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Hyatt Regency Kyoto has been selected for the newly announced Triple Crown collection by Condé Nast Traveler, becoming one of only eight hotels in Japan — and three in Kyoto — to earn recognition across all three of the magazine's major hotel awards.
Starting June 13, a new photo-based town walking experience called Inuyama Photo Quest invites visitors to explore off-the-beaten-path spots in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, along routes designed by a local professional photographer.
Silk Road Dining at JW Marriott Hotel Nara is staging a two-day-only Asian buffet on June 6 and 13, 2026, followed by a summer-limited Asian Prix-Fixe Course Menu launching July 1.
Kanzashiya Wargo's new Hana-goromo Ippon Kanzashi evokes a single flower graced with morning dew, combining matte acrylic petals with a brass hoop and shimmering pearl chain drops. Available in four soft garden-inspired colors from June 5, 2026.
A new heritage retreat inn, Kaze no Kurayoshi, is set to grand open in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture on July 17, 2026. Reservations are now open for stay plans and retreat experiences built around a "Five-Senses Retreat Journey" theme.
A new hotel brand series called "Kazeno Heritage" brings together stays in Japan's castles, historic estates, and heritage townscapes, with properties now open across the country — including a grand opening in Kurayoshi, Tottori, planned for July 2026.
Kurennel will be exhibiting at Good Smile Fes 2026 Tokyo on June 6–7 at Bellesalle Akihabara, unveiling first-reveal decoration masters and prototypes from Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Demon Slayer, and more.
From June 15 to August 27, 2026, the lounge La Jyho Terrace at Kyoto Century Hotel will serve monthly-rotating melon, peach, and mango tarts with unlimited coffee and tea on weekdays.
The sweets shop Les Choux, nestled in the seaside town of Nishi-Kamakura, is launching two seasonal treats for early summer — a tropical mango and passion fruit glass dessert and a limited-edition Father's Day cream puff.
Exclusive merchandise using newly drawn "Flower Festival" illustrations from Maebashi Witches will go on advance sale at Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2 from July 3 to July 19, 2026.
A 1/4 scale statue of Hulkenberg from the fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available for pre-order through Prime 1 Studio's Premium Master Line, with shipment scheduled for October 2027 to January 2028.
Japanese lifestyle brand mifull has unveiled its "Summer Color Drop" series — a summer-themed collection of bath, skin, and body care products featuring whimsical soda-inspired scents and charming retro-style packaging.