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The Tsurukawa OMOTENASHI Festival returns for its 4th edition on June 28, 2026, with the theme "Tsunagu Ichi" — a special market connecting people and cherished things through events across historic Tsurukawa venues.
The 132nd edition of the Luxury Whisky Lucky Draw from Tachibana E-sake Shop is now available, with Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky as the grand prize in a limited run of 466 entries starting June 8, 2026.
Auberge Villa KUON, a one-group-per-day exclusive villa in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has introduced two private saunas — an outdoor Finnish-style sauna overlooking the Sea of Japan and an onsen steam spa — completing a comprehensive wellness and gourmet retreat experience.
The music video for the theme song of the short anime Chimpui: Good Luck, Princess Eri has been released on YouTube, marking the 40th anniversary of the manga. The film is currently screening at Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum through June 21, 2026.
Women's fashion brand FRAY I.D is opening a new store at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on June 5, 2026. The grand opening comes with limited color items, special campaigns for MA CARD and MA Points holders, and a novelty tote bag for qualifying purchases.
The full creator lineup for HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight has been revealed, along with 70 workshop options, Yoshimoto comedy live performers, and details on the special Creema HASHTAG GALLERY themed around "The World of 5cm×5cm."
The HARUKAS 300 observatory at Abeno Harukas in Osaka will be transformed into a Detective Conan-themed space from July 24 to November 29, 2026, marking the TV anime's 30th anniversary.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is offering three limited-date experiential programs this summer for families, covering table etiquette, cooking, and patisserie — each led by a specialist from the hotel's culinary team.
To mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter™, creator of Peter Rabbit™, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a limited-time Peter Rabbit™ Dressy Apero at its Lobby Lounge La Terrasse on weekday evenings from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A new browser-based idle RPG inspired by the Hyakka Ryouran SAMURAI GIRLS series is now accepting pre-registrations, with a campaign offering Amazon gift cards totaling ¥100,000 for 400 winners.
An online lottery featuring newly illustrated Jujutsu Kaisen 5th anniversary character goods — including acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges — is now available on Marukuji through June 28, 2026.
The Steam RGG Studio Sale is now live with limited-time discounts on select Like a Dragon series titles, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at 75% off and Yakuza: Like a Dragon International at 60% off. The sale runs through June 18, 2026.