusive luxury areas complete with unlimited champagne free-flow.
Starting July 7, 2026, Trattoria Sette at Hyatt Regency Kyoto hosts a limited-time pizza collaboration with owner-chef Tomohiro Togo of Pizzeria Napoletana Don Ciccio in Fushimi, Kyoto — featuring two original pizzas and a special summer set.
An online lottery for the TV anime I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class is now available via Kujibikido starting June 16, 2026, featuring new yukata costume illustrations across prizes including big tapestries, clear posters, acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges.